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Levin College of Law
The Fredric G. Levin College of Law is the law school of the University of Florida located in Gainesville, Florida.-History:The College of Law was founded in 1909. It was first housed in Thomas Hall, and then in Bryan Hall from 1914 to 1969...
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University of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
graduates, see
University of Florida alumni.
United States Senators
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Charles O. Andrews Charles O. Andrews Charles Oscar Andrews was a Democratic Party politician from Florida, who represented Florida in the United States Senate from 1936 until 1946.-Biography:... |
United States Senator from 1936–1946 |
| Lawton Chiles Lawton Chiles Lawton Mainor Chiles, Jr. was an American politician from the US state of Florida. In a career spanning four decades, Chiles, a Democrat who never lost an election, served in the Florida House of Representatives , the Florida State Senate , the United States Senate , and as the 41st Governor of... |
United States Senator from 1971–1989 |
| Spessard Holland Spessard Holland Spessard Lindsey Holland was an American lawyer, politician and elected officeholder. He was the 28th Governor of Florida from 1941 until 1945, during World War II. After finishing his term as governor, he was a United States Senator from Florida from 1946 until 1971... |
United States Senator from 1946–1971 |
| George Smathers George Smathers George Armistead Smathers was an American lawyer and politician who represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate for eighteen years, from 1951 until 1969, as a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:... |
United States Senator from 1951–1969 |
United States Representatives
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:... |
United States Representative from 1949–1993 |
| Michael Bilirakis Michael Bilirakis Michael Bilirakis , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1983 until 2007, representing the 9th District of Florida.... |
United States Representative from 1983–2007 |
| William V. Chappell, Jr. William V. Chappell, Jr. William Venroe Chappell, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Kendrick, Florida, Chappell was in the University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967.... |
United States Representative from 1969–1989 |
| Ander Crenshaw Ander Crenshaw Ander Crenshaw is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:... |
United States Representative from 2001–Present |
| Jim Davis Jim Davis (politician) James Oscar "Jim" Davis III is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. He is a Democrat and served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2007, representing Florida's 11th congressional district... |
United States Representative from 1997–2007 |
| Sam Gibbons Sam Gibbons Sam Melville Gibbons is a politician from the state of Florida, who served in the Florida State House of Representatives, Florida State Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives.-Early life and education:... |
United States Representative from 1963–1997 |
| Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School... |
United States Representative from 1967–1969 |
| Marjorie Holt Marjorie Holt Marjorie Sewell Holt , a Republican, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented Maryland's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1987. She was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Maryland.... |
United States Representative from 1973–1987 |
| Harry Johnston Harry Johnston (politician) Harry A. Johnston II is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida. He is a member of the Democratic Party.... |
United States Representative from 1989–1997 |
| William C. Lantaff William C. Lantaff William Courtland Lantaff—also known as Bill Lantaff— was a Democratic politician from Florida. He served as State court judge in Florida, 1939; member of Florida House of Representatives, 1947–50; U.S. Representative from Florida 4th District, 1951-55... |
United States Representative from 1951–1955 |
| Buddy MacKay Buddy MacKay Kenneth Hood "Buddy" MacKay, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat from Florida. A Democrat, he was briefly the 42nd Governor of Florida following the death of Lawton Chiles on December 12, 1998. During his long public service career he was also state legislator, U.S. Representative, Lt... |
United States Representative from 1983–1989 |
| Chester B. McMullen Chester B. McMullen Chester Bartow McMullen was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Florida.McMullen was born in Largo, Florida to Eli and Emma Cox McMullen and attended Largo High School. His paternal grandfather, Daniel McMullen Chester Bartow McMullen (December 6, 1902 – November 3, 1953) was an... |
United States Representative from 1951–1953 |
| J. Hardin Peterson J. Hardin Peterson James Hardin Peterson was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Peterson was born in Batesburg, South Carolina. His family moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1903, and he attended the public schools there. Peterson graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1914... |
United States Representative from 1933–1951 |
| Paul Rogers Paul Rogers (politician) Paul Grant Rogers was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives as the member from Florida's 11th congressional district. He was chairman of Research!America from 1996 to 2005.-Early life:Rogers was born in... |
United States Representative from 1955–1979 |
| Joe Scarborough Joe Scarborough Charles Joseph "Joe" Scarborough is an American cable news and talk radio host, lawyer, author, and former politician. He is currently the host of Morning Joe on MSNBC, and previously hosted Scarborough Country on the same channel... |
United States Representative from 1995–2001 |
Governors
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Reubin O'Donovan Askew Reubin O'Donovan Askew is an American politician, who served as the 37th Governor of the U.S. state of Florida from 1971 to 1979.-Early life and career:... |
Governor of Florida from 1971–1979 |
| Lawton Chiles Lawton Chiles Lawton Mainor Chiles, Jr. was an American politician from the US state of Florida. In a career spanning four decades, Chiles, a Democrat who never lost an election, served in the Florida House of Representatives , the Florida State Senate , the United States Senate , and as the 41st Governor of... |
Governor of Florida from 1991–1998 |
| Spessard Holland Spessard Holland Spessard Lindsey Holland was an American lawyer, politician and elected officeholder. He was the 28th Governor of Florida from 1941 until 1945, during World War II. After finishing his term as governor, he was a United States Senator from Florida from 1946 until 1971... |
Governor of Florida from 1941–1945 |
| Buddy MacKay Buddy MacKay Kenneth Hood "Buddy" MacKay, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat from Florida. A Democrat, he was briefly the 42nd Governor of Florida following the death of Lawton Chiles on December 12, 1998. During his long public service career he was also state legislator, U.S. Representative, Lt... |
Governor of Florida from 1998–1999 |
