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Debra Henley is the Associate Dean for Career Services and Professional Development. She also teaches Legislative Practice at FSU Law. She previously served for seven years as executive director of the Florida Justice Association (FJA). Henley also served as legislative director of the FJA for 18 years, as a civil trial attorney with Connor and Martinez, as a member of the staff of the Florida House of Representatives and as commissioner on the Florida Commission of Ethics, among other positions. Henley graduated from the FSU College of Law in December 1987 with high honors. She has a wealth of legal experience and an extensive network of professional legal relationships.

Alisa “Lisa” Duke moved to Tallahassee with her family in 2001. Her main area of practice after she graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1986 was health care law, with a focus on transactional, regulatory, and compliance work. She represented a variety of health care providers and facilities and often presented educational seminars to doctors, nurses, health care administrators, and other lawyers on topics such as risk management, fraud, medical records, compliance, and human resources. Immediately prior to moving to Tallahassee, Duke served for five years as in-house general counsel for Medical Services of America, Inc, a large multi-state provider of health care services. Since joining FSU College of Law in 2016, Duke has worked to develop and nurture her relationships with our students and alumni.

Jennifer Heckman is the Director of Employer Recruitment and a proud 2001 FSU College of Law graduate. Heckman was on the Moot Court team and was the 1L Final Four Best Oralist. She also was awarded first place in the National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition. Upon graduation, she practiced law at Ausley & McMullen for 10 years in the area of business litigation, representing businesses and financial institutions, state agencies, and the Governor’s Office in federal and state courts in Florida. She also practiced appellate law and served as ethics and election law compliance counsel for several multinational corporations. She went on to open and manage a private law practice representing financial institutions and providing guidance and advice on compliance with federal and state laws and regulations affecting the financial services industry. Heckman teaches financial regulation and compliance as an adjunct professor in FSU Law's Juris Master Program.

Stephanie Griesheimer is the Information Program Manager for the Career Services and Professional Development Office. For over two decades, she worked in private law firms that handled a wide variety of practice areas, including family law, insurance, medical malpractice litigation and commercial real estate transactions. Griesheimer brings extensive real-world knowledge and experience to this office, particularly in software and document management systems. In her free time, Griesheimer enjoys spending time with her family and pets, reading and cooking.

Sarah Jackson is the Program Associate for the Career Services and Professional Development Office. She was born and raised in Tallahassee. Jackson graduated from the University of South Florida and has served in several administrative positions in the State University System of Florida. Before entering the field of student services, she worked as an assistant to the director of a biotech incubator, gaining firsthand knowledge about start-ups, small business, and IP law in an expanding market. With her vast background in communication and interpersonal skills, she brings a unique quality to the office. Jackson is inspired by compassionate acts and service driven initiatives. In her free time, she likes to hike, sew, and volunteer at a local farm.