English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley Partner E. Kenly Ames Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that E. Kenly Ames, a partner at English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Ames focuses her practice on resolving business disputes – both in court and out. Her practice has a particular emphasis on matters that involve trade secrets, non-competition/non-solicitation contracts, trademark and copyright infringement, licensing, the internet, and unfair competition issues. She also has experience in litigation involving construction, securities fraud, class actions, complex insurance coverage, and reinsurance disputes.
Ames is a member of the Civil Rules Committee and chair of the E-Rules Subcommittee of the Kentucky Supreme Court, a member of the Civil Justice Reform Commission established by the Kentucky Supreme Court, and a member of the Kentucky Bar Association’s Board for the Civil Litigation Section. In addition, she is a former president of the Federal Bar Association’s Kentucky chapter.
Ames received her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude) from the University of Pennsylvania.
About the International Association of Defense Counsel
The IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, the IADC has members who hail from six continents, 51 countries and territories, and all 50 U.S. states. The core purposes of the IADC are to enhance the development of skills, promote professionalism, and facilitate camaraderie among its members and their clients, as well as the broader civil justice community. For more information, visit www.iadclaw.org.
