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

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

When a Stetson Law alum sees their alma mater on a prospective employee’s resume, they expect good things. Years before he launched his own firm Robson Powers ’12 suddenly found himself managing a branch of another firm’s civil litigation office. On track to become partner, Powers was building out his department and looking to hire an associate. After he interviewed several candidates, an applicant named… » Read more

Stetson Law alumna Leah Burnett ’24 From an early age, Leah Burnett ’24 knew she wanted her life’s work to be advocating for social justice. It is what led her to support underserved youth as an educator and to work with adult immigrants and refugees as part of various English literacy programs. What she experienced only made her want to do more. “This work opened… » Read more