Political Figures
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| James C. Adkins James C. Adkins James C. Adkins Jr. . Adkins was a former justice for the Florida Supreme Court.He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. James Adkins served on the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 - 1987. From 1974 to 1976 Adkins served as Chief Justice.Adkins graduated from the University of Florida College... |
Political reapportionment of the state of Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Reubin O'Donovan Askew Reubin O'Donovan Askew is an American politician, who served as the 37th Governor of the U.S. state of Florida from 1971 to 1979.-Early life and career:... |
United States Trade Representative from 1979–1981, and Candidate for President of the United States President of the United States The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.... during the 1984 election |
| DuBose Ausley DuBose Ausley DuBose Ausley is an attorney in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.DuBose Ausley is the senior partner and former Chairman with the law firm of Ausley & McMullen, P.A. in Tallahassee. He is also Director of TECO Energy, Inc... |
Chairman of the Florida Board of Regents Florida Board of Regents The Florida Board of Regents was from 1965 to 2001 the governing body for the State University System of Florida, which includes all public universities in the state of Florida, United States. It was created to replace a predecessor body called the Florida Board of Control, which had existed from... from 1981–1983 |
| Ed Austin Ed Austin T. Edward "Ed" Austin, Jr. was an American politician and attorney. He served as mayor of Jacksonville, Florida from 1991 to 1995. He also served as the first Public Defender for Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit from 1963 to 1968, and served as State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit from... |
Mayor of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968... from 1991–1995 |
| Lucius D. Battle Lucius D. Battle Lucius Durham Battle , known as Luke Battle, was a career Foreign Service officer who served with distinction in Washington, Europe and the Middle East.-Early life:... |
U.S. Ambassador to the Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... |
| Carol Browner | EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress... Administrator from 1993–2001, and Director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy The White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy is a new government entity in the United States created by President Barack Obama. Its first director is Carol Browner, who was Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for the eight years of the Bill Clinton administration... from 2009–Present |
| Skip Campbell Skip Campbell Walter G. "Skip" Campbell was a member of the Florida Senate from Tamarac, Florida. He was the Democratic candidate for Florida Attorney General in 2006... |
Florida Senate Florida Senate The Florida Senate is the upper house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The Senate is composed of 40 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 470,032.... from 1998–2006 |
| Jim Davis Jim Davis (politician) James Oscar "Jim" Davis III is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. He is a Democrat and served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2007, representing Florida's 11th congressional district... |
Candidate for Governor of Florida during the 2006 election |
| John Delaney John Delaney John Adrian Delaney is an American lawyer, politician and university administrator. He currently serves as the president of the University of North Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he served as mayor of Jacksonville, Florida from 1995 to 2003... |
Mayor of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968... from 1995–2003 |
| Paul Rand Dixon Paul Rand Dixon Paul Rand Dixon , a decorated World War II veteran, was Chairman and Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States from 1961 to 1969.... |
Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Federal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act... from 1961–1969 |
| Buddy Dyer Buddy Dyer John Hugh "Buddy" Dyer is mayor of Orlando, Florida, first elected in 2003. He is a member of the United States Democratic Party. Previously he represented Orlando in the Florida State Senate for ten years, including three years when he was the Senate Democratic leader.-Early life:Dyer was born in... |
Mayor of Orlando Orlando, Florida Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States... from 2003–Present |
| Richard Ervin Richard Ervin Richard W. Ervin, Jr. was the Florida Attorney General from 1949 to 1964, and he also served as chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 to 1971... |
Florida Attorney General Florida Attorney General The Florida Attorney General is an elected cabinet official in the U.S. state of Florida. The attorney general serves as the chief legal officer of the state.... from 1949–1964 |
| Mark S. Fowler Mark S. Fowler Mark S. Fowler served as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from May 18, 1981 to April 17, 1987. Appointed by Ronald Reagan, he led repeal of the Fairness Doctrine and spearheaded the deregulatory trend in telecommunications policy, stating, "The television is just another appliance... |
Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the... from 1981–1987 |
| Dan Gelber Dan Gelber Dan Gelber is a former prosecutor, a candidate for Attorney General of Florida and is a member of the Florida Senate, representing the 35th District. He is a Democrat and previously represented the 106th District of the Florida House from 2000 - 2008... |
Florida Senate Florida Senate The Florida Senate is the upper house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The Senate is composed of 40 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 470,032.... from 2008–Present |
| Baya M. Harrison Jr. Baya M. Harrison Jr. Baya M. Harrison, Jr. was a politician and an attorney in Florida. He served as Chairman of the Florida Board of Control from 1960–1964. Harrison greatly impacted the State University System of Florida and helped desegregate Florida colleges and universities... |
Desegregated the State University System of Florida State University System of Florida The State University System of Florida is a system of eleven public universities in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2011, over 320,000 students were enrolled in Florida's state universities... |
| Mallory Horne Mallory Horne Mallory E. Horne was the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and President of the Florida Senate.- Background :Horne was an United States Army Air Force pilot during World War II... |
Former President of the Florida Senate Florida Senate The Florida Senate is the upper house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The Senate is composed of 40 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 470,032.... |
| Jeff Kottkamp Jeff Kottkamp Jeffrey "Jeff" Kottkamp is an American politician from Florida, and served as the state's 17th Lieutenant Governor, from 2007 to 2011.... |
