The legal battle between the Kansas University Alumni Association and its former president apparently is over – though both sides are mum about the details.

“It’s my understanding from our attorneys that it’s behind us,” said association president Kevin Corbett.

Williams, who led the association for more than 20 years, was fired in 2004. Linda Duston Warren, former national chairwoman of the association, said at the time of the firing that it was time for a change. Williams later sued the association for more than $2 million, alleging breach of contract and defamation.

The matter later went into arbitration.

“It’s over,” Corbett said, declining to discuss particulars of how the case was concluded.

Williams could not be reached for comment. Williams’ attorney, Roger Stanton, said the process is not over, but declined to elaborate on what actions remain.

“There are still some things that need to be done,” he said. “Papers may need to be filed … I do think it’s something that’s going to be resolved sometime soon.”

Stanton said something “may happen fairly soon” and added that he might have more to say at that point.

No documents have been filed recently in District Court, but that isn’t unusual, said Stephen Ware, a KU law professor whose research includes arbitration.

“Most arbitrations end without any public documents,” he said.

And it’s rare that parties will dispute the arbitrator’s decision, he said, adding that those who do ask a court to overturn an arbitrator’s ruling don’t succeed very often.

David Wescoe, chairman of the alumni association, also declined comment about the case.

Warren said she enjoyed her time on the board and is excited about the future of the association. She was mum about the battle with Williams.

“You just do what you have to do when presented with any issues,” she said.