Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. ? Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed the following as administrative law judges in the Department of Workers Claims:

Douglas W. Gott, of Bowling Green, is a workers compensation attorney in private practice. He received his bachelor?s degree from Western Kentucky University and earned his law degree from the University of Kentucky. He replaces Sheila Lowther, who has resigned. Gott shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending December 31, 2011. This appointment is effective June 21, 2008.
 
Caroline Clark, of Louisville, has served as commissioner of the Kentucky Public Service Commission since August 2007. She previously was an associate with Landrum and Shouse law offices. Clark earned her bachelor?s degree from Centre College and her law degree from the University of Kentucky. She replaces Andrew Manno, whose term is ending. Clark shall serve for a term expiring July 14, 2012. This appointment is effective July 15, 2008.

The governor has also reappointed Richard M. Joiner, of Madisonville. Joiner has served as an administrative law judge since 2001. He earned his bachelor?s degree from the University of Michigan and received his law degree from the University of Kentucky. His new term expires July 14, 2012. This appointment is effective July 15, 2008.

Administrative law judges in the Department of Workers Claims conduct hearings, supervise the presentation of evidence and render final decisions, orders or awards on cases presented before them.