RECENT SEMINARS

  • Chair & Moderator, University of Kentucky Biennial Real Estate Law Institute (2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 – Scheduled)
  • Planning Committee, University of Kentucky Biennial Business Associations Law Institute (2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
  • Speaker, “Introduction to Kentucky Business Entities,” Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Conference (2021) 
  • Panelist, “Loan Workouts in the Aftermath of COVID-19,” 16th Biennial University of Kentucky Real Estate Law Institute (2021)
  • Speaker, “Planning for the Death of an S Corporation Sole Shareholder,” 18th Biennial University of Kentucky Business Associations Law Institute (2021)
  • Moderator & Panelist, “Commercial Real Estate Outlook – Looking Past COVID 19,” Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Conference (2020)
  • Speaker, “Priority of Federal Tax Liens Over Owners’ Association Dues,” 15th Biennial University of Kentucky Real Estate Law Institute (2019)
  • Panelist, “Employee Issues in Corporate Dissolutions,” Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention (2017)
  • Speaker, “Selected Tax Issues in Corporate Buy-Sell Agreements,” 16th Biennial University of Kentucky Business Associations Law Institute (2017)
  • Speaker, “Exit Strategies for the Closely Held Business,” Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention (2015)
  • Speaker, “Tax Increment Financing for Kentucky Cities,” Kentucky League of Cities Annual Convention (2015)
  • Moderator, “Fiduciary Duties in Kentucky Business Organizations,” Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention (2015)
  • Speaker, “Tax Increment Financing in Kentucky,” Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Conference (2015)
  • Speaker, “Letters of Intent in Real Estate Transactions,” Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Conference (2014)
  • Speaker, “Choosing the Best Form of Business Entity for Your Client,” Greater Lexington Paralegal Association (2014)
  • Moderator, “Fiduciary Duties in Kentucky Business Organizations,” Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention (2014)
  • Moderator, 17th Biennial Midwest/Midsouth Securities Law Conference (2014)
  • Speaker, “Choice of Business Entity Issues for Entrepreneurs,” University of Kentucky Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship and Commerce Lexington’s Global Entrepreneur Week (2013)
  • Speaker, “Tenants Beware of Commercial Lease Boilerplate,” Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Conference (2013)

PROFESSIONAL WRITINGS

  • “Kentucky Pension Reform Under Senate Bill 2,” Kentucky Bench & Bar (March 2014)
  • “New Accounting Standards for Government Pensions,” Kentucky Bench & Bar (March 2014)
  • “Authorizations & Special Entity Conveyances,” Kentucky Real Estate Law & Practice Handbook (UK CLE 1990, 1996, 2007 & 2013)
  • “Condominiums & Homeowners Associations,” Kentucky Real Estate Law & Practice Handbook (UK CLE 2007 & 2013)
  • “Government Finance Programs for Real Estate,” Kentucky Real Estate Law & Practice Handbook (UK CLE 2007 & 2013)
  • Author of Kentucky Investment Fund Act, Kentucky Skills Training Investment Credit Act, and Kentucky Commercial Broker License Law, and contributed to amendments to the Kentucky Condominium Act and the Kentucky Open Records Act
  • Basic Inc. v. Levinson: The Supreme Court’s Analysis of Fraud on the Market and Its Impact on the Reliance Requirement of SEC Rule 10b-5, 78 Kentucky Law Journal 403 (1990)
  • Bankers Trust II: Underwriting, Commercial Paper Placement and the Risk of Loss Under the Glass-Steagall Act, 76 Kentucky Law Journal 497 (1988)

