Background
Mellen, Francis Joseph was born on December 19, 1945 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis Joseph and Mary Emma (Oberst) Mellen.
Mellen, Francis Joseph was born on December 19, 1945 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis Joseph and Mary Emma (Oberst) Mellen.
Bachelor, U. Kentucky, 1967; Master of Arts, U. Kentucky, 1971; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1973.
Associate attorney, Rogers & Wells, New York City, 1973-1975; associate attorney, Wyatt, Grafton & Sloss, Louisville, 1975-1980; partner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, Louisville, since 1980.
Member special study committee for Uniform Commercial Code, Kentucky Legislation Research Comsn., Frankfort, 1984-1991. Board directors Leadership Louisville Foundation, counsel, 1996-1998. Board directors Stage One: The Louisville Children's Theatre, vice president, 1997-1998, president, 1998-1999.
Board directors Louisville-Jefferson County A.W.A.R.E. Coalition, 1994-1998. Member American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association (panel), Kentucky Bar Association (house delegations 1986-1992), Louisville Bar Association (chairman committee professional responsibility 1992-1994), Jefferson Club, Filson Club, American Mensa.
Married Mary Wilder Davison, August 2, 1975 (divorced 1987). Children: Elizabeth, Catherine, Robert, Christine.