Stephanie M. Wurdock

ASSOCIATE

swurdock@sturgillturner.com

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Stephanie focuses her practice on health care litigation, specifically the defense of nursing homes, hospitals, and their employees.  She works diligently to protect health care providers against medical malpractice claims of negligent care, wrongful death, and patient neglect and abuse. Stephanie also works with national insurance providers in the representation of their insureds.  Stephanie joined Sturgill Turner as an associate attorney in 2011 upon graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law. 

DISTINCTIONS

• Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Law, Articles Editor
• Trial Advocacy Board, Member
• James Park, Jr. Academic Scholar
• University of Kentucky Student Government, Senator
• University of Kentucky Presidential Scholar
• AXA Community Achievement Scholar
• Kentucky Academy of Governors Scholars (2003)

PUBLICATIONS

• DEPAUL v. COMMONWEALTH: A Look at Political Contributions Associated with the Horse-Racing Industry, Ky. J. Equine, Agriculture, & Nat. Resources L., (Spring 2010, Volume 3, Number 1)

• DOCTORS, DIOCESES, AND DECISIONS: Examining the Impact of the Catholic Hospital System and Federal Conscience Clauses on Medical Education, Pitt. J. Envtl Pub. Health L. (Expected Spring 2012)

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Kentucky Bar Association
• Fayette County Bar Association
• FCBA Women Lawyers Association
• Fayette County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
• Kentucky Defense Counsel
• Defense Research Institute 
• American Health Lawyers Association

COMMUNITY & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass
• Junior League of Lexington
• United Way of the Bluegrass, Get on Board, Class of 2012