Stetson Law Leadership
A team of highly qualified professionals oversees Stetson University College of Law and guides its academic mission.
The group includes the Dean and at least three other faculty leaders who oversee key areas including Academic Affairs, Faculty, and Strategic Initiatives. They are responsible for guiding the day-to-day operation of the College of Law.
D. Benjamin Barros
- Dean of the College of Law
- Professor of Law
Jason Palmer
- Vice Dean of the College of Law
- Professor of Law
Stacey-Rae Simcox
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- Director of Veterans Law Institute
- Professor of Law
Anne Mullins
- Associate Dean for Assessment and Professional Engagement
- Professor of Law
Board of Overseers
Keith Appleby, Esquire
JD/MBA, Stetson University ’04
Tampa, Florida. Westshore Mediation & Arbitration.
Lori Y. Baggett, Esquire
B.A., University of South Alabama ’98; JD, Stetson University ’02
Clearwater, Florida. PODS Enterprises, LLC.
Hon. Tangela Hopkins Barrie
JD, Stetson University ’97
Decatur, Georgia. Superior Court of DeKalb County.
Michael P. Connelly, Esquire
B.A., Stetson University ’93; JD, Stetson University ’96; MBA, The Wharton School ’08
Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Grace E. Dunlap, Esquire
B.A., George Mason University; JD, Stetson University ’86
Tampa, Florida. Bryant Miller Olive, P.A.
Tracy Raffles Gunn, Esquire
B.A., University of South Florida; JD, Stetson University ’93
Tampa, Florida. Gunn Appellate Practice, P.A.
Thomas S. Harmon, Esquire
B.A., Auburn University ’91; JD, Stetson University ’95
Tampa, Florida. Harmon Parker, P.A.
George Hunter, Esquire
JD/MBA, Stetson University ’99
Riverview, Florida. The Law Offices of George Hunter, P.A.
Jenay E. Iurato, Esquire
JD, Stetson University ’00
Vice Chair of the Board. Tampa, Florida. Iurato Law Firm.
Mark Luttier, Esquire
JD, Stetson University ’79
West Palm Beach, Florida. Critton, Luttier & Coleman, LLP.
Joshua Magidson, Esquire
B.A., Boston University; University of Maryland ’73; M.A., University of Connecticut; JD, Stetson University ’80
Clearwater, Florida. Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.
Michael E. Marder, Esquire
B.A., University of South Florida; JD, Stetson University ’77
Orlando, Florida. Greenspoon Marder Law.
Timothy P. McFadden, Esquire
B.S., U.S. Military Academy at West Point; JD, Stetson University ’90
St. Petersburg, Florida.
Jay Novick, Esquire
JD, Stetson University ’75
Key Biscayne, Florida.
Robert G. Riegel Jr., Esquire
B.A., Stetson University ’78; JD, Stetson University ’81
Jacksonville, Florida. Lippes Mathias, LLP.
Amy R. Rigdon, Esquire
B.A., Stetson University ’05; JD, Stetson University ’08
Washington, D.C. Latham & Watkins, LLP.
Arturo R. Rios, Esquire
B.A., Eckerd College; JD, Stetson University ’06; LLM, Temple University
St. Petersburg, Florida. Arturo Rios, P.A.
Lisa Carlton Robinson
JD, Stetson University ’89
Sidell, Florida. Mabry Carlton Ranch.
Jeffery A. Smith, Esquire
B.S.B.A., University of Florida ’70; JD, Stetson University ’73
Inverness, Florida. Retired Assistant State Attorney, 5th Circuit.
Jason L. Turner, Esquire
B.B.A., Belmont University; JD, Stetson University ’04
Chair of the Board. Nashville, Tennessee. Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem, PLLC.
Aaron Watson, Esquire
B.A., Florida State University; JD, Stetson University ’09
Pensacola, Florida. The Watson Law Firm.
Roger W. Yoerges, Esquire
B.A., University of Florida; JD, Stetson University ’85
Secretary of the Board. Alexandria, Virginia. Capital Talent Agency, LLC.
Dr. Christopher F. Roellke
B.A., Wesleyan University; M.S. & PhD, Cornell University
President of Stetson University. DeLand, Florida.
D. Benjamin Barros
Dean & Professor of Law. Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida.
Howard J. Williams
JD, Stetson University College of Law ’12
President, Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association. Federal Defender, Middle District of Florida.
Linda Anderson
Professor of Law. Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida.
Gregory W. Coleman, Esquire
JD, Stetson University ’89
West Palm Beach, Florida. Critton, Luttier & Coleman, LLP.
Robert "Robin" E. Doyle Jr., Esquire
B.A., George Washington University; JD, Stetson University ’75
West Palm Beach, Florida. Doyle Conflict Resolution, Inc.
Wil H. Florin, Esquire
JD, Stetson University ’80
Palm Harbor, Florida. Florin Roebig.
Mark E. Haranzo, Esquire
B.A., University of South Florida; JD, Stetson University ’85
New York, New York. Holland & Knight.
Benjamin H. Hill, IV, Esquire
B.A., Vanderbilt University ’90; JD, Stetson University ’97
Tampa, Florida. Hill Ward Henderson.
Hon. Peggy A. Quince
B.S., Howard University; JD, Catholic University of America; LL.D. (Hon.) Stetson University ’99
Tallahassee, Florida.
Marsha G. Rydberg, Esquire
B.A., Emory University; JD, Stetson University ’76
Tampa, Florida.
Christian D. Searcy Sr., Esquire
B.A., University of Virginia; JD, Stetson University ’73
West Palm Beach, Florida. Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
Leslie Reicin Stein, Esquire
A.B., University of Michigan; MBA, University of Tampa; JD, Stetson University ’76
Tampa, Florida.
Matthew A. Towery, Esquire
M.Phil., University of Cambridge; JD, Stetson University ’87
Atlanta, Georgia.
Gary R. Trombley, Esquire
B.A., University of South Florida; JD, Stetson University College of Law ’73
Trombley & Hanes.
William H. Weller, Esquire
JD, Stetson University College of Law ’04
Tierra Verde, Florida.
Robert G. Wellon, Esquire
JD, Stetson University ’74
Atlanta, Georgia.
Hon. Susan C. Bucklew
B.A., Florida State University; M.A., University of South Florida; JD, Stetson University ’77
Tampa, Florida. United States District Court.
Hon. Carol W. Hunstein
B.S., Florida Atlantic University; JD, Stetson University ’76
Atlanta, Georgia. Supreme Court of Georgia.
Hon. Elizabeth A. Kovachevich
B.B.A., University of Miami; JD, Stetson University ’61
Tampa, Florida. United States Courthouse.
Richard J. McKay, Esquire
B.A., Princeton University; JD, Stetson University ’84
Flowery Branch, Georgia. Atlanta Falcons.
James C. Smith, Esquire
B.S., Florida State University; JD, Stetson University ’67
Tallahassee, Florida. Southern Strategy Group.
William F. Blews, Esquire
B.A., Baylor University; JD, Stetson University ’66
St. Petersburg, Florida.
Our Mission
Stetson University College of Law strives to be a diverse and selective law school whose faculty and students will have a meaningful and far-reaching impact on the law, the profession and society.