ELECTION 2008

A Journalist's Guide to
Political, Legal & Campaign Experts

POLITICS & ELECTIONS
	T. Wayne Bailey, Ph.D. National and Florida politics County charter governments and the workings of local government The Democratic Party Florida's "Government in the Sunshine" Law Political Science Professor T. Wayne Bailey is a nationally respected authority on politics and a frequent contributor to both television and print news media. He has been involved with national politics since 1972, and has attended eight Democratic National Conventions as a member or delegate. Contact: Dr. T. Wayne Bailey, (386) 822-7574, wbailey@stetson.edu.
	Paul Boudreaux, J.D., LL.M. Environmental issues Electoral College Natural resources law Administrative law Urban Law Law Professor Paul Boudreaux worked in the U.S. Department of Justice for more than a decade, appearing in federal courts nationwide on civil matters. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Paul Jerome Croce, Ph.D. History of American politics and elections Culture of campaigning Ideological groups and cultural values Science and religion in politics and culture Environmental issues America's global reach in war and peace Race relations American Studies Professor Paul Jerome Croce has been widely published and quoted in national news media and academic publications about American popular culture, history and intellectual life. Contact: Dr. Paul Jerome Croce, (386) 822-7533, pcroce@stetson.edu.
	Royal C. Gardner, J.D. Election issues and the law Environmental and international law Law Professor and director of Stetson's Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy Royal Gardner was widely interviewed by journalists about Florida election law and Bush v. Gore in 2000, and speaks frequently about wetland policy issues to the national media. He served in the Pentagon working on environmental and international issues, including negotiations regarding nuclear weapons dismantlement by former Soviet nations. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	David L. Hill, Ph.D. National politics Elections and voting behavior Public opinion Political Science Professor David Hill is the author of one book and several articles on voter turnout in American elections.  He also has participated in the development and implementation of local level election-year surveys.  He teaches courses in American Government, Political Parties and Interest Groups, Congress, Elections and Public Opinion. Contact:  Dr. David L. Hill, (386) 822-7579, dhill@stetson.edu.
	Gary L. Maris, Ph.D. National politics Comparative politics (especially Germany) Public policy (especially health care) International law Political Science Professor Gary Maris is thoroughly familiar with the basics of American politics and politics from a comparative perspective with other countries. Contact: Dr. Gary L. Maris, (386) 822-7536, gmaris@stetson.edu.
	William Russell Nylen, Ph.D. Foreign policy Democracy and democratization Latin American politics and economics Political Science Professor William Nylen is widely published on Latin American politics and has taught courses in comparative politics, international political economy and the politics of development at Stetson, Northeastern and Harvard universities. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Contact: Dr. William R. Nylen, (386) 822-7577, wnylen@stetson.edu.
	D. Gregory Sapp, Ph.D. History of Christian doctrine Church-State relations Religion and science Religion and popular culture Professor of Religious Studies D. Gregory Sapp has published in the area of Christian theology and philosophy and has delivered invited and refereed papers at national conferences on the relationship of religion to popular culture, as well as on the separation of church and state, especially with regard to Creationism and Intelligent Design.  He has also written on Just War theory and conflict resolution.  He holds the Hal S. Marchman Chair of Civic and Social Responsibility. Contact: Dr. D. Gregory Sapp, (386) 822-8938, gsapp@stetson.edu.
	John K. Schorr, Ph.D. Polling Disaster sociology Terrorism response Sociology Professor John Schorr directs the Stetson Institute for Social Research, which has conducted election-year surveys for more than 10 years. He worked on the design of a national Gallup survey on terrorism. He has researched community response to disasters and has extensive expertise on Oklahoma City and Sept. 11. Contact:  Dr. John K. Schorr, (386) 822-7246, jschorr@stetson.edu.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
	Michael P. Allen, J.D. Federal constitutional law Federal courts and civil procedure Law Professor Michael Allen has been frequently interviewed by local and national news organizations about constitutional law issues and the right to die. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	James W. Fox Jr., J.D. Poverty and related social policies Public benefits law Legal and constitutional history Law Professor James Fox has been widely published in the areas of poverty, the history and theory of democratic citizenship and contract theory. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Bruce Jacob, J.D., LL.M., S.J.D. Federal constitutional law Florida constitutional law Administrative law Criminal law Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob has researched, written articles and spoken on criminal law and procedure, civil rights and civil liberties. He appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court twice, including representing the prosecution in the landmark Gideon v. Wainwright. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	William Kaplin, J.D. Education law First Amendment Constitutional law Distinguished Professorial Lecturer and Visiting Professor of Law William Kaplin teaches and writes in the areas of education law and constitutional law and is frequently called upon for insight into stories involving education issues and free speech issues. He is a former member of the Education Appeal Board of the U.S. Department of Education. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
CAMPAIGN ISSUES
	J. Anthony Abbott, Ph.D. Agriculture Conservation Climate change and climatology Alternative and renewable energy Energy policy International development (Latin America) Geographer and Director of Environmental Science, Tony Abbott conducts research on environmental topics ranging from conservation of agricultural biodiversity to the problematic discourse associated with wind power development.  His works, appearing in internationally recognized academic venues, reveal processes that cause well intentioned environmental policy to result in environmentally undesirable outcomes. Contact: Dr. Tony Abbott, (386) 822-7008, tabbott@stetson.edu.
