McFarlin Work in Copyright Law Promoted Through Several Avenues this Summer and Fall
This summer and fall, Professor of Law Tim McFarlin presented on the topic of state-law copyright at several Intellectual Property conferences and his latest article was published by the South Carolina Law Review.
Cumberland School of Law Wraps Up Successful Summer and Fall Advocacy Competition Seasons
Cumberland School of Law consistently excels in regional and national legal skills competitions, maintaining a remarkable performance record in all areas of advocacy. The summer and fall 2024 competition seasons were no exception and culminated in these results.
Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that Samford University is a better university because you were here.”
A Summer of Firsts in Scotland
For more than 15 years, Cumberland School of Law students have enjoyed summer studies at Cambridge
University. As a complement to this long-running program, Cumberland launched a new advocacy-themed
program in June 2024 at the University of Edinburgh.
Breaking Barriers: A Focus on First-Generation Law Students
Families undergoing sacrifices. Breaking generational barriers. These common themes are something that
many, if not all, first-generation lawyers find familiar. We are honored that so many trailblazing students
choose Cumberland School of Law, and seize every opportunity presented to them, on their way to pursuing
legal careers. Here are just a few of their stories.
Third-Year Cumberland School of Law Student, Dylan Cooper, Defends Eviction Client and Receives Winning Verdict
Third-year Cumberland School of Law student Dylan Cooper recently was able to put his classroom knowledge into practice. As part of Cumberland’s Eviction Externship, and through the use of his 3L Practice Card, Cooper saw his client's case to trial and received a winning defense verdict in his client’s favor.
Corky Strickland Retires, Reflects on Decades of Legal Education and Memories Made at Cumberland School of Law
In 1988, Henry C. "Corky" Strickland moved from the courtroom to the classroom, intent upon studying evolving legal issues and analyzing how the law should address them. That year he joined the Cumberland School of Law faculty, altering the course of his career.
Making a Global Impact for Children's Rights
David Smolin, Harwell G. Davis Professor of Constitutional Law, is an internationally sought-after expert on
children’s and human rights. As the director of Cumberland’s Center for Children, Law and Ethics, his work has
impact across the state, country and globe.
First-Generation Lawyer: Sean Modjarrad
Sean Modjarrad, JD ’00, MAcc ’00, MBA ’00, is the managing shareholder and founder of MAS Law in Dallas, Texas. After attending the University of North Texas for his undergraduate degree, Modjarrad received his Juris Doctor, Master of Accountancy and Master of Business Administration from Samford University. He has dedicated his life to fighting for justice and providing a voice for the voiceless. Here he reflects on his legal education and career as a
first-generation lawyer.
Ted and Venita Mann Support Cumberland School of Law Through Planned Giving
Ted Mann, JD ’85, a first-generation lawyer, came to law school with very few financial resources, and was
supported by various scholarships and student loans provided to him. As a proud graduate, he and his wife,
Venita, have decided to support the law school by adding Cumberland School of Law into their will.
Denning Discusses To Trust the People with Arms in New Video Interview
Brannon Denning, the Starnes Professor of Law, is featured in a new video interview discussing his latest book To Trust the People with Arms: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment alongside his co-author Robert Cottrol.
Conduct Detrimental Publishes Two Sports Law Articles by Cumberland School of Law Third-Year Student Keeton Cross
Keeton Cross, a third-year student at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, has had two new articles published by Conduct Detrimental: The Sports Law Intersection, a podcast and blog dedicated to sharing the work of lawyers and law students analyzing a wide variety of sports law issues.
Samford Alumnus Steven Hall Leads Citrus Research to Revitalize Florida Agriculture
Steven Hall, a Samford University joint degree alumnus, is aiming to lead the revival of Florida’s citrus industry. As the new executive director of the Citrus Research and Field Trials (CRAFT) Foundation, Hall leads the development of sustainable solutions to combat threats that have crippled citrus farming—primarily, disease and severe storm damage.
Veterans Day Ceremony Honors Inspirational Sacrifice
Samford University honored armed forces veterans beneath the flag poles on Sherman Circle, where patriotism rang with gratitude.
Cumberland School of Law Finishes Second in Premiere Trial Competition
Cumberland School of Law’s National Trial Team finished in second place at the Premiere Trial Competition, Nov. 1-3, which is held exclusively for students advocating in their first intramural law school trial competition. The team also won the competition’s Professionalism Award and Tristan Gardner received an Honorable Mention for Best Advocate.
Ross Opinion on the U.S. Supreme Court's Influence on the 2024 Election Published by Jurist
Jurist News has published a new article by William G. Ross, Cumberland School of Law's Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, in which he offers an opinion on the influence of the U.S. Supreme Court on the 2024 election.
Cumberland School of Law Jumps in Trial Competition Performance Rankings, Ranks 4th Nationally
Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team has been ranked 4th in the nation in the 2023-24 Trial Competition Performance Rankings (TCPR), up one from the No. 5 spot the team held for 2022-23. This places Cumberland 3rd overall since the rankings were first released in 2016, also up one spot from the previous year.
Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Each year, Cumberland School of Law recognizes accomplished alumni through the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honorees will be recognized at the law school's alumni reception on October 25.
