USF Professor Cynthia Barnett talks about her recent book, “Sound of the Sea” at Stetson Law. After giving a talk at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum in Sanibel, Cynthia Barnett was haunted by something she learned during her visit. A survey of mostly out-of-state museum-goers revealed an overwhelming majority of visitors – some 90 percent – did not know that seashells are built by a… » Read more

Law Professor Rebecca Morgan ’80, the 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award recipient Known for her tireless work as a scholar, advocate, mentor, and educator who continues to inspire and shape the field of elder law, Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan is the recipient of the 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award. Decades ago, Morgan identified a gap in expertise when… » Read more

The 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Lecturer, Janice Wesley Kelsey. In the Great Hall at Stetson Law, Civil Rights Era veteran Janice Wesley Kelsey and 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Lecturer, drew laughter and tears from her audience as she shared stories of civil disobedience and thoughts on activism in 2025. It was a rare opportunity for the community to get a glimpse of Stetson… » Read more

The oral argument took place in the Great Hall at Stetson Law. On Monday, February 10, 2025, Stetson Law hosted an oral argument for the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Consisting of Chief Judge Michael Allen (a former Stetson Law professor and Stetson Veterans Law Institute director), Judge Margret Bartley, and Judge Grant Jaquith, the panel heard argument in the case of… » Read more

Jeffrey Harvey ’12 stands next to a portrait of his mentor, former Florida Supreme Court Justice Fred Karl. In a moving tribute to a mentor and fellow Stetson Law alumnus, Jeffrey D. Harvey ’12 has donated a special edition copy of Python Tales, a memoir written by former Florida Supreme Court Justice Fred Karl ’49, to the Florida Supreme Court archives. Harvey hopes the gesture… » Read more

Dr. Chris Meindl of the University of South Florida speaks on the geology, history, and ecology of Florida’s springs. Thanks to a layer of porous limestone underlying much of the state, Florida has one of the world’s largest concentrations of freshwater springs. They’re an important source of drinking water for millions of Floridians as well as the site of quintessential Florida experiences like kayaking and… » Read more

Left: Law Professor Andrew Appleby. Right: December 2024 graduate La’Tonya Lynn. While pro bono service is a cultural cornerstone at Stetson Law, sometimes a student, professor, or staff member will go well beyond what is expected of them. The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) has chosen to honor two such individuals from the Stetson Law community by inducting them into the organization’s Pro Bono… » Read more

Pam Bondi ’90 was the first woman to serve in the role of Florida attorney general. The United States Senate has confirmed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi ’90 for the role of United States Attorney General. She was nominated by President Donald J. Trump in November of 2024 following his election. Bondi is the first Stetson Law alum to assume the top law enforcement… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law’s Tower building, as viewed from Plaza Mayor. Stetson University College of Law is thrilled to host its White Collar Criminal Defense Training Program on its historic Gulfport campus on Friday, March 21, 2025. The groundbreaking hands-on training event for practitioners of all experience levels will lead participants through a realistic hypothetical from investigation to trial to sentencing. Prosecutors and defense… » Read more

The exterior of Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute in Gulfport, Fla. To better serve veterans in the Tampa Bay region and beyond, the Raymond James National Veteran Inclusion (Valor) Network has added Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute to the portfolio of organizations that help it support those who have served. A nationwide alliance of nonprofits, Valor offers a variety of services such as financial support and career… » Read more

Ashley Moody LL.M. ’10, who was elected Florida attorney general in 2018 and appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2025. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced he will appoint Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody LL.M. ’10 to the United States Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been chosen to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.  A fifth generation Floridian and native… » Read more

2024 was full of exciting developments. Everyone can agree – 2024 was a year like no other. With all of its challenges and triumphs, it was a year in which the Stetson Law community shined – and brilliantly so. Here are 24 highlights from an unprecedented year. To see a photo slideshow with highlights from the past year, scroll to the bottom of this page.… » Read more