IL Staff

When Ron Waicukauski was a law student at Harvard, he was recognized as the most outstanding oral advocate in his class. He has lived up to that early recognition through his distinguished career. He served as a judge advocate general in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, and later as prosecutor in Monroe County. […]

Richard Thrapp has made his mark in the area of corporate law, participating in the rewrite of Indiana’s Business Corporation Law and serving on the drafting committees for the 1991 Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act and the 1994 Indiana Business Flexibility Act. As a result of his work, he was appointed to the Indiana Business Law […]

Vanessa Davis is passionate about community involvement and helping those who lack access to legal services. The product liability attorney is chair of her office’s Quarles Cares initiative, encouraging colleagues to contribute to and help improve Indianapolis. She has dedicated nearly 200 hours pro bono on a case representing an indigent prisoner convicted of first-degree […]

Carol Lynn Terzo has been described as reasonable, fair and efficient, often conveying empathy while presiding over civil and family law cases during her 22 years as a commissioner in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. These traits have helped her excel as a mediator and arbitrator, a career switch she made five years ago when […]

If someone were to look for a modern-day Atticus Finch, they need not look any further than Patricia McKinnon. Patty, a certified family law practitioner, truly cares about her clients, the legal profession, social justice and her community. She has led the Indiana State Bar Association’s “Talk to a Lawyer Today” program for nearly 15 […]

Jay Chaudhary is a visionary who thinks strategically about program development. He was instrumental in establishing the concept of medical-legal partnership in Indiana, which serves the legal needs of numerous clients who are also involved in the health care system. In 2009, he founded the Midtown Medical-Legal Partnership, which works with clients who have mental […]

In his eight years in practice, Matthew Bruno has proven himself as a skilled litigator in civil defense, a zealous advocate for his clients and an emerging leader at his firm. He keeps close watch on evolving issues and developments that could impact the firm’s clients. Matt has shown an eagerness to shape the future […]

Thomas Hays is at his best when he’s in front a jury, where he often finds himself despite the push for settling through mediation. For nearly 40 years, he has litigated civil cases involving areas such as product liability, wrongful death and premises liability. Juries appreciate his quick wit and ability to accurately size up […]

Since Adam Bartrom’s first day at the firm, he has distinguished himself as a hard-working, resourceful and conscientious attorney. Early in his career, Adam began working as the lead attorney on federal employment lawsuits and has won summary judgment in many cases in various jurisdictions. In a whistleblower case that initially seemed clear cut against […]

Gregory Hahn has spent more than 40 years making a difference in his community, whether it’s serving on an organization’s board or launching a mentoring program for economically disadvantaged youth. Many people seek out the business litigator because of his expertise, knowledge, and ability to empower others. He helped introduce and implement the U.S. and […]

Michele Lorbieski Anderson joined the firm’s litigation department six years ago and has worked since to make an impact in the legal community. Her ethics and honesty have been described as refreshing, and she has focused her work in the community on underserved areas and helping children in challenging situations. Michele is dedicated to making […]

Julia Blackwell Gelinas has spent the majority of her legal career championing the advancement of women within her firm and throughout the profession. She is a former managing partner of predecessor firm Locke Reynolds, one of few women in the state to hold that title. Julia currently chairs the firm’s appellate practice group. Her professional […]

In Charles Dunalp’s first years as executive director of the bar foundation, times were good. Then the Great Recession hit and the organization saw IOLTA funds available for disbursement drop from $3 million to around $300,000 annually. He kept a positive outlook and took tough personnel and program restructuring decisions that have allowed the organization […]

The Hon. Brent Dickson, who retired at the end of April from the Indiana Supreme Court, has the distinction of being the second-longest service justice in the history of the court. During his 30 years as a justice, he was instrumental in refining Indiana law, writing nearly 900 opinions. Chief Justice Loretta Rush said in […]

Murray Clark is a self-described “creature of Indianapolis” and has spent much of his life serving the community. He currently is the leader of the Indianapolis office of Faegre Baker Daniels, where he practices in real estate and governmental affairs, representing clients on matters involving alcoholic beverage law, fire code regulations and zoning issues. Murray […]

Rod Bohannan is entering his 40th year as an attorney at Indiana Legal Services, where he has dedicated his career to public interest law and advocating for impoverished clients in need of a voice. Over his career, he’s practiced in areas such as landlord-tenant law, expungement and consumer bankruptcy. In fact, he was the one […]

When commercial courts start operating in Indiana, Allen Superior Judge Craig Bobay will have had a hand in their procedures and function. The judge’s court is one of six participating in a pilot project established by the Indiana Supreme Court in January 2016 that will run three years, and he chairs the Indiana Commercial Court […]

Arend Abel has long committed himself to supporting and mentoring law students and young attorneys, in his workplace and through his participation with bar associations. The attorney, who focuses his practice in business litigation and appellate law, previously worked as special counsel for former Indiana Attorney General Pamela Carter. Arend has been an advocate for […]