	Robert D. Batey, J.D., LL.M. Criminal justice Gun laws Death penalty issues Incarceration trends Law Professor Robert Batey is highly sought after by journalists for his expertise in criminal justice and incarceration trends, death penalty issues, and gun laws and his opinion articles have been published by the nation’s top newspapers. Batey has taught criminal law for more than 25 years and is a local coordinator for Families Against Mandatory Minimums. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Glen Epley, Ph.D. First Amendment and public schools Public education finance and administration Separation of church and state Glen Epley, professor and chair of the Department of Teacher Education, is a former executive at the world’s seventh largest insurance brokerage firm. Before returning to Stetson University where he had previously taught graduate courses in law, finance, management and leadership, he served as associate superintendent of the Volusia County (Florida) School District, which is one of the largest in the nation. Contact:  Dr. Glen Epley, (386) 822-7078, gepley@stetson.edu.
	Clyde E. Fant, Th.D. Politics and conservative/fundamentalist religious issues Clyde Fant, founder of Stetson’s ecumenical Winter Pastors’ School and Institute for Christian Ethics, has studied the development of Christianity in the U.S. for many years. He is former president of the International Baptist Seminary in Zurich, Switzerland, and the author of The Misunderstood Jesus, which describes Jesus as the consummate outsider. Contact:  Dr. Clyde Fant, (386) 822-8935, cfant@stetson.edu.
	Peter Fitzgerald, J.D., LL.M. International trade International business transactions Economic sanctions U.S. trade policy Law Professor Peter Fitzgerald worked as counsel in export regulation and appeared before the Judicial Review Commission on Foreign Assets Control. The author of numerous articles about sanctions, trade policy, and the economic war on terrorism, he was the only non-European participant in the Swedish Foreign Ministry's Ad Hoc Working Group on Targeted Financial Sanctions, aimed at improving the operation of the U.N. Sanctions Committees. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Roberta Kemp Flowers, J.D. Legal ethics Criminal procedure Law Professor Roberta Kemp Flowers was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, serving as a criminal trial lawyer in the Major Crimes and Political Corruption Units. She is an expert in legal ethics, often sought for her opinion on ethical conundrums within the justice system. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Clark W. Furlow, J.D. Business ethics Corporation law Associate Dean of the Tampa Law Center and Law Professor Clark W. Furlow practiced corporate law in Wilmington, Del., in state and federal court, where he argued numerous cases before the Delaware Supreme Court. He chaired the Delaware State Bar's Professional Ethics Committee and frequently speaks to business ethics questions for the press. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Dan Hale, Ph.D. Health care costs Community health care Psychology Professor Dan Hale heads the Institute for Congregational and Community Health, which promotes the development of programs within religious communities to address the health needs of the congregation. He recently authored Healing Bodies and Souls: A Practical Guide for Congregations with Harold G. Koenig, M.D. Contact:  Dr. W. Dan Hale, (386) 822-7289, dhale@stetson.edu.
	Elizabeth D. Heins, Ph.D. Education reform Literacy Single gender education Teacher Education Professor Elizabeth Heins is an expert in the concept of Professional Development Schools (PDS), a proven avenue to K-12 education reform. In addition to education reform and professional development schools, Dr. Heins is an expert on literacy and classroom management. Contact:  Dr. Elizabeth D. Heins, (386) 822-7076, eheins@stetson.edu.
