Mobile trial lawyer Lucy Tufts named president of the Alabama Association for Justice

The Alabama Association for Justice, ALAJ, a statewide organization dedicated to protecting the constitutional right to trial by jury and promoting access to justice, elected its 2026-2027 officers during its annual convention at The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida.

The following attorneys will serve as officers of the Alabama Association for Justice during the coming year:

• President — Lucy Tufts, Cunningham Bounds (Mobile)
• President-elect — Derrick Mills, Marsh, Rickard & Bryan (Birmingham)
• First vice president — Christina D. Crow, Jinks Crow (Union Springs)
• Second vice president — Robert “Bo” Bruner, Belt, Bruner & Barnett P.C. (Birmingham)
• Secretary — Nathan Harris, Abogados Centro Legal (Hoover)
• Treasurer — Gavin King, Beasley Allen (Montgomery)
• Immediate past president — Clint Mountain, Mountain & Mountain (Tuscaloosa)

“I am deeply honored to serve as president of the Alabama Association for Justice and to follow in the footsteps of so many outstanding leaders who have strengthened this organization over the years, such as our outgoing president, Clint Mountain,” Tufts said. “Our members are dedicated to protecting the constitutional rights of all Alabamians and ensuring that our civil justice system remains accessible, fair and accountable. I look forward to working alongside our members as we continue advancing ALAJ’s mission and preparing for the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

Tufts is a partner with Cunningham Bounds LLC in Mobile. An Alabama native, she graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in the top 5 percent of her class. Her practice focuses on business litigation, complex litigation, product liability, industrial accidents and wrongful death cases.

Tufts is a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. According to ALAJ, she has secured more than $300 million in verdicts, judgments and settlements during the past decade. She is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

“Lucy Tufts embodies the very best of the legal profession,” Ginger Avery, chief executive officer of ALAJ, said. “She is a respected trial lawyer, a thoughtful leader and a tireless advocate for her clients and community. Her commitment to excellence, professionalism and justice makes her exceptionally well-suited to lead our organization. I am excited to work alongside Lucy as ALAJ continues its important work on behalf of Alabama consumers, families and businesses.”

“I also want to offer a heartfelt thank you to our outgoing president, Clint Mountain, whose steady leadership and dedication have left a lasting mark on ALAJ,” Avery said. “Clint has been a champion for our members and our mission, and his service over the past year has strengthened our organization in meaningful ways. We are deeply appreciative of his leadership and look forward to his continued involvement as immediate past president.”

ALAJ also elected its 2026-2027 board of directors:

Drew Barnett of Birmingham; David Brown of Birmingham; Doug Dellaccio of Birmingham; Ben Ford of Birmingham; Christin French of Birmingham; David Hodge of Huntsville; Gavin King of Montgomery; Andrew Moak of Birmingham; Robert Potter of Birmingham; Leslie Rubio of Birmingham; Jenna York of Mobile; Greg Brockwell of Birmingham; Aaron Maples of Mobile; Ken Riley of Birmingham; Ashley Peinhardt of Birmingham; David Nomberg of Birmingham; Catherine Moncus of Montgomery; and Prattville native Ginger Avery, who also serves as ALAJ’s chief executive officer.

“Strong leadership is essential to protecting the rights of Alabama citizens and preserving confidence in our civil justice system,” Avery said. “The attorneys who volunteer their time and talent to serve ALAJ play a critical role in advancing our mission and ensuring that every Alabamian has access to a fair and impartial system of justice.”