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Year 2023


Professor McMichael publishes Opinion Piece in the DC Journal

Professor Benjamin McMichael recently published an opinion piece in the DC Journal titled The ‘ICAN’ Act May Help With Healthcare Shortages, but We Need More. You can read the full article here.  His research was also recently credited in a Tradeoffs podcast titled More Hospitals Move to Confront Medical Errors Head On. Listen to the…


Professor Vars featured in BBC

Professor Fred Vars was mentioned in a recent BBC program titled People Fixing The World: Stopping Suicide. The segment discusses Donna’s Law—bipartisan gun safety legislation that allows vulnerable individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from gun-related suicide. The segment about Donna’s Law begins at 15:00. Click here to view the full segment.


Alabama Law Ranked #3 for Best Value Law School

This month, National Jurist ranked the University of Alabama School of Law as the #3 Best Value Law School in the U.S. This annual list identifies the top law schools across the nation that provide a first-rate education while keeping student costs down. See the full rankings by visiting the link here.


October 2023

News Alabama Law Dedicates the Alex W. Newton Fountain and Courtyard Last month, the University of Alabama School of Law dedicated the Alex W. Newton Fountain and Courtyard-honoring the late Alex Worthy Newton (’57). Mr. Newton, who received the Sam W. Pipes Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Law School in 1982, was a trial lawyer…


Alabama Law Dedicates the Alex W. Newton Fountain & Courtyard

Last month, the University of Alabama School of Law dedicated the Alex W. Newton Fountain & Courtyard—honoring the late Alex Worthy Newton (’57). Mr. Newton, who received the Sam W. Pipes Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Law School in 1982, was a trial lawyer with Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP for more than 60…


Photos from Homecoming – October 14, 2023

On October 14, Alabama Law hosted its annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on the front lawn of the Law School. Attendees enjoyed delectable food and drink while connecting with old friends before catching a golf cart to the stadium for the Homecoming game. Photos from the event are available to view and download on the Law…


Alabama Law Criminal Defense Clinic Hosts Expungement Clinic

Last month, the Alabama Law Criminal Defense Clinic, led by Professor Amy Kimpel and students Hannah King and Bachittar Singh, partnered with Outside the Walls to host an Expungement Clinic at Shelton State Community College. There they held the first of a two-part session to help individuals navigate the process of cleaning up their criminal…


Professor McMichael’s Article Reviewed on Jotwell

Professor Rachel Rebouché of Temple University School of Law recently wrote a review on JOTWELL of the Minnesota Law Review article, Fetal Personhood as Violence, coauthored by Professor Benjamin McMichael and Professor Meghan Boone of Wake Forest Law.  To read the full review, click here.