Kentucky Bar Association

Join the Kentucky Bar for our exclusive journey to Ireland in May 2025! Earn CLE credits (expected) while exploring the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Dublin and Belfast. The early-bird discount is available until December 1, 2024, so don't wait - register now and secure your spot with a $150 discount! Visit the program website to sign up and find more information about this opportunity. ???? https://lnkd.in/g5mCfSpY

Last week, Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter gave his final State of the Judiciary address at the Capitol Annex to the KY General Assembly's Interim Joint Judiciary Committee. You can watch the full address on the KET website here. ?? https://bit.ly/4et4rg4 Chief Justice VanMeter also honored his colleague, Chief Justice-elect Debra Hembree Lambert, who will begin her term as Chief Justice on January 6th.

?? KBA members! We recently became aware of a situation where attorneys are receiving emails with a purported HUD statement included/attached. However, instead of the document, the email contains executable HTML links with malware. Please be cautious when opening emails, opening any attachments, clicking any links or replying to emails, especially from senders that you do not recognize. We are hopeful that our members will not be affected by these attacks. However, if you do receive a strange email notify your IT provider immediately. Thank you for your continued diligence in security!

Join us next week on Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00 p.m., ET, via Zoom, for our next Learn & Earn virtual lunchtime program! The session will provide an overview of the regulatory history of bourbon and will discuss the modern-day regulatory landscape of America's Native Spirit. Ryan Shortt, associate general counsel for Bardstown Bourbon Company, LLC, in Bardstown, Ky., will lead the discussion. This session is approved for 1 CLE credit. Registration is $50. Use promo code "TURKEY" to get a 50% discount. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gnTRNRNU

Don’t miss out on the 2024 State of Judiciary address! Chief Justice VanMeter will speak before the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary today at 11 a.m. EST. Tune in at https://lnkd.in/gsBw737Q #StateCourts #Kentucky

Justice Robert B. Conley has been appointed as Ky’s new deputy chief justice by Chief Justice-elect Debra Hembree Lambert. They will take office Jan. 6, 2025. Justice Conley has served on the court since January 2021. https://lnkd.in/gWDnpkHZ

Discover how HB 436 is bolstering child protections in Kentucky courts and the newest training efforts for GALs in the latest edition of the Bench & Bar. Read the full article now! https://bit.ly/47OWjF5

Thank you, Lexington! Last week's KLU was a success. Thanks to all speakers and attendees that came together for a great day of continuing legal education. ???? See you on November 14th in Pikeville! There are only three #KLU2024 programs left - register now. ?? https://lnkd.in/ej3p2949

Congratulations to the new attorneys who were sworn into the Kentucky Bar last week! We're honored to have had the opportunity to recognize your hard work and dedication, and to welcome you to the legal profession. Thank you to our KY Supreme Court Justices for administering the oath of office to our newest members, and KBA President Rhonda Jennings-Blackburn for her presentation of our newest members. New lawyers, welcome to the Kentucky Bar! ????

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