15 www.loubar.org February 2026 Members on the move Stites & Harbison is pleased to announce the following attorneys have been promoted to Member (Partner). Neil E. Barton is a member of the firm’s Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. His practice focuses on product liability defense. Barton also provides comprehensive legal services in the insurance arena, including investigating and analyzing complex legal and factual issues to deliver coverage opinions, defending first- and third-party bad faith claims and prosecuting declaratory judgment actions on behalf of carriers and clients. His practice also focuses on defending against suits alleging medical negligence. Jennifer Henry Jackson is a member of the firm’s Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. Jackson handles a wide variety of litigation matters, includ- ing product liability, toxic and mass torts, medical malpractice, professional liability, premises liability and actions alleging serious personal injury or death. She routinely defends clients in state and federal criminal cases. Jackson represents health care providers in complex fraud investigations involving the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as state investigative agencies. Gary (Nick) Stewart is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property & Tech- nology Service Group. Stewart is a Registered Patent Attorney. His practice focuses heavily in patent preparation and prosecution. With a diverse techni- cal background rooted in the fields of biotechnology, physics and computer science, Stewart routinely helps navigate clients with technologies across a broad array of technical fields towards patent protection. In addition to patent application preparation and prosecution, he also assists clients with a variety of other intellectual property-based services, including preparing patentability analyses and freedom to operate opinions, licensing agreements and trademark and copyright procurement. n Barton Jackson Stewart Advertising copy is carefully reviewed, but publication herein does not imply LBA endorsement of any product or service. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement of questionable taste or exaggerated claims or which competes with LBA products, services or educational offerings. MEETING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Association of Legal Administrators The monthly chapter meeting of the Ken- tucky Association of Legal Administra- tors will be held in person on Thursday, February 12, beginning at 11:45 am at FBT Gibbons LLP (400 W. Market St., Ste. 3200, Louisville, KY 40202). Please RSVP by registering online at www.ky-ala.org. Any questions, please contact the Kentucky ALA Board at [email protected]. n CLAS SIFIEDS CLAS SIFIEDS Services QDRO Preparation and Processing for: Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Military, Municipal, State and Federal Employee Plans. Qualified Medical Child Support Orders. Collection of past due Child Support and Maintenance. Charles R. Meers, 2300 Hurstbourne Village Drive, Suite 600, Louisville, KY 40299 Phone: 502-581-9700, Fax: 502-584-0439. E-mail: [email protected]. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT Attorney Office Space for Rent: 3339 Taylorsville Road at the Watterson Expressway near Bowman Field. Multiple large furnished offices and paralegal station. Access to large conference rooms, phone system, copy, fax, postage machine, and kitchen. Includes receptionist to receive cli- ents, signage, and free parking in large lot. Call Rand Kruger @ 502-767-8882. Office Space FEBRUARY WELLNESS QUICK TIPS Track your wins. Each day, note one thing you handled well. Progress in the legal profession is often quiet and cumulative. Acknowledging small successes builds confidence over time. Pause before responding. When an email or call triggers stress, take three slow breaths before replying. A brief pause helps regulate emotions and improves clarity and tone. Set one tech boundary. Choose a simple limit such as no email during lunch, silencing non-urgent notifications or closing unnecessary browser tabs. Reducing digital noise lowers mental fatigue. Practice neutral self-talk. When something does not go as planned, replace self-criticism with a factual reframe: “This is a difficult moment” rather than “I failed.” Perspective supports resilience. Build connection intentionally. A short check-in with a colleague or staff member can ease isolation and strengthen professional support, especially during high-pressure weeks. YOUR PROFESSION. YOUR ASSOCIATION. YOUR IMPACT. Step Into LBA Section Leadership. Step Into LBA Section Leadership. We’re seeking volunteers to lead the LBA’s practice-related sections in 2026. Section chairs and vice-chairs play a key role in shaping CLE programming, supporting service projects and keeping our publication Bar Briefs rich with insights. Help move the profession forward by sharing your experience and passion. Reach out today — contact Lisa M. Murray, [email protected], for more information. H E A L T H & W E L L N E S S C O R N E R International Boost Self-Esteem Month February 9-15: Random Acts of Kindness Week February 22-28: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week FEBRUARY 2026 AWARENESS CALENDAR 2/4: World Cancer Day 2/5: Time to Talk Day 2/6: Safer Internet Day 2/11: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Day 2/20: World Day of Social Justice Contact Lisa M. Murray for more information! Women Lawyers Association On Saturday, February 7 at 10:45 am, the Women Lawyers Association will meet for Valentine’s Day Drag Brunch at Le Moo. Women lawyers, allies, students and their galentines are invited to join. Details and registration at wlajeffco.com. Space is limited! n
