A special tribute for Former FAMU General Counsel Bishop Holifield

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Portrait Unveiling

WHEN: Friday, March 6, 2020

TIME:    11:30 a.m.

WHERE:    FAMU Law, 201 Beggs Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32801

PURPOSE:  A special tribute for Former FAMU General Counsel Bishop Holifield

PURPOSE: Under the direction of former FAMU President Frederick Humphries, attorney Holifield led the charge to get the FAMU College of Law re-opened after it was closed by the state. The portrait dedication is just a small way to say thank you to a Rattler for Justice who made a giant contribution to society. The portrait will serve as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices required to reestablish the law school for visitors to the FAMU College of Law campus.

News Media invited to attend.

About FAMU College of Law

The FAMU College of Law is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, just steps from the George C. Young United States Courthouse and Federal Building; and blocks from governmental offices, major law firms, large corporations and legal service agencies.

The college’s prime location provides students with direct access to the area’s largest employers of individuals with law degrees, offering our students and graduates ample avenues to gain practical experience in the legal profession.

With tuition among the lowest of the 13 law schools in Florida, along with a full-time day program and a part-time evening program, the college is distinctly positioned to offer the traditional student and the working professional a chance to earn a law degree while accruing minimal debt.

Thanks to its renowned faculty, the college focuses on academic excellence in the classroom; emphasizes practical experience and public service within its clinical programs; and stresses professionalism through its co-curricular activities.                                

Media Contact: Stephanie Strong, Information & Media Services Coordinator, 407-254-3282 stephanie.strong@famu.edu