Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as Finalist in National Civil Trial Competition
Samford University Cumberland School of Law's trial team reached the championship round of the 25th Annual National Civil Trial Competition, held Nov. 5-8, finishing as national finalists.
From Combat to the Classroom: Former Navy Pilot Marks Veterans Day at Samford
Former U.S. Navy pilot Kevin Patton continues his service by supervising the C-VETS clinic at Cumberland School of Law.
Bryan Johnson Leads Civitan International with a Compliance-First Mindset
Alumnus Bryan Johnson, the executive director of Civitan International, credits Cumberland School of Law's online Master of Studies in Law program with helping him develop the legal and compliance mindset that continues to guide his leadership.
Cumberland Law Students Honor Veterans Through Service, Outreach and Legal Assistance
During Veterans Month, student advocates in the Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (C-VETS) at Samford University Cumberland School of Law participated outreach and legal service initiatives that reflect the year-round commitment to serving veterans and their families across Alabama.
More Than 100 High School Students Explore Legal Careers During Cumberland School of Law Pre-Law Day
More than 100 high school students from across the Birmingham metro area visited Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law on Nov. 4 for Pre-Law Day, an immersive program designed to introduce students to the legal profession and the role of law in society.
Samford MSL Program Recognized Among Princeton Review’s Best Online Master of Studies in Law Programs for 2026
Samford's Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program has once again been named to The Princeton Review’s list of the Best Online Master of Studies in Law Programs for 2026, a national recognition highlighting high-quality legal education options for working professionals and non-lawyers seeking advanced legal knowledge.
Cumberland School of Law Students Advance to Final Round at ABA Negotiation Competition
Two student teams from Cumberland School of Law recently competed in the American Bar Association Law Student Division Negotiation Competition Regional Tournament, with one of the two teams advancing to the final round as the tournament's No. 1 seed.
A Commitment to Service: A Conversation with Cumberland School of Law’s Student Public Interest Liaisons
Third-year law students Harper Cook and Daniel Washington are serving as this year's Public Interest liaisons, helping connect classmates with service opportunities while promoting a culture of public interest and pro bono engagement.
Shaping the Future of Development: Symposium Explores Opportunities and Challenges in Real Estate and Sustainable Development
Cumberland School of Law's Land Use and Natural Resources (LUNR) Law Center and Continuing Legal Education department partnered with Brock School of Business' Real Estate program to bring together experts from law, conservation, development and industry to discuss how economic growth and sustainability can work hand in hand.
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.
