Stetson Law Veterans Clinic Supports SCOTUS Amicus Brief

Left: Morgan MacIsaac-Bykowski, Adjunct Professor and Associate Director of Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute. Right: Student Alex Polidan ’25 Stetson Law’s Veterans Advocacy Clinic has joined two other law school veterans’ legal clinics on an amicus brief that the National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium (NLSVCC) has filed in support of a veteran asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case.  The fifth instance Stetson… » Read more


How Stetson Leads the Way in AI & the Legal Profession

How members of the Stetson Law community are shaping conversations around AI and legal education as well as the profession itself. On campus and beyond, the Stetson Law community leads in this new frontier. From Crummer Courtyard to the gym to the Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library, the Stetson Law campus in Gulfport is buzzing with conversations about how artificial intelligence affects what law… » Read more


Symposium Explores Nitrogen Pollution & Policy Solutions

The Nitrogen Pollution & Solutions Symposium brought a a full house on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. It may not grab headlines like climate change or forever chemicals, but nitrogen pollution threatens our air, water, and public health. On Monday, Stetson, supported by a grant from BlueGAP and the National Science Foundation, hosted a day of conversation about the issue and how to address it. The… » Read more


Stetson Law Wins 5th Consecutive HEED Award for Diversity

For the fifth year in a row, Stetson Law has won the Insight Into Diversity HEED Award. For the fifth year in a row, Stetson University College of Law has won the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to promoting belonging and inclusive excellence. Insight Into Diversity magazine issues this award each year to honor higher education… » Read more


2025 Higher Ed Law Conference Adds Major Keynotes

Clockwise, from top left: Jim Moore, Patricia Salkin, Professor Peter Lake, Jonathan Fansmith Despite their pivotal role in American life, culture, and economic health, colleges and universities face increasing and shifting regulatory mandates, political scrutiny, and legal challenges. The field can expect significant changes in light of the incoming federal administration. With a new roster featuring some of higher-ed’s most prominent thought leaders, Stetson’s annual… » Read more


Meet Stetson Law’s Newest Faculty

Clockwise from top left: Professors Jeffrey Brooks, Deidré Keller, Robyn Powell, Alfredo Garcia, Nino Monea, and Shailini George. A big part of what makes Stetson Law so special is the faculty whose scholarship and passion for mentorship foster success for students. These new and visiting faculty are the latest to contribute to this community. Visiting Assistant Professor Jeffrey Brooks Joining Stetson Law from Louisiana State… » Read more


Alumni Spotlight: Jim Shore ’77 ’80

Stetson Double Hatter Jim Shore B.A. ’77, J.D. ‘80 With dedication to serving his community and an unflappable work ethic, Jim Shore’s path to becoming general counsel for the Seminole Tribe of Florida is as uncommon as it is inspirational. Even before the Double Hatter set foot on either Stetson campus, his story can best be described as one of spirited perseverance in the face… » Read more


Stetson Law Raises $60k for Storm Relief – But Need is Still Great 

Donations of funds, food, and school essentials are helping our students recover from back-to-back hurricanes. Back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the community surrounding Stetson University College of Law.   As Gulfport, the Pinellas beaches, and parts of St. Petersburg were particularly hard-hit, some Stetson Law students lost everything from laptops and textbooks to homes and vehicles.  One student reported losing virtually all of their belongings… » Read more


How Stetson Law Champions Accessibility On & Off Campus

From on-campus events to learning opportunities for professionals, Stetson Law is a place where accommodating individuals of all ability levels is part of the campus culture. Here are some top ways the College of Law is showing its commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act and ensuring a sense of belonging among those it aims to protect. Supporting success by accommodating students Tour the Stetson… » Read more


Spring ’24 Alumna Among Highest July FL Bar Scorers

Emily Van Den Langenberg ’24, right, and her husband, Mark Van Den Langenberg For spring 2024 alumna Emily Van Den Langenberg, pursuing a J.D. – one from Stetson Law, in particular – was a no-brainer. Her father, Paul Cavonis, and brother, Michael Cavonis, are 1994 and 2022 alumni, respectively. “Our family feels Stetson Law is an excellent program, and none of us applied to or… » Read more


Hurricane Milton Update

The physical condition of campus continues to improve every day. In the surrounding community, utilities that have not yet been restored are being restored quickly. Gulfport has lifted its boil water advisory. Duke Energy is anticipating full restoration of power by the end of the day Thursday, October 17. Stetson Law will hold classes remotely Wednesday, October 16 through Friday, October 18. Classes scheduled for this… » Read more


Meet Visiting Clinics Director Michael Vastine

Visiting Director of Clinical and Experiential Education Michael Vastine As evidenced by the college’s national reputation for preparing students to be practice-ready the day they graduate, experiential education is a cultural cornerstone at Stetson Law. In the fall, the presence of Distinguished Visiting Director of Clinical and Experiential Education Michael Vastine will bolster the college’s efforts to foster confidence and professional development among its student… » Read more