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Sandy D'Alemberte
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| President of Florida State University |
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| In office 1994–2003 |
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| Preceded by | Bernard F. Sliger (Interim) |
| Succeeded by | T.K. Wetherell |
| President of the American Bar Association |
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| In office 1991–1992 |
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| Preceded by | John J. Curtin |
| Succeeded by | Glenn D. Warden |
| 4th Dean of the FSU College of Law | |
| In office 1984–1989 |
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| Preceded by | L. Orin Slagle |
| Succeeded by | Sheldon F. Kurtz |
| Chair of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission | |
| In office 1977–1978 |
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| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Dexter Douglass |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 8, 1966 – November 7, 1972 |
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| Preceded by | Edmond J. Gong |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Constituency | Dade County, group 9 (1966–1967) 98th district (1967–1972) |
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| Born | June 1, 1933 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 2019 (aged 85) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
Talbot "Sandy" D'Alemberte (June 1, 1933 – May 20, 2019) was an important American leader. He was a lawyer, a professor, and a politician. Sandy D'Alemberte also led big organizations. He was the president of the American Bar Association and Florida State University (FSU). He served as FSU president from 1994 to 2003.
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Sandy's Early Life and Education
Sandy D'Alemberte was born in Tallahassee, Florida. He went to public schools there and in Chattahoochee, Florida. In 1955, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He studied political science at the University of the South. He also took summer classes at Florida State University.
After college, Sandy served in the United States Navy Reserve. He was a lieutenant. Later, he studied in London, England, on a special scholarship. In 1962, he earned his law degree from the University of Florida. He was a top student there. He led the student law group and the debate team.
Making a Difference in Law and Politics
Sandy D'Alemberte helped change how courts work. In 1975, he asked the Florida Supreme Court to allow TV cameras in courtrooms. It took four years, but they said yes in 1979. Florida was the first state to regularly show trials on television. This made court cases more open to the public.
He also led the American Bar Association. This is a group for lawyers in America. He was president from 1991 to 1992. During this time, he helped start a program called CEELI. CEELI helped new democratic countries in Eastern Europe. It taught them how to create fair laws and elections. Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor said this was one of his most important contributions.
Sandy was also active in Florida politics. He was a member of the Florida House of Representatives. He represented Dade County from 1966 to 1972. He was known as an "Outstanding Member" of the House. After leaving the state legislature, he led a group that reviewed Florida's Constitution. He also chaired the Florida Commission on Ethics.
Leading Florida State University
Sandy D'Alemberte had strong family ties to Florida State University. His grandfather and mother both attended schools that later became FSU. Sandy became the fourth dean of the Florida State University College of Law. He held this position from 1984 to 1989.
In 1993, he was chosen to be the president of Florida State University. He started this role in January 1994. He served as FSU president until January 2003. He helped guide the university for nearly a decade.
Later Years and Legacy
After leaving FSU, Sandy D'Alemberte continued to work as a lawyer. He focused on cases that went to higher courts. He also kept teaching at the FSU College of Law. He had his own law firm in Tallahassee.
Sandy was involved in many groups that helped improve law and education. He worked with the American Bar Association on different committees. He also supported civil rights through groups like the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. He helped with efforts to make hurricane insurance affordable for people in Florida. He was a dedicated member of many FSU committees and boards.
Sandy D'Alemberte passed away on May 20, 2019. He left behind a legacy of public service. He was known for his work in law, education, and government.
