Member Jon A. Woodall has been elected to the board of directors of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies across major jurisdictions and global markets. Woodall was elected to the position from the more than 9,200 attorneys in the Meritas member network and will serve a three-year term with six other lawyers from around the world.
“Mr. Woodall is a proven leader at McBrayer and has been creating solutions for clients in Lexington by leveraging the global reach of Meritas. Quality is a key determinant of leadership within Meritas, and this new board member and the firm reflect those standards,” said Sona Pancholy, president of Meritas. “As a member of the Meritas board of directors, Mr. Woodall will drive the continued growth and innovation of our network of leading independent law firms to meet client expectations.”
As a board member, he will participate in strategic planning, member recruitment and development, and the administration of Meritas' rigorous quality standards, which set the network apart from other legal organizations.
"I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected to serve as a member of the Meritas Board of Directors,” says Member Jon A. Woodall. “This opportunity is truly significant, and I am excited to join forces with my fellow Meritas colleagues. Together, we will empower the Meritas network and embrace the transformation of the legal industry. I eagerly anticipate our collaboration and the meaningful impact we will create together."
Mr. Woodall serves as the chair of McBrayer's construction law practice group. He provides expert counsel to clients on a range of issues pertaining to construction law, the enforcement of non-compete agreements, and land use regulations, including defense against eminent domain actions. Mr. Woodall earned his law degree from Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law, and he is a member of the Kentucky Bar.
“Joining the Meritas network has enabled our attorneys to transition from a regional focus to a national and even international platform,” says Managing Member James H. Frazier, III. “Mr. Woodall is a vital member of our firm's ownership team, a seasoned legal professional, and a dedicated advocate for his community. We are proud to have Mr. Woodall representing our firm on a global scale, and we are confident that he will be an enthusiastic and valuable addition to the Meritas Board of Directors.”