OTHER ARTICLES

  • “H-1B visa quota gone in five days,” Business Lexington (May 2013)
  • “How the ACA will affect your real estate firm,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Spring 2013)
  • “Startup community feels new energy,” Business Lexington (March 2013)
  • “Brownfields Important in Lexington’s Urban Renewal,” Business Lexington (February 2013)
  • “Tenants Should be Wary of Commercial Lease Boilerplate,” Business Lexington (January 2013)
  • “How the ACA will affect your small business,” Business Lexington (January 2013)
  • “Protecting your child’s inheritance in a second marriage,” Business Lexington (December 2012)
  • “Planning for Lexington’s Future,” Southsider Magazine (December 2012)
  • “Four Years on the Council,” Southsider Magazine (December 2012)
  • “Council Update: Roads, Trails and Neighborhood Safety,” Southsider Magazine (October 2012)
  • “Council Committee Rejects New Animal Ordinance,” Southsider Magazine (August 2012)
  • “Council Approves Lexington’s 2013 Budget,” Southsider Magazine (August 2012)
  • “Lessons from San Antonio, Texas,” Southsider Magazine (July 2012)
  • “Lexington Parks & Rec Serves Up Summer Fun,” Southsider Magazine (May 2012)
  • “Lexington Police Announces New Online Services,” Southsider Magazine (May 2012)
  • “Winding Down Lexington’s 2012 Budget Year,” Southsider Magazine (April 2012)
  • “Council Public Safety Committee Update,” Southsider Magazine (March 2012)
  • “Lexington’s Police & Fire Pension Fund Shortfall,” Southsider Magazine (February 2012)
  • “Lessons from Greenville, S.C.,” Southsider Magazine (January 2012)
  • “Council Passes New Firework Ordinance,” Southsider Magazine (December 2011)
  • “Council Update & Fall Leaf Collection,” Southsider Magazine (November 2011)
  • “Lexington Needs a Public Art Master Plan,” Southsider Magazine (October 2011)
  • “A Half Billion Dollars (or More) to Fix Sanitary Sewers,” Southsider Magazine (September 2011)
  • “Lexington Council & Mayor Complete 2012 Budget,” Southsider Magazine (August 2011)
  • “Harrodsburg Road’s New Double Crossover Diamond Interchange,” Southsider Magazine (July 2011)
  • “Lexington’s Unconference – Now What, Lexington?” Southsider Magazine (June 2011)
  • “Collective Bargaining Demands Council’s Attention,” Southsider Magazine (May 2011)
  • “Lexington Economy Hopeful Despite Budget Woes,” Southsider Magazine (April 2011)
  • “Taking Care of Lexington’s Roads,” Southsider Magazine (March 2011)
  • “The Police & Fire Pension Fund Shortfall,” Southsider Magazine (February 2011)
  • “Lexington Getting Serious about Water Quality,” Southsider Magazine (January 2011)
  • “Updates on the Clays Mill Road Widening Project,” Southsider Magazine (December 2010)
  • “Connecting Lexington’s Trail System,” Southsider Magazine (November 2010)
  • “Fall is a Great Time to Visit Parks on the Southside,” Southsider Magazine (October 2010)
  • “Legal Update: The ABC’s of General Agency Law,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Fall 2010)
  • “Solving Electric Utility Transmission Tower Problems,” Southsider Magazine (September 2010)
  • “Lexington Embraces Gov 2.0,” Southsider Magazine (August 2010)
  • “Southside Becoming an Entertainment Destination,” Southsider Magazine (July 2010)
  • “Legal Update: RESPA’s New Disclosure Requirements,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Summer 2010)
  • “Cleaning up after the Rains,” Southsider Magazine (June 2010)
  • “Big Things Afoot on Southland Drive,” Southsider Magazine (May 2010)
  • “Understanding the Police & Fire Pension Fund,” Southsider Magazine (April 2010)
  • “Legal Update: 2009 Kentucky Court Decisions – Overview,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Spring 2010)
  • “Spring Cleaning: Potholes and Road Repairs,” Southsider Magazine (March 2010)
  • “Getting Things Done in Tough Budget Times,” Southsider Magazine (February 2010)
  • “Lexington Faces Budget Troubles,” Southsider Magazine (January 2010)
  • “Understanding the Water Quality Management Fee,” Southsider Magazine (December 2009)
  • “Parks Prepare for Winter and Harrodsburg Happenings,” Southsider Magazine (November 2009)
  • “Say What? A Guide to Legalese: Part I – Ownership Rights,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Fall 2009)
  • “Kentucky’s Real Estate Broker Lien Law,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Summer 2009)
  • “Overview of 2008 Kentucky Court Decisions,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Spring 2009)
  • “Legal Update: The ABC’s of Kentucky Business Entities,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Winter 2008)
  • “Legal Update: What Is Unfair Under the U.S. Fair Housing Act?,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Fall 2008)
  • “Legal Update: KAR’s Out‑of‑State Commercial Broker Bill Passes,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Summer 2008)
  • “Legal Update: Castles In The Air – A Guide to Kentucky Condominium Laws,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Spring 2008)
  • “Legal Update: Antitrust Update From NAR Annual Convention,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Winter 2007)
  • “Legal Update: Kentucky Law Developments,” Kentucky REALTOR® (Fall 2007)