Friday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
All of us at Florida State University College of Law hope you will attend the 2026 Homecoming Weekend festivities!
This is a special year as we celebrate the College of Law's 60th anniversary. Our Homecoming events begin Friday evening with a reception for all alumni. On Saturday, alumni are invited to our Alumni Board meeting, and all alumni and their families are invited to the tailgate party before the FSU v. NC State football game. The weekend concludes on Sunday with a 50-Year Alumni Brunch celebrating the Class of 1976. In addition, the classes of 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, and 2016 will celebrate milestone reunions.
We hope to see you and your families!
-Dean Erin O'Hara O'Connor
Class Reunions
The classes of 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, and 2016 will celebrate milestone reunions this year. Please contact the class representatives listed for information about class-specific reunion events.
Class of 1976
Representative: JoLen Wolf
E-mail: jwolf@fsu.edu
Class of 1986
Representative: Hope Dogali
E-mail: hope.dogali@gmail.com
Class of 1996
Representative: Jennifer Beltz
E-mail: jbeltz@thebeltzlawfirm.com
Representative: Tanya Bower
E-mail: tanya@businesslawteam.com
Representative: Ron Christaldi
E-mail: rchristaldi@slk-law.com
Representative: JoLinda Herring
E-mail: jherring@bmolaw.com
Class of 2006
Representative: Brice Aikens
E-mail: baikens@thelawman.net
Representative: Judge Adam Bantner
E-mail: AdamBantner@gmail.com
Representative: Reggie Edmonds
E-mail: rae5279@gmail.com
Representative: Sharlee Edwards
E-mail: sharlee.edwards@gmail.com
Representative: Julia Breslin Foster
E-mail: jibreslin.foster@gmail.com
Representative: Melanie Griffin
E-mail: melanie@spreadyoursunshine.com
Representative: Jennifer Hrdlicka
E-mail: jenniferhrdlicka@gmail.com
Representative: Kristie Klein
E-mail: knklein@southernco.com
Representative: Mandy O’Callaghan
E-mail: mandy.oc@hotmail.com
Representative: Kareem Spratling
E-mail: kspratling@bmolaw.com
Class of 2016
Representative: Gannon Coens
E-mail: gannon.coens@forthepeople.com
Representative: Matt Storch
E-mail: mattstorch@gmail.com
Representative: Luis Then
E-mail: lthen@meadowscollier.com
Representative: Melanie Verdecia
E-mail: melanie.verdecia@quarles.com
Events
Friday, November 21
- 11 a.m. – Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
College of Law, Room R107
All alumni are invited to attend.
- 2 p.m. – Homecoming Parade
The parade route travels Macomb St. on the west side of the law school.
- 6 - 8p.m. – Homecoming Reception & 60-Year Anniversary Celebration
College of Law Rotunda and Green
Saturday, November 22
- FSU Law/FSU Biz Tailgate (Time TBA)
Doak S. Campbell Stadium, Heritage Tower
All alumni and their families are invited to attend.
- FSU v. NC State Football Game
Doak S. Campbell Stadium
Sunday, November 22
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. – 50-Year Alumni Brunch
College of Law, Main Classroom Building, Second Floor Student Lounge
Class of 1976 alumni and their guests are invited to attend.
Hotel Recommendations
Call hotels directly for rates and availability.
AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol
801 S Gadsden St., 32301
850.392.7700
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
200 N Monroe St., 32301
850.513.0313
DoubleTree
101 S Adams St., 32301
850.224.5000
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown
316 W Tennessee St., 32301
850.422.0071
Governor’s Inn
209 S Adams St., 32301
850.681.6855
Hotel Duval
415 N Monroe St., 32301
850.224.6000
Hotel Indigo Tallahassee - Collegetown
826 W Gaines St., 32304
850.210.0008
Hyatt House Tallahassee Capitol - University
1100 Railroad Ave. 32310
850.222.0039
Residence Inn Tallahassee | Universities at the Capitol
600 W Gaines St., 32304
850.329.9080
Contact Us
If you have questions or need information, contact:
Becky Shepherd
Executive Director of Alumni Outreach and Engagement
Florida State University College of Law
Office of Development & Alumni Affairs
Phone: (800) 788-7097 or (850) 644-0231
Email: rshepher@law.fsu.edu