Valencia Gallon - Stubbs

Valencia Gallon-Stubbs currently serves as General Counsel at Bethune-Cookman University, providing legal advisement to the President and Board of Trustees while managing complex litigation, overseeing external attorneys, and ensuring compliance with various legal standards. Before this role, Valencia held positions including Managing Attorney at Florida Rural Legal Services, where oversaw a law office and advocacy plans for low-income clients, and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Riviera Beach, handling civil litigation and providing counsel on governmental regulations. Valencia's legal expertise spans multiple areas including commercial, civil, housing, and family law, with a strong record of negotiating contracts and training on legal compliance. Educationally, Valencia holds a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University and degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from UCF and Daytona State College, respectively.