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Jenai Brackett recognizes the importance of mentoring diverse law students. Jenai, whose practice focuses on complex business litigation and white-collar crime defense, works with students through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity program and sits on her firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is one of a few associates firmwide to be on the committee. […]
An audit launched in the wake of unrest following the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, found the city's court system "in disarray" and disorganized, according to a report released Wednesday by the Missouri state auditor.
A federal judge has rejected an argument from state officials that a northern Michigan company's trademark of the highway sign M-22 violates federal law.
Greg Zoeller spent eight years (2009-2016) as Indiana attorney general, taking on consumer fraud, prescription drug abuse, sexual and domestic abuse, and advocating for states’ rights. Prior to Indianapolis hosting the Super Bowl in 2012, Zoeller successfully pushed for legislation to increase the scope of the state’s human trafficking laws. He helped establish “March Against […]
Marti Starkey has practiced in the areas of wills, trusts and estates for more than 35 years, serving clients with dignity, compassion and integrity. She knows her area of the law at the highest level. Marti has served on the state’s Uniform Law Commission under every governor since being appointed by Gov. Evan Bayh in […]
Indiana Court of Appeals
State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Correction, and Indiana State Employees' Appeals Commission v. Debra Mills, et al.
49A02-1605-PL-998
Civil plenary. Affirms and reverses in part the Marion Superior Court’s order on petition for judicial review granting judgment in favor of Debra Mills, Thomas Bird, and other DOC teachers. Finds the Indiana State Employees’ Appeals Commission and an administrative law judge properly determined that the state calculated the employees’ retention scores and adhered to statutory layoff rights in accordance with Indiana Code 4-15-2-32(a)-(b).
When it comes to preeminent appellate attorneys in Indiana, Karl Mulvaney’s name is one of the first to come to mind. He has argued more than 130 appellate cases and has been known to refuse to take a position or make an argument that he does not believe in. His colleagues joke that he’s a […]
Bill Moreau is a lawyer you want on your side, whether he’s representing his higher education or government relations clients, a pro bono client, or working to end homelessness. He successfully argued and negotiated the landmark case challenging the validity of the Chicago-Gary Airport Compact in 1998. In Indianapolis, he’s credited with helping to reduce […]
Ken Isley’s passion for agriculture started on the farm he grew up on in Iowa. He’s been with Dow AgroSciences since 1989 and he’s dealt with litigation, corporate and financial law, commercial law, and intellectual property issues. He’s been a valuable mentor to many at Dow as well as through his work with the Indianapolis […]
The Indiana Department of Correction followed appropriate protocol when it laid off several institutional teachers in 2009, a divided Indiana Court of Appeals found Wednesday. The court did find, however, the DOC erred in the process of selecting those employees for re-employment in other positions.
Mike Harrington is one of the top executives at Eli Lilly and Co., rising in the ranks since joining in 1991. He’s been a leader at the company on diversity initiatives and is a champion for ensuring the legal field is a welcoming place for people of all backgrounds. The company has been rated a […]
Tom Froehle gave up a busy corporate and public finance practice in 2008 to become chief executive partner of Baker & Daniels. The skills and leadership he gained in that position helped make successful the formidable task of later combining two large law firms. He led Baker & Daniels through its merger with Faegre & […]
Indiana Senate Majority Caucus Chief of Staff and Chief Legal Counsel Jeff Papa is leaving his legislative work to take a position with Barnes & Thornburg LLP later this summer, Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long announced Tuesday.
A divided Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed the terms of a marriage dissolution decree, finding the trial court erred in imputing potential income to the mother based on the fact that she should now be able to work full-time because her children are older.
The Indiana Supreme Court has turned down the request of a Gary man accused of slaying seven women to look at the constitutionality of the state's death penalty statute before he goes to trial.
Buddy Downs is one of the state’s leading authorities on municipal finance. He’s chaired the firm’s municipal finance group for 26 years and has served as bond counsel on hundreds of financings for major shopping centers, airlines, city halls, convention centers and other entities. Buddy is a strong ally of his clients and is a […]
If you need to know a certain section of IRS Code, just ask Jeff Dible. He has a near-perfect recall and accurately cites them in discussions. That knowledge has led to his reputation as a highly regarded tax attorney. He’s also well-known in estate planning and frequently testifies before committees of the Indiana General Assembly […]
Julie Conrad is responsible for providing advice and counsel on a variety of labor and employment issues to Eskenazi Health’s nearly 4,400 employees. Before joining the health system, she sharpened her skills in private practice, where she litigated employment cases at all levels. Julie has been a driving force behind Eskenazi Health’s innovation and growth. […]
Those who work with Lee Christie call him the “Case Whisperer” due to his ability to settle cases. He won a $30.5 million verdict on an injury case that the defense initially offered to settle for $300,000. Lee has generated more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients in his career and […]
Doug Brown is known professionally for his contributions to economic development, which includes representing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in obtaining $100 million in improvements for the racing facility. He’s currently working with the Indiana Transportation Association on its effort to expand public transit funding to better serve disadvantaged urban and rural populations. Doug is credited […]
