W. Robinson Beard

W. Robinson Beard retired from the active practice of law for firm clients on December 31, 2009. He joined a predecessor of the Firm in 1966 and was elected to the partnership/membership in 1971. Prior to retirement, he practiced banking, transactional, general corporate law and, most recently, focused on creditors' rights and bankruptcy and charitable organizations law. Following retirement, Mr. Beard will continue as Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky.

Clients included: First National Bank of Louisville and National Processing Company; JP Morgan Chase Bank; Brown-Forman Corporation; Yum Brands, Inc.; Anaconda Aluminum; Arco Metals; Chrysler Credit Corporation; Wells Fargo Bank; the Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County; the liquidator of Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company; Fleet National Bank; Consumers Choice Coffee, Inc.; and, many other clients of the firm, small and large.