Lightfoot & Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Caring Foundation Also Join in Supporting the Path Makers Legacy Plaza
Maynard Nexsen and the firm’s Alabama Law alumni have pledged $250,000 to support the construction of the Path Makers Legacy Plaza at the University of Alabama School of Law. Established in 2023, the Plaza will honor the Law School’s first Black graduates and celebrate their historic contributions to the institution.
Maynard Nexsen’s Chairman, Greg Curran, UA Law Class of ’89, had this to say about the firm’s pledge: “When Dean Brewbaker approached us about possibly contributing to this project, the response from our UA Law graduates was overwhelming. UA Law has been a big part of the success of our firm and continues to provide us with a pipeline of excellently trained associate attorneys year after year. It is our pleasure to give back to an institution that has been a key part of our success.”
This past month, the Law School also received a $25,000 pledge for the Plaza from the law firm of Lightfoot, Franklin & White and an additional undisclosed commitment from the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. These organizations join a growing list of organizations and individuals who made commitments in support of the Path Makers Legacy Plaza, including:
- Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings
- Alabama Power Foundation
- Fournier “Boots” (’69) and Louise Gale
- The Honorable Samarria Dunson (’03) and Mr. Kendall Dunson (’96)
- Elizabeth H. Huntley (’97)
- The Honorable Sue Bell Cobb (’81)
- Stephen Wright Williams (’10)
- Frank S. (’78) and Jothany James
- The late Vanessa Leonard (’95)
- The Honorable Sonja Bivins (’88)
- The Honorable Vivian D. Figures
- J.R. Brooks (’71)
- Robert D. Segall (’71)
“We are deeply grateful for these generous contributions we’ve received from Maynard Nexsen, Lightfoot, the Caring Foundation, and so many others to the Path Makers Legacy Plaza,” said Bill Brewbaker, dean of Alabama Law. “These gifts underscore the importance of honoring those who helped shape the history of our Law School. Their legacy is an enduring reminder of the progress we’ve made and our ongoing efforts to empower future leaders in Alabama and beyond.”
Additional funds are needed to begin the construction of the Path Makers Legacy Plaza at Alabama Law. To learn how you or your organization can make a difference and explore donor recognition opportunities, please contact our Advancement Office at 205-348-5752 or email Caroline Strawbridge at cstrawbridge@law.ua.edu.
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About Maynard Nexsen
Maynard Nexsen is a full-service law firm with more than 550 attorneys in 24 offices from coast to coast across the United States. Maynard Nexsen was formed in 2023 when two successful, client-centered firms combined to create a powerful national team. Maynard Nexsen’s list of clients spans a wide range of industry sectors and includes both public and private companies.
About Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC
Trusted by clients and respected by opponents, Lightfoot is a leading national litigation firm. True to its “Trial Tough, Solution Savvy” philosophy, Lightfoot has been named a “Top 20 Trial Law Firm” in the U.S. by Benchmark Litigation since 2019. Working from offices in Birmingham and Houston, the firm’s 60+ lawyers are known for their work involving complex, bet-the-company litigation; internal and government investigations; risk management; and compliance counsel, including NCAA matters, for clients across the country and around the world. For more information, visit lightfootlaw.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
About the University of Alabama School of Law
The University of Alabama School of Law is a top public law school with alumni living in every state. Alabama Law students graduate with one of the lowest student debt loads in the country, and they are highly sought after by employers both within and outside Alabama. The Law School regularly places among the top 10 of all law schools in the proportion of its students receiving federal judicial clerkships. Maintaining its role as the only public law school in the state of Alabama, the Law School at the University of Alabama has produced local, national, and global leaders for more than 150 years.