Lei-Lani Rogers, president of Stetson Law’s Lambda Legal Society (left), and Hunter Wolf, the group’s vice president With the spring semester having drawn to a close, it may be quiet around campus, but Lambda Legal Society, Stetson Law’s LGBTQ+ student organization, is busy sharing its message with the community. The group, which became a National LGBTQ+ Bar Association affiliate in 2021, will have a presence… » Read more

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Law Professor Luz Nagle in a March 4, 2022 story titled “A door of hope has opened’: A fresh start for justice in Honduras?” Stetson Law Professor Luz Nagle An excerpt: “Extradition to the U.S. from Latin America was long justified by weak justice systems that couldn’t handle trials of high-profile politicians or kingpins, says Luz Estella Nagle, a law… » Read more

Stetson officials mark the start of construction of the Stetson Law Advocacy Institute. It’s official: Stetson University College of Law is on its way to having a state-of-the-art advocacy facility. Once it opens, it will comprise 16,000 square feet of beautifully renovated space. It will feature two new courtrooms, four new practice courtrooms, office and meeting space, a trophy and awards lobby, a new elevator,… » Read more

Stetson Law Professor Roberta Flowers On the heels of her one-year term as vice president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Stetson Law Professor Roberta Flowers has taken the reins as the board’s president. Her new role became official Saturday, May 14 at the 2022 NAELA Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 1987, the organization offers resources to attorneys, professional organizations… » Read more

Stetson Law alumna and adjunct professor Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy (1981-2022). An outpouring of loving tributes and fond memories from the Stetson Law community follows the loss of alumna, adjunct professor, mentor, and all-around powerful presence, Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy. Students and colleagues reflected on her humor, her passion, and her willingness to help students be the best advocates they can be. Jean-Pierre Coy graduated from Stetson… » Read more

Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Donald Remy tours the Veterans Law Institute with Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox and Dean Michèle Alexandre. Amid the bustle of graduation-day activities, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Donald Remy carved out some time for a tour of Stetson Law’s Veterans Law Institute. Between the first and second of the three graduation ceremonies that… » Read more

Graduates at the Spring 2022 enjoyed sunshine and camaraderie. Under bright, sunny skies Saturday morning and afternoon, more than 250 Stetson Law students officially became Stetson Law alumni. Comprising three ceremonies, graduation took place in the Plaza Mayor. The three ceremonies took place at 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Each began with a ceremonial procession featuring bagpipes followed by marshals, graduating students, legacies,… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre speaks to the spring 2022 Honors & Awards recipients For the first time since 2019, Stetson University College of Law held an in-person ceremony to recognize the graduates who excelled in their academic achievements. Held in the Great Hall and streamed online on Friday, May 13, the eve of the spring commencement ceremony, the event heralded students… » Read more

Professors Anne Mullins, Joseph Morrissey, and Kirsten Davis were recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research, respectively, in spring of 2022. As the 2021-2022 academic year drew to a close, Stetson University College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre recognized Stetson Law faculty members whose work best reflects the law school’s mission. The series of awards honored them for their impact on student achievement and… » Read more

Clockwise from top left: University of Notre Dame Law Professor Veronica Martinez, Stetson Law Professor Louis Virelli III, and Kimberly Humphrey, senior legislative counsel at the Alliance for Justice Hours before a leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade sent shockwaves through the public sphere, a panel of legal experts that included Stetson Law Professor and constitutional law expert Louis J. Virelli III… » Read more

Father-and-son duo Rick and Key Morrow both received their J.D.s in December 2021 and subsequently passed the February 2022 Florida Bar exam. Rick Morrow was at the gym, trying to distract himself from the pending Florida Bar exam results that were supposed to drop in several hours, when his son, Key, called. The results came down earlier than expected; Key had passed. Rick rushed to… » Read more

The 26th Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition took place Apr. 7-9, 2022. For the first time since 2019, the International Environmental Moot Court Competition brought teams from around the world to Stetson Law to compete in the international finals. The event’s 26th edition brought 12 teams from 11 countries and five continents together for a spirited event April 7-9. Teams argued a fictional case… » Read more