Ballotpedia, Erin Izzo

Erin resides in Frankfort with her husband, Mark, and son, Nicholas. She earned a bachelor's degree in government from Dartmouth College and a law degree from the University of Kentucky.

Erin is a partner at Landrum & Shouse in Lexington, where she serves as an arbitrator and mediator. She previously served as an assistant Fayette County attorney in the child support enforcement division.

Erin Izzo's campaign for state supreme court justice is her first run for public office. She was previously 1 of 3 candidates recommended to Governor Bevin for a Circuit Judge appointment by the KY Judicial Nominating Commission but was not appointed. 

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As a lawyer, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.

As an attorney at Landrum & Shouse LLP since 2011, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.

As a Partner at Landrum & Shouse, served as an Arbitrator and Mediator, resolving state and federal cases across over fifty Kentucky counties.

As a mediator for state and federal cases across more than fifty counties in Kentucky, has structured and facilitated discussions between opposing parties, and assisted in producing mutually agreeable resolutions.

As an Arbitrator, Izzo has served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.

As an arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties and determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings. Has served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.

As a judicial staff attorney from 2005 to 2007, served in the child support enforcement division. 

- As an attorney at Landrum & Shouse LLP since 2011, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.
- As a mediator for state and federal cases across more than fifty counties in Kentucky, has structured and facilitated discussions between opposing parties, and assisted in producing mutually agreeable resolutions.
- As an arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties and determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings. Has served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.
- As a judicial staff attorney from 2005 to 2007, served in the child support enforcement division. 

Legal Experience

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Believes in ensuring the legal system is "fair, transparent, and accessible to all."

Supports upholding "Freedom of Speech and the free exchange of ideas."

Said, "I am and remain a staunch 2nd Amendment supporter... The 2nd Amendment is what protects our fundamental rights from an overreaching government."

Endorsed by the Republican Party of Clark County.

- Believes in ensuring the legal system is "fair, transparent, and accessible to all."
- Supports upholding "Freedom of Speech and the free exchange of ideas."
- Said, "I am and remain a staunch 2nd Amendment supporter... The 2nd Amendment is what protects our fundamental rights from an overreaching government."
- Endorsed by the Republican Party of Clark County.

Judicial Philosophy

As of August 20, 2024, Erin Izzo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Served as a judge for the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association for 18 years and as a board member for the past year.

Served as a judge for the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association for 18 years and was a board member for the past year.

- Served as a judge for the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association for 18 years and was a board member for the past year.

Community Involvement

Erin Izzo

Believes in maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible legal system.

- Believes in ensuring the legal system is "fair, transparent, and accessible to all."
- Supports upholding "Freedom of Speech and the free exchange of ideas."

As an arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties, determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings, and serves in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.

- As an attorney at Landrum & Shouse LLP since 2011, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.
- As a mediator for state and federal cases across more than fifty counties in Kentucky, has structured and facilitated discussions between opposing parties, and assisted in producing mutually agreeable resolutions.
- As an arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties, determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings, and serves in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.
- As a judicial staff attorney from 2005 to 2007, served in the child support enforcement division. 

Erin Izzo's campaign for state supreme court justice is her first run for public office.

As a partner at Landrum & Shouse, served as an arbitrator and Mediator, resolving state and federal cases across over fifty Kentucky counties.

As an arbitrator, served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.

- As a lawyer, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.
- As a partner at Landrum & Shouse, served as an arbitrator and Mediator, resolving state and federal cases across over fifty Kentucky counties.
- As an arbitrator, served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.

- Served as a judge for the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association for 18 years and as a board member for the past year.

Erin Izzo resides in Frankfort with her husband, Mark, and son, Nicholas.

Erin Izzo is a Partner at Landrum & Shouse in Lexington, where she serves as an Arbitrator and Mediator. She previously served as an Assistant Fayette County Attorney in the child support enforcement division.

As of September 4, 2024, Erin Izzo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Kentucky Supreme Court has seven justices and serves as the final authority on the Kentucky constitution and appeals within the state.
- It handles all civil, criminal, and state-related cases, including reviewing issues like life imprisonment and death penalty matters.
- Decisions are made collectively by majority vote, and a justice writes the majority opinion.
- The justices elect a Chief Justice who serves as the administrative head of the state's court system, serving a four-year term.
- Justices are elected for eight-year terms in nonpartisan elections from seven districts. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some justices are elected each year.
- Justices earn $170,049​​​ annually.

One of seven judges who serves on the highest court in the Commonwealth of Kentucky 