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Pence named alumna of the year at IU McKinney Law School

Linda L. Pence has been named Outstanding Alumna of the Year at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She will be honored at a special luncheon March 15 at the Woodstock Club.

Pence, a 1974 McKinney graduate, began her career as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Over the last 36 years, she gained extensive experience in the investigation, prosecution and defense of corporations and individuals in white collar criminal matters. In addition, she has handled a variety of complex civil and regulatory matters.

McKinney hosts Speaker Bosma for General Assembly update

Indiana House of Representatives Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, will give a guest lecture at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He will provide a mid-session Legislative update at the St. Thomas More Society event.

Bosma, a partner at Kroger Gardis & Regas LLP in Indianapolis, was first elected to the state Legislature in 1986.

The lecture will be March 25 in the Wynne Courtroom. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a reception at 6:30 p.m.•