Cumberland School of Law's Civil Rights Center Connects Students with Justice Leaders at Alabama Strategy Summit
Cumberland School of Law faculty and students recently attended the Alabama Strategy Summit, Reclaiming Lives & Restoring Hope by Making Room in Montgomery, Alabama. The summit’s focus on collaboration and community engagement resonates with the vision guiding Cumberland’s new civil rights center and its broader commitment to civil rights and the pursuit of justice.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Carson Examines National Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Through New Scholarship
Cumberland School of Law associate professor Carlissa Carson's article, "The White Hat Hacker's Approach: A Vulnerability Analysis of U.S. Cyber Laws," was published in the Montana Law Review in July, and a forthcoming article examines the growing use of AI in government decision-making.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Wins All-Star Regional Championship, Advances to Nationals
With the regional competition win, members of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team will advance to the national round of the All-Star Bracket Challenge in San Antonio, Texas, in November.
A Tradition of Connection: Alumni Gather for Cumberland School of Law Annual Reunion
Cumberland School of Law graduates returned to Birmingham to reconnect with classmates and friends, celebrate milestone reunions and honor distinguished members of the Cumberland community.
Woodke Examines Eighth Amendment Accountability in New Law Review Article
Lane Hines Woodke's latest scholarship explores how courts evaluate prison-condition claims and argues for a framework that protects constitutional rights.
National Climate Scholar to Keynote Cumberland School of Law Land Use and Real Estate Development Symposium
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and Brock School of Business will partner to host Opportunities and Challenges in Real Estate and Sustainable Development, a half-day symposium on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Lucille S. Beeson Law Library.
Understanding Justice Through a Global Lens: Cumberland School of Law Student Sarah White Clerks for Malawi’s Highest Court
While clerking for the Supreme Court of Malawi and serving on a prison-based legal initiative, Samford University Cumberland School of Law student Sarah White discovered how legal systems, despite cultural and geographic differences, share a common purpose: protecting human dignity.
Alumnus Trent Testa Joins Cumberland School of Law Advocacy Faculty After Building Record of Trial Success
Trent Testa, JD '21, has joined the faculty of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law as assistant professor of advocacy and assistant director of advocacy programs, bringing accomplished trial experience and a proven record of advocacy coaching success back to his alma mater.
Constitution Day Discussion Showcases Cumberland School of Law's Depth of Constitutional Scholarship
From Supreme Court jurisprudence and constitutional history to human rights and children's advocacy, three distinguished scholars offered students a deeper understanding of the constitutional questions shaping American law.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Reaches National Semifinals at First Chair Competition
The team of second-year law students, Caleb New and Claire Roberts, finished as national semifinalists in their first national trial competition and tied for the Professionalism Award.
Alumnus Woodrow Hartzog Shapes National Conversations on Technology, Law and Justice
The two-time Samford University graduate and former Cumberland School of Law professor was named one of The National Law Review's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia, recognition for a career spent examining how technology shapes society and the law.
Ross Receives Samford University’s Highest Faculty Honor for Scholarship
William G. Ross, the Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, received the Thomas W. Woolley Scholarly Achievement Award which recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies the highest level of scholarly achievement and dedication.
Cumberland School of Law Class of 2029 Boasts Record Academic Credentials, Commitment to Service
Samford University's Cumberland School of Law welcomed 182 new students to campus this August as members of the Class of 2029, one of the largest and most academically accomplished classes in the school's history.
Students Build Skills, Confidence and Community Through Cumberland School of Law's Foundational First-Year Summer Program
This summer, nearly 40 entering law students participated in Cumberland School of Law's foundational First-Year Summer Program.
Leadership, Service and Connection: Cumberland Alumnus Andy Pascual's Journey to the U.S. Army War College
Cumberland School of Law alumnus Lt. Col. Andy Pascual, JD '05, has been selected to attend the U.S. Army War College, which highlights a unique connection to fellow alumnus Major General Bobby Christine, JD '95, the Judge Advocate General of the Army.
Cumberland School of Law Student Gains National Litigation Experience Through Prestigious Summer Fellowship
Haley Wilson spent her summer gaining practical litigation experience through a highly competitive national fellowship program that places select law students with leading plaintiff law firms across the country.
Experiential Learning Strengthens Law Student’s Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform
Through the law school’s Innocence Clinic and a summer externship with Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, Daniel Washington has gained firsthand experience that is shaping his future in criminal defense and systems reform.
