FSU College of Law Juris Master Program

We are excited to introduce, Kim Kowakowski, J.M. Spring 2024 alumn to the Juris Master Community! Kim is currently the Manager for Provider Contracting & Credentialing at Health First Health Plans.

"I consider myself a late bloomer. I married and had children later in life. I also began and finished my bachelor’s degree later than most. However, it truly is never too late - I believe - for education. Education has a place at whatever stage of life you are in.

With 30 years of experience as a paralegal, I had transitioned into contracting and credentialing in the health insurance world. I was excited at the opportunity to attend Florida State University’s Juris Master Program with a focus in Legal Risk Management, Contracting, and Compliance, knowing that I could strengthen my current knowledge with the specialized legal knowledge and skills learned through the program. I know that the knowledge and skill learned will benefit me in any position I choose to pursue in the future."

We are excited to feature Charles (Chuck) Vernon in our Faculty Spotlight this week! Professor Vernon teaches Risk Management for Financial Compliance for the J.M. Program.

Vernon is the Chief Legal Officer of Woodforest National Bank, where he previously served as General Counsel from 2001-2010. From 2011 to 2015, he served as CEO of Merchants Choice Payment Solutions. Vernon had his own law practice for 20 years before joining Woodforest in 2001.

Vernon earned both his Juris Doctorate and Bachelor’s degree at University of Kansas.

Happy Valentine's Day! 🥰

The deadline to apply to the Summer 2025 term is March 1! Apply today to receive a priority admission decision: bit.ly/3xBnRzx

FSU to close Friday, Jan. 24 due to icy conditions and road closures.

With unprecedented road closures throughout the region due to icy conditions, Florida State University’s Tallahassee will cancel classes and suspend normal business operations for Friday, Jan. 24.

This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The FSU Panama City campus will reopen Friday, Jan. 24.

FSU's Tallahassee and Panama City campuses are closed Thursday, Jan. 23.

The university expects to resume classes and normal business operations at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27.

University officials continue to closely monitor weather developments. Stay weather aware and use extreme caution, particularly when traveling outdoors. Ice and freezing temperatures have created dangerous road conditions.

Residential housing operations will continue throughout the closure. Seminole Dining locations will operate on an adjusted schedule. Updated operating hours will be posted on alerts.fsu.edu.

For further information on the university’s status, official announcements, or situational updates, continue to check www.alerts.fsu.edu

FSU Alert If you have received an FSU Alert notification, official emergency information and instructions will be posted here as they become available. Refresh this page for updated information any time the operational status of Florida State University may be in question. 

Update: FSU to remain closed through Thursday, Jan. 23 due to icy conditions.

FSU Alert If you have received an FSU Alert notification, official emergency information and instructions will be posted here as they become available. Refresh this page for updated information any time the operational status of Florida State University may be in question. 

Good morning from Florida State University! ❄

The J.M. Team wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year! Please note that the University will be closed beginning Monday, December 23 - Sunday, January 5 for the winter break. The University will reopen on Monday, January 6. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!

Congratulations to J.M. Student, Kristina Abarquez, on her recent promotion to Wealth Management Risk Leader at Edward Jones Investments!

"I was recently promoted to a new role, Risk Leader in our Wealth Management Division. The coursework and knowledge learned from the J.M. Program were instrumental in obtaining more exposure to risk management and provided an environment to learn and grow in preparation for a new opportunity. I'm thankful for the J.M. professors and my fellow J.M. colleagues who supported and encouraged my professional development!"

The J.M. Program is proud to offer career-focused curriculum that enables students to acquire essential legal knowledge and skills, which they can immediately apply in their professional roles and grow in their careers.

Congratulations, again, Kristina on your promotion! We look forward to hearing about your future career growth!

Congratulations, Fall Grads! 🎓

The J.M. Program is delighted to highlight adjunct Professor, Begench Amangeldiev, this week! Amangeldiev's extensive background at Google, brings valuable knowledge and insights to the J.M. Program, especially within the course he teaches, Data Analytics: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management.

Amangeldiev is the Head of Health Intelligent Strategic Operations Systems at Google. He has an extensive record of building and maintaining effective global compliance monitoring and risk management programs in the healthcare space, spanning both biopharma and pharmacy. Currently, Amangeldiev is spearheading the enterprise-wide adoption of generative AI tools. His focus is on moving beyond mere novelty use and driving the effective integration of these tools into daily workflows, ultimately transforming how people do and impact their work.

Amangeldiev is passionate about creating connectivity across the compliance and risk management lifecycle. This interconnected approach enables a more holistic understanding of risk and facilitates effective, proactive decision-making. His vision for a contemporary compliance monitoring program is honed through diverse experiences in large corporate environments across healthcare and technology industries.

Amangeldiev's journey began as a foreign exchange student from Turkmenistan. His path to success has been marked by embracing "good chaos" – situations where urgent needs create opportunities for individuals, regardless of background, to make a meaningful impact.

Amangeldiev earned his MBA from Ohio University and holds a bachelor's degree in Forensic Accounting from Franklin University.

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Misti! 🎓

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Misti!

Fall 2024 Juris Master Graduates 🎓, we're so excited to welcome you to campus for your commencement ceremony! The College of Law and the Juris Master Community are so proud of you, and we are honored to celebrate this monumental achievement with you!

The ceremony for the begins at 7:00 p.m. (ET). For more information or to watch the live ceremony, visit https://commencement.fsu.edu/

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Libby! 🎓

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Libby!

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Rosa! 🎓

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Rosa!

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Princess! 🎓

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Princess!

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Carrie! 🎓

We are so proud of our fall graduates! Congrats, Carrie!