New Scholarships & Funds
Doreen S. Brogden Endowment
Gregg and Lyric Brogden of Pelham, Alabama, along with alumni and friends, established the Doreen S. Brogden Endowed Support Fund, named in memory of a longtime employee of the Law School, Doreen Brogden.
Cricket Davis Memorial Endowment
Lea Bone of Birmingham, Alabama, established the Cricket Davis Memorial Endowed Scholarship in memory of her daughter, Cricket. Priority consideration will be given to law students from rural areas whose family history includes farming or agriculture and who demonstrate strong work ethic and moral character, providing service to the community both on- and off-campus.
Louis B. Feld Memorial Endowment
Lorraine D. Feld of Johns Island, South Carolina, and Gregory D. Hyde of Birmingham, Alabama, established the Louis B. Feld Memorial Endowed Law Scholarship in memory of Mrs. Feld's husband. Priority consideration will be given to students who have an interest in taxation, estate planning, or business planning law.
Huffaker Family Endowment
Hon. R. Austin Huffaker Jr., Suzanne D. Huffaker, and Katherine N. Huffaker of Montgomery, Alabama, established the Huffaker Family Endowed Scholarship in honor of family members who have graduated from the Law School and in memory of Robert Austin Huffaker ('66), Matthew Lee Huffaker ('01), and Cecily Trussell Huffaker ('99). Priority consideration will be given to Alabama residents who are members of Alabama Law Review or who plan to clerk for a state or federal judge.
Additional gifts were received from Tamara J. Quick of Spotsylvania, Virginia, in memory of her classmate, Matthew Lee Huffaker.
Richard S. Jaffe Endowment
Richard S. Jaffe of Birmingham, Alabama, established the Richard S. Jaffe Criminal Defense Scholarship Fund. Priority consideration will be given to students whose work or volunteer experience relates to criminal defense, criminal justice reform, or public service.
Caroline & Glenn Powell Memorial Endowment
Dr. Benjamin C. Powell of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and Daniel C. Powell of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, established the Caroline and Glenn Powell Memorial Endowed Law Scholarship in memory of their parents. Priority consideration will be given to first-year law students who have overcome socioeconomic or educational disadvantages or other life circumstances and demonstrate financial need.
Robert Franklin Prince Endowment
Prince, Glover & Hayes, PC, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, along with alumni and friends, established the Robert Franklin Prince Endowed Law Scholarship in memory of its founding partner, Bob Prince. Priority consideration will be given to students who graduated from a high school in Alabama, are involved with trial advocacy teams, and demonstrate financial need.
Attorney General Luther Strange Public Service Endowment
Hon. Luther J. Strange III of Birmingham, Alabama, established the Attorney General Luther Strange Public Service Endowed Lecture Series. The fund will be used to support an annual lecture featuring a prominent public figure who has performed exemplary public service impacting legal, governmental, and societal policy in the U.S.
Judge George Searcy Wright Memorial Endowment
Camille Wright Brannon and Wade Brannon of Atlanta, Georgia, established the Judge George Searcy Wright Memorial Endowed Law Scholarship in memory of Camille's father, Judge George Wright.
“I am the first in my family to attend law school, and—thanks to the generosity of alumni—I will be graduating debt-free. The scholarship I received opened the door to my legal education and gave me the freedom to fully invest in my studies and opportunities without financial burden.”
– Madeline Martin, Class of 2026
Gifts to scholarship funds help students thrive at Alabama Law.
Madeline Martin ('26) was born and raised in Hoover, Alabama, and chose to attend The University of Alabama after a campus tour, where she realized UA was a place that would challenge her to grow personally, academically, and professionally.
During her senior year at UA, Madeline served as the 111th SGA President, where she represented students, drove meaningful initiatives, and enacted lasting change on campus. When her undergraduate years came to an end, Madeline knew her time in Tuscaloosa wasn't over yet.
As a first-generation law student, Madeline was drawn to Alabama Law for its strong sense of community and lasting commitment to student success. She continued her passion for leadership by serving as a 1L Senator, Secretary, and now President of the Student Bar Association. Her experience winning the 2L Moot Court Competition—along with the encouragement of faculty—inspired her to pursue a clerkship, and, upon graduation, she will serve as a law clerk for Justice Chris McCool ('93) of the Supreme Court of Alabama.
To support Alabama Law students like Madeline, visit give.ua.edu.
