NBC 2 – April 11, 2017 – Associate Dean Stephanie Vaughan

Associate Dean Stephanie Vaughan was quoted in 69 news outlets around the U.S. in the newswire article, “Stetson Law Students Win Awards in Three Categories at International Moot Court Competition in Hong Kong.”… » Read more


Journal of International Aging Law & Policy holds first alumni mixer

On April 5, the Journal of International Aging Law & Policy held its first alumni mixer with local alumni of the Journal joining new and returning student editors for an evening of networking in the Mann Lounge. The Stetson Journal of International Aging Law & Policy was established in 2005 to examine international perspectives and policies affecting the elderly. The current editorial board is working… » Read more


Orlando Sentinel – April 12, 2017 – Professor Jason Bent

Professor Jason Bent is quoted in the April 12 Orlando Sentinel article, “Employee sues over ‘old white men’ allegations.”… » Read more


Kiplinger – April 12, 2017 – Professor Theresa Radwan

Professor Theresa Radwan is featured in the April 12 Kiplinger article, “Dealing With Debts After Death,” that also appeared in Yahoo! Canada Finance, Yahoo! India Business and others.… » Read more


Student organizations sponsor Earth Day Celebration on the Gulfport campus

Stetson’s student Environmental Law Society, Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Food Law Society, and International Law Society sponsored an Earth Day Celebration in the Plaza Mayor courtyard on the Gulfport campus on April 11. The event featured free plant giveaways, t-shirt screenings by the Center for Biological Diversity, environmental trivia, a doggie kissing booth, bicycle repairs by South Pinellas Bicycle, and a musical performance by… » Read more


Crossing the Finish Line: part-time law student inspires fellow students to volunteer

Part-time Stetson law student Daniel Kuzma carves out extra time to inspire fellow students to volunteer to help raise money for charity. The busy father of two started his first year in the part-time law program this year at Stetson, and organized a 5k fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in March that raised close to $6,000. A total of 150 people participated in… » Read more


Students in International Business Transactions visit the Port of Tampa

Professor Luz Nagle recently visited the Port of Tampa with students in her International Business Transactions class to observe delivery of goods firsthand. “This was a unique opportunity for our foreign students to see how what we are learning in class is applied to industry and commerce,” said Professor Nagle. Students visited the port with the professor, saw the forklifts used to move the goods … » Read more


Balkinization – April 11, 2017 – Professor James Fox

Professor James Fox wrote the guest blog for Balkinization, “The Framers’ Coup as a Challenge for Originalism.”… » Read more


What is animal law? Panel presents on career options in the practice area

The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund sponsored a panel on Careers in Animal Law on March 31. Panelists the discussed their experience, careers, and advice for students who wish to use their law degree to help animals. Center for Biological Diversity attorney Elise Bennett J.D. ’13, Lowry Park Zoo in-house counsel Debbie Brown J.D. ’87, Animal Legal Defense Fund executive director Stephen Wells, and animal… » Read more


Stetson students win awards in three categories at international moot court competition in Hong Kong

  Stetson University College of Law students won honorable mention awards in three categories, for claimant’s memorandum, respondent’s memorandum and oralist, at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (East) Competition held March 27-April 2 in Hong Kong. Stetson’s team of E. Alan Brock, Vanessa Denk, Bart Kubiak, Taofikat Ninalowo, Reshma Pharsi, Kara Rogers and Ayodale (Dale) Tan was one of the only U.S.… » Read more


Travis H.D. Lewin to receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Advocacy from Stetson

Syracuse University Professor of Law Emeritus Travis H.D. Lewin will be honored with the Stetson University College of Law Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching Advocacy in May. The award will be presented during Stetson’s Educating Advocates Teaching Advocacy Skills Conference May 22-24 in Gulfport, Florida. Professor Lewin led trial competition teams for several years as advisor and coach, and serves as a judge… » Read more


Legal and business professionals: Network in Cuba with Stetson program June 28-July 2

  Stetson University College of Law invites legal and business professionals from across the U.S. to join a destination Continuing Legal Education program in Havana, Cuba, June 28-July 2. Program attendees network with legal industry professionals while exploring Cuban culture and learning about the legal system and business communities in Cuba. The destination CLE, “Explore Cuban Legal Systems in Havana,” includes an all-inclusive package with… » Read more