Approval to Renew the Personal Service Contract (PSC) with Johnson, Bowman & Branco, LLP

Attorney William “Bill” Johnson has served honorably as Kentucky State University's primary outside counsel for over 50 years. At its November 17, 2022, meeting, the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents approved Attorney Johnson's amended PSC with the University. The amended PSC allowed Attorney Johnson to continue his representation of the University, its Board of Regents, and its employees in legal matters that include, but are not limited to, intellectual property, contract disputes, claims of constitutional and statutory deprivations, and discrimination. The amended PSC is set to expire on June 30, 2023. Per the terms of the amended PSC, the parties have one (1) optional one-year renewal. The Board's approval would allow the University to exercise that renewal option and retain Attorney Johnson's services for another year.

Johnson, Bowman & Branco, LLP

Personal Service Contract (Legal Services)

Rate: $125.00 per hour

Expenses: The University will pay no more than $2,000 per fiscal year for travel expenses such as airfare, lodging, ground transportation, parking, and meals.

Total Contract Amount: The total amount, including travel expenses, shall not exceed $75,000 per fiscal year.

Acting President Dr. Michael Dailey recommends that the Board of Regents approve the renewal of the PSC with Johnson, Bowman & Branco, LLP.

Approve the renewal of the PSC with Johnson, Bowman & Branco, LLP.