Pamella A. Seay, J.D.
Expert in criminal, constitutional, aviation and international law Florida Gulf Coast University
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Biography
Professor Seay is an attorney, licensed to practice in Florida and South Carolina and is one of only 60 attorneys in Florida who have achieved Florida Bar Board Certification in International Law. She is a regular lecturer on international law and legal ethics, speaking in the US, and around the world, including Greece, Italy, China, England, Brazil and other sites. She is the author of a number of publications, focusing on international issues, including a textbook titled “International Travel and the Global Experience.” She is a Fulbright scholar, spending time in northern Africa studying globalization, and was a speaker on the USA Patriot Act at Oxford University Pembroke College.
Areas of Expertise
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
L.L.M.
International Law
Kendall School of Design College of Art and Design
B.F.A.
Graphic Design and Advertising
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Selected Media Appearances
Teen caught on camera killing alligator with machete in Bonita Springs
NBC2 tv
2022-11-14
Pamella Seay discusses the legal consequences of poaching and harassing animals.
Should you delete your period tracking apps? Some users deal with confusion in post-Roe world
ABC7 tv
2022-07-16
Pamella Seay discusses the 4th Amendment and how government needs a warrant to mine data.
Southwest Florida prepares for new abortion law
ABC7 tv
2022-06-30
Pamella Seay discusses a new law in Florida that would further restrict a woman’s right to an abortion.
SWFL Cubans welcome easing of restrictions against communist country
NBC2
2022-05-20
Pamella Seay discusses new policies that are easing restrictions on travel to Cuba.
Pinellas County accuses state, new election law of 'targeting'
ABC Action News tv
2022-05-18
Pamella Seay discusses the Elections Administration Law.
What is the legal precedent for law enforcement taking custody of animals?
Fox 4 tv
2022-05-12
Pamella Seay talks about when law enforcement can step in and take custody of an animal.
'This is not a done deal': Florida professor details leaked SCOTUS draft opinion
WPBF
2022-05-04
Pamella Seay discusses the leaked draft court opinion from the Supreme Court.
Pinellas County protests call for abortion rights protection
ABC Action News tv
2022-05-03
Pamella Seay discusses what may happen next after a draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court, on a major abortion case, was leaked.
Beach preacher shooed away with super soakers on Fort Myers Beach
NBC2 tv
2022-03-17
Pamella Seay reviews a video to see if there is evidence of a crime involving a squirt gun.
Florida mayors express concern for taxpayers as bill heads to governor's desk
ABC Action News tv
2022-04-19
Pamella Seay discusses Florida Senate Bill 620.
Petito family lawsuit: Laundries knew Brian killed Gabby, tried helping him flee U.S.
NBC2 tv
2022-03-14
Pamella Seay talks about a civil suit filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the family of Brian Laundrie.
Florida gas-tax break discussions in Tallahassee to ease pain at the pump drivers
WPBF tv
2022-03-11
Pamella Seay discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' request for a gas-tax break and what it would mean for Florida taxpayers.
Man arrested for deleting serial numbers off boat motors
NBC2 tv
2022-03-11
Pamella Seay discusses the consequences for taking serial numbers off boat motors.
Legal expert advises schools to seek legal counsel and discuss 'HB 1557' with teachers
WTSP tv
2022-03-09
Pamella Seay discusses the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed by critics the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Cape resident wakes to roofers starting work on wrong home
NBC2 tv
2022-03-09
Professor Pamella Seay discusses the need for an attorney after roofers started work on the wrong home.
Local legal expert weighs in on why man attacked by tiger at Naples Zoo won’t be charged
ABC7
2022-02-09
Pamella Seay explains why no one will face charges in the death of Eko the Malayan tiger at the Naples Zoo.
Officials advise people to be aware of increasing IRS scams
NBC2 tv
2022-02-09
Pamella Seay warn against increasing IRS scams.
Venmo, PayPal must report your side hustle to the IRS if you make more than $600 a year
ABC7 tv
2022-01-26
Pamella Seay discusses why the IRS is requiring all third-party payment processors in the United States to report payments received for goods and services of $600 or more per year.
Why aren’t Brian Laundrie’s parents facing charges?
NBC2 tv
2022-01-24
Pamella Seay explains why Brian Laundie's parents are not facing charges in the death of Gabby Petito.
FDA warns to stop using LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 tests, cites high rate of false results
NBC2 tv
2022-01-14
Pamella Seay explains if their is a penalty for a company selling COVID-19 tests with a high rate of false results.
Criminal charges still on the table for Naples man bitten by tiger
Fox 4 tv
2022-01-06
Pamella Seay explains if a Naples man could be facing criminal and civil charges following the death of Eko the endangered tiger at the Naples Zoo.
Could the man attacked by a tiger at Naples Zoo be charged?
