STU Law alumnus Lindsay V. Dunkley (`23) returned to his alma mater to be formally sworn into The Florida Bar on Friday. His family and our Academic Success Program team were in attendance to witness this momentous occasion in his legal career. Joshua Heath, Esq., Director of Admissions, administered the oath of admission.
Congratulations to Lindsay!
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At the final Brown Bag faculty luncheon of the semester, Professor Itai Fiegenbaum presented his paper, "Delaware’s Blunder," which analyzes a recent bill amending the Delaware General Corporation Law. The paper explores the state`s attempt to preserve its status as the premier jurisdiction for publicly traded corporations, while also examining the broader implications of the legislative change.
The presentation was followed by a lively discussion in which faculty members provided valuable comments and insights.
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Study law in stunning San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain this summer!
Earn six credit hours through a rigorous program that features weekly lectures by distinguished global scholars, excursions to historic cities, a visit to Spain’s Constitutional Court, an evening of Tablao Flamenco with dinner in Madrid, and the opportunity to win the inaugural W. Michael Reisman Fellowship in International Law—an award up to $20,000 to cover any internship abroad related to international law within the next year.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Apply at the link in our bio.
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STU Law student Ashton Hasner (2L) attended the 2025 Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Reception, hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis and the First Lady of Florida, on Thursday. The event was a special occasion to recognize the students who completed the 2024-2025 Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program. Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro and Assistant Dean Ana I. Vallejo were present at the event to offer their support.
The Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship is a non-partisan program that entails a nine-month tenure in Tallahassee, Florida, where fellows receive advanced job training and gain key insights into the policymaking process of Florida`s government agencies.
We are grateful to the Governor`s Office for offering this unique opportunity to our students, which contributes to their academic and professional development.
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Professor Florencia Cornu Laport and the ASP team are excited to unbox the amazing donations we’ve received for our Bar Lounge—created to support our Bar takers!
Huge thanks to everyone who has contributed.
If you’d like to support, you can still donate through our Amazon Registry (link in bio).
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Danielle Classey Houston, a second-year law student, was selected as a recipient of The Florida Bar`s Labor and Employment Law Section Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. The scholarship is awarded to law students who excel in their studies and demonstrate a strong interest in practicing labor and employment law.
Danielle Classey Houston currently serves as a Staff Editor for the St. Thomas Law Review, sits on the E-Board for the Black Law Students Association, and is an active member of the Cuban American Student Bar Association. During her time on the Law Review, she published a forum post discussing various complex labor law issues surrounding the Pregnant Worker`s Fairness Act. Danielle has earned multiple CALI Book Awards, an honor given to the student with the highest grade in a particular course.
In addition to her academic involvement, she works as a Law Clerk at Exhibit G Law Firm and brings over 16 years of experience in legal support roles in Complex Business Litigation as well as Labor and Employment Litigation. She also dedicates her time to various charities throughout South Florida, including both legal pro bono work and community service.
Danielle will receive the scholarship at the Labor and Employment Law Section’s Reception during The Annual Florida Bar Convention on June 6.
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St. Thomas University’s Benjamin L. Crump College of Law unveiled its new Judicial Wall of Honor, celebrating 52 alumni who have served or currently serve as judges across the nation. The special event brought many of them back to campus — some for the first time in decades — to honor their achievements and inspire future generations of STU law students.
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STU Law alumna recipient of the 2024 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award.
