A day at the beach honoring veterans: Stetson Law students, Dean show support for Gulfport’s Heroes Weekend

Stetson University College of Law students and Dean Christopher Pietruszkiewicz met with VETsports and Gulfport police officers on the Gulfport campus on Oct. 14 to show their support for the Nov. 11 Heroes Weekend in Gulfport.  The City of Gulfport and VETsports are coordinating the community event, featuring a parade and volleyball tournament. Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute, home to the Veterans Advocacy Clinic, is a… » Read more


Washington Times – Nov. 6, 2017 – Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob

Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob spoke with the Washington Times for the article, “Supreme Court upholds death penalty for murdered who can’t remember his crime.”  … » Read more


AFP – Nov. 3, 2017 – Professor Peter Lake

Professor Peter Lake is quoted in Slovakia via the Agence France Presse.… » Read more


Stetson Law Review collects books, coordinates event for children at Boys & Girls Club

  Student members of Stetson Law Review collected books for children during a book drive on the Gulfport campus, and distributed them during a book giveaway pizza party event at the Boys & Girls Club in St. Petersburg on Oct. 25. The event featured games, a raffle, food and drinks. Members of the Stetson Law Review donated funds to purchase prizes for every child in… » Read more


Hispanic Bar Association honors Professor Luz Nagle with Judge E.J. Salcines “Spirit of Tampa” Award

The Hispanic Bar Association honored Stetson Law Professor Luz Nagle on Nov. 2 with the E. J. Salcines “Spirit of Tampa” Award. Professor Nagle is the first tenured Hispanic law professor at Stetson University. An expert in international law, international criminal law, national security law and human trafficking, she has been a lecturer and visiting professor, training students, lawyers and professors around the world. Professor… » Read more


U.S. News & World Report – Nov. 3, 2017 – Professor Kirsten Davis

Professor Kirsten Davis is quoted in the U.S. News & World Report article, “Choose a Law School That Emphasizes Legal Writing.”… » Read more


The Penny Hoarder – Nov. 1, 2017 – Professor Jason Bent

Professor Jason Bent is quoted in the Penny Hoarder article, “Sexual Harassment and the Gig Economy: Here’s What You Need to Know.”  … » Read more


Elder Law Prof Blog – Oct. 31, 2017 – Professor Rebecca Morgan

Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the Elder Law Prof Blog, “What is the Difference Between Original Medicare and Part C?” and “Continuum of Housing for Adults with Special Needs.”… » Read more


Daytona Beach News-Journal – Oct. 31, 2017 – Professor Charles Rose

Professor Charles Rose is quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, “Jurors will have to be unanimous for death sentence against Luis Toledo.”… » Read more


The Globe and Mail – Oct. 31, 2017 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the Globe and Mail article, “Mueller’s Russia investigation extends beyond collusion.”… » Read more


Law360 – Oct. 31, 2017 – Professor Charles Rose

Professor Charles Rose is quoted in the Law360 article, “Why The Mammoth Engle Sanctions Order Is Likely To Stand.”… » Read more


Stetson inducts two into Hall of Fame

Stetson University College of Law inducted two new members of its prestigious Hall of Fame during an evening ceremony on Oct. 28 in Gulfport. Luis Prats B.A. ’78, J.D. ’81 and Leslie Reicin Stein J.D. ’76 are the newest members of Stetson Law’s Hall of Fame. >>Watch a video about Luis Prats. Prats was born in Havana, Cuba, and became the first person in his… » Read more