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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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