Sarah Sloan Reeves

Sarah is a Member in Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Lexington office and has been with the firm since 2010. She is part of the Business Services practice group and works primarily with clients in the Equine, Health Care and Alcohol & Hospitality industries, though she assists clients of all types and sizes.

Whether she’s providing representation for racetrack executives or hotel management, Sarah gets to know the client’s business from an inside counsel’s perspective — and often serves clients in this capacity. She’s always looking at how she can solve the complicated and often intimidating issues that clients face.

Sarah’s wide-ranging expertise allows her to consult on the full breadth of transactional law. She answers tax questions as readily and effectively as she handles real estate concerns. She helps clients plan for their futures, and she anticipates changes in the law that can impact their operations, such as federal and local licensing regulations.

For her many legal achievements, Sarah has been recognized as a Rising Star by Kentucky Super Lawyers®.

In addition to her work with firm clients, Sarah is actively engaged in several local professional and community groups. She is a member of the Women Lawyers’ Association of the Fayette County Bar Association and serves on the board of Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Business Services: For clients ranging from local small businesses to major corporations, Sarah has the experience and distinct skill set to confront the challenge at hand, whether it’s a contractual issue or strategy for avoiding litigation. Her comprehensive and collaborative approach to client service helps her guide clients to a favorable outcome.

Trust & Estates: Sarah helps clients like Kentucky Thoroughbred farms prepare for the succession and preservation of their businesses. She considers all operational areas of the business and the interests of all stakeholders when consulting on the myriad legal and tax aspects of the plan.

Equine Transactional: Building on an SKO tradition of providing legal services to the equine industry, Sarah develops contracts for the purchase and sale of horses and offers expert counsel on a range of other matters. She mostly offers support to entities in the Thoroughbred business, but also advises on breeds such as Standardbreds and quarter horses.

Health Care: In this complex area of law, Sarah keeps clients abreast of changes to help them maximize opportunities and reduce risk. She represents physician groups, assisted-living facilities and various other industry entities.

Alcohol & Hospitality: Sarah represents companies in the restaurant, hotel and tourism industries and helps them navigate a full spectrum of legal matters, from filing of trademarks and patents to compliance with food and beverage regulations. She also supports clients in the alcoholic beverage industry with licensing issues and provides representation at the federal (TTB), state and local levels.