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

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

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!

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:

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

Paul also recognized new KDC Directors:

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.

KDC is pleased to announce its officers for 2020-21:

• President, Paul Lawless
  
• President-Elect, Jason Coltharp
  
• Vice President, Kristen Fowler
• Secretary-Treasurer, Todd Page
• Immediate Past President, Claire Parsons

Paul recognized Claire's presidency during the Fall Seminar, including the fact there was a lot to deal with because of, you guess it, COVID-19.  Thank you, Claire, for a job well done.

Many thanks to KDC's Social Committee Chair, Jarad Key, for a fun-filled cocktail reception and a great list of trivia questions, all Kentucky related!  Around 44 individuals participated!  The trivia winners (Amazon gift cards) include Tia Combs, David Kramer, Andrew Yocum, Andrew DeSimone, Darrin Banks, Scott Burroughs, Jeb Jarrell, Beth Lochmiller, Scott Davidson, Jared Sigler, Ryan McLane, Chris Colson, Stacey Blankenship and Jason Coltharp.

In-between trivia questions, discussions were held sharing current legal practices in light of COVID-19 and other such.

Congratulations to attendees at the KDC Fall Seminar whose names were drawn as winners of $25 Amazon gift cards:  Neil Baine, Beth Winchell, Dave Kramer and Guy Colson.

Thanks to everyone, including our sponsors and speakers, for making our first ever virtual seminar a success!

KDC is pleased to welcome its newest members:

Dennis J. Courtney of Dennis J. Courtney, Attorney at Law, in Murray is a University of Northern Kentucky Chase College of Law graduate.  Mr. Courtney practices in the areas of Appellate, Auto, Bad Faith, Contract, Education, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Premises Liability, Tort and Insurance Special Investigations, such as fraud and arson.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Matt Gray.

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

KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member:

Nathaniel Troy Fowler of Frost Brown Todd LLC, Louisville is a University of Kentucky College of Law graduate.  Mr. Fowler practices in the area of Product Liability.  He is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, Jeremiah Byrnes.

KDC is pleased to welcome the following new KDC members:

Jared Sigler of Keuler, Kelly, Hutchins, Blankenship & Sigler, LLP, Paducah, is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Mr. Sigler practices in the areas of Auto, Civil Rights, General Liability, Government, Insurance, Municipal, Premises and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC member, James Sigler.

Sydney Jade Stanton of Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens, PLC, Louisville, is a University of Kentucky Law School graduate.  Ms. Stanton practices in the area of Medical Malpractice.  She is sponsored by KDC Vice President, Kristen Fowler.

KDC welcomes its two newest members:

Madeline Berry of Gazak Brown, Louisville, is a University of Kentucky Law School graduate.  Ms. Berry practices in the area of Medical Malpractice.  She is sponsored by KDC member, Daniel G. Brown.

Davis Hunter of Dorsey Gray Norment & Hopgood, Henderson, is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Mr. Hunter practices in the areas of Appellate, Auto, Contract, Employment, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Premises Liability, Property, Tort and Workers' Comp.  He is sponsored by KDC member, S. Madison Gray.