NBC2 tv
2022-01-03
Pamella Seay explains if a man could be face charges following the death of Eko the endangered tiger at the Naples Zoo.
Could the man attacked by a tiger at Naples Zoo be charged?
NBC2 tv
2022-01-03
Pamella Seay discusses pending charges against a man who trespassed.
More places in the US require proof of vaccination as delta variant spreads
NBC2 online
2021-08-05
Pamella Seay discusses vaccine passports.
Officers search for woman who tried using counterfeit cash at Fort Myers bar
NBC2 tv
2021-08-05
Pamella Seay discusses the use of counterfeit cash.
SWFL lawyer says workplace vaccine requirements are legal
Fox 4 tv
2021-07-31
Pamella Seay talks about vaccine requirements in the workplace.
Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday
NBC2 tv
2021-07-30
Pamella Seay discusses the eviction moratorium.
AG Commissioner Fried announces gun license suspensions for those involved in Capitol insurrection
NBC2 tv
2021-07-29
Pamella Seay discusses the push to punish suspects in the state accused of storming the Capitol on January 6th in Washington D.C. by taking away their concealed carry licenses.
Federal efforts have Floridians hopeful for recreational marijuana legalization in 2022
ABC7
2021-07-24
Pamella Seay discusses the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Law enforcement agitators could face jail time under new proposal
NBC2 tv
2021-07-23
Pamella Seay discusses House Bill 11, the first bill filed for next year making it a crime to approach a police officer with the intent to harass or provoke them.
Cuban Americans look for ways to send aid to friends and family
ABC7 tv
2021-07-19
Pamella Seay discusses the laws of boating in international waters.
No arrests made after protestors block traffic on I-75 amid Cuban protests
NBC2 tv
2021-07-16
Pamella Seay discusses Governor Ron Desantis' "anti-riot" law.
For Smaller Landlords, Rent Moratoriums Just Pass The Payment Buck Up The Chain
Forbes print
2021-07-13
Pamella Seay discusses the latest CDC-imposed moratorium extension.
FHP trooper caught on camera tasing a 16-year-old
NBC2
2021-06-30
Pamella Seay discusses a local case where a Florida Highway Patrol trooper was caught on camera tasing a teen.
Supreme Court rules in favor of teen who got in trouble for Snapchat post
ABC7 tv
2021-06-29
Pamella Seay discusses first amendment rights.
Florida Supreme Court rejects marijuana ballot proposal
NBC2 tv
2021-06-21
Pamella Seay discusses why the Florida Supreme Court rejected a proposed marijuana initiative that would allow Floridians to grow cannabis at home.
Celebrate carefully: Experts warn against posting COVID vaccination cards online
ABC7 tv
2021-04-14
Pamella Seay talks about sharing personal information online.
Florida bill aims to prevent social media bans on politicians
NBC2 tv
2021-04-07
Pamella Seay discusses if banning people from social media is legal.
Anti-vaccine passport order would not impact private businesses, experts say
NBC2 tv
2021-03-31
Pamella Seay discusses vaccine passports.
New ‘vaccine passport’ could be start of quarantine-free international travel
ABC7 tv
2021-03-17
Professor Pamella Seay discusses the concept of vaccine passports.
Some Florida educators disagree with DeSantis requiring flags at half staff for Rush Limbaugh
NBC2 tv
2021-02-23
Pamella Seay discusses when the governor can require public buildings around the state to lower their flags to half staff.
Officers putting a stop to misdemeanor marijuana cases
ABC7 tv
2021-02-15
Professor Pamella Seay discusses dismissing misdemeanor marijuana cases.
Holiday package phishing scam sent to thousands in SWFL
NBC2 tv
2020-12-30
Pamella Seay discusses holiday phishing scams.
Courts force Governor DeSantis to release COVID-19 report
NBC2 tv
2020-12-15
Pamella Seay discusses the law when it comes to releasing documents to the public.
Local Republicans support Florida becoming its own country
NBC2 tv
2020-12-11
Pamella Seay talks about if it's possible for Florida to become it's own country.
Some Southwest Florida Republicans doubt election results
NBC2 tv
2020-11-18
Pamella Seay discusses the results for the Presidential election.
Man arrested after trying to steal a Lee Tran trolley
NBC2 tv
2020-09-14
Pamella Seay explains what specific arrest charges mean.
Robocalls argued in Supreme Court live teleconference
Court TV tv
2020-05-06
Professor Pamella Seay discusses an exception to the law that could have consequences for enforcement.
Employers allowed to issue mandatory medical testing for coronavirus before employees return to work
NBC2 tv
2020-04-24
Pamella Seay explains why employers are able to test for COVID-19.
This Is How To Buy Travel Insurance After The Pandemic
Forbes online
2020-04-23
Pamella Seay discusses travel insurance in Forbes.
12-year-old dies in ATV accident in Collier County
ABC7 tv
2019-11-25
Pamella Seay explains Florida ATV laws.
