UF Law Presents Serious About Law
Merritt McAlister, Dean of the University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Serious About Law is a periodic exploration of the legal landscape hosted by Merritt McAlister, Dean of the University of Florida Levin College of Law. We dive into deep, meaningful conversations about legal education and practice without taking ourselves too seriously in the process. Designed for future, current, and "honorary" Gator lawyers, the show bridges the gap between the classroom and the courtroom, offering a unique look at what’s happening in the legal world with a special tie-in to the UF Law community.
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S1E8 Emma Towler
In this candid and inspiring conversation about growth, grit, and Gator pride, Dean Merritt McAlister chats with Emma Towler, a soon-to-be UF Law alumna and proud “double Gator.” They discuss Emma’s…
S1E7 Ritzy Ettinger
In this episode of Serious About Law, Dean Merritt McAlister sits down with UF Law mental health counselor Ritzy Ettinger for a conversation about wellness, resilience, and the realities of law…
S1E6 Professor Michael Allan Wolf
Professor Michael Allan Wolf joins Dean Merritt McAlister on this episode of Serious About Law for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Lakeland, Florida, to becoming one of the…
S1E5 Judge Patricia Barksdale
On this episode of Serious About Law, Dean Merritt McAlister chats with Judge Patricia Barksdale (JD 96), a U.S. Magistrate Judge and proud Florida Gator. Judge Barksdale takes us from growing up…
S1E4 Joshua Zimerman & Yael Szanzer
UF Law Dean Merritt McAlister welcomes first-year law students Josh Zimerman and Yael Szanzer to share their unique journey from New York finance students to University of Florida Levin College of…
S1E3 Rafael Sayagués
UF Law Dean Merritt McAlister welcomes the first alum to the podcast: Rafael Sayagués, managing partner and CEO of Deloitte Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, and a proud graduate…
S1E2 Brandice Canes-Wrone
UF Levin College of Law Dean Merritt McAlister sits down with Stanford Professor Brandice Canes‑Wrone, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and director of the Center for Revitalizing American…
S1E1 Joe Mandernach
Hosted by Merritt McAlister, Dean of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Serious About Law offers candid and engaging conversations on legal education, legal practice, and the evolving…
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UF Law Presents Serious About Law has published 8 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in News, News Commentary.
UF Law Presents Serious About Law is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.
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