Riley Fort

Riley G. Fort

Associate , Lexington KY

859.231.3009

Riley G. Fort

Associate | Lexington KY

Riley G. Fort is a business litigator who represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial and business disputes. She assists clients throughout the litigation process, applying a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to evaluating legal issues and developing strategies tailored to each client’s objectives. Clients benefit from her ability to analyze complex information, communicate clearly, and approach disputes with both legal and business considerations in mind.   

Her work includes researching complex legal issues, preparing legal memoranda, drafting contracts and severance agreements, and assisting with documents related to ongoing litigation. Her academic background in marketing and integrated strategic communication provides an additional perspective on how organizations communicate, manage relationships, and address business challenges. She works collaboratively with clients and colleagues to identify key issues and develop clear, well-supported solutions. 

Before joining Stoll Keenon Ogden in 2026, Riley gained legal experience as a summer associate with a Lexington law firm, where she worked across multiple practice areas and developed her research, writing, and drafting skills. She previously served as a public relations intern with the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information and as a research assistant in the University’s Department of Integrated Strategic Communication. Her research work included corporate social responsibility and the inclusion of people with disabilities. 

Education

University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, 2026, J.D., magna cum laude

University of Kentucky, 2023, B.S. & B.B.A., summa cum laude

Experience

Admitted In

  • Kentucky

Accolades

  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award, State & Local Tax, 2026

  • Order of the Coif, University of Kentucky College of Law, 2026

  • Best Oral Advocate, Legal Research & Writing, Spring 2024 

     

Professional & Community Activities

  • Moot Court Board, National Team Member, 2025–2026 

  • Kentucky Law Journal Online, Committee Member, 2025–2026

  • Kentucky Law Journal, Staff Editor, 2024–2025

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