Lieutenant Governor of Florida Lieutenant Governor of Florida The Lieutenant Governor of Florida is a statewide elected office in the government of the U.S. state of Florida. According to the Florida Constitution, the lieutenant governor is elected to a four-year term congruent with that of the Governor of Florida, and succeeds to the office of Governor if it... from 2007–2011 |
| James W. Kynes James W. Kynes James W. "Jimmy" Kynes, Jr. was an American college and professional football player, lawyer, political appointee and corporate executive. Kynes also served as the Florida Attorney General.- Early life :... |
Florida Attorney General Florida Attorney General The Florida Attorney General is an elected cabinet official in the U.S. state of Florida. The attorney general serves as the chief legal officer of the state.... from 1964–1965 |
| Buddy Mackay Buddy MacKay Kenneth Hood "Buddy" MacKay, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat from Florida. A Democrat, he was briefly the 42nd Governor of Florida following the death of Lawton Chiles on December 12, 1998. During his long public service career he was also state legislator, U.S. Representative, Lt... |
Lieutenant Governor of Florida Lieutenant Governor of Florida The Lieutenant Governor of Florida is a statewide elected office in the government of the U.S. state of Florida. According to the Florida Constitution, the lieutenant governor is elected to a four-year term congruent with that of the Governor of Florida, and succeeds to the office of Governor if it... from 1991–1998 |
| Bill McBride Bill McBride (candidate) Bill McBride is an American lawyer and politician.A Democrat, he challenged Jeb Bush for Florida governor in the 2002 gubernatorial election. Bush won 56-43 percent, making him the first Republican governor of Florida to serve two terms... |
Candidate for Governor of Florida during the 2002 election |
| Bill McCollum Bill McCollum Ira William "Bill" McCollum, Jr. is a former Florida Attorney General. A Republican, he was Florida's 36th attorney general, taking office in 2007... |
Florida Attorney General Florida Attorney General The Florida Attorney General is an elected cabinet official in the U.S. state of Florida. The attorney general serves as the chief legal officer of the state.... from 2007–2011 |
| Jose Rodriguez Jr. Jose Rodriguez (intelligence) Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr. was the Director of the National Clandestine Service of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. He was the last CIA Deputy Director for Operations before that position was expanded to D/NCS in December 2004... |
Director of the National Clandestine Service Director of the National Clandestine Service The Director of the National Clandestine Service is a senior United States government official in the U.S... from 2004–2007 |
| Frederick H. Schultz Frederick H. Schultz Frederick H. Schultz was an American businessman, politician, and central banker. He served as the Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve System under United States President Jimmy Carter... |
Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve System The Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States. It was created on December 23, 1913 with the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act, largely in response to a series of financial panics, particularly a severe panic in 1907... from 1979–1982 |
| Bruce Smathers Bruce Smathers Bruce Armistead Smathers was a member of the Florida State Senate and then was elected to and served as Secretary of State of Florida from 1975 - 1978.... |
Florida Secretary of State from 1975–1978 |
| Rod Smith Rod Smith (politician) Rod Smith is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Smith was a member of the Florida Senate from Gainesville from 2001 until 2006. Smith ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Florida in the 2006 election but lost to Congressman Jim Davis... |
Florida Senate Florida Senate The Florida Senate is the upper house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The Senate is composed of 40 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 470,032.... from 2000–2006, and Candidate for Governor of Florida during the 2006 election |
| Donald L. Tucker Donald L. Tucker Donald L. Tucker was a former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and Special Ambassador for the United States to the Dominican Republic.Tucker earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida in 1962... |
U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries... |
| Marc Warren | Current administrator with the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. An agency of the United States Department of Transportation, it has authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S... |
| Craig Waters Craig Waters Craig Waters has been the public information officer of the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee since June 1, 1996. He is best known as the public spokesman for the Court during the 2000 presidential election controversy, when he frequently appeared on worldwide newscasts announcing decisions of... |
Spokesman for the Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... during the 2000 presidential election controversy |
College & Universtity Presidents
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Edythe M. Abdullah | Essex County College Essex County College Essex County College is an open-door, public two-year college located in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is committed to providing quality educational programs and life-long learning activities at the most affordable cost. The college is open to students with a wide variety of... from 2010-Present |
| George F. Baughman George F. Baughman George F. Baughman was the first president of New College of Florida, a vice president of the University of Florida as well as of New York University and a rear admiral in the United States Naval Reserve.-Early life and education:... |
New College of Florida New College of Florida New College of Florida is a public liberal arts college located in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded originally as a private institution and is now an autonomous honors college of the State University System of Florida.-History:... from 1960–1965 |
| Marshall Criser Marshall Criser Marshall McAllister Criser, Jr. is an American corporate lawyer and former university administrator. Criser is a native of New Jersey, and earned his bachelor's and law degrees before becoming a practicing attorney... |
University of Florida University of Florida The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906... from 1984–1989 |
| Harold Crosby Harold Crosby Harold B. Crosby was the founding president of the University of West Florida and the second president of Florida International University. He received his Bachelors degree from Northwestern University, and his Law Degree from the University of Florida.-External links:***... |
University of West Florida University of West Florida The University of West Florida, also known as West Florida and UWF, is a mid-sized public university located in Pensacola, Florida, United States. UWF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. The University of West Florida is a Research University, which specializes in... from 1964–1974, and Florida International University Florida International University Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park... from 1976–1979 |
