Ruby Fenton

Ms. Fenton's practice centers in the area of Labor and Employment Law. She has a wealth of experience in the following areas: Employment Law: Representation of employers in defense of both individual and class action suits claiming unlawful employment discrimination and/or common law wrongful discharge. Representation of employers in administrative proceedings in the areas of employment discrimination, wage and hour, unemployment, occupational safety and health. Representation of individuals and businesses in employment matters related to purchase and/or sale of business, drafting and enforcing agreements relating to employment including but not limited to those containing restrictive covenants. Traditional Labor Law: Representation of management in aspects of labor/management related to opposition of unionization, representation proceedings, employer's election campaign, contract negotiations and interpretations and arbitrations. Miscellaneous: Assist clients in "litigation prevention" techniques including preparation of employee handbooks, consultation with and training of management personnel with respect to employment policy development and implementation, and advice on employment actions such as layoff, termination, promotion, etc. Mediation/Arbitration: Certified Mediator, Kentucky Supreme Court. Mediation of civil matters including labor and employment matters, contract disputes, and commercial disputes. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Ruby Fenton included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, 1989-2017 Other Sources of Feedback About Ruby Fenton Included on the 2026Kentucky Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Kentucky Super Lawyers list 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyers list 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers list 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Borowitz & Goldsmith, PLC, Partner, 2004 - 2013
• Pitt Fenton, PLLC, Partner, 1997 - 2004
• Rogers, Fuller & Pitt, Associate, 1989 - 1997
• References
• Hon. Thomas J. Knopf
• Hon. A.C. McKay Chauvin
• Ms. Karen Garnet, Dist. Director, Dept. of Labor
• Mr. Jack Bell, Jr. President, Masters' Supply, Inc.

• Employment Discrimination Law and Labor Law, University of Louisville School of Business, 1989 - 1990
• Paralegal Studies, Sullivan College, 1982 - 1985
• Human Resources, Bellarmine University
• "Safe Harbors in Labor/Employment Law" & "Intersection of the ADA and other Labor & Employment Laws", Carl A. Warns Labor & Employment Law Institute, 1996 - 2014
• "Effective Policies and Procedures: Creation and Administration", "Social Media in the Workplace", and "Enforceability of Covenants not to Compete", Oldham County Government, 2007 - 2016
• "Changes in Life Affecting Employer Strategies", Kentucky Healthcare/Financial Management Association, 2005 - Present
• "The Wage and Hour Laws and the Effects of...", Kentucky Financial Professionals Conference, 2005 - Present
• "Employment Law Update", "Hiring and Firing: How to do it Right", and "Beyond the Basics in Employment Law, Sterling Education Services, 2001 - 2010
• "All Hands on Deck - Navigating Return to Work Issues", and "Matters of the Mind", Access Center Partnership, 1993 - 2003
• "Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Differences You Need to Know and Document Drafting Tips", Business Associations Law Institute, 2017
• Representative Clients
• City of LaGrange, Commonwealth of Kentucky
• University of Louisville
• Masters' Supply, Inc.
• Centers for Accessible Living
• Walker Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
• MiD, Inc.
• Star Aviation, Inc

• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1989
• Kentucky, 1989
• U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

• Kentucky Bar Association, 1989 - Present (Member)
• Louisville Bar Association, 1989 - Present (Member)
• Attorneys Advisory Committee, The Access Center, 2000 - Present (Member)
• Louisville Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, 1996 - 1997 (Chairperson)
• Legal Studies Advisory Board, Sullivan University, 2000 - Present (Member)