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| Kentucky Bar Association Health Plan |
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The Kentucky Bar Association offers our attorneys and staff exclusive access to top-quality health plans with flexible options and potentially lower premiums. Looking for new options in 2023? If so, now is the time to begin your search.
Visit kybarinsure.com today for more information and to get a quote.
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| Want to serve on the KBA Board of Governors? |
To find out information on how to run for the Kentucky Bar Association’s (KBA) Board of Governors and to secure a petition, click here.
Petitions must be received by the KBA executive director at the Kentucky Bar Center in
Frankfort prior to the close of business on the last business day in October.
Here is the complete list of board members’ terms that will expire on June 30, 2023.
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| Looking for ways to help fellow attorneys? SOLACE is here. |
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In response to the recent natural disasters that hit our state, KBA President Amy Cubbage has implemented a new program, SOLACE (Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel All Concern Encouraged), as an avenue for KBA members to volunteer their assistance to fellow attorneys in need. Are you interested in making a difference? Join our SOLACE network today. Read President Cubbage’s full SOLACE announcement.
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| Mark Your Calendars! |
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Registration for the 2022 Kentucky Law Update program is now available.
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The 2022 KLU Program will include both a single-day, live, in-person component as well as an on demand component.
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- The LIVE component is accredited for 7.0 CLE credits, including 2.0 ethics credits and will include the Updates and Ethics portion of the program; and
- The ON DEMAND component is accredited for 7.25 CLE credits, including 2.0 ethics credits, and will include the Breakout Sessions portion of the program.
The ON DEMAND component will be available September 1 – December 31, 2022.
SEPARATE REGISTRATION is required for the LIVE and ON DEMAND components.
You can attend either or both.
Please direct inquires to Program Coordinator Caroline Carter, ccarter@kybar.org.
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| Attorneys required to eFile torts starting Nov. 1 |
Attorneys must eFile personal injury and other tort actions in Kentucky courts as of Nov. 1. The Supreme Court of Kentucky issued Administrative Order 2022-45 on Sept. 19 to make eFiling mandatory for these cases.
In 2023, the mandatory eFiling rollout will continue with new case types every couple of months.
For more information, click here.
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| 2023 Distinguished Service Awards Call for Nominations |
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The Kentucky Bar Association is accepting nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Judge
and Lawyer, Donated Legal Services and Bruce K. Davis Bar Service Awards. Nominations
must be received by December 30, 2022. If you are aware of a Kentucky judge or lawyer
who has provided exceptional service in these areas, please call (502) 564-3795 to request a nominating form or download it from our website.
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Bench & Bar available now!
Read the latest edition of the Bench & Bar, highlighting the recent legislative updates and the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Lawyer Assistance Program.
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| Kentucky IOLTA Fund Awards $630,000 in Grants
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The Kentucky IOLTA Fund is proud to announce that it awarded grants totaling $630,000 in September 2022. Kentucky’s four regional, civil legal aid organizations received a total of $600,000 and Kentucky’s three law schools received $10,000 each to fund student public service fellowships. The IOLTA Board of Trustees and staff thank the members of the Kentucky Bar Association for their continued support of the IOLTA program and the important role that it plays in providing legal aid and access to justice to Kentuckians.
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| 6th Annual Judge Edward H. Johnstone Award Dinner
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Join the Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) in Paducah on November 29th as we honor attorney Martin W. “Marty” Johnson with the Judge Johnstone Award. Proceeds will benefit the KBF, which serves as the charitable branch of the legal community. Click here for details, including information on purchasing tickets and sponsorships.
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Applications Available for KBF Diversity
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The Kentucky Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of grants from a Diversity Fund and encourages all interested nonprofit organizations working on efforts to increase diversity in the legal profession to apply. Applications are due October 17, 2022. The Fund’s first priority is to ensure the continuation of the Kentucky Legal Education Opportunity (KLEO) program. The Fund, however, will also support other efforts to promote the inclusion in the profession of individuals from diverse and other underrepresented populations. To request an application, please e-mail your request to gjohnstone@kybar.org.
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| KBA Section Events
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| Cocktail Reception to Honor Kentucky’s Appellate Judges 10.11.22 More Info
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| CLE Opportunities
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| 2022 Education Law Conference 10.27.22 More Info
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KBA Career Center
Below is a listing of jobs that are currently featured on the Kentucky Bar Association's Career Center page.
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• Project Renew Staff Attorney Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Ky., Inc. • Barbourville, KY
• Associate Attorney Williams & Towe Law Group PLLC • London, KY
• Litigation Mid-Level Associate Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP • Louisville, KY
• Associate Attorney - Litigation and Litigation Support Calderhead, Lockemeyer and Peschke Law Office • Loveland, OH
• Litigation Associate The Getty Law Group, PLLC • Lexington, KY
• Associate Attorney Brown & Breeding, P.S.C. • London, KY
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The Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. The KBA explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer.
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