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All rights reserved.mblack3@samford.eduHaley 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.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Student-Gains-National-Litigation-Experience-Through-Prestigious-Summer-Fellowship.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Student-Gains-National-Litigation-Experience-Through-Prestigious-Summer-Fellowship.aspxThrough 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. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Experiential-Learning-Strengthens-Law-Students-Commitment-to-Criminal-Justice-Reform.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Experiential-Learning-Strengthens-Law-Students-Commitment-to-Criminal-Justice-Reform.aspxOver the last several years, the law school's clinical program has grown from four to nine clinics, expanding experiential opportunities for law students while providing critical legal services to those in need.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Expands-Client-Clinics-to-Deepen-Community-Impact.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Expands-Client-Clinics-to-Deepen-Community-Impact.aspxEach year, Cumberland School of Law recognizes accomplished alumni and friends through its Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honorees will be recognized at the law school's alumni reunion reception on Oct. 2.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Announces-its-2026-Distinguished-Alumni-Award-Recipients.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Announces-its-2026-Distinguished-Alumni-Award-Recipients.aspxPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Bragg will keynote Cumberland School of Law’s 2026 Jere F. White Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute, which highlights excellence in advocacy, professionalism and legal education.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Pulitzer-Prize-Winning-Author-Rick-Bragg-to-Headline-Cumberland-School-of-Laws-Jere-F-White-Jr-Trial-Advocacy-Institute.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Pulitzer-Prize-Winning-Author-Rick-Bragg-to-Headline-Cumberland-School-of-Laws-Jere-F-White-Jr-Trial-Advocacy-Institute.aspxJana Garner, JD ’97, became the first female Cumberland School of Law alumna to lead the Alabama State Bar, exemplifying service-driven leadership, professionalism and commitment to Alabama’s legal community.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Alumna-Jana-Garner-Leads-Alabama-State-Bar-Guided-by-Deep-Roots-in-Service-Leadership.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Alumna-Jana-Garner-Leads-Alabama-State-Bar-Guided-by-Deep-Roots-in-Service-Leadership.aspxProfessor Tracey Roberts shared her latest scholarship at a series of national and international academic conferences in June 2026, highlighting her expertise in tax policy, public goods and climate-related financial frameworks. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-Law-Professor-Tracey-Roberts-Presents-Scholarship-on-Tax-Policy-and-Decarbonization-in-New-York-and-Spain.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-Law-Professor-Tracey-Roberts-Presents-Scholarship-on-Tax-Policy-and-Decarbonization-in-New-York-and-Spain.aspxThe 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 April 1 through June 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Faculty-Scholarship-Citations-April-1-June-30-2026.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Faculty-Scholarship-Citations-April-1-June-30-2026.aspxFrom classroom to chambers, graduates of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law continue to secure some of the nation’s most competitive judicial clerkships—earning positions in courts spanning Alabama, New York and the federal judiciary.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Graduates-Continue-Strong-Tradition-of-Judicial-Clerkships.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Graduates-Continue-Strong-Tradition-of-Judicial-Clerkships.aspxAs the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans are reflecting on a legacy built on service, sacrifice and an enduring commitment to liberty. At Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, that legacy is honored not just in words, but in meaningful action through the Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (C‑VETS).Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Honoring-Service-Through-Action-Cumberlands-Veterans-Clinic-Reflects-Americas-250-Year-Commitment.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/law/news/2026/Honoring-Service-Through-Action-Cumberlands-Veterans-Clinic-Reflects-Americas-250-Year-Commitment.aspx