E. Kenly Ames

E. Kenly Ames is a skilled attorney known for her work in intellectual property law and business litigation. She represents companies in complex disputes and provides strategic counsel tailored to each client’s goals. Her background includes experience in high-level litigation and judicial clerkships, giving her insight into both trial and appellate courts.

Kenly earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. She was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa for her academic achievement. She then received her J.D. in 1994 from Columbia University School of Law, where she served as a Note Editor for the Columbia Law Review.

Kenly focuses on resolving business disputes in court and through negotiated solutions. She advises clients on trade secrets, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, trademark and copyright infringement, licensing matters, and unfair competition claims. Her practice also includes construction litigation, securities fraud litigation, class actions, and complex insurance and reinsurance disputes.

Kenly regularly assists businesses with registering trademarks and copyrights to protect valuable brands and creative works. She counsels clients on safeguarding confidential information and preventing misuse of proprietary assets. When infringement occurs, she takes decisive action to defend her clients’ rights and business interests.

E. Kenly Ames continues to guide businesses through challenging legal matters with careful analysis, attention to detail, and a practical approach that supports long-term success. Kenly’s prior experience includes serving as a judicial law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and working in the litigation department of Choate, Hall and Stewart LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. She was admitted to practice in Kentucky in 2003, Massachusetts in 1997, and New York in 1995, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Associations
• Past President, Federal Bar Association, Kentucky Chapter
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Kentucky Supreme Court, Rules Committee
• Past Member, Kentucky Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (2020-2025)

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• New York

Education

• Columbia University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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