| John Delaney John Delaney John Adrian Delaney is an American lawyer, politician and university administrator. He currently serves as the president of the University of North Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he served as mayor of Jacksonville, Florida from 1995 to 2003... |
University of North Florida University of North Florida The University of North Florida is a public university located in Jacksonville, Florida. A member institution of the State University System of Florida, the university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s... from 2003–Present, and Chancellor of the State University System of Florida State University System of Florida The State University System of Florida is a system of eleven public universities in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2011, over 320,000 students were enrolled in Florida's state universities... |
| Sandy D'Alemberte | Florida State University Florida State University The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation... from 1994–2003 |
| Ray F. Ferrero Jr. Ray F. Ferrero Jr. Ray F. Ferrero Jr. is an American academic, and was the fifth President of Nova Southeastern University. Ferrero graduated with his Bachelors degree from St. Johns University. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1960. He became the President of Nova Southeastern... |
Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University, commonly referred to as NSU or Nova, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian, research university located in Broward County, Florida, with its main campus in the town of Davie... from 1997–2009 |
| Robert Lindgren Robert Lindgren Robert R. Lindgren is an American lawyer and educator, and the 15th president of Randolph-Macon College. The inauguration was held in the Blackwell Auditorium on October 27, 2006.... |
Randolph-Macon College Randolph-Macon College Randolph–Macon College is a private, co-educational liberal arts college located in Ashland, Virginia, United States, near the capital city of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the school has an enrollment of over 1,200 students... from 2006–Present |
| Stephen C. O'Connell Stephen C. O'Connell Stephen Cornelius O'Connell was an American attorney, appellate judge and university president. O'Connell was a native of Florida, and earned bachelor's and law degrees before becoming a practicing attorney... |
University of Florida University of Florida The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906... from 1967–1973 |
| W. Reece Smith Jr. W. Reece Smith Jr. William Reece Smith Jr. is an American lawyer. Smith served as the interim president of the University of South Florida, and the president of the American Bar Association.... |
University of South Florida University of South Florida The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA... from 1976–1977 |
American Bar Association
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Chesterfield Smith Chesterfield Smith Chesterfield Smith was an American lawyer. He founded the law firm Holland & Knight and served as president of the American Bar Association in 1973-1974, during the Watergate scandal.-Early life and education:... |
President of the American Bar Association American Bar Association The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation... from 1973–1974 |
| Stephen N. Zack | President of the American Bar Association American Bar Association The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation... from 2010–Present |
| Martha Barnett Martha Barnett Martha Walters Barnett was the President of the American Bar Association from 2000 to 2001. At present she is a partner at the Holland & Knight Law firm. Martha Barnett attended Tulane University for her Bachelors degree, and she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida... |
President of the American Bar Association American Bar Association The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation... from 2000–2001 |
| W. Reece Smith Jr. W. Reece Smith Jr. William Reece Smith Jr. is an American lawyer. Smith served as the interim president of the University of South Florida, and the president of the American Bar Association.... |
President of the American Bar Association American Bar Association The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation... from 1980–1981 |
| Sandy D'Alemberte | President of the American Bar Association American Bar Association The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation... from 1991–1992 |
Attorneys
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Howell W. Melton Jr. Howell W. Melton Jr. Howell W. Melton Jr. was the Managing Partner for Holland & Knight, a global law firm with more than 1,150 lawyers in 17 U.S. offices. Melton was born in St. Augustine, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida.His father, Howell W... |
Current managing partner of Holland & Knight Holland & Knight Holland & Knight is an international law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers in 17 U.S. offices. Other offices around the world are located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Beijing, China, and Mexico City, Mexico. Holland & Knight provides representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law.-... |
| Cesar L. Alvarez Cesar L. Alvarez Cesar L. Alvarez is the current Chief Executive Officer of the American law firm Greenberg Traurig.Born in Cuba, Alvarez emigrated to the USA at the age of 13 and grew up in Miami, Florida. He received his Bachelor's degree, Masters in Business Administration and Juris Doctorate all from the... |
Current CEO Chief executive officer A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization... for Greenberg Traurig Greenberg Traurig Greenberg Traurig LLP and Greenberg Traurig PA is an international law firm based in Miami, Florida.The firm has approximately 1,800 attorneys and governmental professionals in 32 locations in the United States, Europe and Asia. Its founding office is in Miami, Florida with its largest office in... |
| Bruce Jacob Bruce Jacob Bruce R. Jacob was Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida during the early 1960s, whose biggest case was Gideon v. Wainwright, arguing against Gideon.... |
Prosecutor in Gideon v. Wainwright Gideon v. Wainwright Gideon v. Wainwright, , is a landmark case in United States Supreme Court history. In the case, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that state courts are required under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution to provide counsel in criminal cases for defendants who are unable to afford their own... |
| Fredric G. Levin Fred Levin Fredric Gerson Levin is an American plaintiffs' attorney in the state of Florida, who is the owner of his own law practice in northwest Florida, Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Echsner & Proctor, P.A. The Fredric G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida is named for him... |
Namesake for the Levin College of Law and prominent figure in tobacco litigation |
