Denis Fleming, a native of Louisville, received his bachelor's degree with distinction from the University of Kentucky and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law. After receiving his law degree, he practiced law throughout Kentucky. Later, he served in Kentucky state government as general counsel to the Economic Development Cabinet. In 2004, Fleming was appointed chief of staff to Congressman Ben Chandler (KY, Sixth District) in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. House of Representatives. After the 2012 elections, Fleming worked with Almost Family Inc., a Kentucky-based national homecare provider as senior vice-president and legislative counsel. This is his first book.