• 27 Jan 2021 11:08 AM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC welcomes its newest member:

    Alyssa Kirsten Hare of Rolfes Henry Co., LPA, Louisville, is a Brandeis School of Law graduated.  Ms. Hare practices in the areas of Insurance and Workers' Comp.  She is sponsored by KDC member, Neil Baine.

  • 22 Jan 2021 10:36 AM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC is pleased to welcome its two newest members:

    Jake Miller of Landrum & Shouse, LLP, Lexington is a University of Kentucky Law School graduate.  Mr. Miller practices in the areas of Auto, General Liability, Premises Liability, Tort and Trucking.  He is sponsored by KDC member, John G. McNeill.

    Gregory K. Smith of Brown & Breeding, PSC, London is a University of Kentucky Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Mr. Smith practices in the areas of Auto and Insurance.   He is sponsored by KDC member, Bradford L. Breeding.

  • 14 Jan 2021 9:25 AM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member:

    Miranda R. Carter of Dzenitis Newman, PLLC, Louisville is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Ms. Carter practices in the areas of Medical Malpractice and Nursing Homes.  She is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, Elizabeth A. Beal.

  • 28 Dec 2020 12:44 PM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member:

    James "Jamey" Edward Skaggs of Casey Bailey & Maines, PLLC, Lexington is a University of Kentucky Law School graduate.  Mr. Skaggs practices in the areas of Auto, Insurance, Tort & Workers' Comp.  He is sponsored by KDC member, F. Allon Bailey.

  • 10 Dec 2020 9:34 AM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member:

    Harlan Judd of Judd, Satterfield & Associates, PLLC, Bowling Green, is a graduate of the Cumberland School of Law.  Mr.  Judd, while focusing on many areas of law, also focuses on Banking and Financial Institutions.  He is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, Robert Cetrulo.

  • 07 Dec 2020 10:43 AM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC welcomes its newest member:

    David A. Shearer, Jr. of Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Ft. Mitchell.  Mr. Shearer is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School and practices in the areas of Auto, Bad Faith, Construction, Employment, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Premises Liability, Product Liability and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC member, John J. Garvey, III.

  • 21 Nov 2020 12:38 PM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC welcomes its newest member:

    Christopher Brann of Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Fort Mitchell is a graduate of the Chase College of Law and practices in the areas of Appellate, Auto, Bad Faith, Business Litigation, Construction, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Premises Liability, Tort and Trucking.  He is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC Director, Andrew Garverich

  • 13 Nov 2020 8:31 AM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC recognized the winners of this year's awards at its Fall Seminar:

    • Diplomat - Robert M. Spragens, Jr. (nominated by John C. Miller)
    • Defense Lawyers of the Year - Stacey A. Blankenship (nominated by Jim Landry)
    • Young Lawyer - Olivia F. Amlung (nominated by Jeff Mando)

    Additionally, the Executive Committee recognized the work of two past presidents:

    • Robert ("Bob") M. Hoffer and Katherine ("Kit") M. Hornback (recognized at the program by KDC Past President, Mitch Hall.)

    The Executive Committee Award is not given each year.

    All of the award recipients will, hopefully, be presented with their awards at the KDC Spring Seminar on March 12th in Lexington.  Additionally, they will be featured in the Fall-Winter 2019-20 issue of Common Defense.

    Congratulations to all award recipients!


  • 13 Nov 2020 8:23 AM | Kathi McKeown

    What a great turnout for the KDC Fall Seminar.  74 individuals registered and participated in the various programs throughout the day.  Many thanks to our sponsors:  American Structurepoint, Encore Wealth Management, Exponent, Kentuckiana Court Reporters, Lawyers Mutual, Robson and SEA, Ltd. for joining us throughout the day as well, and for their presentations at the beginning of the program.

    Additionally, lots of thanks to Tia Combs and Jason Coltharp for their great line-up of speakers, helping to make the day fantastic:

    • Barry M. Miller and Christina L. Vessels - Coverage Gone Viral:  Insurance Coverage Issues in the Age of COVID-19
    • Helen Gulgun Bukulmez - Attorney Wellness:  How Diversity, Inclusion and Purposeful Spending Assist Your Clients in Hiring
    • E. Frederick "Rick" Straub, Jr. - Virtual Mediations
    • John F. "Jack" Delany, III and Mary Noffsinger, PhD -- Understanding Juror's Generational Differences to Win at Trial.


  • 13 Nov 2020 8:12 AM | Kathi McKeown

    KDC President, Paul Lawless, recognized the outgoing KDC Directors at the KDC Fall Seminar on November 12.  Those include:

    • Guy Hughes, Lexington  (District 5)
    • Steve McGinnis, Greenup (District 7)
    • Dave Stratton, Pikeville (District 7)
    • Todd Page, Lexington (District 5, now an Officer)

    Paul also recognized new KDC Directors:

    • Jeff Baldwin, Pikeville (District 7)
    • Ashley Brown, Lexington (District 5)
    • Todd Kennedy, Pikeville (District 7)
    • Christine Stanley, Lexington (Director at Large)
    • Beth Winchell, Lexington (District 5)

    Many thanks to our Nomination Committee (Paul Lawless, Jason Coltharp and Tia Combs) for their work in selecting these individuals to serve on KDC's Board.

    The 2020-21 Awards/Nomination Committee will be made up of Claire Parsons, Kristen Fowler and Tia Combs.




 
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