Category: Alumni
Alabama Law Celebrates the Class of 2024
On Sunday, May 5, The University of Alabama School of Law honored 161 graduates at its annual Commencement Ceremony at Coleman Coliseum. Among the graduates, 153 received Juris Doctor degrees—including one student who also earned a dual degree in Business Administration and six students who earned dual JD/LL.M degrees. An additional eight members of the…
In Memory of Bob Prince (Class of 1974)
With heavy hearts, the Alabama Law community mourns the passing of our alumnus, colleague, and friend—Bob Prince (Class of 1974). In addition to his role as senior partner at Prince Glover Hayes P.C., Bob served as an adjunct professor at the Law School where he taught and coached Trial Advocacy for 40 years. Earlier this…
Alabama Law Honors 2024 Alumni Award Recipients
On March 1, the Law School hosted the annual Alabama Law Alumni Society Banquet at The Haven in Birmingham, where seven distinguished alumni were honored for their significant contributions to the legal community and the Law School. Sam W. Pipes Distinguished Alumni Award W. Mike House (Class of ’71) was named this year’s recipient of…
In Memory of Trustee Vanessa Leonard
With heavy hearts, the Alabama Law community mourns the passing of a dear alumna, colleague, and friend—Vanessa Leonard (Class of 1995). As a member of the University of Alabama Systems Board of Trustees, Leonard served as an ex-officio member of the Law School Foundation Board of Governors for many years, and, earlier this month, she…
In Memory of Percy Badham III (Class of 1982)
With heavy hearts, the Alabama Law community mourns the passing of a dear alumni, colleague, and friend—W. Percy Badham III (Class of 1982). Percy was a founding partner at Badham and Buck in Birmingham, and he served as former president of the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. In 2021, Percy was inducted into the…
Impressive Panelist Lineup Analyzes the Current State of U.S. Election Law
On February 16, the Alabama Law Review hosted its 2024 symposium, Allen v. Milligan: The Intersectionality of Race, Elections, and Democracy, at The University of Alabama School of Law. This symposium explored the history of the Voting Rights Act—an Act with deep ties to the state of Alabama—and included panels of government officials, litigants, and…
Intellectual Property Moot Court Team Takes Home First Place at Regionals
This month, the Bruce Siegal Intellectual Property Moot Court team finished in 1st place at the Southeast Regional Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Law Moot Court Competition in Atlanta. Meredith Claunch, Addison Franklin, Elise Helton, and Erin Sullivan competed, winning the award for Best Brief in addition to taking home the first place prize. The team, coached…
NYC Moot Court Team Finishes in Final Four
The NYC Moot Court team advanced to the final four in the 74th Annual National Moot Court Competition in New York City last week. The competition began in November with 197 teams across 15 regions. Alabama was one of 24 teams to qualify for nationals after finishing second at their regional competition in Nashville. 3Ls…
Professor Vance Quoted in The New York Times
Professor Joyce Vance was quoted in a New York Times article about the potential disqualification of Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis in her case against Donald Trump. Click here for the full story.
Come Celebrate the 2024 Alabama Law Alumni Society Recipients
On Friday, March 1, the School of Law will host the annual Alabama Law Alumni Society Banquet at the Haven in Birmingham. Seven distinguished alumni featured below will be honored this year for their significant contributions to the legal community and Alabama Law. Purchase your tickets today to celebrate with us. 2024 Sam W. Pipes…