| Rod Smith Rod Smith (politician) Rod Smith is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Smith was a member of the Florida Senate from Gainesville from 2001 until 2006. Smith ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Florida in the 2006 election but lost to Congressman Jim Davis... |
Successfully prosecuted Danny Rolling Danny Rolling Daniel Harold Rolling , also known as The Gainesville Ripper, was an American serial killer who murdered five students in Gainesville, Florida. Rolling later confessed to raping several of his victims, committing an additional 1989 triple homicide in Shreveport, Louisiana, and attempting to murder... , and former candidate for Governor of Florida |
| Clifford A. Wolff Clifford A. Wolff -Biographical and Historical Background:Clifford A. Wolff was born in New York City, New York on April 7, 1970. Mr. Wolff is the son of Judy Wolff and Malcolm Wolff. Malcolm Wolff was a Vice President for CBS in New York City, New York from 1980 to 1987... |
Notable litigator and television commentator |
Florida Supreme Court
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Alto L. Adams Alto L. Adams Alto L. Adams . Adams was a former justice for the Florida Supreme Court.He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. Alto Adams served on the Florida Supreme Court Justice from 1940 - 1951. From 1949 to 1951 Adams served as Chief Justice.... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1940–1951, and 1967–1968 |
| James C. Adkins James C. Adkins James C. Adkins Jr. . Adkins was a former justice for the Florida Supreme Court.He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. James Adkins served on the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 - 1987. From 1974 to 1976 Adkins served as Chief Justice.Adkins graduated from the University of Florida College... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1969–1987 |
| Harry Lee Anstead Harry Lee Anstead Harry Lee Anstead was a Justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1994 to January 5, 2009, and he served as Chief Justice from July 1, 2002 until June 30, 2004... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1994–2009 |
| Stephen C. O'Connell Stephen C. O'Connell Stephen Cornelius O'Connell was an American attorney, appellate judge and university president. O'Connell was a native of Florida, and earned bachelor's and law degrees before becoming a practicing attorney... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1955–1967, chief justice 1967 |
| Raymond Ehrlich Raymond Ehrlich Raymond Ehrlich Ehrlich was a former justice for the Florida Supreme Court.He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. Raymond Ehrlich served as the Florida Supreme Court Justice from 1981 to 1990... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1981–1990 |
| Richard Ervin Richard Ervin Richard W. Ervin, Jr. was the Florida Attorney General from 1949 to 1964, and he also served as chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1969 to 1971... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1964–1975 |
| Stephen H. Grimes Stephen H. Grimes Stephen H. "Steve" Grimes is an American lawyer and jurist. He served as a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1987 to 1996.-Early life and education:... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1987–1996 |
| Jorge Labarga Jorge labarga Jorge Labarga is a Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, taking office on January 6, 2009. He was a Judge for the 15th Circuit Court in Palm Beach County, Florida from 1996 until 2009. He is notable as the judge who refused a new vote during the 2000 U.S... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 2009–Present |
| Parker Lee McDonald Parker Lee McDonald Parker Lee McDonald McDonald was a former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1979–1994 |
| Ben F. Overton Ben F. Overton Ben F. Overton is a former justice of the Florida Supreme Court.Ben Overton was born December 15, 1926 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. Ben Overton served as the Florida Supreme Court Justice from 1974 to 1999... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1974–1999 |
| Harold Sebring Harold Sebring Harold Leon "Tom" Sebring was a Florida Supreme Court justice, and an American judge at the Nuremberg Trials of German war criminals after World War II. Sebring was a native of Kansas and an alumnus of Kansas State Agricultural College... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1943–1955, chief justice from 1951-1953 |
| B. Campbell Thornal B. Campbell Thornal Benjamin Campbell Thornal was a former justice for the Florida Supreme Court.He was a judge from the U.S. state of Florida. Thornal served on the Florida Supreme Court from 1955 - 1970. From 1965 to 1967 he served as Chief Justice.Thornal graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1955–1970 |
| Charles T. Wells Charles T. Wells Charles T. Wells was a member of the Florida Supreme Court from 1994 until March 3, 2009, when he retired. He was appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles. He served as Chief Justice from July 1, 2000, until June 30, 2002. He is perhaps most noted for presiding over appeals brought to the Court as... |
Florida Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the State of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. The Supreme Court consists of seven judges: the Chief Justice and six Justices who are appointed by the Governor to 6-year terms and remain in office if retained in a general election near the end of each... from 1994–2009 |
Other
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| Philip Agee Philip Agee Philip Burnett Franklin Agee was a Central Intelligence Agency case officer and writer, best known as author of the 1975 book, Inside the Company: CIA Diary, detailing his experiences in the CIA. Agee joined the CIA in 1957, and over the following decade had postings in Washington, D.C., Ecuador,... |
Former operative for the Central Intelligence Agency Central Intelligence Agency The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers... |
| Winston E. Arnow Winston E. Arnow Winston Eugene Arnow was an American lawyer and judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. He presided over the Gainesville Eight trial.... |
Judge who presided over the Gainesville Eight Gainesville Eight The Gainesville Eight were a group of anti-Vietnam War activists indicted on charges of conspiracy to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida. All eight defendants were acquitted.... trial |
| George F. Baughman George F. Baughman George F. Baughman was the first president of New College of Florida, a vice president of the University of Florida as well as of New York University and a rear admiral in the United States Naval Reserve.-Early life and education:... |
Former Rear Admiral Rear admiral (United States) Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. The uniformed services of the United States are unique in having two grades of rear admirals.- Rear admiral :... for the United States Navy Reserve United States Navy Reserve The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the Reserve Component of the United States Navy... |
| John F. Bolt John F. Bolt John Franklin Bolt , was an aviator in the United States Marine Corps and a decorated flying ace during World War II and the Korean War... |
