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Dinsmore is excited to announce that Kim Greene, who is of counsel in Dinsmore's Louisville office, has been honored with the James Madison Award from the Scripps Howard First Amendment Center at the University of Kentucky. The award is given to a professional with Kentucky ties who exhibits outstanding service and support for the First Amendment. Greene joins a distinguished list of previous recipients of the award, including her husband, Jon Fleischaker, a partner in Dinsmore's Louisville office who focuses his practice on the First Amendment and media law. Greene was integral in the establishment of the Freedom of Information Hotline for the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) in the 1980s, and she also assisted in starting the KPA's Legal Defense Fund in 1996. In 2001, she was named the KPA's most valuable member. She also received the First Prize from the Louisville Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in 2005 for her First Amendment work. Greene is a native of Ashland and received her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Karen A. Thomas, Chief Regional District Judge for the Northern Region of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Chief Judge for the Campbell County District Court was named one of the 2013 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky. This award is sponsored by Toyota and celebrates women who have demonstrated leadership in their home, profession or community. The Northern Kentucky residents must also display qualities of personal integrity, perseverance and leadership. Judge Thomas stays active with professional organizations and the Northern Kentucky community. Judge Thomas has served as a District Court Judge since November 1996, when she was appointed to the 17th Judicial District, Division 2, for Campbell County. Judge Thomas has also served in the administrative position of Chief Regional District Judge for the Northern Region by appointment of the Chief Justice since 2000. The Kentucky Court of Justice has recognized Judge Thomas with three awards for her contributions to law-related education programs. She has also received the Northern Kentucky University Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award and the Chase Award of Excellence. In 2011 she received the The Chief Justice's Service award for outstanding service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Judge Thomas is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Northern Kentucky Bar Association and the Salmon P. Chase Inns of Court. She graduated second in her class at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1985. Child Advocacy Today, the MedicalLegal Partnership between Kentucky Children's Hospital and Access to Justice Foundation, was represented at the National Medical-Legal Partnership Summit, April 11-12, in Bethesda, Md.I Each year leaders in healthcare, law, public health and government attend the two-day conference to share ideas, insights and best practices about how to integrate health and legal care for vulnerable people. Attorney Andrea Welker and physician and faculty member Dr. Janeth Ceballos Osorio will partook in a panel presentation titled "Advancing Health Equity: Cross-Cultural Considerations and Equity-Focused Strategies for a Successful Medical-Legal Partnership."I The American Bar Association (ABA) recently appointed Stites & Harbison member Whitney Frazier Watt as cochair of the Women in Products Liability Subcommittee. Watt is a member of Stites & Harbison's Torts & Insurance and Business Litigation Service Groups. She has a wide-ranging practice including, but not limited to, products liability cases, contract disputes, toxic tort cases, professional negligence cases, tortious interference cases, and mass actions. Prior to being appointed co-chair of the Women in Products Liability Subcommittee, Watt served as executive editor of the ABA Products Liability newsletter. She is a volunteer attorney for the Louisville Legal Aid Society and the Center for Women and Families. Watt earned her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2003. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP partner Peter L. Thurman Jr. has been selected as a Business First 2013 Partners in Health Care honoree. The Partners in Health Care honorees are professionals from a variety of industries who drive the Louisville area's vital health care industry. Thurman, who is a partner in the firm's Louisville office, concentrates his practice in the areas of health care and insurance law, including state and federal regulatory compliance, certificate of need, licensure, fraud and abuse, and litigation. He also works to advise clients on issues involving state procurement law and employee benefits. Robert Croft, Jr., an associate in Dinsmore's Louisville office, was honored at a dinner as a 2013 YMCA Adult Black Achiever. As an honoree, Croft will volunteer time and serve as a role model to Louisville-area youth, embracing the program's mission of helping teenagers pursue their educational and career goals. In addition to several other adult honorees, Croft was joined by more than 90 students who were recognized for their work within the program. Croft, who practices in the Firm's Litigation Department, is a member of the Diversity Committee and co-chairs the Minority Affinity Group. Away from his practice, he serves on the Board of Directors for The Muhammad Ali Center, the University of Kentucky Law Alumni Association and the Transylvania University Alumni Association. Additionally, he was one of the co-founders of the Kentucky Classical Theatre Conservatory, an initiative that revived the Lexington Shakespeare Festival and was responsible for providing educational opportunities in the theatre and performing arts to area students. At its January meeting, the Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association elected officers and directors for 2013. New directors, elected for two-year terms ending January 2015 are: Sarah Payne-Jarboe, Ashley Payne, Scott Laufenberg, Richard Hartsock, and Carrie Link. Returning directors, previously elected for two-year terms ending January 2014 are: Chris Whitfield, Sarah Capps Hayes, Maria Stewart, Mark Maier, and Ryan Reed. New officers, elected for one-year terms are: Aaron Smith was elected president, Lindsay Hinton elected vice president, Deborah Wilkins elected treasurer and Dov Moore elected secretary. Smith is a partner at English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP. His practice focuses on civil litigation and corporate defense work. He holds a J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Centre College. Hinton is a partner at Reynolds, Johnston, Hinton & Pepper, LLP, in Bowling Green. She holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Kentucky. She concentrates her practice in real estate, finance, business law, probate and estate planning. Wilkins has served as Western Kentucky University's (WKU) general counsel since 1994, and chief of staff since 2009. She received a J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law, and her undergraduate degree in history from WKU.IMoore is an attorney in Bowling Green. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University and a B.S. degree from WKU. His practice focuses on injury cases, workers compensation, employment, and estate planning. 75 Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC (SKO) is pleased to announce attorney Steven Loy has been recognized in the 2013 Lexology Client Choice Awards – USA & Canada. This international award honors law firms and lawyers for their exemplary service and is based on anonymous nominations from clients. The criteria for the awards focus on the ability to add real value to clients' business. Loy is the chair of SKO's Intellectual Property Litigation practice and has been with the firm since 1994. He also works in the Banking Litigation and Antitrust, Trade Regulation & Franchise practices. B&B; • 05.13