en/law/news/defaultAdd this address to your favorite feed reader to receive the latest news from 91¹û¶³'s Cumberland School of Law.Copyright, 91¹û¶³. All rights reserved.mblack3@samford.edu91¹û¶³â€™s Cumberland School of Law welcomed a new cohort of students to campus May 17–23 for the second annual Cumberland Connection Program, an immersive introduction to law school and the legal profession.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Welcomes-Second-Cohort-for-Immersive-Pre-Law-Program.aspx/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Welcomes-Second-Cohort-for-Immersive-Pre-Law-Program.aspx91¹û¶³â€™s Cumberland School of Law has expanded upon its 3 plus 3 partnerships, signing an agreement with Jacksonville State University. This partnership creates an accelerated pathway for qualified students to earn both their undergraduate and law degrees in just six years.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Cumberland-Expands-3-3-Partnerships-Announces-Accelerated-Pathway-with-Jacksonville-State-University.aspx/law/news/2026/Cumberland-Expands-3-3-Partnerships-Announces-Accelerated-Pathway-with-Jacksonville-State-University.aspxCumberland Law alumnus Walker McCrary advances JAG career, serving as trial counsel in Germany, prosecuting military justice cases, advising commanders and demonstrating leadership, advocacy and commitment to service.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Walker-McCrary-Takes-on-Military-Counsel-Role.aspx/law/news/2026/Walker-McCrary-Takes-on-Military-Counsel-Role.aspxAs state legislatures begin exploring how to regulate artificial intelligence, coverage from Law360 is highlighting the work of 91¹û¶³ 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.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/faculty/McFarlin-Research-Gains-National-Attention-for-Anticipating-the-Rise-of-State-Intellectual-Property-Laws-for-Artificial-Intelligence.aspx/law/faculty/McFarlin-Research-Gains-National-Attention-for-Anticipating-the-Rise-of-State-Intellectual-Property-Laws-for-Artificial-Intelligence.aspxMaryam Stevenson, associate professor at 91¹û¶³â€™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.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/faculty/Cumberland-Law-Professor-Publishes-on-Physician-Immigration-Policy-in-Georgetown-Immigration-Law-Journal.aspx/law/faculty/Cumberland-Law-Professor-Publishes-on-Physician-Immigration-Policy-in-Georgetown-Immigration-Law-Journal.aspxMelina Lettieri, JD ’26, was named an Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE), recognizing excellence in academics, advocacy and leadership. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Lettieri-Named-Academic-All-American-Trial-Advocate-by-National-Association-of-Legal-Advocacy-Educators.aspx/law/news/2026/Lettieri-Named-Academic-All-American-Trial-Advocate-by-National-Association-of-Legal-Advocacy-Educators.aspxLevi Wolff, JD '26, knew he wanted to practice tax law. What he didn't anticipate was how quickly that interest would turn into a front-row education in the federal judiciary—taking him all the way to Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Tax Court. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/From-Cumberland-to-US-Tax-Court-Levi-Wolffs-Path-to-Federal-Judicial-Experience.aspx/law/news/2026/From-Cumberland-to-US-Tax-Court-Levi-Wolffs-Path-to-Federal-Judicial-Experience.aspx91¹û¶³â€™s Cumberland School of Law recognized 157 graduates during spring commencement ceremony May 2 in Pete Hanna Center. Jeff Sessions, former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General, delivered the keynote address.Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Commencement-Sessions-Calls-Future-Lawyers-to-Serve-as-Constitution-Guardians.aspx/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Commencement-Sessions-Calls-Future-Lawyers-to-Serve-as-Constitution-Guardians.aspxArielle Foster enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2018 as a paralegal specialist, beginning her military legal career, and she will graduate this spring from Cumberland School of Law. Selected for the military’s highly competitive Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP), Foster reached a goal she had been working toward since early in her Army career. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Competitive-FLEP-Program-Leads-Army-Soldier-toCumberland-School-of-Law.aspx/law/news/2026/Competitive-FLEP-Program-Leads-Army-Soldier-toCumberland-School-of-Law.aspxEJ Turner has built a career rooted in public service. When he graduates from Cumberland School of Law this May, his path will become full-circle, taking him from City Hall to earning a law degree and back to city leadership—mirroring the journey of Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, a fellow Cumberland graduate.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/EJ-Turners-Journey-from-City-Hall-to-Cumberland-School-of-Law-and-Back-Again.aspx/law/news/2026/EJ-Turners-Journey-from-City-Hall-to-Cumberland-School-of-Law-and-Back-Again.aspx