The Louisville Bar Association gathered on Thursday, March 5, for our annual Bench & Bar Social at the Jefferson County Judicial Center. This signature event is the premier opportunity for our local legal community to step away from the office, catch up with fellow colleague outside of the courtroom and welcome the newest members of our bar.
This year’s social held a special significance as earlier in the day Judge Benjamin F. Shobe Courtroom was dedicated. It was an honor to celebrate in a space recently dedicated to one of Kentucky’s most respected and trailblazing jurists—a fitting backdrop for an evening focused on the heritage and future of our profession.
We are also proud to announce the success of the Louisville Bar Foundation’s annual raffle. Your generosity helps fund vital public service and legal aid initiatives throughout our city. Congratulations to this year’s lucky winners:
- Grand Prize – Trip to New Orleans: Brian Bennett, Republic Bank & Trust Company
- Second Place – Savor the Food of Louisville: Maria Fernandez, Fernandez & Moloney, PLLC
- Third Place – A Barrelful of Mash & a Stash of Cash: Jennifer Barbour, Gray Ice Higdon PLLC
Events such as this would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to:
Relive the Evening
Whether you were catching up with old friends or meeting future mentors, we hope you enjoyed the night. You can view and download photos from the event by clicking the link below:
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the night an evening to remember. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and our social media channels for more networking opportunities throughout 2026!