The KBA Young Lawyers Division seeks nominees for four Awards given annually for exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the public.  Nominations are due Friday, April 10, 2015.  

 The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award honors a Kentucky attorney who has excelled in the practice of law, and community service.  Any Kentucky young lawyer is eligible for nomination.  “Young lawyer” is defined as one who, as of July 1, 2014, has been engaged in the practice of law for ten or fewer years or who is forty years old or younger.  The 2014 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recipient was Rebekkah Bravo Rechter of Louisville, Kentucky.  For more information and to nominate a deserving individual, please click here.

 The Nathaniel R. Harper Award honors a person or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to changing the face of the Bar by encouraging the inclusion of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBT individuals, as well as promoting full and equal participation in the legal profession by all unrepresented or underrepresented groups.  The 2014 Nathaniel R. Harper Award recipient was A. Holland Houston of Louisville, Kentucky.  For more information and to nominate a deserving individual or organization, please click here.

The Young Lawyer Service to Community Award honors a member of the Young Lawyers Division for exemplary service to his or her community through volunteerism, service to non-profit organizations, and/or pro bono legal representation.  The 2014 Young Lawyer Service to Community Award recipient was Cara Stewart of Covington, Kentucky.  For more information and to nominate a deserving individual, please click here.

The Service to Young Lawyers Award honors a lawyer, non-lawyer, or organization for exception contributions to the professional and personal advancement and mentorship of young lawyers.  The 2014 Service to Young Lawyers Award recipient was Professor Robert Lawson of Lexington, Kentucky.  For more information and to nominate a deserving individual or organization, please click here.

If you have questions, please contact: 

Rebecca R. Schafer, Esq. -  502-625-7299 (direct)
Reminger Co., L.P.A.

KDC welcomes its newest members:

Shawn Rosso Alcott of Kerrick Bachert PSC, Bowling Green is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School.  Ms. Alcott practices in the areas of Commercial, Medical Malpractice and Municipal law and is sponsored by KDC member, Thomas Kerrick. 

Eric Rice of Smith, Rolfes & Skavdahl, Louisville is a graduate of the Barry University.  Mr. Rice practices in the areas of Insurance Coverage and is sponsored by KDC member, Michael Reilly.

KDC welcomes its newest members:

Matthew J. Middendorf of Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC, Lexington graduated from law school in 2012 from the University of Kentucky.  Mr. Middendorf practices in the areas of Auto, Construction, General Liability, Insurance, Premises, Product Liability and Trucking.

Melissa Thompson Richardson of Walters Meadows Richardson, PLLC, Lexington graduated from law school in 2007 from the University of Kentucky.  Ms. Richardson practices in the areas of Auto, Commercial, Insurance, Premises and Trucking.  She is sponsored by KDC member, Kellie M. Collins and is a member of DRI.

John W. Walters of Walters Meadows Richardson, PLLC, Lexington graduated from law school in 1995 from the University of Kentucky.  Mr. Walters practices in the areas of Auto, Commercial, Construction, Insurance, Tort and Trucking.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Kellie M. Collins and is a member of DRI.

KDC welcomes its newest member, Ryan Stratton of Baird & Baird, PSC, Pikeville.   Mr. Stratton is a 2013 graduate of the Appalachian School of Law and practices in the areas of insurance, employment, real estate and business litigation.

KDC greatly appreciates the continual support of its sponsors and advertisers.   All of the Sponsors and Advertisers are listed under "Sponsors" and there is a direct link to their website.  We ask that you consider using these companies as your legal needs arise! 

KDC welcomes its newest member: 

Kevin Andrew Osborne of Porter, Schmitt, Banks & Baldwin, Paintsville is a 2014 graduate of Salmon P. Chase College of Law.  Mr. Osborne practices in the areas of Contract, Education, Employment, General Liability, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Municipal, Property and Tort law and is sponsored by KDC Director, Darrin Banks.

William G. Francis has joined the Lexington office of Fowler Bell. 

Whitney Dunlap has returned to his home town and started his own law firm.  Whitney may now be reached at Dunlap Law Firm, PLLC, 102 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 101, Versailles, KY 40383;  (859) 582-1917. 

KDC congratulates Donald P. Moloney, II of Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC, Lexington on being named Lexington's 2015 Medical Malpractice Defense "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers.  Pat has served as President of KDC, just completed a three year term as DRI State Representative for Kentucky, and will begin a three year term as Vice President for the Southern Region of DRI in mid-October.

KDC welcomes its newest members:

Daniel Warren Pugh of Porter, Schmitt, Banks & Baldwin, Paintsville is a 2014 graduate of the Appalachian School of Law.  Mr. Pugh practices in the areas of Auto, Contract, Insurance, Premises, Product Liability, Tort and Trucking and is sponsored by KDC Director, Darrin Banks.

Thomas Edward Stevens of Blackburn Domene & Burchett, PLLC, Louisville is a 2012 graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.  Mr. Stevens practices in the areas of Education, Insurance, Premises, Product Liability and Tort and is sponsored by KDC member, Jennifer Kincaid Adams.