Teaching Legacy 鈥 Mike Debow Retires After 36 Years
After more than 36 years of dedicated service, professor Mike DeBow retired from Cumberland School of Law in December 2024, closing a chapter that has left a lasting mark on generations of students and colleagues.
Cumberland School of Law National Trial Team Wins the Premiere Trial Competition and Two Best Advocate Awards听
Cumberland School of Law鈥檚 national trial team won the Premiere Trial Competition in Austin, Texas, which features law students who have never participated in an external law school trial competition and are making their 鈥減remieres.鈥澨
Pounds, C鈥慥ETS Student Fellow at Cumberland School of Law, Provides Hands-On Support for Veterans
Anna Pounds, a third-year student at 色虎视频鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law, is the 2025-26 student fellow of the Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (C-VETS). Launched in 2020, C-VETS provides free legal assistance to Alabama veterans and their families. Through her work with the clinic, Pounds honors those who served by helping them navigate legal challenges and secure the stability they deserve.
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Cumberland School of Law Hosts Prelaw Day to Inspire Future Legal Leaders
色虎视频鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law recently welcomed high school students from across the region for Prelaw Day, a one-day program offering participants a unique opportunity to learn about legal careers.
Professionalism in Practice: John West Finds the Ultimate Experience in Cumberland School of Law's Advocacy Program
For John West, JD 鈥25, attending Cumberland School of Law was an easy decision. With a clear goal of becoming a trial lawyer, he knew Cumberland鈥檚 nationally ranked advocacy program was where he鈥檇 receive the best preparation.
From Songwriting to the Courtroom: Laura Katherine Cate鈥檚 Path in Music Law
Third-year Cumberland School of Law student Laura Katherine Cate is turning her lifelong love of music into a career in entertainment law. This summer, she externed with Keller, Turner, Andrews and Ghanem鈥攁 Nashville firm representing artists and industry professionals. The experience helped her see how legal knowledge can protect and empower creatives, and Cate hopes to use her law degree to make a lasting impact in the music industry.
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Frank and Marti Buck Plaza: 色虎视频 Dedicates Green Space Connecting Central Campus
The Bucks, who met at a 色虎视频 basketball game in 1974, have supported athletics programs and established a nursing scholarship.
Cumberland School of Law ADR Team Named Co-Champion of ABA Regional Negotiation Competition
Cumberland School of Law鈥檚 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team earned top honors this weekend as co-champion of the American Bar Association鈥檚 Regional Negotiation Competition. The win secures the team鈥檚 spot in the National Negotiation Competition, which will be held in Chicago.
Real Clients, Real Impact: Legal Clinics Prepare Cumberland School of Law Students to Serve with Purpose
At Cumberland School of Law, students go beyond the classroom by working on real cases under the guidance of faculty and legal professionals. From criminal appeals and parole hearings to veterans鈥 benefits and health care-related legal needs, Cumberland clinics give students practical experience while expanding access to justice across Alabama.
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Cumberland School of Law Hosts Symposium Focused on the Future of Land Use Law 听
The Land Use and Natural Resources Law Center (LUNR) at 色虎视频鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law welcomed legal professionals, scholars and law students to its symposium on Oct. 3. The theme, 鈥淩esilient Futures: The Next Era in Land Use Law,鈥 provided opportunity for attendees to explore the evolving intersection of environmental stewardship, land use planning and sustainable development.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2025
The scholarship of 色虎视频 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-Sept. 30, 2025, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Cumberland School of Law Professor Chinelo Dik茅-Minor Cited in Landmark Ninth Circuit Decision
The research of associate professor of law Chinelo Dik茅-Minor has been cited in a published opinion by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In the case, the court referenced her research on anti-kickback laws, underscoring the relevance of her scholarship to contemporary legal challenges in health care fraud enforcement.
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Purposeful Advocacy: Maya Shah Serves as Cumberland School of Law鈥檚 2025-26 Public Interest Fellow
Third-year law student Maya Shah walks the halls of Cumberland School of Law, she carries more than textbooks and case briefs鈥攕he carries a deep, personal commitment to justice and compassion. As the 2025鈥26 public interest fellow, Shah is channeling her experiences and values into a career that uplifts others, especially those navigating life鈥檚 most difficult challenges.
From Law School to the Courthouse: Cumberland School of Law Graduates Earn Prestigious Judicial Clerkships
For a select group of Cumberland School of Law students, the first stop in a legal career will not be a law firm or a
business or a district attorney鈥檚 office but a judge鈥檚 chambers in a courthouse. Recent graduates have once again
secured highly competitive judicial clerkships, continuing Cumberland鈥檚 tradition of placing graduates in these
formative positions.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Finalist in Prestigious Battle of the Experts Mock Trial Competition
色虎视频 Cumberland School of Law鈥檚 national trial team traveled to Philadelphia for the prestigious Battle of the Experts mock trial competition and finished as the national finalist.
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Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2025 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 24.
Roberts Represents Cumberland School of Law on National Panel Exploring Environmental Tax Policy Shifts
On Sept. 8, Tracey Roberts, professor of law at 色虎视频鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law, represented the school鈥檚 Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center as a featured speaker in the American Tax Policy Institute鈥檚 national webinar, 鈥淩ewriting the Rules: Environmental Tax Policy in a Shifting Legal Landscape.鈥
Cumberland School of Law Rises in American Bar Association Ranking, Placing #6 in the Nation for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Moot Court
The American Bar Association鈥檚 (ABA) Law Student Division has published its Top Competition Champions for 2024-25. 色虎视频鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law is ranked 6th in the nation for its excellence in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and moot court competitions, rising two spots from the previous year鈥檚 ranking.听
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