Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
• Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
• Upon student’s request, on diploma

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis, and are available to all students.      
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

• In main law school building
• ADA accessible

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events 

Navigating Cumberland School of Law

Questions about financial aid

One Stop - Financial Services
Dougles Johnson
dougles.johnson@samford.edu
205.726.2905

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Law Student Services
Tona Hitson
tlhitson@samford.edu
205.726.2222

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Law Student Services
Tona Hitson
tlhitson@samford.edu
205.726.2222

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Law Student Services
Tona Hitson
tlhitson@samford.edu
205.726.2222

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Alumni Relations
Anne Marovich       
amarovic@samford.edu    
205.726.2444