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Kentucky Bar Foundation Receives $25,000 Gift from Attorney George E. Meng to Inspire Donor Participation
Posted Sep 22, 2025
The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) is honored to announce a generous $25,000 gift from attorney George E. Meng, which helped launch a challenge encouraging Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) members to keep the KBF voluntary contribution box checked on their dues statement. His leadership gift inspired broad participation—including 100% participation by the law firms of Gray Ice Higdon, PLLC and McBrayer PLLC—and many others joined in support.
“These types of leadership gifts are transformative,” said Susan Duncan, Executive Director of the Kentucky Bar Foundation. “They not only provide critical funds to support our grantees but also inspire other attorneys to take part.…
Read MoreFormer Circuit Judge Clarence Allen “Woody” Woodall to Receive 9th Annual Judge Edward H. Johnstone Award on November 18, 2025
Posted Aug 21, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) is proud to announce that former Circuit Judge Clarence Allen “Woody” Woodall, III, will be honored with the 9th Annual Judge Edward H. Johnstone Award on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The event will be held at Walker Hall Event Center, 229 Madison Street Paducah, KY 42001, with cocktails at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m.
The Award recognizes Kentucky attorneys and judges who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the legal profession and community service. Judge Woodall exemplifies the spirit of this award through his decades of service as a lawyer, judge, mediator,…
Read MoreKBF hosts Q & A for 2025 grant applications
Posted Feb 14, 2025
In case you missed it, the Q & A can be accessed here:
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Minton, English Honored by Peers
Posted Feb 10, 2025
To learn more about this great event, please read the Bowling Green Daily News Coverage: https://bgdailynews.com/2025/02/08/news_english020825/
Read MoreBack By Popular Demand - Feb 11th An Evening with Goose
Posted Dec 16, 2024
The event, An Evening With Goose back by popular demand, will feature Jack “Goose” Givens, member of the 1978 NCAA National Championship winning Kentucky Wildcats, sharing little-known stories about the ‘78 championship and beyond. It will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 at the Hilton Lexington Downtown just before the Tennessee game.
While enjoying appetizers and a csh bar, attendees will hear from Goose in a Q&A format with an opportunity to ask their own questions. All proceeds will support the Kentucky Bar Foundation, which provides grants across the state to law-related programs and organizations, including many…
Read MoreInaugural Chief Justice John D. Minton Award to Honor Charles E. English
Posted Dec 11, 2024
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
Bowling Green Attorney Charles E. English to Receive Inaugural Chief Justice Minton Award
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Community members and businesses are invited to join the Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) as it honors attorney Charles E. English with the inaugural Chief Justice John D. Minton. Jr. award. This award honors the career and legacy of Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr., and his work to improve the legal system and make it…
Read MoreJUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BLUEGRASS PARTNERS WITH KENTUCKY BAR FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION
Posted Oct 23, 2024
October 23, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Junior Achievement (JA) of the Bluegrass has received a $2,500 grant from the Kentucky Bar Foundation to provide students enrolled in the “Pre-Law” track at Fayette County High Schools with related career academy programs to experience financial literacy lessons designed to help them understand personal finance. The initial program will begin at the Frederick Douglass High School (FDHS) Academy of Professional Services.
The students will participate in JA Finance Park®, a program for personal financial planning and career exploration. This program, comprising a curriculum and a simulation, helps students build a foundation on which they…
Read MoreKentucky Bar Foundation Visits Eastern Kentucky to Thank Donors and Assess Regional Needs
Posted Oct 02, 2024
The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) recently conducted a visit to Eastern Kentucky, expressing gratitude to its numerous donors and gaining insights into the pressing needs of the region. During the trip, KBF Executive Director, Susan Duncan, visited AppalReD and community leaders to better understand the challenges facing Eastern Kentucky residents. The visit revealed that family law issues and housing concerns are at the forefront of legal needs in the area. These findings will help inform the KBF's future efforts and resource allocation to address these critical issues effectively.
The Kentucky Bar Foundation's mission is to further the public's understanding of the…
Read MoreKentucky Bar Foundation Executive Director Embarks on Western Kentucky Tour
Posted Sep 20, 2024
The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) is pleased to announce that its Executive Director, Susan Duncan, recently conducted a week-long tour of Western Kentucky, visiting key cities including Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, Henderson, and Owensboro. This tour aimed to strengthen connections with local bar associations, potential grantees, and legal service providers while promoting the Foundation's mission and initiatives.
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Setting the Bar High: Kentucky’s Top Justices and Judges Rally For the Bar Foundation
Posted Sep 06, 2024
The Kentucky Bar Foundation recently achieved a significant milestone, successfully meeting a $20,000 anonymous challenge (until it was achieved!) to secure Life Fellow status for all Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals judges. This accomplishment underscores the deep-rooted tradition of judicial support for the Foundation, which has been a cornerstone of its success for decades. The anonymous challenge issued by a longtime KBF supporter, Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter, was met with enthusiasm from the state's highest-ranking jurists, demonstrating their commitment to the Foundation's mission of improving the administration of justice and increasing public understanding of the judicial system.
The…
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