Ekumene Lysonge

Louisville, Kentucky Area United States

Vice President, Legal

Entertainment / Sports

With over a decade of legal experience, Ekumene Lysonge or “E” as many people know him is seemingly a “jack of all trades”. Ekumene beat the odds and overcame many obstacles in his childhood to excel both academically and professionally. In his current role as Vice President of Legal Affairs for Churchill Downs, Incorporated (“CDI”), E is charged with a myriad of responsibilities. He works internally with CDI executives to lead the company on issues critical to its growth and sustainability. His leadership style is summed up by ten (10) principles: 1. Assemble a dedicated team; 2. Over-communicate goals and objectives; 3. Never assume; 4. Be authentic; 5. Know your obstacle...