On Jan. 21, Stetson’s student Labor & Employment Law Association hosted an event on pregnancy discrimination. The speaker, Nicole Bermel Dunlap of FordHarrison, LLP, discussed a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc. and the future of pregnancy discrimination claims in light of the Court’s holding. Dunlap is the author of the article, “What to Expect when Employees Are Expecting—Managing… » Read more

Stetson University President Wendy Libby spoke on Jan. 19 to students at the College of Law on trends in private higher education. President Libby discussed how a crowded marketplace is requiring colleges to focus on their strong suits, where quality, relevance and distinction overlap. The presentation, “A Talk with President Libby,” was co-sponsored by the Jewish Law Student Association and Education Law Association. Founded in… » Read more

1982 Stetson Law graduate and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Catherine Peek McEwen will be honored at the Florida Supreme Court on Jan. 28 as the first recipient of the Chief Justice’s Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award. Chief Justice Jorge Labarga will present Judge McEwen with the award recognizing an active or retired federal judge for outstanding and sustained service to the public, especially through pro bono… » Read more

Ask former police officer Dan Kavanaugh what inspired him to make the leap from law enforcement to law school, and he explains that it was always part of the long-term plan. “Law school was just the next step along my path,” says Dan. Dan says he wanted to go to law school as a kid, but decided to put college on hold for a while… » Read more

By Brandi Palmer Ask Tammy Schweinsberg how she feels about graduating from Stetson University with her J.D. and she will tell you that law school has blinked by in an instant. The busy single mom of six children ranging in ages from six to 19 was born and raised in St. Petersburg. A student in Stetson’s part-time J.D. program, she is the first person in… » Read more

Alexander Howell always knew he wanted to go to law school. As a rising track star who is originally from Jamaica, the second-year Stetson Law student said he chose the college that would best finance his education and put him on the path to law school. That path took him to Cincinnati, Ohio, and then Lake Wales, Florida, where he finished his undergraduate work in… » Read more

Professor Dorothea Beane met with students to help them prepare for their civil procedure exam in an unusual setting this week. On a warm Wednesday afternoon, Professor Beane met with more than a dozen students in the breezeway outside the Sebring Courtroom. The students peppered her with questions to prepare for her exam. Professor Beane explained that the breezeway setting provides a relaxed, approachable atmosphere… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law hosted the South Atlantic Regional Tournament of the American Collegiate Moot Court Association on Nov. 13-14 on the Gulfport campus. It was the first time that Stetson has hosted the event, which drew 30 teams of undergraduate students from nine institutions—Armstrong State University, Duke University, Florida Atlantic University, Patrick Henry College, University of Central Florida, University of Chicago, University of… » Read more

“Lead by example, with professionalism, civility and integrity,” Sixth Judicial Circuit Judge Pamela A.M. Campbell J.D. ’89 told a crowd of law students gathered at Stetson’s Leadership Luncheon on the Gulfport campus on Nov. 18. She spoke with students about the leadership pillar of communication. Judge Campbell was appointed as a circuit judge in 2006, and has been re-elected without opposition. She advised the students,… » Read more

Stetson Professor of Law Cynthia Hawkins DeBose recently published a first-of-its-kind deskbook detailing U.S. domestic adoption law and policy, with 14 chapters addressing critical adoption law and policy topics, a chart of the current statutes from 50 states, a detailed bibliography, and a discussion of key federal legislation. Mastering Adoption Law and Policy is designed to serve as a reference for family law attorneys, adoption… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida, hosted a workshop Nov. 12 with invited experts to discuss long-term mechanisms to protect wetland mitigation sites. The third annual ELI-Stetson Wetlands Workshop featured panels and breakout sessions with speakers including leaders from federal and local governments, NGOs, and mitigation banks discussing long-term financing and legal protection of wetland mitigation sites. The theme of the workshop was… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law has more than 50 student veterans enrolled. We are honored that they have made our campus home. Read below to learn about a few of them and use the links to learn more. Andrew J. Schillace Service Branch: Marine Corps Military Rank: Captain Stationed In: Parris Island, South Carolina; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Quantico, Virginia; Monrovia, Liberia; Tel Aviv, Israel;… » Read more