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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.
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.
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.
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 Law Professor Tracey Roberts Presents Scholarship on Tax Policy and Decarbonization in New York and Spain
Professor 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.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, April 1-June 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 April 1 through June 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
U.S. Supreme Court Case on Jury Trials Cites Cumberland Law Professor’s Scholarship
Scholarship by law professor Layne Keele is receiving national attention after being cited by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Cumberland Law Professor William G. Ross Participates in U.S. House Hearing on Supreme Court Composition
William G. Ross, the Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, testified recently at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives examining proposals to alter the number of Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Art Carden Expands National Influence Through Research and Media Engagement
Art Carden, Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics at Samford University’s Brock School of Business, continues to grow his national and international presence through research, writing and media engagement.
Samford Physical Therapy Professor's New Book Explores the Intersection of Faith and Healing
As a professor and director of clinical education at Samford University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Dana Blake, DPT, has spent more than 30 years caring for patients and mentoring students facing illness, loss and uncertainty. Those experiences, along with a commitment to pray with and support others through difficult seasons, led Blake to co-author The Crucible of Illness with Birmingham-based physician Robert D. Marks.
Samford Student Uses AI to Combat Growing Online Crypto Scams
When Daniel Abbott first heard about the nonprofit Intelligence for Good during a guest lecture in one of his cybersecurity classes at Samford University, he saw an opportunity to use his technical skills to help protect people from online crime.
Sports Business Students Present to International Professional Sports Clubs
Students from Samford University’s Brock School of Business traveled across Europe in May, presenting major sports business consulting projects to three professional clubs in three countries.
McFarlin Research Gains National Attention for Anticipating the Rise of State Intellectual Property Laws for Artificial Intelligence
As state legislatures begin exploring how to regulate artificial intelligence, coverage from Law360 is highlighting the work of Samford University Cumberland School of Law Professor Tim McFarlin, whose scholarship has already helped chart the path for possible state copyrights and patents in AI-generated content.
Cumberland Law Professor Publishes on Physician Immigration Policy in Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
Maryam Stevenson, associate professor at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is contributing to an important national conversation on health care access through her recent scholarly publication in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal.
Brock School of Business Juniors Present Research at National Economics Conference
Three Brock School of Business students represented Samford University on a national stage, April 5–7, at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Seeing What We Overlook: Graphic Design Students Use Research to Challenge Everyday Assumptions
Samford graphic design students use research-driven design to reveal hidden risks and realities.
