Catherine Salmen Wright

Partner
P: (859) 425-1068
F: (859) 425-1099
Catherine Wright is a Partner in the Labor and Employment Law Department. Catherine provides employment advice to clients, conducts training, and provides investigation assistance. She has defended against state and federal administrative complaints and handles employment litigation stemming from civil rights claims, the Family Medical Leave Act, and wage-and-hour issues. She has experience representing public employers, including public schools and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, defending First Amendment-based and Section 1983 actions. She has worked extensively with nonprofit entities that receive federal funding.

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Fayette County Bar Association, Chair of Labor and Employment Section, Past Chair of Education Law Section
  • Legislative Affairs Director and Member of the Board, Bluegrass SHRM
  • Volunteer Legal Services for Hospice of the Bluegrass
  • Volunteer, South Lexington Youth Baseball
  • Group Leader, K-2 Grade, Southland Christian Church
  • Member of the Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass

Distinctions

  • Dinsmore & Shohl Alice Neeley Memorial Award