DeVito to lead Florida Coastal
DeVito to lead Florida Coastal
Professor Scott DeVito has been appointed dean of Florida Coastal School of Law after a nationwide search in which a variety of qualified candidates were considered,
DeVito currently serves as a tenured member of the Coastal Law faculty. DeVito joined Coastal Law in 2008 after practicing law in Phoenix. While there, he clerked for the late Justice Michael D. Ryan. DeVito earned his law degree from the Connecticut School of Law where he was editor-in-chief of Connecticut Law Review and treasurer of the moot court board.
In addition to his J.D., DeVito holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Rochester. Prior to going to law school, DeVito taught philosophy at the university level.
While at Coastal Law, DeVito’s teaching and legal scholarship has focused on commercial law and quantitative empirical legal research. DeVito also has led efforts to innovate legal education, serving as chair of the Innovation Committee and taking a lead role in Coastal Law’s strategic planning process.
“Dean DeVito’s leadership and vision for the school are consistent with our mission of inclusive excellence and market-leading practice preparation,” said Coastal Law President Dennis Stone. “We know that Dean DeVito has the right vision for Coastal Law. The Coastal Law community congratulates Dean DeVito on his new position and wishes him well as dean of Coastal Law.”
