Background
Lay, Norvie Lee was born on April 17, 1940 in Cardwell, Kentucky, United States. Son of Arlie H. and Opha (Burns) Lay.
Lay, Norvie Lee was born on April 17, 1940 in Cardwell, Kentucky, United States. Son of Arlie H. and Opha (Burns) Lay.
Bachelor of Science, University Kentucky, 1960; Juris Doctor, U. Louisville, 1963; Master of Laws (Cook fellow), University of Michigan, 1964; Scientiae Juridicae Doctor, University of Michigan, 1967.
Assistant professor of law, University Louisville, 1964-1967; associate professor, U. Louisville, 1967-1970; professor, U. Louisville, since 1970; assistant dean, U. Louisville (School Law), 1971-1973; associate dean, U. Louisville (School Law), 1973-1984; acting dean, U. Louisville (School Law), 1981-1982. Visiting professor Southwestern U. School Law, summer 1983, New York Law School, 1983-1984, College of Law U. Iowa, summer 1989.
Trustee St. Joseph's Infirmary, 1974-1978, S.W. Jefferson Community Hospital, 1979-1980, Suburban Hospital, 1981-1984, Humana-Audubon Hospital, 1985-1988, U. Louisville Law School Alumni Foundation, from 1982-1985. Board directors Louisville Ballet, from 1982-1988, Louisville Theatrical Association, 1985-1988, Louisville Art Gallery, 1984-1987, Watertower Art Association, 1986-1989, Chamber Museum Society of Louisville, 1985-1988, Louisville Chorus, 1985-1988, Kentucky Contemporary Theatre, 1984, Kentucky Country Day School, 1985-1988, Kentucky Arts Council,1991-. Member National Conference Commissioners Uniform State Laws.
Fellow American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (academic), American College Tax Counsel. Member American Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Louiville Bar Association, American Judicature Society.
1 daughter, Lea Anne.