Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024 Ashley Russell is an attorney with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC in Louisville, Kentucky, where she focuses her practice on commercial lending and Real Estate Law. She advises financial institutions, private lenders, developers, and borrowers on a broad range of financing and commercial real estate matters, helping clients navigate transactions from initial due diligence through closing.
Ashley works with clients on complex lending and real estate transactions involving acquisitions, development projects, refinancing, and secured lending arrangements. She assists with transaction structuring, loan documentation, title and survey review, due diligence coordination, and closing management. Clients appreciate her practical and business-minded approach to identifying issues early and helping transactions progress efficiently.
Corporate Finance & Lending: Ashley represents lenders and borrowers in commercial lending transactions, including acquisition, construction, bridge, and permanent financing. Her experience includes preparing and negotiating loan agreements, promissory notes, guaranties, and related financing documents. She also advises clients on collateral structuring and lien perfection under UCC Article 9 and assists with multi-state secured transactions. In addition, Ashley has experience with government-backed lending programs, including SBA 504 and SBA 7(a) loans.
Real Estate Law: Ashley assists clients with a variety of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, financing transactions, development projects, and leasing. Her work includes reviewing title commitments and survey materials, addressing title-related matters, coordinating due diligence, and preparing and reviewing commercial lease documents. She regularly collaborates with lenders, borrowers, brokers, developers, and title companies to support organized and timely closings.
