For those of you who are members of DRI, turn to page 78 of the September 2019 edition of For the Defense where you will find an article authored by two KDC members:  W. Mitchell Hall, Jr.  (Immediate Past President of KDC) and Olivia Amlung.  Great job to both Mitch and Olivia!

If you are not a member of DRI, you can download the article here.  Using Int Ext Data.pdf  After reading the article, we think you will be compelled to also join DRI.  DRI is an international organization of civil defense attorneys that we align with as a state legal defense organization.  Being a member of both organizations can be only a positive for your civil defense practice.

KDC is pleased to welcome its two newest members:

Bryce L. Cotton of Blackburn Domene Burchett PLLC, Louisville is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Mr. Cotton practices in the areas of Auto, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Premises and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Katelyn C. Becker.

Megan E. H. Jordan of Brown & Breeding, PSC, London is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School.  Ms. Jordan practices in the areas of Auto & Trucking.  She is sponsored by KDC member, Bradford Breeding.

KDC is pleased to welcome:

Justin T. Baxter of Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC, Lexington.  Mr. Baxter is a graduate of the Pace University School of Law and Practices in the areas of Appellate, Construction, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability and Tort.  He is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, Melanie Marrs Sublett.

Bryce C. Rhoades of Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing, PLLC, Covington.  Mr. Rhoades is a graduate of the Chase College of Law and practices in the areas of Civil Rights, Government Entity, and Municipal law.  He is sponsored by KDC President-Elect, Claire Parsons.

KDC welcomes its two newest members.

Matthew Cook of Kerrick Bachert, PSC, Bowling Green is a graduate of the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law.  Mr. Cook practices in the areas of Appellate, Bad Faith, Business Litigation, Civil Rights, General Liability, Government Entity, Insurance Coverage, Medical Malpractice, Municipal, Premises Liability, Product Liability and Tort.  He is a member of DRI and is sponsored by Tom Kerrick.

Joshua Johnson of Piper & Bowers, PSC, Lexington is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School.  Mr. Johnson practices in the area of Medical Malpractice and is sponsored by KDC member, Barbara Bowers.

KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member, Christopher E. Cotter of Roetzel & Andress, LPA, Akron, Ohio.  Mr. Cotter is a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law and practices in the area of Trucking.  He is a member of DRI and sponsored by KDC member, Chad Sizemore.

Okay DRI members, take our your latest copy of DRI's publication For the Defense, then turn to page 6.  There is a terrific article written by KDC's 2018-19 President-Elect, Claire Parsons:  Three Mindfulness Tools to Help You Care for Your Brilliant Legal Mind.  Claire continually writes outstanding articles and it is a privilege to have her talent heavily involved at KDC.

Not a member of DRI?  Here's a pdf of Claire's article Mindfulness Tools .pdf.  To learn more about DRI, please contact Beth Lochmiller at blochmiller@clblaw.com or Todd Page at todd.page@skofirm.com.  They will be more than happy to share with you the benefits of a DRI membership.

If you're planning to attend the University of Kentucky v. University of Florida football game on September 14th, please consider dropping by KDC's "tailgate booth" prior to entering the stadium, or watch the game with us in the booth.  We will provide more detailed information once final plans are in place, i.e. location of booth, time, what to expect ...

While the event is complimentary, please register at Kentucky v. Florida Football Game so that we will have an estimate of individuals taking part in this social event.

Many thanks to the following law firms who have helped sponsor this event:

• Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing, PLLC
• Porter, Schmitt, Banks & Baldwin
• VanAntwerp Attorneys

We look forward to seeing a lot of you there!

Our Awards Committee is standing by awaiting receipt of members' nominations for the following awards:

• Diplomat (age 65 and over)
• Defense Lawyer of the Year
• Young Lawyer

Here is the form that should be completed (or just make sure all of the information requested is included in your typed document).  KDC 2019 Award Nomination Form.pdf

Please make sure the individual being nominated is a member of KDC.  That information can be found on the website.

Questions?  Please contact the KDC office.

Even though its free for KDC members, please register at Live CLE -- Medical Literature: Developing a Scientific Defense & Offense

 for KDC's August 21st webinar.  The program, "Medical Literature:  Developing a Scientific Defense and Offense" is being presented by Derek Holyoak of Exponent.

Non-KDC Members:  $75

Don't forget to register for the DRI 2019 Annual Meeting, October 16-19, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Lots of CLE, networking and traditional NOLA fun is in store.  To learn more or to register, go to DRI.org.  The venue for this year's meeting is the New Orleans Marriott.