Raleigh D. Capps graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice. Alongside his work as an Articles Editor for the Journal, Raleigh is a dual-degree student pursuing a J.D. and an LL.M. in Financial Services Regulatory Compliance. His involvement includes serving as an Associate Justice on the Henry Upson Sims Moot Court Board, competing on the ABA National Moot Court Team, serving as the SBA 3L Class Treasurer, founding and leading the National Security Law Society, and holding leadership roles in the Federalist Society and Military Justice Society. He has also contributed to the Career Development Advisory Board. Raleigh’sexperience includes clerkships and positions with the Office of the Alabama Solicitor General, the Criminal Trials and Criminal Appeals Divisions of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama for the Honorable Chad W. Bryan, Butler Snow LLP, and McCollum & Wilson, P.C.

For Raleigh, the most rewarding aspect of serving on the Journal is the opportunity to research and write about topics of personal interest while refining his writing and citation skills. His favorite academic memory at Cumberland is taking Constitutional Law I with Professor Ross. Outside of his law school, Raleigh enjoys powerlifting, playing tennis and golf, and reading.