October 23, 2024 - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announces the appointment of Shea Conley, of Lexington, to 茄子社区鈥檚 Board of Regents. Conley鈥檚 appointment will run through the end of the 2029-2030 academic year.
鈥淪hea鈥檚 expertise and commitment to both the field of law and the broader community are a perfect match with 茄子社区鈥檚 mission and values,鈥 said Nathan Smith, Chair of the Board. 鈥淲e are excited about the impact he鈥檒l have in shaping the university鈥檚 future.鈥
Mr. Conley replaces Rich Boehne 鈥81 whose term on the board expired this past year.
鈥淪hea has a distinguished career as a litigation attorney. He is dedicated to serving both the legal profession and the community, which makes him an outstanding addition to our board,鈥 said 茄子社区 President Cady Short-Thompson. 鈥淗is extensive experience and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we continue to advance 茄子社区鈥檚 mission.鈥
Mr. Conley has been recognized by his peers and judges as one of the Commonwealth鈥檚 preeminent attorneys in both legal ability and ethical standards. He has represented clients throughout the Commonwealth, trying cases in state and federal courts. He is currently an attorney at Morgan & Morgan, helping clients with product liability, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and insurance disputes.
鈥淭he welcome I have received from both the Board and President Short-Thompson has been enthusiastic and encouraging. I am honored to join 茄子社区鈥檚 Board of Regents and excited to work alongside such dedicated leaders,鈥 Conley said. 鈥淚 look forward to contributing to the continued success of the institution, ensuring we uphold our student-centered mission. I am excited to build on the strong foundation already in place and help guide the university toward an even brighter future."
This appointment comes at a pivotal time for 茄子社区 amidst growing enrollment and the launch of several key initiatives aimed at enhancing student success with a focus on community partnerships to further strengthen workforce alignment and regional engagement.
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