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D. Eric Lycan

Education

  • J.D. University of Kentucky
    B.A. Centre College

Bar Admissions

  • Kentucky

Recent Publications By D. Eric Lycan

Party Line Vote Stops DISCLOSE Act,
August 2, 2010
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Challenges EPA's Decision to Regulate Greenhouse Emissions ,
February 19, 2010
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D. Eric Lycan
Of Counsel

D. Eric Lycan
Of Counsel

Eric Lycan brings to his clients a wealth of experience in complex multi-state litigation, concentrating on business, energy and public policy issues.  He maintains a vibrant election and campaign finance law practice, helping individuals and businesses to make their voices heard by policymakers.  He continues to represent a state government in its civil claims against unregulated offshore internet gambling operations. He practices in all state and federal courts in Kentucky, as well as before a number of administrative agencies.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Represented state government entity in its civil claims against unregulated offshore internet gambling operations
  • Advises major Kentucky industries on political advocacy options, including independent speech, formation of PACs, 527s and other entities, and compliance
  • Served as Administrative Law Judge for the Kentucky Parole Board, adjudicating allegations of parole violations against released offenders
  • Represented major party Congressional campaign in recanvass of 2010 election
  • Represented business trade organization in obtaining advisory opinion that Kentucky’s restriction on independent corporate political speech was unconstitutional

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2009
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 2003-2009
    Bowling, Johnson & Lycan, PLLC
  • 2001-2003
    Lycan Law Firm
  • 1997-2001
    Frost Brown Todd

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Leadership Kentucky 2011
  • Peer Review Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Republican National Lawyers Association
  • Rising Star Award, Lexington’s Outstanding Young Professionals, 2003
  • National Moot Court Team (University of Kentucky)

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • State Chairman, Young Professionals for W ‘04
  • Past President, Lexington Young Professionals’ Association
  • Kentucky Chairman, Lawyers for McCain, 2008
  • Board of Trustees, Centenary United Methodist Church
  • Board Member and Past President, Lexington Children’s Theatre
  • Kentucky Coal Association
  • Litigation Committee, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • "Advocacy Options for a Challenging Political Environment," Annual Conference, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, October 2011
  • "Recent Developments in Kentucky Campaign Finance and Election Law," National Election Law Conference, Republican National Lawyers Association, August 2011