Nathan Fort

Nathan Fort

Biography

Nathan Fort is the founder and managing member of Fort Law PLLC. He is a Kentucky business attorney who advises entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies on business law matters, with an emphasis on entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, and venture capital. Nathan regularly represents clients ranging from first time entrepreneurs to companies with more than $10,000,000 in annual revenue, helping them structure transactions, manage risk, and support growth.

In addition to his legal practice, Nathan is the co founder and owner of Awesome Inc and Awesome Ventures, a Lexington, Kentucky based business incubator and accelerator. He is also a founding member and active angel investor through the Cherub Fund, a Lexington based angel fund. Nathan serves as Chairman of the Board of the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization that highlights the impact of Kentucky entrepreneurs and encourages others to pursue ambitious ventures.

Contact

Email: Nathan S. Fort
Main:    (502) 509-3678

Education

University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law – J.D., with distinction

  • University of Louisville Law Review
  • Moot Court Board
  • Irving G. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Competition Team
  • Edwin H. Perry Mediation Fellow
  • Charter Member of the Entrepreneurship Clinic
  • Student Government Association, Honor Council Representative
  • Highest Grade: Negotiable Instruments, Business Planning, Securities Regulations

University of Kentucky – B.A., with high distinction

  • Deans List
  • National Honor Roll
  • Young Entrepreneurs Club
  • Student Athletic Council

Admissions

Kentucky

Memberships

  • American Bar Association: Business Law & Young Lawyers Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Louisville Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Venture Connectors, Board Member
  • Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, Chairman of the Board
  • Petrino Family Foundation, Inc., Board Member & Legal Counsel
  • NuLu Business Association
  • Young Professionals of Louisville (YPAL)
  • Young Entrepreneurs of Lexington

Publications

Kentucky Startup Lawyer