معرفی
Roberta K. Flowers is a Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law, where she teaches courses including Criminal Procedure, Ethics and the Practice of Criminal Law, Ethics in the Practice of Elder Law, Evidence, and Professional Responsibility. She previously served as the William Reece Smith Jr. Distinguished Professor in Professionalism and Director of the Center for Excellence in Advocacy, coaching trial teams, arbitration teams, and moot court teams to national championships.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Psychology, Baylor University (1979, magna cum laude)
- J.D., University of Colorado (1984, Order of the Coif)
Research Interests: Professor Flowers focuses on ethics and professionalism in legal practice, particularly in elder law and criminal law. Her work explores ethical confidentiality rules, attorney roles in financial exploitation, and witness preparation standards. Her scholarship has been published in journals like the NAELA Journal, Stetson Law Review, and Nebraska Law Review.
Scientific Awards:
- Faculty Professionalism Award, Florida Supreme Court (2005)
- University-level Excellence in Teaching Award
- Most Inspirational Teacher Award, Student Bar Association
- Dean's Award for Extraordinary Service
- Distinguished Service Award (four times)
- Telly Award for Educational Films (for ethics training videos)
Professional Involvement: She co-created the nation's first "elder-friendly courtroom" and chairs the Professionalism Sub-Committee of the American Bar Association. Her past work includes prosecutorial roles in Colorado and Florida.
