Ellen Gish is an attorney in the Lexington office in the Construction Service Group. She represents owners, contractors and subcontractors in all aspects of the construction process.

Before joining the firm in 2025, Ellen served as Associate General Counsel for the University of Kentucky, where she focused on capital projects, real estate, procurement, data privacy, economic development, and charitable gifts. Her prior legal experience also includes representing clients in a wide range of complex real estate and corporate transactions.

In addition to her legal roles, Ellen also has served in development, gift planning and fundraising roles for UK Philanthropy and the Lexington Philharmonic. Her diverse experience gives Ellen a unique perspective on the day-to-day legal challenges facing both private and public clients and a creative, collaborative, and efficient approach to problem-solving.

Ellen received her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (2003) and her undergraduate degree from Cornell University (1998).