Gregory N. Stivers

Gregory Neil Stivers (born June 20, 1960) is the Chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Biography Stivers was born on June 20, 1960, in Hazard, Kentucky. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 from Eastern Kentucky University. He received a Juris Doctor in 1985 from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He spent his entire legal career at the Bowling Green, Kentucky, law firm of Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle, PLC, formerly known as Campbell, Kerrick and Grise, joining as an associate in 1985 and becoming partner in 1990, leaving in 2014 upon receiving his judicial commission. His legal practice focused on employment and general civil litigation in Federal and State courts. He also served as the designated outside legal counsel for Western Kentucky University. Federal judicial service