Kristen N. Worak
PARTNER
Much of Kristen Worak’s civil litigation practice is focused on the defense of governmental entities, their employees, and elected officials involving Constitutional and tort claims. Kristen has experience in drafting structured briefs at both the trial and appellate level in both state and federal courts. Her high level of integrity is an asset to clients, both governmental and private, in the counseling of matters regarding management of personnel and common challenges faced by employers. Her work in litigation of claims against municipal entities is an advantage when advising government entities on administrative matters and regulatory & statutory compliance.
A native of Paducah, Kristen is dedicated to the growth and health of her community. She volunteers with organizations devoted to the assistance of children, including LOTUS (formerly PASAC) as well as the Paducah Day Nursery. Kristen also serves on the Kentucky Defense Counsel’s (District 1) Board of Directors.
Education
Mid-Continent University, B.S. Magna Cum Laude, 2007
Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Admitted to Practice
Kentucky, 2011
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Professional Associations
Kentucky Bar Association
Kentucky Defense Counsel
McCracken County Bar Association
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
Auto Accidents
Civil Rights
Employment & Labor Law
Insurance Defense
Litigations & Appeals
Municipal Law
Personal Injury – Plaintiff
Sexual Harassment
Wrongful Death
Achievements
SuperLawyers®, Rising Stars 2019-2021
Kentucky Colonel
Kentucky Defense Counsel, Young Lawyer of the Year, 2018
Kentucky Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Seminars Presented
“Western Kentucky Regional Code Enforcement – Fourth Amendment, Junk Car Ordinances, Legal Considerations for Enforcement,” 2020-2022
“Warrantless Searches,” West Kentucky Regional Code Enforcement Meeting, 2021
“Mandatory Vaccinations,” Kentucky Health Department Association, 2021
“Inmate Religious Rights,” Kentucky Jailer’s Association, 2021
“Employment Law,” Kentucky Health Department Association, 2019
“Police Officers’ Bill of Rights,” Kentucky League of Cities, 2018
“Employment Law for Health Departments,” 2016
“Clerks’ Considerations for Discipline of Uniformed Personnel,” 2015
“Kentucky Health Department Association,” 2015