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Legal Connections Winter 2024: The Reformatory 

 

Host Clarence Reynolds interviews award winning author Tananarive Due about her suspenseful, soul-stirring novel called The Reformatory. The Black horror story is based on true events surrounding the atrocities at the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida.  The story is based on her great uncle Robert Stephens who was killed by another inmate at the Dozier School for Boys. His body was discovered in a makeshift grave on Boot Hill. 

Legal Connections Winter 2024: What is Tort?

 

 

Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews FAMU Law Professor LeRoy Pernell to find out a deeper understanding of Tort Law. 

Legal Connections Winter 2024:  Alexander Akerman, Jr.'s Desk

 

Host Clarence Reynolds interviews Donor Relations Officer Reginald Mitchell, Sr. about the donation of the Alexander Akerman, Jr. desk to the College of Law. 

 

Legal Connections Winter 2024: Community Legal Services

 

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida has over 100 attorneys, advocates and support staff located throughout 12 counties dedicated to providing free legal aid to low-income families throughout Central Florida. Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews CEO Jeff Harvey. 
 

Legal Connections Winter 2024: Amendment 14

 

Professor LeRoy Pernell speaks with Host Kimra Major-Morris about the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. 
 

 

Legal Connections Winter 2024: Mediation Clinic

 

Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews Instructor Eunice Caussade Garcia about FAMU Law’s Mediation Clinic. 
 

Legal Connections Winter 2024: Paul C. Perkins Bar Association

 

Attorney Paul C. Perkins served as co-counsel with Thurgood Marshall and Alexander Akerman, Jr. and defended the "Groveland Four." Learn more about Paul C. Perkins and the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association. Host Clarence Reynolds interviews President of the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Lisa Harvey. 
 

Legal Connections Segments Archive

Host Kimra Major-Morris, Esq. interviews author Audrey Clarke about her book detailing relationships between mothers and daughters and how to improve them Mother-daughter book.

Law student Javiette Grant talks about her experiences in the Mediation Clinic.

Meet Maria and Eyesenia Reyes- FAMU law's unique mother and daughter students. Find out the reaction when others discover their secret.

Clinic Instructor Kim Crag-Chaderton talks about the importance of pro bono work for lawyers.

Host Kimra Major-Morris, Esq. interviews FAMU Law alum Andrew Easler about his new book on drug and alcohol testing regulations for DOT.

Host Kimra Major-Morris, Esq. interviews juvenile justice advocate Catherine Jones about her troubled past that involved prison time and her bright future on the road to redemption and helping others.

Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews Professor Areto Imoukhuede about the right to public education.

Host Kimra Major-Morris, Esq. interviews law student Joi Cardwell about why she left a successful singing career to pursue law.

 

FAMU reporter Javonni Hampton provides update on the original 57 law school grads plaque dedication in Tallahassee.

Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews William Gary about civil rights workers Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore and how they are being remembered in Brevard County.

FAMU Law students participate in a unique program that teaches golf and leadership skills. Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews Professor Jennifer Smith and Fairways to Leadership Founder Dr. Eric Boyd.

Host Kimra Major-Morris talks to Stono Institute Founder and President Dr. Jeremy Levitt about a trip to Africa that included local young men and the importance of this journey to the motherland.

Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews Professor LeRoy Pernell about the 14-year-old put to death in the electric chair in South Carolina--the George Stinney, Jr. case.

Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews LexisNexis Fellow Amari Roberts about her project to end the death penalty in Georgia.

 

FAMU Law celebrates 20 years in downtown Orlando. Host Kimra Major-Morris chats with Donor Relations Officer Reginald Mitchell about the importance of FAMU Law and the anniversary events.

Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews FAMU Law alum and attorney Bruce Mount on surviving encounters with police. This is a timely topic with cases of police encounters covered in the national news. 

 

FAMU Law’s Legal Clinic Director Mark Dorosin provides a closer look at the services being offered at the clinic as students receive first-hand experience in the legal field. 
 

Dean Deidré Keller interviews attorney Kimra Major-Morrisabout important information churches need to know concerning new copyright laws. Major Morris is an Intellectual Property attorney and has written a book about church copyrights. 
 

Southern University Law Center student Omarosa Manigault-Newman talks about her desire to become a lawyer and encourages women to pursue their dreams. 
 

FAMU President Larry Robinson and Dean Deidré Keller unveiled FAMU Law’s Judges Gallery. The photos recognize 11 alumni judges who are currently serving on the bench in Florida, Georgia and Missouri. The Judges Gallery also features alumni judges who previously served on the bench.