Florida’s 12 law schools propose solidarity and unified approach with new Consortium for Racial Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GULFPORT, Fla. (June 23, 2020) – In light of longstanding and recent acts of racist violence, the Deans of the 12 law schools in Florida have formed the Florida Law Schools’ Consortium for Racial Justice…
ORLANDO, Fla – There’s a new distinction for Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law. The Knowledge Review is recognizing FAMU Law among its list of “America’s 10 Most Valuable Law Schools”. This special recognition is an honor. During Black History Month, it is most appropriate to reflect on FAMU Law’s rich and meaningful history…
THREE FAMU LAW STUDENTS SELECTED AS FIRST RATTLER FOR JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ORLANDO, Fla. – Three current Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) College of Law students are the proud recipients of the first-ever Rattler for Justice Scholarships. The students will receive full-tuition scholarships ($15,000) for their last year of law school beginning in August…
FAMU LEGACY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP GALA ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) College of Law hosted its first Legacy Awards and Scholarship Gala on Friday, November 16, honoring those credited with leading the charge to get the College of Law reestablished, community advocates, distinguished alumni, and Rattlers for Justice Scholarship winners. The following…
FAMU COLLEGE OF LAW PARTICIPATES IN TEACH-IN AT LOCAL SCHOOLS ORLANDO, Fla- Several Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law professors participated in TEACH-IN at several local schools on Wednesday, November 14. “I spoke briefly about what it takes to become a lawyer, then engaged the students in an abbreviated mock trial,” said FAMU Professor…
FAMU COLLEGE OF LAW RECOGNIZES CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEERS, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND RATTLERS FOR JUSTICE AT FIRST LEGACY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP GALA ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) College of Law will host its first Legacy Awards and Scholarship Gala at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel,…
FAMU LAW PROFESSOR CO-AUTHORS ENTERTAINMENT LAW AND BUSINESS BOOK ORLANDO, Fla- Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law Professor William (Bill) Henslee has written his eighth book. Entertainment Law and Business (Wolkers Kluwer) provides a business basis for legal applications as well as a practical approach to learning the law that applies to the entertainment industry, and…
FAMU COLLEGE OF LAW PARTICIPATES IN ELECTION PROTECTION ACTIVITIES ON ELECTION DAY ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) College of Law joins the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to support the Election Protection program on November 6, Election Day. The Election Protection Orlando Command Center will be based out of FAMU…
FAMU College of Law Collects More Than 350 Pounds of Food and Essentials for Those in Need Donations Support “FAMU CARES” Hurricane Michael Relief Drive ORLANDO, Fla- The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law family along with community partners and friends responded in a huge way to help fellow FAMU students, faculty, staff and…
Dean Gives First “State of the FAMU College of Law Address” Partnership Announced to Mentor Children ORLANDO, Fla- In the first “State of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law Address” Interim Dean LeRoy Pernell described a vibrant College of Law with a bright future in downtown Orlando. Pernell addressed a courtroom of…
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