After review of several member email services, such as ListServ, the Board of KDC opted to go with Simple Lists.  All KDC members were emailed an invitation to join this email service.  If you did not receive an invite and are interested in participating in this members only email service, please send an email to KY.Def.Csl@att.net and an email will be forwarded to you as follows:

This is a request to join the mailing list ky-defense@simplelists.com. If you would like to subscribe, please follow the link below:  [LINK PROVIDED]

After clicking on the link, you will receive the following message:

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Thank you, your email address has been confirmed and is now a member of the account.

To send an email to those KDC members who have joined Simple Lists, go to email and in the To: line, type  ky-defense@simplelists.com, add your subject, and then type your email. Once ready, hit Send.

Please note:  This program can be used only if your email address has been confirmed.  We strongly encourage all members' participation in this email service to make it work efficiently.

Perry Adanick is now practicing with Rolfes Henry Co., LPA, Louisville.

Megan George is now practicing with Stites & Harbison, PLLC in their Lexington office.

Michael Hornback is now practicing with Littler Mendelson PSC, Lexington.

Matt Swafford is now practicing with Tachau Meek PLC, Louisville.

KDC is pleased to welcome its two newest members:

Keri E. Hieneman of VanAntwerp Attorneys, Ashland, Kentucky.  Ms. Hieneman graduated from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law and practices in the areas of Appellate, Auto, Business Litigation, Contract, Education, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Professional Liability, Tort and Workers' Comp.  She is sponsored by KDC President, Mitch Hall.

Samantha Fields Sycks of VanAntwerp Attorneys, Ashland, Kentucky.  Ms. Sycks graduated from the University of Cincinnati, College of Law and practices in the areas of Appellate, Business Litigation, Commercial, Construction, Contract, Education, Employment, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Premises Liability, Property and Tort.  She is sponsored by KDC President, Mitch Hall.

Join DRI & KDC and June 21 at 12:30 p.m. eastern time for Security is Only as Good as the Weakest Link:  Legal Tech Security Measurers Every Lawyer Must Take. Barron Henley of Affinity Consulting will be presenting this 1.0 hour program. 

Model Rule 16(c) stipulates that a lawyer must make reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information.  The comments to Rule 1.6 require lawyers to act competently to safeguard client information, and use reasonable safety precautions when transmitting a client communication.  The exact meanings of "reasonable efforts," "act competently," and "reasonable precautions" may be subject to debate.  However, doing nothing certainly won't see nth standard.  The good news is that you don't have to be a security expert or a techie to protect yourself and your office.

For more information on the program and for information on registering, click on this link.  06-21-18 Security Is Only as Good as the Weakest Link.pdf

KDC is pleased to welcome Janet Luo of Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC, Lexington.  Ms. Luo is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Law and practices in the areas of Appellate, Bad Faith, Government Entity, Medical Malpractice and Tort.  She is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC Past President, Pat Moloney.

KDC welcomes its newest member Olivia Flora Amlung of Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing, PLLC, Covington.  Ms. Amlung is a University of Cincinnati College of Law graduate and practices in the areas of Auto, Government, Insurance, and Tort.  She is sponsored by KDC Vice President, Claire Parsons.

KDC is pleased to welcome it newest member, Jordan Michael White of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, Louisville.  Mr. White is a graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and practices in the areas of Business Litigation, Commercial, Employment, General Liability and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Donald Kelly.

In the Fall 2017 member survey, many KDC members requested a "ListServ" type program.  With many thanks to KDC Secretary-Treasurer, Paul Lawless, and his firm's IT guru, John Mitchell, we have now set-up an email list which all KDC members may use to communicate.  This will be used instead of the need to go through the KDC office, and will help expedite responses.  Four-five administrators will be available to review the email requests and approve them for immediate distribution.  All KDC members have been sent a link to confirm their inclusion on the list.

We plan to review the use of this program in 6-8 months to determine its usage.  If the demand is there, we will look into adding additional groups, such as "Medical Malpractice", "Workers' Comp", "Young Lawyers", "Publication Committee" ...  

KDC welcomes the following new members:

Chad O. Propst of Thompson Miller & Simpson PLC, Louisville is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Mr.  Propst practices in the areas of Appellate, Business Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC Past President, Brad Hume, and is a member of DRI.

Joey A. Wrightof Thompson Miller & Simpson PLC, Louisville is a University of Kentucky Law School graduate.  Mr.  Wright practices in the areas of Appellate, Business Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC Past President, Brad Hume, and is a member of DRI.

KDC is pleased to welcome the following new members:

Alexis Orland Gonzalez-Lopez of VanAntwerp Attorneys, Ashland, is a University of Kentucky Law School graduate.  Mr. Gonzalez-Lopez practices in the areas of Contract, Insurance Coverage, and Medical Malpractice.  He is sponsored by KDC President, Mitch Hall.

Brittany B. McKenna of Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens, Louisville, is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Ms. McKenna practices in the areas of General Liability, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home.  She is sponsored by KDC Director/Publication Chair, Kristen Fowler

Kevin Shay Owens of Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens, Louisville, is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate.  Mr. Owens practices in the areas of Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home, and is sponsored by KDC Director/Publication Chair, Kristen Fowler