2023 Judges' Forum
Kentucky Circuit and Appellate Court Judges are invited to attend the 2023 Judges' Forum held in conjunction with the Kentucky Justice Association's Annual Convention/Seminar at the The Omni Louisville September 6-8, 2023.
KJA is making the program available to judges for a total of $100 (program, social events, and hotel room at The Omni Louisville for the nights of September 6 and 7, 2023). Judges may seek reimbursement from AOC for this administrative expense. This event is limited to the first 30 judges who register.
KJA's hotel room block expired on August 14. If you need a room, please select which nights you need a room during registration, and we will do our best to secure a reservation for you.
Wednesday, September 6
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception - Howl at the Moon (434 South 4th Street, Louisville)
Sponsored by Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, & Conway, PSC
Thursday, September 7
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Registration
10:45 a.m.
Top Ten Cases of My Generation
Richard Hay, Somerset, Kentucky
11:45 a.m.
Networking Lunch Provided in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Elder Law Lawyers
11:45 a.m.
Women Trial Attorney's Caucus Lunch - Commonwealth I
Sponsored by Scarlette Kelty, KJA Vice President
12:45 p.m.
How the Court Makes a Difference*
Justice Debra Hembree Lambert, Somerset, Kentucky
Justice Angela McCormick Bisig, Louisville, Kentucky
1:05 p.m.
Is Judicial Independence at Risk?* (Ethics)
Justice Michelle Keller, Covington, Kentucky
Justice Kelly Thompson, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Moderated by Penny White, Knoxville, Tennessee
2:00 p.m.
State Courts and State Constitutions: Judges' Heightened Responsibilities and Lawyers' Unique Opportunities* (Ethics)
Judge Penny White (Ret.), Knoxville, Tennessee
2:45 p.m.
Networking Break
Sponsored by Mory and Colliersmith, PLLC
Puppy Pit from Animal Care Society
Sponsored by Becker Law Office, a subsidiary of Bubalo Law PLC
3:00 p.m.
Empowering Communities to Enforce Dram Shop and Safety Laws*
David Barber, Louisville, Kentucky
4:00 p.m.
Bourbon Justice—A New Frontier for Fraud Claims*
Brian Haara, Louisville, Kentucky
5:00 p.m.
Education Sessions Conclude
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
President’s Reception - Tavern on Fourth (427 South 4th Street, #B, Louisville)
Sponsored by RINGLER Associates - Brad Cecil, Cindy Chanley and Ryan Christen Oliphant
Friday, September 8
9:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Morgan and Morgan
9:20 a.m.
Welcome
Paul Kelley, Louisville, Kentucky
9:30 a.m.
Sutherland Springs and the FTCA: Preventing Mass Shootings*
Jamal Alsaffar, Austin, Texas
Laurie Higginbotham, Austin, Texas
10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
Sponsored by Little Law Office
Puppy Pit from Animal Care Society
Sponsored by Circeo Law Firm and Varellas & Varellas
10:45 a.m.
Dealing with PSQIA and Discovery Issues in Medical Negligence Cases
Chief Circuit Court Judge Mitch Perry, Louisville, Kentucky
11:45 a.m.
Awards Luncheon
Join us as we recognize the recipients of the Peter Perlman Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Outstanding Trial Judge, and Consumer Safety Awards.
**Sponsorship Available**
1:15 p.m.
Dealing with State-Based Claims of Privilege
Judge Jeremy Mattox, Chief Circuit Court Judge, Georgetown, Kentucky
2:15 p.m.
Maximizing Strikes for Cause*
Robert Swafford, Austin, Texas
3:15 p.m.
Convention Concludes
See you in Lexington for the 2024 Annual Convention - September 25 - 27!
*Joint Meeting with Judges and Attorneys