Jacob Bruce_V2

Jacob N. Bruce

Associate , Lexington KY

859.231.3945

Jacob N. Bruce

Associate | Lexington KY

Jacob N. Bruce is a utility and energy attorney who assists businesses and other organizations with legal and regulatory matters. He approaches each matter with a strong foundation in research and analysis, along with an understanding of how judicial, legislative, and administrative processes can affect a client’s operations. Clients benefit from his ability to evaluate complex issues, identify relevant considerations, and provide clear, practical guidance. 

His background in public policy and government service informs his perspective on matters involving regulated industries and governmental decision-making. He works collaboratively with clients and colleagues to evaluate the legal, regulatory, and operational factors at stake and develop well-supported solutions aligned with the client’s objectives. His disciplined approach helps clients understand potential implications and make informed decisions as matters evolve. 

Before joining SKO, Jacob served as a law clerk to a judge within the U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of Kentucky, where he gained insight into federal court proceedings and developed his legal research, analysis, and writing skills. He previously worked in the office of a federal representative on matters involving defense, veterans affairs, federal policy, and small business programs, including navigating matters involving multiple federal agencies and assisting businesses with federal recovery programs. 

Education

University of Kentucky, J. David Rosenberg College of Law, 2025, J.D. , Valedictorian, summa cum laude

University of Kentucky, Martin School of Public Policy & Administration, 2025, M.P.A., summa cum laude

University of Kentucky, 2020, B.A., summa cum laude

Experience

Admitted In

  • Kentucky

Accolades

  • Order of the Coif 

  • CALI Award, Presidential & Executive Powers, 2025; Taxation I, Environmental Law, Secured Transaction, 2024; Constitutional Law I, Constitutional Law II, Alternate Dispute Resolution, 2023

Professional & Community Activities

  • Student Representative, Faculty Appointments Committee, J. David Rosenberg College of Law, 2024-25

  • Student Member, University of Kentucky Residency Review Committee, 2017-20, 2021-25 

  • Kentucky Law Journal Vol. 112, Staff Editor, 2023-24 

  • Kentucky Law Journal Vol. 113, Online Content Editor, 2024-25 

  • University of Kentucky Moot Court Board, National Competition Team, 2024-25 

  • Chief Justice, University of Kentucky Student Supreme Court, 2023-25 

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