As they prepare to join a competitive profession that places profound value on relationships, law students must cultivate the ability to hold meaningful conversations despite differences. To support students in developing this skill, Stetson University College of Law has launched a bold new initiative designed to prepare future lawyers to lead difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. Championed by Dean D. Benjamin Barros, the… » Read more

Dean D. Benjamin Barros (left) looks on as Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer speaks at Stetson Law on February 1, 2026. On February 1, the Stetson Law community gave a warm welcome to Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who visited campus to share insights about the legal profession with College of Law students. The Sunday evening event, which filled the Great… » Read more

The first phase of the bioswale installation project began in fall of 2025. Student Noah Peretz has always been passionate about preserving wild spaces – and rewilding tamed ones. While a student law clerk with Stetson’s Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment, the spring 2026 grad discovered that passion for protecting natural environments can translate to meaningful community impact. When the… » Read more

Highlights from 2025 include the dedication of the Turner Food Pantry, student championship wins, amazing speakers, an incredible graduating class, and celebration of the latest inductees to Stetson Law’s prestigious Hall of Fame. In 2025, the Stetson Law community worked hard, supported one another, earned national recognition, and achieved great milestones. From celebrating the College’s 125 years of exceptional legal scholarship to continuing our forward-thinking… » Read more

Bestselling author Michael Grunwald spoke at Stetson Law in November 2025. What does the food on your plate have to do with rising sea levels? As it turns out, says best-selling author Michael Grunwald, quite a bit. Grunwald, who spoke on the Stetson Law campus November 18 as part of the Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series, covers environmental policy and politics for The… » Read more

Student Frank Giallourakis chats with Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muniz. Members of the Stetson Law community packed the Mann Lounge on Thursday, October 23 to hear Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muniz’s thoughts on everything from judicial philosophy to how to succeed in the legal profession. The fireside chat-style event was organized by the Stetson Law chapter of the Federalist… » Read more

Branding expert Bailey Martindale spoke at Stetson Law in October of 2025. What does branding have to do with fulfillment? For legal professionals, more than one might expect. Earlier this month, Law Professor Tim Kaye hosted a speaker who shared sharp insights about the important connection between personal values and professional identity. The dinner event was part of the Stetson Inns program, the College’s fresh… » Read more

Stetson Law’s 2025 valedictorian is Shelby Ponton. Upon starting law school, 2025 alumna Shelby Ponton realized she had something not all 1Ls possess: a curiosity about law that made studying a labor of love. “I genuinely find it interesting,” she said. The sense of fulfillment, combined with her desire to create a better future for her family, motivated the mother of two to work hard… » Read more

A new approach to orienting 1L students offers a variety of immersive activities to help students acclimate to law school life. For 1L Christian Sweeney, who earned his undergraduate degree from a small liberal arts college, being part of a close-knit community is integral to his academic success. Sweeney was part of Stetson Law’s inaugural “Inns” program for 1Ls. Modeled after the English Inns of… » Read more

For the fourth consecutive year, Stetson University College of Law has won INSIGHT Into Diversity‘s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The 2023 HEED Award recognizes Stetson University as a whole for its diversity initiatives as well as those specific to Stetson Law. This is the first… » Read more

Director of Admissions Darren Kettles and Assistant Dean for Strategic Enrollment Karla O. Davis Jamison take a selfie in front of the incoming 2023 1Ls Reflecting a focus on professional development as well as the sense of community on campus, Stetson Law’s brand new orientation format introduced Fall 2023 1Ls to life in law school and beyond. The dynamic, four-day program invited students to immerse… » Read more

Stetson Law Dean D. Benjamin Barros As he embarks on his new role as Dean of Stetson University College of Law, Dean D. Benjamin Barros brings a wealth of experience and success to the table. He joins the college of law from the University of Toledo College of Law, where he served as Dean. During his leadership, the institution saw great gains in bar passage,… » Read more