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

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

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

It will take some time for our community to fully recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Some of us are dealing with tremendous loss and disruption. We have gotten word that many in our community have offered support in many ways. We thank you. We wanted to let you know that campus will open sooner than expected. We have power and AC in all… » Read more

Cameron Kubly ’24 When he started law school, Cameron Kubly was not exactly set on becoming class valedictorian. That changed when his grades came in. “Once I got my first semester grades and saw that I was ranked first, I started to think that it was a real possibility and tried to keep working hard to maintain that position,” he said. Along the way, he… » Read more

Clockwise from left: Carleton Weidemeyer ’61; Laura Gao ’16; David Persky ’88; Dr. Pradodh & Soneet Kapila Spanning multiple generations and backgrounds, the winners of the 2024 Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association (SLAA) were honored for their diverse contributions to Stetson Law and the legal profession itself. The awards, typically given in June of each year during the Florida Bar Association’s annual convention in Orlando, recognize… » Read more

Law Professor Kristen Adams hopes her dog Allie’s perseverance will inspire others. Every night, Allie, one of Law Professor Kristen Adams and her husband Jeff’s beloved Vizslas, jumps on the sofa for a belly rub. One night, when she wasn’t quite seven years old, Adams noticed a spot on the dog’s leg that hadn’t been there before. “It didn’t look like anything, but it was… » Read more

Donald Palmer ’79 Shortly after graduating from Jacksonville University, Donald Palmer ‘97 was serving as an intelligence officer in the Navy. He enjoyed the work, but kept hearing the same thing from friends, family, and colleagues: he had a way with words – just like a lawyer. “When you’re in intelligence, you’re speaking to a lot of folks about very particular, precise things,” Palmer said.… » Read more

Distinguished Visiting Professor of Legal Writing Shailini George A national leader in the legal writing space with a passion for promoting student wellness, Suffolk University Professor Shailini George will serve as Distinguishing Visiting Professor of Legal Writing for the 2024-2025 academic year at Stetson Law. Stetson Law has consistently ranked near the top of U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best law schools… » Read more

Sam Craig ’24 Recognizing his hard work and commitment to growing his expertise in tax law, Stetson Law has named Samuel Craig the 2024 recipient of the Gassman Tax LL.M. Award. Given annually to a graduating Stetson Law student who plans on continuing their legal education via the University of Florida’s Tax Law LL.M. program, the award allows students who have shown a clear passion… » Read more

The Veterans Law Institute is on the Stetson University College of Law campus in Gulfport, Florida. Under the new state budget that took effect July 1, Stetson University College of Law will receive robust state support for its Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic. The clinic, which is part of Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute, provides free legal services to veterans and their family members… » Read more

Dean Benjamin Barros After a rigorous nomination and vetting process, The American Law Institute has chosen Stetson Law Dean Benjamin Barros to join its latest incoming class of members. He is among 47 legal scholars and practitioners chosen to join the elite roster of legal professionals in 2024 (see full list) – and will now be one of numerous current and past Stetson Law faculty… » Read more