Ian T. Ramsey
Recently recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his high-caliber work in the practice of Commercial Litigation, Ian is also listed by Kentucky Super Lawyers® in the areas of Product Liability and Business Litigation. He was also recognized in "20 People to Know in Technology" by Louisville Business First and as a Top Attorney for Privacy and Information Security by Louisville Magazine. Ian is very active as a products liability trial attorney, where he often utilizes his additional Certification as a Fire and Explosion Investigator. Ian is Co-Chair of the Firm’s Privacy & Data Security practice group.
He is designated as AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® for his ethical standards and legal skills.
The road to partnership at Louisville firms
Hello, Counselor Robot: How artificial intelligence is changing the practice of law
Listen, Learn and Yell: Why IT Professionals and Lawyers are a Good 'A Team'
(ISC)² Security Congress 2017, Austin, Texas, September 25-27, 2017
Digital Fortress
Navigating the Perils of Ransomware
Build It, and They Will Come: Data Security for the Construction Industry
Data Breach Damages from a Legal Perspective
Stop. Think. Connect.
Law Firm Data Security: It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Don't Feel Fine)
Don't Bet on Longshots - Practical Advice on Data Security for Financial Institutions
Ransoming Data: Technological and Legal Implications of Payments for Data
Identifying and Protecting Your Core Data
Privacy and Data Security Concerns for Document Retention Professionals
Ransoming Data: Technological and Legal Implications of Payments for Data
Privacy and Data Security Concerns for Document Retention Professionals
Data Breaching Now Its Own Industry
Data Breaches: Is Your Attitude about Data Security Putting You and Your Company at Risk?
Employee Attitudes Fuel Your Data Security Plan
Privacy and Data Security Concerns for the Licensing Professional
Data breaches: Is your attitude about data security putting you and your company at risk?
Cybersecurity Damages: An Overview of Economic Harm Resulting From Data Security Breaches
Data Security: Concerns for the General Counsel
Data breaches: Is your attitude about data security putting you and your company at risk?
Data Breach Prevention and Response
Prevention and Response: Is Your Business Prepared for a Data Security Breach?
Is your attitude about data security putting you and your company at risk?
The Penalty of Eyewitness Testimony
Kentucky Law Offers Chance of Egaming Progress
Misleading Witnesses Memory
Interactive Gaming
The Code of Federal Regulations
Recognizing Legal Consequences
Fundamentals of Exporting
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Article, 31st Annual Antitrust Institute, 1999
Pushing PowerPoint Above Idle: Speech is Abstract; Pictures are Real
Is Your Foreign Public Official on Your Payroll
International Antitrust Enforcement
Product Liability. Regional litigation counsel for a Fortune 150 company regarding product liability matters arising from automation solutions and commercial and residential solutions, as well as manufacturers of consumer and industrial products. Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator conducting fire scene inspections and laboratory examinations to provide proactive case assessments and effective defense at trial. Advisor to mobile home manufacturer intermediary arising from Hurricane Katrina toxic tort and product liability class action lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.
Commercial Litigation. Counsel for privately held company shareholder disputes, non-disclosure agreements, covenants not to compete, and injunctive matters. Arbitration counsel under the American Arbitration Association’s Commercial Rules. Civil defense and prosecution experience under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
Privacy & Data Security. Immediate past Chief Information Security Officer and Co-Chair of Privacy & Data Security Group. Assist clients with investigating, mitigating, and notice requirements for data breach incidents. Coordination with law enforcement concerning data security events and recapture of funds. Advisor to on-line retailers, contractors, manufacturers, financial institutions, legal service providers, and health care providers on best practices to develop and implement privacy and data breach policies, procedures, and training.
General Counsel Services. General Counsel services for product liability, commercial, civil rights, and tort liability litigation representation. Litigation management for insurance retained counsel and matters, litigation hold requirements and e-discovery collection of data, crisis management, contract drafting, real estate transaction oversight, and representations for employment, unemployment, and workers compensation matters before federal and state agencies. Experienced legal partner directly working with company officers to provide risk analysis, develop legal strategy to align with business objectives, and set legal budgets. Experienced counselor to boards of directors to provide guidance and the retention and oversight of consulting services to aid boards and committees.
Additional Experience. Consumer Product Safety Act, patent litigation, commercial real estate litigation, and practice before various state administrative licensing agencies.
Chief Information Security Officer
Privacy & Data Security Practice Group, Co-Chair
Charitable Contributions Committee, Member
Leadership Louisville, Class of 2010
Louisville Public Media Advisory Council, 2008-11
American Red Cross, Louisville Area Chapter, Board of Directors, 2006-08
American University Washington College of Law
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Jessup International Moot Court Team
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Federal Tax Clinic
summa cum laude
Salisbury University
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Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- Arnold v. Com. ex rel. Chandler, Ky., 62 S.W.3d 366 (2001)
- Patmon v. Hobbs, Ky. App., 280 S.W.3d 589 (2009)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action - Defendants; and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2020-23)
Best Lawyers in America®, Louisville Area Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action - Defendants Law (2023)
Kentucky Super Lawyers® (2012-20)
Louisville Business First, 20 People to Know in Technology (2015)
Louisville Magazine Top Lawyer (2016)
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 11 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 19 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 93 lawyers are included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Additionally, 11 attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 14 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Joint Agency Cyber Alert Warns of Imminent and Credible Ransomware Threat Against U.S. Health Care and Public Health Sectors
A joint cybersecurity advisory alert issued October 28, 2020, warns of an imminent cybercrime threat to the U.S. health care sector.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 82 lawyers are included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Information You Need on the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Stites & Harbison has assembled a Coronavirus Response Team which consists of a cross-disciplinary task force of attorneys and critical staff members to ensure our firm remains “On the Job” for you. Updated 02/04/21
Kentucky Super Lawyers Honors 45 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2020 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 42 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 32 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and 13 attorneys to the Rising Stars list.
Best Lawyers in America Honors 75 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 has recognized 75 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as selected by their peers in 49 areas of practice. Forty-three of those attorneys selected have been honored for 10 consecutive years or more.
Kentucky Super Lawyers Honors 42 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2019
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2019 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 42 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 33 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and nine attorneys to the Rising Stars list.