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Hoover Hull Turner LLP Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I entered the legal profession because I witnessed systemic injustices early in life and understood the critical importance of access to open courts. This inspired me to pursue a career where I could help […]

Cohen & Malad LLP Southern Illinois University School of Law What does “diversity, equity and inclusion” mean to you? Diversity, equity and inclusion means working to create a more just, equitable and inclusive society through intentional efforts to recognize and learn from history, analyze how systems, policies and practices have caused or contributed to discrimination […]

Taft Stettinius & Hollister Indiana University Maurer School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? My sister, who is seven years older than me, was always the perfect student and I felt like I could never live up to her achievements. She attended law school for one year, decided she hated […]

Krieg DeVault LLP University of Illinois College of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? Initially, I loved the idea of arguing a case in front of a judge or jury. However, when I decided to enter private practice (law firm), I loved taking an issue and analyzing how the law applies […]

Office of the Governor Valparaiso University School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I view the legal profession as an art. The ability to study, develop and apply law to the ever-changing needs of an ever-evolving society requires keen technical writing aptitude, precise analysis and incredible oratorical and presentation skills. […]

Cummins Inc. University of Michigan Law School Why did you decide to enter the legal profession?  I learned about Thurgood Marshall and the impact he had as a lawyer. While working with the NAACP legal defense fund, he helped to dismantle segregation in public education and public places. It was clear so much more needed […]

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP University of Cincinnati College of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I was drawn to law school because I have always enjoyed reading and writing, critical thinking and arguing. My decision to become a practicing attorney was motivated by my respect for my father, who is an […]

Paganelli Law Group Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I decided I wanted to become an attorney when I was in 8th grade. I grew up in an area in which I was surrounded by individuals who needed legal representation for a number of […]

Quarles & Brady LLP Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I became a lawyer because I wanted to be able to influence strategic decisions and learn transferrable skills (writing, advocacy, critical thinking) that will simultaneously benefit my professional career and my personal ambition to […]

Barnes & Thornburg LLP University of Illinois College of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I wanted to be a lawyer since I was a little girl. I did not understand the concept of purpose then, but I do now. And what I know now is that practicing law was definitively […]

Jackson Legal Services P.C. Indiana University Maurer School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? From the time that I was a small child, I knew I wanted to “be something” that would allow me to serve others and make a difference in the community where I grew up. Based on […]

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Lacy Johnson is Indiana Lawyer’s Diversity Trailblazer for 2024 not only because of the impact he has had in Indiana as a longtime Indianapolis attorney and public affairs strategist but thanks as well to the influence he has wielded nationally as a […]

USA Track & Field Notre Dame Law School What does “diversity, equity and inclusion” mean to you? It means a place, community or organization where there are members from diverse backgrounds, whose contributions are equally valued, everyone has access to resources and opportunities, and everyone is and feels valued as a part of the organization. […]

Faegre Drinker Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I had a choice between teaching high school history or going to law school. Either way, the rest was history. What does “diversity, equity and inclusion” mean to you? Intentionally bringing together a spectrum of experiences […]

Freeman Law Office LLC Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I was originally attracted to how the legal system was a bit like a game, like how if you successfully argue the real meaning of a word, or if you know an exception to […]

Barnes & Thornburg LLP Indiana University Maurer School of Law Why is DEI important to the legal profession? In my experience, the most effective and successful lawyers are those who can see a situation from multiple perspectives. They anticipate the many different ways things may unfold in the future. They perceive how language might be […]

Carrier Global Corp. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I decided to enter the legal profession because I was attracted to the combination of intellectual challenge and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on society. On the community side, I saw the law […]

Purdue University Northwest Indiana University Maurer School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I decided to go into the legal profession because I’ve always had a strong desire to champion and fight for what is right and just. From a young age, I was drawn to the idea of advocating […]

Indiana University DePaul University College of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I have always had a heart for people and a desire to make it a better world. When I began working at the Indiana General Assembly, after undergrad, I saw the power of the legislative process and impact of […]

Barnes & Thornburg LLP Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? As a molecular biologist who worked at Eli Lilly and Co. as a clinical and research scientist for over a decade before attending law school, I decided to enter the legal profession, specifically to […]