Louisville Bar Association

06/02/2026

The countdown is on for the June 30 CLE deadline! ⏳ Be sure to check out this week's offerings.

Don't forget that the LBA also offers an On-Demand library for anyone looking for flexibility while completing their hours. Visit https://shorturl.at/gnhpm to explore our library.

06/01/2026

📅 June’s Bar Brief is officially live!

Kick off your month with a fresh batch of legal insights, local updates, and essential data. Here is what we are diving into this month:

📥 Featured Inside This Issue:

📊 A Year in Review: A deep dive into trial activity and case filings in the Jefferson Circuit Court.

🏨 Civil TVPRA Litigation: Analyzing the emerging risks and critical shifts facing the hospitality industry.

🎓 Community Impact: Celebrating the incredible partnership with the Central High School Law Magnet program.

⏳ The June 30th CLE Deadline is Racing Toward Us!

Are you still hunting for those final credits? Don't sweat it. The LBA has a full lineup of June programming specifically designed to help you sprint across the proverbial finish line.

👉 Read the latest issue and secure your CLE spots here: https://shorturl.at/QqVec

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Only 1 week left to apply!

Applications for the 2026 LBA New Lawyer Academy close on Friday, May 29. If you are an LBA member in your first 3 years of practice, this cohort-based program is designed to bridge the gap between law school and a sustainable legal career.

Space is limited. Elevate your practice and submit your application today!
https://adobe.ly/4tYoZpj

Thank you to Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky () for supporting this program.

05/22/2026

It’s not too late to participate in the LBA Health & Wellness Committee’s "Bingo Card" challenge! It's a great way to prioritize your well-being during May's Mental Health Awareness Month.

📲 How to play:

Visit https://shorturl.at/6wjaF to download or screenshot the bingo card.

Complete the activities and snap a photo of your card.

Email your completed card to [email protected].

By entering, you’ll be in the running to win an amazing gift basket from USI Insurance Services! USI is a proud LBA Member Benefit Provider, and we truly appreciate their support.

🔗 Check out the Wellbeing in the Law section here: https://lnkd.in/g3_dagPv

05/21/2026

📢 Don't miss May's Featured Article - "Challenging Delaware: Texas' Rise in Company Formations!"

Will Texas overtake Delaware as the new business powerhouse? Read the full article to find out what's driving this dramatic change and what it means for the future of business formation.

➡️Full article at https://shorturl.at/WWxYY

Thank you Drew Teague for sharing your expertise!

05/15/2026

Practicing in Jefferson Probate Court? You’ll want to read this! 📖✨

This month, Judge Karen Faulkner shares insights in "Learning to Navigate New Waters - In Life and in Probate"—a must-read for our probate practitioners and members.

Thank you, Judge Faulkner, for sharing your time and expertise with the LBA community! 🏛️⚖️

🔗 Visit the Bar Brief's link in bio to read the full piece.

05/13/2026

The Louisville Bar Association is proud to announce Judge Stephanie Pearce Burke as the recipient of the 2026 Justice McAnulty Trailblazer Award! 🏆

Please join us on Wednesday, May 20, as we honor the Judge’s remarkable contributions to our legal community. The celebration begins at 4:00 p.m. with a complimentary CLE seminar for LBA Members featuring Prof. Carlton Waterhouse, J.D., Ph.D., for a timely and vital discussion on group-based discrimination.

The award presentation for Judge Pearce Burke () will take place immediately following the seminar, followed by a celebratory reception.

Thanks to for supporting this event!

🔗 RSVP for this free event at www.loubar.org.

05/12/2026

Coming Up This Week... ⏱️🏛️

We have a busy week of planning and networking at the Bar Center!

May 12 - CLE: Scott Peterson's Second Act: Could New Evidence Rewrite a Notorious Conviction?

May 13 - MEETING: Diversity & Inclusion Committee

May 15 - CLE: Closely Held Business Transfers & Exit Strategies

Don't Forget: Registration is still open for our Member Appreciation Seminar with Carlton Waterhouse next Wednesday, May 20.

To secure your spot visit www.loubar.org!

05/08/2026

For Law Day 2026, we asked members to answer, "What does the American Dream mean to you in your life or practice?"

We are proud to share this thoughtful reflection from Brian Bennett, SVP and Associate General Counsel at Republic Bank, and a valued member of the LBA Board of Directors.

“The American Dream depends on the rule of law. It is the promise that the law is clear, applied equally, and available to all. It demands both substantive and procedural due process, so fairness is not theoretical but real. It requires accountability for the powerful and protection for those who might otherwise be left behind. Through my pro bono work and nonprofit service with immigrant populations, the unhoused, and survivors of domestic violence, I have seen that when people can truly access the law, it is not just about resolving disputes and enforcing rights. It is about opening doors, protecting families, creating stability, and restoring dignity. That is the American Dream made real, not just in aspiration, but in everyday life.”