The Kentucky Bar Association is accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Judge and Lawyer, Donated Legal Services and Bruce K. Davis Bar Service Awards. Nominations must be received by December 31, 2025. 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.

The Kentucky Bar Association is gauging interest in forming a Federal Practice Section to serve members who are federal court practitioners or wish to enhance their knowledge of federal practice. The proposed section would provide relevant educational programming, updates on legal and procedural developments, and a forum for dialogue between the federal Bench and Bar.

Under KBA Bylaws Section 11(i), a petition signed by at least 100 current KBA members is required for Board consideration of a new section. Members interested in supporting the creation of the Federal Practice Section are encouraged to indicate their interest by filling out this form.

Members submitting this form are indicating their support of the creation of this new section. Submitting the form is not a commitment to join the section, if created.

The Kentucky Bar Association invites you and your guest(s) to join our private delegation in Morocco on May 17-25, 2026.

Join our journey through the country's diverse food, music, customs, and architecture as well as a deep dive into the Moroccan legal and political system. Today Morocco is a thriving society embracing modernity and diversity. Our delegation will learn about Morocco's social fabric and political systems, rewarding the open-minded traveler with a better understanding of the nature of Islam, challenging many popular preconceptions from the western world.

For registration and detailed descriptions of pricing options and items included and not included, please refer to the program registration page.

Questions, inquiries or need assistance with registration? Contact CLE Abroad at team@cle-abroad.com or (858) 707-7887.

The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Hanly A. Ingram at London, Kentucky, is due to expire on July 25, 2026. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term.
  

The duties of a magistrate judge in this court include the following: (1) conduct of most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) conduct of various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from the Judges of the District Court; and (4) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants. 
  

Comments from members of the bar and the public are invited as to whether the incumbent magistrate judge should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the court and should be directed to: 

Robert R. Carr, Clerk of Court 

U. S. District Court 101 Barr Street Lexington, KY 40507 

Comments must be received by December 5, 2025. 

AOC's virtual statewide training series developed in partnership with the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health and the Court Improvement Program is now available. This five-part series designed for professionals serving children and families in the court system, focuses on strengthening communication, collaboration, and shared understanding across the child welfare and court systems to better serve Kentucky's children and families. CLE credit is available. Register now!

In October, several AOC legal forms were revised. A complete list of all recently revised AOC legal forms can be viewed on the KCOJ website, Legal Forms page. Additionally, all revised forms are available for immediate use on the KYeCourts website, in the KCOJ Forms app.

The KBA Knowledge Hub is a free, online library with downloadable content including white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, industry analysis and more.

As you plan your charitable giving, consider directing your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your IRA to the Kentucky Bar Foundation for a win-win opportunity.

By making a Qualified Charitable Distribution, you can enjoy significant tax benefits by excluding the donated amount from your taxable income, potentially lowering your overall tax burden. Moreover, your contribution will fuel our vital programs addressing critical community needs to create positive change in our state. Join us in this impactful mission and make your required distribution work harder for both you and those in need.

Questions? Contact Kentucky Bar Foundation Executive Director Susan Duncan at sduncan@kybar.org or (502) 564-3795 ext. 252.

Please make plans to attend the Kentucky Bar Foundation's 9th Annual Judge Edward H. Johnstone Award Dinner on November 18th at 5:00 p.m., CT, at Walker Hall located at 229 Madison Street, Paducah. This year's award recipient is Judge Woody Woodall of Cadiz. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails (cash bar) and appetizers hosted by the KBA. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $60 for individual tickets; sponsorships are available for $440, $880, and $1500. A platinum sponsorship is also available for $6000.

Please purchase tickets for this event by November 3rd. You can pay online or by sending a check (to avoid credit card fees) to the Kentucky Bar Foundation, 514 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601. If sending check, please notify Kentucky Bar Foundation Executive Director Susan Duncan at sduncan@kybar.org ASAP or (502) 564-3795 ext. 252 so she can reserve your seat.

All proceeds benefit the Kentucky Bar Foundation, which serves as the charitable arm of the KBA. Join us!

The November Learn & Earn program will take place on the third Tuesday of the month - November 18, 2025 - in observance of Veterans Day.

A groundbreaking report published by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism reveals that bullying affects nearly one in four lawyers - and disproportionately harms women, attorneys with disabilities, and lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds. Join Erika Harold, the Commission on Professionalism's Executive Director, as she unpacks the data, explores the ethical and cultural costs of bullying, and offers actionable strategies for preventing and addressing this conduct within law firms, courts, and legal organizations.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m., ET

Location: Zoom Sessions

 Cost: $25

This webinar has been approved in Kentucky for 1 CLE credit.

November 6: Pikeville, Overlook Events Center
November 20: Bowling Green, Sloan Convention Center
December 4: Louisville, Kentucky International Convention Center

The on-demand program is now available and runs from September 1 - December 31, 2025. Only those who are registered for the program will have access. Register now!

Below is a listing of jobs that are currently featured on the Kentucky Bar Association's Career Center page.

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• Attorney/Lawyer   •  Stange Law Firm, PC  Lexington, KY

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