<p>McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC would like to announce that Ryan Daugherty, associate in our Lexington office, has been selected by Commerce Lexington to join the 2012-2013 Leadership Lexington program. Ryan will be joining a group of passionate individuals who are interested in problem solving and assisting with challenges facing our community. Leadership Lexington is an eleven-month program involving an Orientation in August and a full-day meeting each month from September until June. Classes meet in different locations around the area each month with a major program topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, demonstrations and class discussions. Topics addressed include government, media, growth and preservation, education, public safety, economic and workforce development, arts and quality of life, health and human services and leadership development. Class members will practice and apply leadership skills in a small-group experience, work with community leaders, gain an in-depth understanding of a community organization and/or community need, and make a positive difference in the lives of others.</p>