Former pilot for the United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States... , awarded the Navy Cross Navy Cross The Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all... |
| Dana Bullen Dana Bullen Dana Ripley Bullen II was director of the Press Freedom Committee, a nonprofit organization based in Reston, Virginia from 1981 to 1996... |
Former director of the Press Freedom Committee from 1981–1996, former foreign editor of The Washington Star |
| John J. Considine John J. Considine John Considine a former American politician and attorney. Considine is an ordained Unity minister teaching the universal laws for peace and a successful life . Considine served as an elected member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1974-1978... |
Senior Minister for the Unity Church Unity Church Unity, known informally as Unity Church, is a religious movement within the wider New Thought movement and is best known to many through its Daily Word devotional publication... from 1998–Present, and former member of Florida House of Representatives Florida House of Representatives The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The House is composed of 120 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 156,677.The House convenes at... |
| Marshall Criser Marshall Criser Marshall McAllister Criser, Jr. is an American corporate lawyer and former university administrator. Criser is a native of New Jersey, and earned his bachelor's and law degrees before becoming a practicing attorney... |
Former Chairman of Scripps Florida The Scripps Research Institute The Scripps Research Institute is an American medical research facility that focuses on research in the basic biomedical sciences. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, with a sister facility in Jupiter, Florida, the institute is home to 3,000 scientists, technicians, graduate students, and... |
| Brad Culpepper Brad Culpepper John Broward "Brad" Culpepper is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for nine seasons in the 1990s and early 2000s... |
Retired NFL football player with the Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960... , Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West... , and Chicago Bears Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| J. J. Daniel | Publisher of The Florida Times-Union The Florida Times-Union The Florida Times-Union is a major daily newspaper in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Widely known as the oldest newspaper in the state, it began publication as the Florida Union in 1864. Its current incarnation started in 1883, when the Florida Union merged with another Jacksonville paper, the... from 1976–1982 |
| Charles W. Dorman Charles W. Dorman Charles W. Dorman is a retired Brigadier General for the United States Marine Corps, and was the former Chief Judge for the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals.Dorman served as an attorney & judge for the Marine Corps for 33 years... |
Retired Marine Corps United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States... brigadier general Brigadier General Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000... , and chief judge for the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeal Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeal The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals is the intermediate appellate court for criminal convictions in the United States Navy and the Marine Corps.... s |
| Richard Grayson | Current writer Writer A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images.... , political activist, and performance artist |
| George Greer George Greer George W. Greer was an American judge serving in the Pinellas-Pasco County Circuit Court, family law division, in Clearwater, Florida, who received national attention when he presided over the Terri Schiavo case.... |
Judge who presided over the Terri Schiavo Terri Schiavo The Terri Schiavo case was a legal battle in the United States between the legal guardians and the parents of Teresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo that lasted from 1998 to 2005... case |
| James Grippando James Grippando -Biography:James Grippando was born in Waukegan, Illinois and raised in rural Illinois.In his first job out of law school Grippando served as law clerk to the Honorable Thomas A. Clark, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta... |
Novelist and Lawyer |
| Michael Heekin WebMD WebMD is an American corporation which provides health information services. It was founded in 1996 by Jim Clark and Pavan Nigam as Healthscape, later Healtheon, and then acquired WebMD in 1999 to form Healtheon/WebMD... |
Founding COO of WebMD WebMD WebMD is an American corporation which provides health information services. It was founded in 1996 by Jim Clark and Pavan Nigam as Healthscape, later Healtheon, and then acquired WebMD in 1999 to form Healtheon/WebMD... , and former Associate Dean of the Florida State University College of Law Florida State University College of Law Florida State University College of Law is the law school of Florida State University in Tallahassee. The law school's highly accomplished and accessible law faculty delivers a program that has an interdisciplinary orientation designed to produce well-rounded and effective lawyers.The law school... |
| Lewis Landes Lewis Landes Lewis Landes was a US Army Colonel and a lawyer.-Early life:He was born on December 12, 1891 in New York City, and he attended the University of Florida and formed the Florida National Guard. When the National Guard was mobilized against Pancho Villa, Landes was sent to Texas. He married Kathryn G... |
United States Army United States Army The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services... Colonel Colonel Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures... and Lawyer |
| Maud Newton Maud Newton Rebecca "Maud" Newton is a writer, blogger, book reviewer and former lawyer born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Miami, Florida. Newton was raised in a fundamentalist Pentecostal household and attended college and law school at the University of Florida and currently resides in Brooklyn.She was... |
Current writer Writer A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images.... , blog Blog A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in... ger, and book reviewer |
| Howard Roffman Howard Roffman Howard Roffman is an American lawyer representing Lucasfilms and a photographer who specializes in the male full frontal nude photography.-Career:... |
President of Lucas Licensing Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Limited is an American film production company founded by George Lucas in 1971, based in San Francisco, California. Lucas is the company's current chairman and CEO, and Micheline Chau is the president and COO.... from 1999–Present |
| Joe Scarborough Joe Scarborough Charles Joseph "Joe" Scarborough is an American cable news and talk radio host, lawyer, author, and former politician. He is currently the host of Morning Joe on MSNBC, and previously hosted Scarborough Country on the same channel... |
