ROBERT CUNNINGHAM, JR. JOINS TIDE LEGAL TEAM FOR APPEAL
Feb 18, 2002
RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- University of Alabama President Andrew Sorensen announced
today that Robert Cunningham, Jr., of the Mobile, Alabama firm Cunningham,
Bounds, Yance, Crowder and Brown will join the University’s legal
team in Alabama’s appeal of its NCAA sanctions.
“Mr. Cunningham brings to the University’s appeal vast experience
as a very successful and effective litigation attorney,” Sorensen
said. “His firm has long supported the University and the State
of Alabama. He and two of his partners most recently led the successful
litigation of the state’s interest in a case against Exxon.”
On Saturday February 16, 2002, Cunningham met in Tuscaloosa with Sorensen,
Athletics Director Mal Moore, and University attorneys Glenn Powell and
Stan Murphy to discuss the appeal. After having been retained by the University,
Cunningham announced that he and his firm would insist on representing
the University without a fee, on a pro bono basis.
“It has been our intention from the beginning to vigorously appeal
this ruling, and Robert Cunningham came to the forefront,” Moore
said. “His addition to our current team will certainly enhance our
ability in this case. Make no mistake about it, we all recognize the significance
of this appeal to our program, our fans and the people of Alabama.”
“Our firm considers it a privilege and an honor to represent the
University of Alabama in its NCAA appeal. My son graduated from Alabama
and my firm has a strong personal commitment to this institution,”
Cunningham said. “Our firm intends to aggressively advocate the
University’s very sound arguments supporting, at a minimum, a reduction
in the sanctions and penalties. We will devote all of the talent and resources
at our disposal as we work with the University to achieve a just outcome.
“We do understand, and everyone interested in this appeal should
understand, that we face a very difficult uphill battle. Nevertheless,
this great University has never backed away from adversity and neither
has our law firm. We relish this challenge.”
Further information on the firm of Cunningham, Bounds, Yance, Crowder
and Brown may be found at www.cunninghambounds.com.