Demetrius O. Holloway
A seasoned litigator with over 18 years of experience, Demetrius represents employers in the defense of employment-based claims asserted under both Kentucky and federal law including, but not limited to, claims asserted under the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Title VII, and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. His experience includes defending civil actions filed in both state and federal court, as well as defending against administrative actions before state and federal administrative agencies.
He is also an affiliated member of the Business Litigation and the Torts & Insurance Service Groups having successfully defended civil suits involving personal injury, defense of product liability claims, breach of contract and common law tort claims. In addition to his litigation practice, Demetrius assist clients with drafting and implementing employee handbooks and other workplace policies, and also conducts on-site training on the issues of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
20 People to Know in Law: Demetrius Holloway
Louisville Business First, May 14, 2021
Can workplaces require employees to be vaccinated? Attorneys say they are getting lots of questions as people return to the office.
Wave3.com, May 25, 2021
Attorney: Businesses in Kentucky can require proof of vaccination for employees, customers
by Lexie Ratterman, WDRB.com, May 25, 2021
'I'll be thrilled to death to have our customers back': Businesses preparing for loosening COVID-19 safety restrictions
by Dennis Ting, WHAS11.com, May 25, 2021
Can workplaces require employees to be vaccinated?
WBKO.com, May 25, 2021
Louisville Businesses Prepare to Loosen COVID Restrictions
by Buzz staff, Bollyinside.com, May 25, 2021
Know your rights: Do you have to show employers, businesses COVID vaccination card?
By WAVE News Staff, WKYT.com, March 18, 2021
Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable for Mid-Size Law Firms
Panelist, presented by Thomas Reuters, September 9, 2020
GUEST COMMENT: Coronavirus ushers in mandatory paid leave — what employers need to know
Louisville Business First, March 24, 2020
The Lack of Diversity in Law
Speaker, LBA Young Lawyers Section's Monthly Networking & Lunch Meeting, February 27, 2020
Review of Kentucky Employment Law Cases
What Is It Now? An Employer's Expanding Duty to Accommodate
FMLA Update 2013
FMLA Update 2013
Non-profit employees and volunteers - do you know the difference?
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, Member (2021)
Diversity Committee, Chair
Firm Recruiting Committee, Member
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Personnel Board (2020-24)
Junior Achievement, Regional Board Member (2020-present)
American Diabetes Association of Kentucky, Board of Directors (2019-present)
Leadership Louisville Center's Bingham Fellows, Class of 2014
Louisville Urban League, Board of Directors
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
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Journal of Law and Education
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America Competition
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Black Law Students Association
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Student Bar Association
University of Louisville
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Golden Key National Honor Society
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Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society
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Woodford R. Porter Sr. Scholar, 1992-97
Demetrius participated in the Leadership Louisville Center's Bingham Fellows Class of 2014. He is the Chairman of the Board of Deacons and Finance Board at his church.
Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law - Management (2019-22)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
Business First of Louisville, 20 People To Know in Law (2021)
Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, 2015 Alumni Fellow
National Institute for Trial Advocacy, NITA Advocate
Alpha Media & Kentucky Lottery's Power 29 Award (2016)
Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2013-14)
2012 Top Lawyers in the Louisville Area for Employment Law
