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

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 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

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