	Darryll K. Jones, J.D., LL.M. Federal income tax Partnership tax and taxation of exempt organizations Law Professor Darryll K. Jones' testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means in September of 2007 has been widely cited in newspapers nationwide. An expert in tax policy and fundamental fairness, he has been consulted by members of Congress, the Senate Finance Committee and the Internal Revenue Service on issues relating to individual income tax, partnership tax and the tax laws of exempt organizations. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Peter F. Lake, J.D. Higher education law and policy Torts Safety versus privacy in education Director of the Center for Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson, Professor of Law Peter F. Lake co-authored the widely cited The Rights and Responsibilities of the Modern University with Stetson law professor Robert D. Bickel. Lake is an internationally-sought expert who has been quoted in Time magazine, The Chronicle of Higher Education, ABC World News Tonight, USA Today and others regarding privacy versus safety on college campuses, the Virginia Tech tragedy, and other issues facing higher education. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Gregory McCann, J.D. Business issues and the economy Family business Business Professor Gregory McCann is the former director of Stetson University’s Family Business Center, important because family-owned businesses account for 90 percent of all businesses and two-thirds of all jobs in the U.S. With degrees in both accounting and law, he is a member of the Florida Bar and a licensed Florida CPA. Under his leadership, Stetson has developed the nation’s first academic major devoted solely to family business. Contact:  Dr. Gregory K. McCann, (386) 822-7425, gmccann@stetson.edu.
	Rebecca Morgan, J.D. Medicare/Medicaid Social Security Elder Law Law Professor Rebecca Morgan is a highly regarded pioneer in the field of elder law issues. A life-long advocate for seniors, Morgan was a delegate to the 1995 White House Conference on Aging, was a special advisor to the ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly and is the past president of the Board of Directors of the National Senior Citizens Law Center. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Donald W. Musser, Ph.D. Modern Christian thought Religious pluralism Religion and culture Military chaplains' work Mormon studies Religious Studies Professor Donald W. Musser specializes in religion and culture and is a retired military chaplain. He has researched the faiths of this year’s top presidential candidates and can field questions on their spirituality. He was particularly sought as a source on the Mormon faith during former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign, because of his book, Mormonism in Dialogue with Contemporary Christian Theologies (2007), co-edited with Dr. David L. Paulsen of Brigham Young University.  A set of dialogues between Mormon scholars and mainstream Christian theologians, the book’s preparation and respectful dialogue with Mormon scholars gave Musser valuable insight into Mormon thought.  Contact:  Dr. Don Musser, (386) 822-8930, dmusser@stetson.edu.
	Luz Estella Nagle, LL.D., J.D., LL.M. War on drugs Hispanic issues Security issues and terrorism in the Americas Law Professor Luz Nagle has researched and fought in the war on drugs in Colombia and the United States. An eloquent speaker in both English and Spanish, Nagle is widely published and frequently speaks to news media around the world. In her native Colombia, she served as a lawyer and judge, and she coordinated police operations targeting drug operations before fleeing to the U.S. after two assassination attempts. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Leonard Nance, Ph.D. African-American issues Homeless issues Diversity Dean of First Year Studies Leonard Nance has researched African-American issues and worked with Orlando’s Coalition for the Homeless. He also serves as Stetson’s adviser on diversity issues. Contact:  Dr. Leonard Nance, (386) 822-7345, lnance@stetson.edu
	Ellen Podgor, J.D., LL.M., M.B.A. White collar crime Criminal law International criminal law A former deputy prosecutor and defense attorney, Law Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Development & Distance Education Ellen Podgor is a widely sought expert in white collar crime who has been regularly quoted on topics of national scrutiny such as "Scooter" Libby and Enron in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and other national media outlets. She is a co-editor of the White Collar Crime Prof Blog. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Charles Rose III, J.D., LL.M. Criminal law Law of war International law A former intelligence analyst, officer and judge advocate general in the Army, Law Professor and director of Stetson's Center for Excellence In Advocacy Charles Rose prosecuted and defended criminal cases for more than five years. His practice included international law, the law of war, federal torts, administrative law and criminal justice. He has been sought by media outlets including the AP and Court TV on a variety of issues, including the prosecution of alleged terrorists and the analysis of high-profile murder cases. Contact: Stetson Law Communications, (727) 562-7381, communications@law.stetson.edu.
	Michele Skelton, Ph.D. Exercise physiology Health care issues Women and family health care issues Michele Skelton, associate professor and chair of the Department of Integrative Health Science, is an exercise physiologist with expertise in health care issues in general and, particularly, women and family health issues. Her research interests focus on blood lactate studies and fatigue and she has published on the topic.  In addition to teaching and research, she is an advocate for community service and domestic partner rights. Contact: Michele Skelton, (386) 822-8142, mskelton@stetson.edu.
	Dixon Sutherland, Ph.D. Euthanasia Medical ethics Religious Studies Professor Dixon Sutherland, director of Stetson’s Institute for Christian Ethics, has expertise in the areas of medical ethics and religion, particularly euthanasia/physician-assisted suicide and ethics of dying. He has spoken at many national conferences on aging, death and dying. Contact: Dr. Dixon Sutherland, (386) 822-8931, dsutherl@stetson.edu.
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