Judge Wilson is a member of the Firm's Governmental Affairs & Regulated Industries Service Team. He concentrates his practice in the areas of higher education, business acquisitions, energy, and equine matters.

Education

J.D., University of Kentucky, 1981

B.A., Berea College, 1978

Distinctions

Highest Professional AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Professional Activities

Woodford County, Fayette County and Kentucky Bar Associations.

Former Chair, American Bar Association Banking and Commercial Arbitration Sub-Committee, Section of Litigation

National Association of College and University Attorneys

University Risk Management and Insurance Association

• Counsel and Chair of 2012 presidential transition at Berea College
• Owner's counsel in multiple LEED certified construction and renovation projects, 2009 - present
• Borrower's counsel in various municipal bond issues and refinancings, 2008 - present
• Counsel and advisor in various higher education matters involving U.S. Department of Education, other federal and state agencies

Professional Experience

• General Counsel and Secretary, Berea College 2001-present
• Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel for Fasig-Tipton Company, 1984-1991
• Legislative Analyst for the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, 1978-1982
• Law Clerk to the Kentucky Supreme Court, 1981-1982
• Law Clerk to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1982-1983