Host of Morning Joe Morning Joe Morning Joe is a weekday morning talk show on MSNBC, with Joe Scarborough discussing the news of the day in a panel format with co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist. It was created as the replacement for Imus in the Morning, which was canceled in April 2007 after simulcasting on MSNBC since 1996... from 2007–Present, and Host of Scarborough Country Scarborough Country Scarborough Country was an opinion/analysis show broadcast on MSNBC Monday - Thursday at 9 P.M. ET. It was hosted by former congressman Joe Scarborough.... from 2003–2007 |
| Harold Sebring Harold Sebring Harold Leon "Tom" Sebring was a Florida Supreme Court justice, and an American judge at the Nuremberg Trials of German war criminals after World War II. Sebring was a native of Kansas and an alumnus of Kansas State Agricultural College... |
Head coach of the Florida Gators football Florida Gators football The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the sport of American football. The Florida Gators compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference... team from 1925-1927, Judge at the Nuremberg Trials Nuremberg Trials The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals, held by the victorious Allied forces of World War II, most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military, and economic leadership of the defeated Nazi Germany.... from 1946–1947, Dean of the Stetson University College of Law from 1955-1968 |
| Leland C. Shepard Jr. Leland C. Shepard Jr. Leland Casper "Bob" Shepard Jr. was a retired Brigadier General in the United States Air Force. He last command was as the deputy chief of staff for the Military Airlift Command at Scott Air Force Base.... |
Former Brigadier General Brigadier General Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000... for the United States Air Force United States Air Force The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of... |
| Frank Shorter Frank Shorter Frank Charles Shorter is a former American long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics. His victory is credited with igniting the running boom in the United States of the 1970s.... |
Former Chairman of the United States Anti-Doping Agency United States Anti-Doping Agency The United States Anti-Doping Agency , is a non-profit organization and the national anti-doping organization for the United States. The organization is charged with managing the anti-doping program for the U.S... , and Olympic Gold medalist at the 1972 Summer Olympics Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, 38 events in athletics were contested, 24 for men and 14 for women. There were a total number of 1324 participating athletes from 104 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*... |
| Terry Smiljanich Terry Smiljanich Terry Smiljanich is an American lawyer.Smiljanich was born in Tampa, Florida in 1947 to Peter and Olga Smiljanich. His father was in the Air Force and the family traveled extensively, with stays in Japan, Mississippi, Florida and Texas... |
Former Counsel for the United States Senate United States Senate The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each... |
| Mac Stipanovich John McKager Stipanovich John McKager Stipanovich is a Florida lobbyist of the Republican Party. He is best known for his part in the 2000 Florida election recount, where he advised Katherine Harris of how to proceed with the election. Mac Stipanovich's nickname is "the Knife".... |
Republican Lobbyist, who had a large role in the 2000 Florida Recount Florida election recount The Florida election recount of 2000 was a period of vote re-counting that occurred following the unclear results of the 2000 United States presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore, specifically the Florida results. The election was ultimately settled in favor of George W. Bush when... |
Federal Appeals Judges
| Alumni | Notability |
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| S. Jay Plager S. Jay Plager Sheldon Jay Plager is a Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.He received his Bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina in 1952, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law in 1958, followed by an LL.M. from Columbia Law School... |
United States Federal Appeals Judge |
| Rosemary Barkett Rosemary Barkett Rosemary Barkett is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Prior to her nomination for that post, she was Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, where she was the first woman ever to serve on that court.- Background :Barkett has had an unusual career... |
United States Federal Appeals Judge |
| Susan H. Black Susan H. Black Susan Harrell Black is an American lawyer and federal judge. She currently sits on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.... |
United States Federal Appeals Judge |
| John M. Bryan Simpson | United States Federal Appeals Judge |
| Peter T. Fay Peter T. Fay Peter Thorpe Fay is an American lawyer and judge.Fay was born in 1929 in Rochester, New York. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951 from Rollins College. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant from 1951 to 1953 before attending the University of Florida College of Law, where he... |
United States Federal Appeals Judge |
Federal Judges
| Alumni | Notability |
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| Sidney M. Aronovitz Sidney M. Aronovitz Sidney Myer Aronovitz was an American lawyer and United States federal judge.Born in 1920 in Key West, Florida, Aronovitz was the son of a local textile merchant and a third-generation Key West native. He graduated from Key West High School in 1937, valedictorian and president of his class... |
United States District Court Judge |
| C. Clyde Atkins C. Clyde Atkins Carl Clyde Atkins was an American lawyer and judge.-Early life:Born in Washington, D.C., Atkins graduated from the University of Florida where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau. He received an LL.B. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1936... |
United States District Court Judge |
| William Julius Barker William Julius Barker William Julius Barker was an American lawyer and United States federal judge.Barker was born in 1886 in Marietta, Georgia. He attended the University of Florida College of Law and received his LL.B... |
United States District Court Judge |
| William J. Castagna William J. Castagna William John Castagna is an American lawyer and judge.Castagna was born in Philadelphia. He served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1945. He received his LL.B. from the University of Florida in 1949. He was in private practice in Miami, Florida from 1949 to 1950 and in Clearwater from... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Anne C. Conway | United States District Court Judge |
| Edward B. Davis Edward B. Davis Edward Bertrand Davis .Davis was a judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. It should also be noted he served in the US Army from 1953 - 1955. He was in private practice in Miami, Florida from 1961 until 1979, when he was first appointed a Judgeship... |
United States District Court Judge |
