Of Counsel

David C. Brown

502-681-0421

David C. Brown has practiced with the firm since 1964. He has held several management positions including Managing Partner from 1986-93. David’s practice is primarily devoted to engagements involving electric energy and utility regulation.

Recent Assignments

Represent Rio Tinto Alcan in electric utility matters, negotiations and litigation involving Big Rivers Electric Corporation from 1978 to present

Represented Kroger Co. in statewide rate cases of Louisville Gas & Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Co. from 2004 to 2014

Led a team of attorneys and consultants from 1984 to 1998 and again from 2004 to 2009 on behalf of the Kentucky aluminum smelting industry to restructure Big Rivers Electric Corp. and obtain smelter power rates

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

Firm Leadership

Managing Partner, 1986-93

Memberships

American Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

Community Involvement

Louisville Olmstead Parks Conservancy, Trustee

University of Louisville Depression Center, Advisory Counsel Member

Episcopal Church Home Foundation, Board of Directors, Chair

Education

J.D.,

1964

University of Virginia School of Law

B.A.,

1961

Kenyon College

More Than Stites & Harbison

Mr. Brown previously served on the Board of Directors of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. He has previously been involved with Depression Center at the University of Louisville Center for Excellence, Greater Louisville Economic Development Partnership, Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Louisville Orchestra, St. Francis School and WLKY-TV Spirit of Freedom Foundation. Mr. Brown is also a longtime member of The Law Club and The Lawyers Club, local professional clubs in Louisville. David is married to Dr. Barbara M. Baker and has three children and six grandchildren, leaving little time for his golf game.

Accolades

Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business,” Environmental, Natural Resources and Utilities: Utilities (2012, 2013, 2014)

Testimonials

. . . smart and diligent . . .

Chambers USA

. . . well-regarded . . . wealth of practical experience . . .

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