Gregory Carl Cook[1] (born 1962 or 1963)[2] is an American lawyer from Alabama who has served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama since January 2023.
Greg Cook | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael F. Bolin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory Carl Cook 1962 or 1963 (age 60–61) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Duke University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Education edit
Cook received a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, magna cum laude, in 1984, while attending on an ROTC scholarship,[3] and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, in 1991, where he was an editor on the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy.[1][3]
Career edit
After graduating law school, Cook moved to Birmingham to practice law.[3] He is also a United States Air Force veteran,[4] reaching the rank of Captain.[3] Cook was a partner with the law firm Balch & Bingham for 30 years.[5] In 2000, Cook served as a volunteer attorney for the Bush v. Gore legal battle in Florida, where he supervised the hand recounting of hanging-chad ballots.[6]
Political involvement edit
Cook served on the Jefferson County Republican Steering Committee, Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee, and as legal counsel to both the Jefferson County and Alabama Republican Party. For 15 years, Cook served the Alabama Republican Party, including four years as general counsel.[3]
Alabama Supreme Court edit
In 2021, Cook announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to a seat on the Supreme Court of Alabama.[6][7] Cook ran to replace retiring Justice Michael F. Bolin and faced Circuit Judge Debra Jones in the primary.[8] Debra Jones was primarily supported by trial lawyers and Cook was primarily supported by business groups. Cook went on to win the primary with 54.3% of the vote.[9] Cook then won the November 8, 2022, general election, receiving 67.4% of the vote.[10] Cook's investiture ceremony, where he took his oath of office, was held on January 13, 2023.[11] Cook formally took office on January 17, 2023.[12]
Personal life edit
Cook has been married to his wife Kimberly B. Cook since 1988. They have three children.[3] He has been a member of Dawson Baptist Church since 1991, where he is an ordained deacon.[3] Cook was also an active adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America prior to taking the bench, receiving the Silver Beaver Award, a Council's highest honor for adult volunteers, in 2021.
Election results edit
| Year | Republican | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Debra Jones | 256,227 | 44.6% | Greg Cook | 317,705 | 55.4% |
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Anita Kelly | 451,538 | 32.6% | Greg Cook | 931,706 | 67.4% |
References edit
- ^ a b "Gregory Carl Cook Profile". www.martindale.com. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Embry, Neal (July 30, 2021). "Greg Cook running for Alabama Supreme Court". Vestavia Voice.
- ^ a b c d e f g "About Greg". Archived from the original on November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Greg Cook, Republican, Supreme Court Place 5". BirminghamWatch. May 18, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Candidate Greg Cook (R) for Alabama Supreme Court to speak at Harvey's on Noble". Sylacauga News. March 3, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Moseley, Brandon (May 26, 2021). "Greg Cook is running for Alabama Supreme Court". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Cann, Beth (May 25, 2021). "Greg Cook announces his candidacy for Alabama Supreme Court". Alabama Today. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Faulk, Kent (May 19, 2022). "2 in Republican Primary race for associate justice Alabama Supreme Court". al. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Anniston's Jones loses to Cook in Supreme Court race". sports.yahoo.com. May 25, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Alabama Other - Place 5 Election Results". www.jsonline.com. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Supreme Court Of Alabama Welcomes New Justice Greg Cook and Re-elected Justice Kelli Wise". Alabama State Bar. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "Supreme Court Of Alabama Welcomes New Justice Greg Cook and Re-elected Justice Kelli Wise" (Press release). Alabama Judicial System. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
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