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Positive Energy and Success

We see all kinds of seekers in the Career Development Office—people seeking jobs, careers, information, feedback, food, connections, and sometimes just a word or two of encouragement.  And sometimes people are there to befriend us, because we are, from time to time, a little boisterous and we will celebrate Tuesday just because it’s Tuesday, or [...]

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Recap: Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Public Defender Panel

This week we were pleased to welcome back five alumni who are currently working with the State Attorney’s Office or the Public Defender’s Office in both Hillsborough and Pinellas County. They shared some great advice and insight into their careers. If you were unable to attend,  here is a recap: Do a clinic. The panel overwhelmingly [...]

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A Word of Inspiration

 The Grammy Awards happened just this past weekend, and, instead of commenting on many of the things that occurred there, I would like to remind you of Mumford and Sons.  You have probably heard their music.  Many people love this British Alternative Rock group.  They have a twangy, interesting, and thoroughly unique sound. I am [...]

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Recap: Entrepreneur Workshop Series: Lunch with Alumni, Jeff Baughman

Kicking off our Entrepreneur Workshop Series, Jeff Baughman (’08) stopped by the Career Resource Room to share some extraordinarily helpful information about starting your own law practice and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Jeff Baughman is the CEO and Founder of his own law practice, Spartan Law Group (formerly Baughman Law Group). [...]

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Recap: Breakfast with Alum Nicole Durkin

For those of you who were unable to make it to our Breakfast with an Alum on October 12th, here is a recap of what you missed: We were thrilled to have as our guest Ms. Nicole Durkin (’95) who is a Shareholder at Deeb and Durkin here in St. Pete.  Her practice focuses on civil [...]

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Dali as Teacher

Over on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg is the arresting and interesting Dali museum.  It is a must-see for anyone who lives in or visits the Tampa Bay area.  Walking through the gift shop and museum, one sees astounding and intriguing images, the bending of reality, and, in essence, the vision of the surrealist [...]

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