Bridging Worlds: Former Nurse Preparing to Make Impact in Law
From clinical care to legal counsel, Catie Bovey, a member of Cumberland School of Law's class of 2026, is blending expertise to serve others in new ways.
Samford’s Alicia Gilbert Emerges as Expert in Ongoing 340B Litigation
Research by Alicia Gilbert, assistant professor at Cumberland School of Law, is shaping national conversations on lawsuits redefining drug-industry oversight.
Two Paths, One Journey: Cooley Sisters Graduate Together from Law School
Sisters Sydni and Skyla Cooley graduate together from Cumberland School of Law after navigating law school, loss and growth while serving as each other’s constant support.
Cumberland School of Law Receives $1 Million Gift to Endow Fellowship in Real Estate Law, Names Inaugural Student Fellow
Gift from alumnus Deno P. Dikeou will support students interested in engaging in real estate, policy analysis and related educational pursuits. Second-year law student Cameron Givianpour has been named the inaugural student fellow.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Jan. 1-March 31, 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 Jan. 1-March 31, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Samford Law Professor Shapes National Debate on IRS Fraud Enforcement in Supreme Court Case
Cumberland School of Law Professor Tracey Roberts was recently cited in Bloomberg Law’s coverage of a pivotal tax enforcement case now before the U.S. Supreme Court, Hirsch v. U.S. Tax Court.
Inside the NFL Combine: Mason King’s Externship at the Intersection of Law and Athletics
Mason King, a third-year student at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, is spending his final spring semester as a legal extern and marketing/operations assistant with United Athlete Sports, providing a hands-on experience at the intersection of law, athletics and compliance.
Cumberland School of Law Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship
Cumberland School of Law faculty were recognized for their impact in the classroom, mentorship of students and contributions to legal scholarship.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Advocacy Program Ranks in Nation’s Top 10 for 7th Consecutive Year
U.S. News & World Report once again ranks Samford University Cumberland School of Law among the best law schools in the nation, ranking the school No. 9 in the nation for Trial Advocacy training.
Colonial Dames Honor Samford Students for Exceptional Research on Early American History
The Birmingham Center of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America recognized outstanding student scholarship at its annual American Independence Awards luncheon in March.
Preparing for a Career in College Athletics: Carter Crum’s Legal Externship with the SEC
Carter Crum, a second-year Cumberland School of Law student, has been participating in an externship with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) this spring, benefiting from hands-on learning at the intersection of athletics, law, business and compliance.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Semifinalist in Trials and Tribulations Competition
Members of Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team finished as national semifinalists in the Trials and Tribulations National Trial Competition, March 13-15, competing against 21 teams from some of the top ranked law school trial advocacy programs in the country.
Cumberland School of Law Alumna Lenora Pate Inducted into Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame
In March, Samford University Cumberland School of Law alumna Lenora Pate, JD ’85, was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame.
Inside the Appellate Process: Students Witness Live Oral Arguments on Samford’s Campus
Cumberland School of Law and the Birmingham Bar Foundation partnered to host oral arguments of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals at the Wright Center.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Finalist in Online National Trial Competition
Second-year students Grant Miller and Makayela Bouldes competed in the Online National Trial Competition.
Cumberland School of Law Moot Court Team Excels at ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Regional
Cumberland School of Law’s moot court program celebrated an exceptional showing at the Boston Regional of the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition. One team reached their final round, a second team reached their semifinal round, and three students received individual awards.
Cumberland School of Law Student Harper Cook Attends National Environmental Law Conference
Harper Cook, a second-year student at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, recently represented the school at the American Law Institute’s Environmental Law Conference, one of the nation’s leading gatherings for environmental law scholars, practitioners and policymakers.
Cumberland School of Law Sweeps Region 8 of the National Trial Competition for the 14th Time in 18 Years, Advances to Nationals
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law continued its long-standing tradition of excellence in trial advocacy by winning Region 8 of the National Trial Competition (NTC) for the 14th time in 18 years.