Random Amazon packages arrive on Cape Coral resident's doorstep
ABC7 tv
2019-10-23
Pamella Seay discusses the "brushing" scam.
Regulating the state's hemp industry
Fox 4 tv
2019-06-20
Pamella Seay discusses the "concerns over how [hemp] will be regulated within the state, how do we grow it, how do we produce it."
What's next in the Khyler Edman case?
Fox 4 tv
2019-11-01
Pamella Seay discusses on the possible next step in a Charlotte County court case.
You won't be able to fly in the U.S. without a "Real ID" soon
ABC7 tv
2019-04-24
Pamella Seay debunks false claims about the "Real ID."
Ad warning people of fake prescription drugs hits Southwest Florida
NBC2 tv
2019-04-15
Pamella Seay wonders whether an ad filled with warnings is really a scare tactic.
Asheville airport officials want terminal to double in size. How will they pay for it?
Asheville Citizen-Times print
2019-03-28
Pamella Seay, who teaches airport law, offers her thoughts on the growth opportunities for the Asheville Regional Airport.
Asheville woman in Trump rally incident suing conservative activist O'Keefe, Project Veritas
Asheville Citizen-Times print
2019-03-18
Pamella Seay looks at whether first amendment media protections apply to Project Veritas.
Florida ranks number one for fraud complaints
ABC Action News tv
2019-03-15
Pamella Seay looks to Florida's large temporary population as the reason for the high ranking for fraud complaints.
Scanning of driver's licenses causes privacy concerns for some
Fox 4 tv
2019-02-05
Pamella Seay: the only reason to scan a license is to gather information besides age.
Bill proposes adding religion class to Florida public schools
ABC7 tv
2019-01-10
Pamella Seay reviews the potential legal challenges for a proposed Florida bill.
Lee school board member wants graduates to remove caps when national anthem is played
The News-Press print
2018-12-24
Pamella Seay: "Simply because they are students doesn't mean they don't have First Amendment rights."
Eight cases of fake money in last month across Southwest Florida
NBC2 tv
2018-10-17
Pamella Seay demonstrates ways you can tell the difference between real and fake cash.
The First Amendment Implications of 3D-Printed Guns
WGCU News
2018-08-07
Pamella Seay discusses 3D-Printed guns and their impact on interpretations of the 1st amendment.
Attacking A Law Enforcement Officer May Be Considered A Hate Crime Soon
WGN Radio
2018-07-23
Pamella Seay talks about The Protect and Serve Act and its cons.
How pro bono representations lead to paid work for lawyers
ABA Journal print
2018-06-01
Pamella Seay discusses her pro bono work
Miami Man's Arrest Spurs ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Federal Immigration Enforcement
WGCU News
2017-07-20
Pamella Seay joins to discuss the case of the arrest of Garland Creedle.
Selected Articles
Sovereign Immunity For Public Airport Operators
National Academy of Sciences, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC,Seay, P., Hodge, John Adams, and Seay, Kyle
2015
Sovereign Immunity for Public Airport Operations examines sovereign immunity as it applies to public airports that are owned and operated by units of local government or regional governmental authorities. This report summarizes the extent of sovereign immunity granted to airports from state to state.
Why Certification Matters
International Law QuarterlyPamella Seay
2007
Have you considered the possibility of becoming board certified in International Law? As a member of the International Law Section, you already acknowledge your interest in international law, and that your practice probably consists, at least in part, of providing advice on international legal issues. So, what’s keeping you from becoming board certified?
Practicing Globally: Extraterritorial Implications of the USA PATRIOT Act’s Money-Laundering Provisions on the Ethical Requirements of US Lawyers in an International Environment
South Carolina Journal of International Law and BusinessPamella Seay
2007
The.USA PATRIOT Act' adopted in October 2001 created, among many other provisions, the International Money Laundering Abatement and Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001. The purpose of this section, as stated in the Act, is to "prevent, detect and prosecute international money laundering and the financing of terrorism."' Recognizing that money laundering consists of at least $600,000,000,000 (600 billion US dollars) per year, representing from two to five percent of global gross domestic product, the impact on legitimate financial transactions and services is substantial. The international community deemed 'financing of terrorism' important enough to draft and 5 adopt a treaty on its suppression.
Accountants, Attorney-Client Privilege, and the Kovel Rule: Waiver Through Inadvertent Disclosure Via Electronic Communication
Delaware Journal of Corporate LawAl Pacini, Pamella Seay, and Raymond Placid
2004
Under certain circumstances, a lawyer may shield a non-testifying accountant or other business expert under the Kovel rule. This rule extends the attorney-client privilege to accountant-client communications and to work product when the accountant is hired to help in rendering legal services. The party claiming the privilege bears the burden of proving the existence of the factors required to sustain it. Various protective measures reviewed in this article are vital to preserve the extension of the privilege to accountants and other business experts.
