Cynthia W. Young

Cynthia W. Young is an attorney with Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP whose practice focuses on corporate and securities law. She counsels public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities transactions and corporate finance. Her clients include organizations in banking, health care and manufacturing. Her work also covers strategic planning and regulatory questions that arise in financial institutions and other commercial settings.

Cindy earned a B.A. in Mathematics from Indiana University in 1978, graduating with high distinction. She received her J.D. from the University of Louisville in 1982, graduating summa cum laude as valedictorian. Her education provides a background for examining financial structures, evaluating transactions and understanding the legal requirements of securities and corporate matters. This academic record complements her long practice in business law.

Cindy advises companies on acquisitions, capital raising, corporate finance, securities and ongoing governance responsibilities. She also leads her firm’s Financial Institutions service area. The work calls for attention to financing arrangements, business objectives and the regulatory setting in which financial organizations operate. She assists clients in understanding the legal implications of transactions and implementing corporate decisions that must satisfy both operational and compliance needs.

Cindy has received recognition from Chambers USA for corporate and mergers and acquisitions work. She has also been named among Kentucky’s leading lawyers in Super Lawyers listings and recognized by Best Lawyers in banking, corporate and securities-related fields. Her practice combines transaction experience with financial industry knowledge. Cynthia W. Young helps companies consider legal risks and commercial priorities when making significant business decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Past President, Louisville Bar Association
• Finance Committee Chair and Past Chair for the Board of Directors, Legal Aid Society
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bankers Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Indiana

Education

• University of Louisville
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Summa Cum Laude)
• Indiana University Southeast
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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