Quinnipiac University School of Law appoints four new faculty members

Press release

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. – July 9, 2025 – Quinnipiac University School of Law has appointed four new faculty members: Larisa Bowman, Scott DeVito, John Martin and Danielle Gentin Stock.

“These new faculty members represent the future of legal education—innovative, accomplished, and deeply committed to student success,” said Brian Gallini, dean of the School of Law. “Their diverse experiences and scholarly passions will enrich our classrooms and strengthen our community. We’re thrilled to welcome them to Quinnipiac.”
Bowman, assistant professor of law, joins Quinnipiac from the University of Iowa College of Law, where she served as a visiting associate professor. She is a graduate of Brown University and Stanford Law School.
"I was drawn to Quinnipiac Law because of its deep commitment to experiential learning—preparing students not only to be skilled, client-centered advocates but also to lead with purpose and vision in a rapidly evolving legal profession,” Bowman said.
Her career has focused on housing justice and expanding legal access, with a strong foundation in clinical legal education.
Bowman has clerked for both the Hon. Ralph D. Gants of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Hon. William G. Young of the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts. She has represented low-income tenants in eviction proceedings across California, Massachusetts, and New York, and has worked as a clinical supervisor at Stanford and Harvard.
Currently, she is the inaugural Court Innovation Fellow at Stanford Law School’s Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession and contributes to the American Law Institute’s project on High-Volume Civil Adjudication. Her research addresses systemic barriers in housing law and civil justice.
DeVito, associate professor of law, brings extensive experience in legal education and administration. He earned his J.D. from the University of Connecticut, where he was editor-in-chief of the Connecticut Law Review, and holds a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Rochester.
DeVito was a founding faculty member at Jacksonville University College of Law and served as Dean of Florida Coastal School of Law. He has also taught at Ave Maria School of Law. His teaching interests include commercial law and evidence, and his research explores empirical legal studies, legal pedagogy, and the use of AI in legal systems.
“What impressed me most about Quinnipiac is its clear commitment to teaching, innovation, and supporting students,” DeVito said.
Martin, assistant professor of law, comes to Quinnipiac from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was a research assistant professor and fellow at the Karsh Center for Law and Democracy. A Columbia Law School graduate, Martin clerked for Judge Edward G. Smith of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and previously worked at the Brennan Center for Justice in its Elections & Government Program.
His research focuses on election law, campaign finance, and democratic institutions. His work has been published in top law reviews and cited by federal courts and the January 6th Committee.
“From my first visit, it was clear that QU Law fosters a collegial, intellectually vibrant environment,” Martin said.
Gentin Stock, assistant professor of law, brings more than 20 years of litigation experience. A Yale Law School graduate, she began her career clerking in federal court in Manhattan and then became an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York. She later served as in-house counsel at major pharmaceutical companies and was a partner at an international firm, managing investigations and complex litigation.
Her expertise spans class actions, government enforcement, and settlement strategy.
“Quinnipiac’s focus on innovation in legal education and its engaged student body make this an exciting place to teach,” Gentin Stock said.