FSU College of Law Alumni
FSU College of Law’s more than 10,000 alumni form a powerful network that serves as a valuable resource for our students, faculty and each other. Our graduates lead across every sector—serving as executives at multinational corporations, thriving as practicing attorneys in firms of all sizes, and even representing the nation in the U.S. Senate.
Each year, hundreds of alumni return to campus to mentor, interview, teach, and inspire students, while many more connect virtually to extend their assistance. Our alumni create impactful mentorship programs, provide outstanding employment opportunities, and offer generous support for the next generation of lawyers.
Through their breadth of experience and commitment to service, alumni help FSU in a variety of ways.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to give to the Florida State College of Law, and we are very grateful for all forms of support. We appreciate everything our alumni do to give back to the College of Law.
FSU Law alumni may choose to support the law school by making a charitable donation.
Alumni giving reflects the strength of our community. Florida State Law’s giving rate places us within the nation’s top 35%.
Annual Fund
The Annual Fund for Florida State College of Law is comprised of gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, students, firms and friends of the college who are committed to assisting the College of Law in fulfilling its mission of academic excellence. The Annual Fund is focused on programs that are crucial in enabling the College to provide the best education possible. It is a source of dollars for the College's most pressing needs. These private gifts must be renewed each year as the College builds on its mission.
The FSU Law Annual Fund giving rates have been exceptional in recent years. For fiscal year 2022-23, 15 percent of alumni made gifts to the law school. That giving rate should keep us among the top law schools in the nation in terms of alumni giving.
Alumni support is essential to the continued success of Florida State College of Law. By providing financial support, you enrich the school immeasurably. In particular, the community of faculty and students benefit greatly from your support. And as leaders in the legal, business, and public arenas, alumni are the school's most valuable ambassadors.
Make a gift to the College of Law online.
Florida State College of Law's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
All gifts to the Florida State College of Law are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Book Awards
Law firms, businesses and individual alumni and friends have joined the FSU College of Law in the Book Award Program, created to generate scholarship funds for the College, and to recognize the academic achievements of students. Sponsors contribute $5,000 for each of five years to support a Book Award in a designated area. Book Award contributions are fully tax deductible.
Book Award payments may be made annually, quarterly, monthly or according to whatever schedule is most convenient for the sponsor. All payments are to be made within the fiscal year recognized by the College of Law (July 1-June 30). Contributions support College of Law scholarships, which helps the law school recruit and retain outstanding students.
For further information about the Book Award Program, or courses from which you may make your selection, contact Becky B. Shepherd, executive director of alumni outreach & engagement at (850) 644-0231 or (800) 788-7097.
Current Book Award Sponsors
Allen Norton & Blue, P.A. – Labor and Employment Law
The Black Family - Florida Constitutional Law
Tanya L. Bower – Taxation of Business Entities
Cole Scott Kissane, P.A. – Trial Practice (Section 1)
Dean Mead – State & Local Taxation
Champions First Credit Union – Compliance Failures: Investigation, Reporting and Remediation
Halloran Farkas + Kittila LLP – Securities Regulation
Kubicki Draper, P.A. – Trial Practice (Section 2)
Mark Citrin, P.A. – Immigration Law
Michael Ufferman Law Firm– Criminal Law (Section 1)
Robert Paradela/Wicker Smith, P.A. – Evidence (Section 1)
The Toman Family – Election Law
Jackson C. Varet - Animal Law
Endowments
A named-gift may be used to create a named-endowed fund, which will, in perpetuity, honor and memorialize the name(s) placed on it.
The basic plan underlying an endowed fund is simple. The principle of the fund is invested, and 4% of the fund’s market value each year is used to fulfill the purpose(s) for which the fund was created.
Florida State University College of Law offers many gift options to those who wish to associate a family name or the name of a respected individual with a project or program of enduring worth.
Funds may be created for scholarships, academic chairs, professorships, or any other programmatic educational purpose of Florida State University.
Donors may use either outright gifts of cash or stock, or deferred gifts to establish named-endowed funds. Florida State College of Law Development professionals work with each donor, on an individual basis, in preparing guidelines for the administration of each named-endowed fund. Guideline length and degree of specificity, of course, depend upon the donor's wishes and particular circumstances.
If you would like more information on establishing endowed funds, please contact Director of Development Hovik Arakelian, CFP ®.
Law Legacy Bricks
Leave a legacy with a Law Legacy Brick
Thank you for your interest in a Florida State University College of Law Legacy Brick. Pledges of at least $50 per month for five years to any College of Law fund receive an FSU Law Legacy Brick! Personalized bricks can include your name, class year, and/or a short message. Bricks will be installed in the walkway around the law school’s James Harold Thompson Green. Brick donations are 100% tax-deductible and will be acknowledged with both a confirmation email and an official acknowledgment letter. For more information about the FSU Law Legacy Brick Program or to make a brick-eligible donation, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at alumni@law.fsu.edu or (850) 644-7260.
Brick Preview
You may type on the sample brick below to plan the text you would like engraved on your brick. Due to the size of the bricks, each line of text is limited to 15 total characters, including spaces and special characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a graduate of FSU College of Law to get a brick?
No. Everyone who makes a qualifying gift is eligible for a Law Legacy Brick!
When will my brick be installed?
Unless otherwise stated as part of a special promotion, it could take up to six months to install your brick, depending on when it was purchased.
Will the person I am buying a brick for be told about it?
No. We will only contact the purchaser of a brick regarding the transaction and installation.
Do spaces count toward the character limit on a line of inscription for a brick?
Yes. Anything that takes up space on the brick counts toward the character limit – letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces between letters.
The character limit is 15, but I would like to use more characters on one line. Is that possible?
Due to the width of the brick, we cannot fit more than 15 characters on one line.
FSU Law Publications
Alumni Magazine
Our Digital Magazine highlights the efforts and strides our alumni and faculty have made. Review our top news stories from this year, and browse class notes and photo galleries.
Annual Report
FSU College of Law is dedicated to providing an annual report for our alumni and donors to see how their charitable donations are directly impacting programs and students.
Connect with an FSU Law Alumni
Our alumni provide a vital network to help our students launch their careers. They generously donate countless hours to help students perfect their job search skills and learn about practicing law. FSU Law alumni in private firms, the judiciary, government service and nontraditional legal careers regularly speak with students about their specific fields of practice, answer students’ questions and conduct mock interviews. They also host networking events with students in their cities and provide students with employment opportunities. And, of course, prioritize hiring our students. Alumni involvement is critical to the success of the College of Law and our students. Our reputation as one of the nation's top law schools is possible only because of the extensive involvement and support of our impressively engaged alumni.
FSU Law Connect is the school's exclusive platform, which allows alumni to make connections with other members of the FSU Law community as well as stay informed about FSU Law news, activities, and events. Post to a community feed, search directories, sign up for mentoring, and so much more!
Any questions? Email Becky Shepherd.
FSU Law Merchandise
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Contact us
Office of Development and Alumni Affairs
Florida State University College of Law
425 W. Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1601
+1 (850) 644-7260
alumni@law.fsu.edu
