Posts by McBrayer PLLC

The AAMVA 2026 Workshop & Law Institute took place on March 18 in Louisville, KY. Cary Howard, Jr., Member, contributed as a speaker, delivering a legal ethics and professional responsibility training session for an audience of attorneys from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

The James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference took place from March 16-18, 2026, in Lexington, KY.

Member Preston Worley spoke to the local Central Kentucky American Inn of Court on March 10, 2026. He contributed as a speaker on the history of expanded gaming and wagering in KY law, including topics like historical horse racing and sports wagering.

Louisville Business First and KY Inno’s Startups to Watch 2026 took place on March 5 in Louisville, Kentucky. Members Mari‑Elise Paul, Bruce Paul, Mitchel Denham, and Jack Seiffert, along with Associates Kara Legg and Melissa Lonergan, attended the event in support of early‑stage companies positioned for meaningful growth in the year ahead.

Louisville Business First featured McBrayer Hospitality Law Practice Chair Stephen Amato and Intellectual Property Practice Chair Mari‑Elise Paul on March 1st. They were interviewed regarding how a proactive legal and intellectual property strategy can support long‑term growth for distilled spirits producers.

Louisville Business First featured Cindy Effinger, Co‑Managing Member at McBrayer, on February 23rd. She was interviewed regarding mentorship, relationship building, and navigating career challenges in the legal profession.

Louisville Business First’s Mentoring Monday took place on February 23 in Louisville, Kentucky. Member Cindy Effinger participated as a speaker, joining a group of mentors who connected with attendees to share insights, guidance, and professional experience.

The partners of the Central Kentucky Business Authority received the Community Impact Award at the 144th annual Commerce Lexington gathering on January 29 for their work on the upcoming Central Kentucky Regional Business Park. Through its vision and regional partnership, the Authority unites Scott County, Madison County, the City of Berea, and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to support job creation, attract investment, and advance community growth across Central Kentucky. We applaud Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley, Madison County Judge-Executive Reagan Taylor, and Scott County Judge-Executive Joe Pat Covington for their leadership and commitment to regional progress.

Projects like the Central Kentucky Business Park Authority, supported by McBrayer attorneys Anne-Tyler Morgan and Neal Morris, demonstrate how true collaboration drives meaningful progress.

KET’s February Fanfare took place on February 14 in Louisville, Kentucky. Members Anne‑Tyler Morgan and Mark Fenzel, along with Associate Katy Harvey and CMO Sarah Kays, attended the event in support of KET’s mission to educate, inspire, and connect Kentuckians.

The Bluegrass Society for Human Resource Management’s February Update took place on February 10 in Lexington, Kentucky. Member Cindy Effinger participated as a speaker in the session Legal Update: What Employers Should Expect in 2026, which provided practical guidance on navigating evolving employment law regulations and maintaining compliance in the year ahead.