ELPO Law announces hires following building expansion and renovation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP is welcoming two new associate attorneys.

According to the announcement Monday, ELPO Law has added Chandler A. Flynt and Noah W. Thornberry to its team. The law firm states this follows the completion of a nearly two-year building expansion and renovation.

Flynt is a lifelong resident of Bowling Green and joins the firm with an established connection to ELPO Law, according to the release. Flynt previously served as a staff assistant and later a law clerk at the firm while excelling academically, graduating summa cum laude from both Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. During law school, she was the Symposium Editor of the University of Louisville Law Review Vol. 63, was a two-time CALI Award recipient, the 3L class representative for the Student Bar Association, and served as secretary of the Student Bar Foundation, all while finishing in the top ten of her class. Chandler’s experience provides her with invaluable insight into the firm’s operations and client needs from day one.

Thornberry, also a Bowling Green native, strengthens the firm’s capabilities in transactional and finance-related law. He earned a perfect 4.00 GPA graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and business administration from the University of the Cumberlands, and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. He was also a two-time CALI Award recipient, and a finalist in the 2023 Intrascholastic Client Counseling Competition. Thornberry’s background includes direct involvement in the litigation process, having participated in various court proceedings during his time as a law clerk with the firm, and is bringing a solid foundation in both law and finance to ELPO Law.

Bringing the total number of attorneys to 33 the hiring of Flynt and Thornberry marks a significant step in ELPO Law’s long-term growth plan. The firm states it recently completed its building expansion and renovation at its College Street location, an endeavor designed to foster collaborative legal work, enhance the client experience and accommodate a growing team by allowing all attorneys and staff to be under the same roof in almost a decade.

“Our building expansion was more than a physical upgrade—it was a strategic investment in the future of our firm and our region,” said Bob Young, managing partner of ELPO Law. “Welcoming exceptional talent like Chandler Flynt, and Noah Thornberry, who have roots in both our firm and community, is the next key step. These hires are central to our strategy of smart growth that ensures we remain a leading full-service law firm in south central Kentucky, ready to meet the complex and diverse legal needs of our clients for decades to come.”

ELPO Law has been a pillar of the Bowling Green community for over 50 years. By continually investing in its facilities and attracting top talent, the firm is uniquely positioned to serve as a comprehensive legal partner to individuals and businesses in a dynamic and growing regional economy.

Learn more about Chandler Flynt, Noah Thornberry, and the firm by visiting elpolaw.com.