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Bruce E. Smith Law Offices, PLLC announces that Henry E. Smith has joined the practice in Nicholasville and will work on planning and zoning issues, elder law, and education law, as well as general civil litigation. Smith holds an undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University and his J.D. from the University Of Kentucky College Of Law. He previously worked as a staff attorney in Fayette Circuit Court for Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas L. Clark. Jennifer L. Brinkley has accepted a position with Martin Management Group in Bowling Green as manager of human resource administration. Brinkley will be responsible for the administration of Martin Management Group's employee benefit programs for 450 employees in six states. She will provide guidance on employment-related issues and will be responsible for the organization's compliance with labor rules and regulations. Brinkley has a diverse background in domestic relations, litigation, and criminal law. She recently completed her master of arts degree in criminology at Western Kentucky University and was named Criminology Graduate Student of the Year.JBrinkley is a 2005 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law. Colby B. Cowherd has joined the Northern Kentucky law firm of Taliaferro, Carran & Keys, PLLC, as an associate, practicing primarily in plaintiff's personal injury law.JIn 2004, Cowherd received a bachelor of arts degree in anthropology from the University of Kentucky and graduated fourth in his class from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. J. Paul Allen has been promoted to vice president and general counsel at Contech Engineered Solutions LLC in West Chester, Ohio. His duties will also include all human resource functions. Allen is a graduate of Transylvania University and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.J O'Hara, Ruberg, Taylor, Sloan & Sergent announce the addition of attorney Megan E. Mersch as an associate. Prior to joining the firm, Mersch gained extensive litigation experience as a felony prosecutor in Kenton County. She previously worked for circuit and appellate court judges and a medical malpractice firm in Northern Kentucky.JIn 2005, she graduated magna cum laude from Clemson University and cum laude in 2009 from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. She will initially work in general litigation, employment, and family law matters with the firm. Reed Weitkamp Schell & Vice PLLC (RWSV), nnounces that Megan L. Renwick has joined the firm as an associate. She will concentrate her practice in civil litigation. Before joining RWSV, Renwick served as a clerk to United States District Judge Danny C. Reeves.JIn 2009, she earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Louisville. Sitlinger McGlincy & Theiler is pleased to announce that John Gilliam has joined the firm as an associate practicing in the field of personal injury and insurance defense litigation. Gilliam is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Jennifer Kincaid Adams is a partner in the Louisville office of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., (QPWB). She focuses her practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense, professional liability, premises liability, products liability and criminal defense. Adams represents doctors, lawyers, health professionals, psychologists, nurses, and other professionals in matters ranging from general negligence to intentional torts to alleged criminal acts. Her experience also includes insurance defense and personal injury litigation, and matters involving insurance coverage issues and bad faith claims. In the area of criminal defense, her practice focuses on white-collar theft and embezzlement, government health care fraud and abuse, and administrative disciplinary actions that frequently accompany criminal charges. Adams also handles special investigations of fraud claims such as arson cases related to structures and vehicles, homeowners' and automobile theft cases, suspicious automobile liability claims, and PIP claims.JPrior to joining QPWB, Adams was a partner with a large law firm in Louisville, where she tried numerous cases in state and federal courts. In 1995, she received her J.D. from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and a bachelor of arts degree in 1991 from the University of Louisville. Adams is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and is admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Adams is a member of the Kentucky, Louisville, and American Bar associations. Additionally, she is a member of the Kentucky Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute (DRI), and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is a graduate of Ignite Louisville, serves on the Steering Committee of Citizens for Better Judges, and is a member of the Alumni Council Board of the Brandeis School of Law. Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, P.S.C. announces that Jay R. Vaughn has been named a partner the firm. Vaughn joined the firm in 2012 and has been practicing since 2002. He focuses his practice on plaintiff's personal injury, automobile/trucking litigation, nursing home neglect and wrongful death. The law firm of Sutton Law & Associates, PLLC, announces that Stacey M. Nienaber has been hired as an associate attorney. Nienaber graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2003 with a bachelor of science degree in sociology and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2006. She is admitted to practice in all state courts in Kentucky. Nienaber brings a wealth of experience to the firm and will focus her law practice in the business law,Jlitigation, estate planning and probate/estate administration and family law areas. Daniel Sutherland has been appointed as an associate general counsel at the Department of Homeland Security, where he is the primary legal advisor to the under secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate. He leads the legal division that focuses on cybersecurity, biometrics, and chemical security. Previously, Sutherland served in the Senior National Intelligence Service at the National Counterterrorism Center. Wired magazine described Sutherland as "one of the government's point people on stemming the appeal of al-Qaida." Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, announces that Alina Klimkina has joined the firm's Louisville office as an associate. She will represent employers in employment litigation, the Family and Medical Leave Act, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination claims. In addition, she will also train employers on employment policies and procedures. She attended law school at the University of Kentucky, where she was an articles editor B&B; • 11.13 61 ter's degree from the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. He is a 2007 magna cum laude graduate of Transylvania University, where he double majored in economics and Spanish. While at Transylvania, David served as president of the student body. He was born in Graves County and is a 2003 graduate of Mayfield High School. Riley's practice will concentrate on the defense of healthcare providers, railroads, and other industries.