Director of Admissions Darren Kettles and Assistant Dean for Strategic Enrollment Karla O. Davis Jamison take a selfie in front of the incoming 2023 1Ls Reflecting a focus on professional development as well as the sense of community on campus, Stetson Law’s brand new orientation format introduced Fall 2023 1Ls to life in law school and beyond. The dynamic, four-day program invited students to immerse… » Read more

Double Hatter Murray Silverstein B.A. 80, J.D. ’82 A Stetson “Double-Hatter” (someone who holds a B.A. from Stetson University and a J.D. from Stetson Law) now leads the Florida Bar Foundation, a nonprofit that fosters access to justice for those of limited means. Murray Silverstein B.A. ’80, J.D. ‘82, took office as president of the foundation on July 1, 2023, and will lead the organization… » Read more

Stetson Law Spring 2023 Valedictorian Samuel Ciulla When Santo “Sandy” Ciulla brought his family to Florida in the 1970s, he had little more than ten dollars in his pocket and the van that brought them to the Sunshine State. Through hard work and perseverance, he built a loving, supportive environment that encouraged his family to thrive. Though he passed away in 2015, his grandson, Samuel… » Read more

The winners of the 2023 Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association awards. To recognize individuals dedicated to the legal profession, the community, and the College of Law, the Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association (SLAA) held its annual awards ceremony in June of 2023. The event aims to honor alumni and others who have distinguished themselves in their work and service. Alumna Brittany Maxey-Fisher ’07 became president of the… » Read more

Stetson Law Dean D. Benjamin Barros As he embarks on his new role as Dean of Stetson University College of Law, Dean D. Benjamin Barros brings a wealth of experience and success to the table. He joins the college of law from the University of Toledo College of Law, where he served as Dean. During his leadership, the institution saw great gains in bar passage,… » Read more

Viviana Vasiu B.A. ’15, J.D. ’18. A Stetson “Double Hatter” – that is, a graduate of both Stetson University and Stetson Law – is one of four individuals chosen for a prestigious U.S. Supreme Court fellowship. Viviana Vasiu B.A. ’15, J.D. ‘18, has been assigned to the United States Sentencing Commission, which sets sentencing policies and practices for the federal courts. Her yearlong term begins… » Read more

FosterPower was designed to be an easy-to-access resource for youth in the foster care system. What started as a student’s idea for a local print guide to key resources for local youth in foster care has evolved into a multimedia platform available to anyone in the nation currently in the foster system. As a student within Stetson Law’s Social Justice Advocacy (SJA) Concentration, Taylor Sartor… » Read more

Stetson Law graduates Haley Kinart (left) and Skyler Jackle (right), who both won 2023 Florida Bar Association Criminal Law Section awards for their work in the field. In 2022, the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar Association began offering a prestigious annual award to a select few third-year students from accredited Florida law schools. The goal of the scholarships, according to 2021–22 Section Chair… » Read more

Left to right: Attorney Alan Gassman, Alumnus Peter Farrell, and Law Professor Appleby. Thanks to the generosity of prominent Clearwater attorney Alan Gassman and his wife, Marcia, Spring 2023 graduate Peter Farrell will continue his studies as a candidate for an LL.M. in tax law at the University of Florida with help from a new financial award. The endowed award, which will be given out… » Read more

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Stetson University College of Law celebrated over 300 graduating students during a morning commencement ceremony in Plaza Mayor on the college’s Gulfport campus. Over 2,000 family members, friends, and others cheered on their loved ones from the audience. Those who spoke at the ceremony included Stetson University President Christopher Roellke, Stetson University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Noel Painter,… » Read more

Left: Chriseanna Mitchell. Right Jeffrey Southerland. Both students are the inaugural Diversity Estate Planning Fellows. With help from a key community partner, Stetson Law is now offering an opportunity for students from underrepresented populations to gain critical experience in elder law and estate planning. With its first two recipients set to start the program in the fall of 2023, the Estate Planning Council Diversity Fellowship… » Read more

The Spring 2023 Commencement in Stetson Law’s Plaza Mayor During a beautiful morning ceremony in Stetson Law’s scenic Plaza Mayor, 302 students celebrated their successful completion of law school. They were surrounded by faculty, Stetson Law staff, family, friends, and others who supported them through a uniquely challenging journey. (See full video below.) The event began with a processional featuring bagpipe players, marshals, graduating students,… » Read more