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Kenneth J. Young

MEMBER

Bio

Kenneth J. Young received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi and his law degree from the Nashville School of Law. Ken maintains a corporate and transactional practice concentrated on advising small and mid-sized businesses across a broad spectrum of corporate, financial, and operational matters. His work includes mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock purchase transactions, and the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts and licensing agreements.

Ken also represents both borrowers and lenders in secured and unsecured financing transactions, including bridge financing and convertible debt arrangements. His experience extends to real estate matters involving the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial properties.

In addition to his corporate and real estate practice, Ken regularly counsels clients on economic development initiatives and incentive programs, including industrial development bond financing, state grant incentives, and local incentive structures such as Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

Profile

Areas of Practice

  • County Government Law

  • Corporate Law

  • Business Law

  • Nonprofit / Tax Exempt Organizations

  • Real Estate

Admissions

  • Tennessee Bar, 2003

Education

  • Nashville School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee, 2001, J.D.

  • University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, B.B.A, 1993

CLE Presentations and Speaking Engagements:

  • “Decision 2016: Political Campaign Activities by Nonprofit Organizations in the U.S. and Canada - Rules, Limitations, and Reporting Obligations” – April 8, 2016, ABA Business Law Section Spring Meeting, Montréal, QC, Canada

  • “Pro Bono Service on a Board of a Not For Profit in Crisis: Fulfilling Your Not For Profit’s Mission During Financial Distress” – September 17, 2015, ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting, Chicago

  • “Nonprofit Healthcare Providers in or near the Zone of Insolvency: Crossing the Border and Duties on Arrival” - April 17, 2015, ABA Business Law Section Spring Meeting, San Francisco

  • “Pro Bono Service on a Board of a Not For Profit in Crisis: Fulfilling Your Not For Profit’s Mission During Financial Distress” – October 8, 2014, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, Chicago

MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS

  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section

    • Nonprofit Organizations Committee – Secretary 2013-2017

  • Tennessee Bar Association

  • Williamson County Bar Association

  • Williamson County Chamber of Commerce

  • Tennessee Emergency Numbering Association

  • National Emergency Numbering Association

  • “Liberty Bell Award” awarded by the Williamson County Bar Association work in both the legal community and the community at-large (2014)

  • Community Supporter Annual Award – African American Heritage Society of Williamson County (2014)

  • Rising Star award by Super Lawyer (2011)

  • Volunteer Spirit Award – Franklin Tomorrow (2009) 

  • Ironman Florida finisher (2006 & 2010)

Community Involvement

  • Williamson County Foster Care Review Board (1999-2014)

  • Williamson County Chapter of the American Red Cross 

    • Board of Directors (2003 – 2008)

  • Williamson County Fair Association, Inc.

    • Board of Directors and Secretary (2004-2014)

  • Williamson County Soccer Association coach (1996-1998), (2003-2004) and (2013-2015)