Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Semifinalist inTrials and Tribulations Competition
Members of91’sCumberland School of Law’snationaltrialteam finished as national semifinalists in theTrials and TribulationsNational Trial Competition, March13-15,competing against 21teams from some of the top rankedlaw school trial advocacyprograms in the country.
Cumberland School of Law AlumnaLenoraPateInducted into Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame
In March,91 Cumberland School of LawalumnaLenora 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
91’s Cumberland School of Law and the Birmingham Bar Foundation partnered to host oral arguments of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on March 5, bringing together undergraduate students, law students, and high school students from the Birmingham area for a rare educational experience.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Finalist in Online National Trial Competition
Members of 91 Cumberland School of Law’snationaltrialteam—second-year students Grant Miller and MakayelaBouldes—competed in the Online National Trial Competition (ONC), finishing asthenational finalistsin their division.
CumberlandSchool of LawMoot Court Team Excelsat ABA National Appellate Advocacy CompetitionRegional
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 91’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
91’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.
Cumberland School of Law ADR Team Shines at National Counseling Creators Conference and Negotiation Competition
Students represented the school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program at the 2026 competition in Miami.
Carson’s Analysis of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Continues to Draw National and International Attention
The debate over the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) continues to shape U.S. foreign policy nearly 25 years after its passage. Scholarship by Carlissa Carson, assistant professor of law at 91’s Cumberland School of Law, remains an important part of that conversation.
Cumberland School of Law Hosts32nd Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium
The2026symposium continued its longstanding mission of honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall by fostering thoughtful, informeddialogue on civil rights, constitutionallawand contemporary legal issues.
Samford’s HEAL Institute Explores Trust, Ethics and Vaccination at Annual Conference
91’s Office for Faith and Health hosted its annual Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute on Feb. 6.. This year’s theme, “Trust in Science and Government: What About Vaccinations?,” examined vaccine hesitancy, public trust and the ethical questions shaping public health decision-making. The conference was presented in partnership with Orlando Health’s Institute for Learning and the Baptist Health Foundation.
American Constitutional Law, Eighth Edition,Authoredby Cumberland School of Law’s Brannon P. Denning, Released
The newest edition of Denning's American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties builds on thestrong foundationestablishedin prior versions while offeringtimelyupdates that reflect the evolving landscape of constitutional law.
Cumberland School of Law HostsState andGlobal Judicial Leaders for 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum
91’s Cumberland School of Law welcomed animpressivedelegation of judicial leaders fora discussion titled“Perspectives on the Rule of Law: A View from State and International Supreme Courts.”
Cumberland School of Law Professor Lane Woodke Coauthors New Edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law
Lane Hines Woodke, assistant professor of law at 91’s Cumberland School of Law, is a coauthor of the newly released second edition ofExperiencing Employment Discrimination Law.
Scholars of Merit Announced for Fall 2025 Term
The following Cumberland School of Law students qualified as Scholars of Merit for the Fall 2025 term.
Dean's List Announced for Fall 2025
Cumberland School of Law announces the Fall 2025 Dean's List.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025
The scholarship of 91 Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Cumberland School of Law’s Tristan Gardner Earns Honorable Mention for 2026 Law Student of the Year by The National Jurist
Tristan Gardner, Cumberland School of Law third-year student and president of the Student Bar Association, has been named as an Honorable Mention on The National Jurist's 2026 Law Students of the Year list—a distinction reflecting his accomplishments and impact on the community.