| William Dimitrouleas William Dimitrouleas William P. Dimitrouleas is a judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He served as a public defender from 1976–1977 and was an Assistant State Attorney from 1977 - 1989... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Joe Oscar Eaton Joe Oscar Eaton Joe Oscar Eaton was an American lawyer and judge.Eaton was born in 1920 in Monticello, Florida, the son of Mamie Eaton-Greene, who served on the Florida Railroad Commission from 1927 and 1935 and was the woman elected to a statewide office in Florida. Eaton lived at 816 Cherry Street with his... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Patricia C. Fawsett Patricia C. Fawsett Patricia C. Fawsett is an American lawyer and judge.Fawsett was born in 1943 in Montreal, Canada. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida in 1965, her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Florida in 1966, and her J.D... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Jose A. Gonzalez, Jr. | United States District Court Judge |
| William Terrell Hodges William Terrell Hodges William Terrell Hodges is an American lawyer and federal judge.Hodges was born in 1934 in Lake Wales, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Florida in 1956 and his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1956.Hodges was... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Charlene Honeywell Charlene Honeywell Charlene Vanessa Edwards Honeywell is a United States District Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.- Early life and education :... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Marcia Morales Howard Marcia Morales Howard Marcia Morales Howard is an American lawyer and judge.Howard was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in 1987 and her J.D. with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1990... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Paul Huck Paul Huck Paul C. Huck is an American lawyer and judge. He serves on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida but took senior status on August 31, 2010.-Early life and education:Huck was born in 1940 in Covington, Kentucky.... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Elizabeth Jenkins | United States Magistrate Judge |
| James W. Kehoe James W. Kehoe James W. Kehoe was an American lawyer and judge.-Background:Kehoe was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1925. His family moved to Florida when Kehoe was an infant.... |
United States District Court Judge |
| James Lawrence King James Lawrence King James Lawrence King is the senior United States federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and one of the longest serving federal judges in the entire United States.... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Ben Krentzman Ben Krentzman Isaac Benjamin "Ben" Krentzman Jr. was an American lawyer and judge.Krentzman was born in Milton, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in 1935 and his J.D... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Richard A. Lazzara Richard A. Lazzara Richard Allen Lazzara .Lazzara is currently a judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. It should also be noted he was in Private Practice from 1974 - 1986. He served on the 13th Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1988–1993, and Appellate judge for the Second... |
United States District Court Judge |
| William McRae William McRae William Allan McRae, Jr. was an American lawyer and judge.McRae was born in 1909 in Marianna, Florida.... |
United States District Court Judge |
| William O. Mehrtens William O. Mehrtens William Osborne Mehrtens was an American lawyer and judge.Mehrtens was born in 1905 in Savannah, Georgia. He received his LL.B... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Howell W. Melton Howell W. Melton Howell Webster Melton, Sr. is an American lawyer and United States federal judge. He currently serves on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Steven D. Merryday | United States District Court Judge |
| Stephan P. Mickle Stephan P. Mickle Stephan P. Mickle is an American lawyer and judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.Mickle was born in New York City. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965 and his M.Ed. in 1966 from the University of Florida, and his J.D. from the University of... |
United States District Court Judge |
| David L. Middlebrooks David Lycurgus Middlebrooks, Jr. David Lycurgus Middlebrooks Jr. is a former United States federal judge.Born in Pensacola, Florida, Middlebrooks was in the United States Navy during World War II, from 1944 to 1946. He received a B.S. from Florida State University in 1950 and was then in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. He... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Donald M. Middlebrooks Donald M. Middlebrooks Donald M. Middlebrooks .Middlebrooks is currently a judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He was in Private Practice from 1973–1974, and served as General Counsel to the Governor of Florida from 1974 - 1977... |
United States District Court Judge |
| James S. Moody, Jr. James S. Moody, Jr. James S. Moody, Jr. is an American lawyer and judge. He currently serves on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Thomas Morris Thomas Morris Thomas Morris may refer to:*Thomas Morris , U.S. Representative from New York*Thomas Morris , Senator from Ohio* Thomas John Morris , U.S. federal judge... |
United States Magistrate Judge |
| Ralph Wilson Nimmons, Jr. Ralph Wilson Nimmons, Jr. Ralph Wilson Nimmons, Jr. was an American lawyer and judge.- Early life and education :Nimmons was born in 1938 in Dallas, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1960 from the University of Florida and his J.D... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Maurice M. Paul Maurice M. Paul Maurice Mitchell Paul is an American lawyer and a current judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Gregory A. Presnell | United States District Court Judge |
| John Richard Smoak, Jr. John Richard Smoak, Jr. John Richard Smoak, Jr. is an American lawyer and a current judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.Smoak was born in Columbus, Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy in 1965 and served in the United States Army... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Eugene P. Spellman Eugene P. Spellman Eugene P. Spellman was an American lawyer and judge.Spellman was born in New York City. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida in 1953 and an LL.B. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1955.Spellman was in private practice in Florida from 1956 to 1957... |
United States District Court Judge |
| Ursula Mancusi Ungaro-Benages | United States District Court Judge |
| George Whitehurst George William Whitehurst (judge) George William Whitehurst was a United States federal judge.Born in Wauchula, Florida, Whitehurst received an LL.B. from the University of Florida College of Law. He was a Private practice from 1915 to 1916. He was a County judge, De Soto City Florida from 1917 to 1919... |
United States District Court Judge |
| George C. Young George C. Young George Cressler Young is an American lawyer and judge. He is a senior judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.Young was born in Cincinnati, Ohio... |
United States District Court Judge |