Texas couple sues Ice Miller for legal malpractice
Amy and Scott Newcomer say Ice Miller rushed to settle a 2022 lawsuit filed against them and their business and didn’t preserve federal jurisdiction after the case was settled.
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Ice Miller attorney reflects on leadership, being a woman in law
Now partner-in-charge of client relations at the firm, Melissa Proffitt not only works with her own clients but helps wider firm clients find the best attorney for their needs.
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Learning the ropes: Tips for attorneys starting out
While the adjustment from college to law school can be challenging, the transition from student to attorney creates a new set of struggles.
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Bill aims to protect data privacy: Law looks for balance between rights of consumers, businesses
A new state law passed earlier this year, Senate Enrolled Act 5, has set up a framework for Hoosier consumers to find what personal information of theirs is being collected and what companies are doing with that data.
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Coming or going? Despite lawyer shortage, number of Indiana law schools grads staying in-state mostly unchanged
Studies have shown there’s a need for more Hoosier attorneys — especially in the public sector and in rural areas — but it appears the decline isn’t because new lawyers are leaving the state after turning their tassels.
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Ice Miller welcomes new partner in Indianapolis office’s real estate, energy law group
In his new role, partner Tyler Ochs will represent clients from a range of commercial real estate matters with a focus on development, financing and land use issues.
The Closer: A Q&A with Scott Snively, partner at Ice Miller
See what lessons he’s learned in his career and what traits he believes aspiring M&A attorneys should have to find success.
Video exclusive: Ice Miller’s Josh Christie discusses AI’s impact on the legal profession
Watch a preview of next week’s episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, featuring Joshua Christie, incoming chief managing partner at Ice Miller LLP.
Christie named new Ice Miller chief managing partner
Ice Miller announced Tuesday that partner Josh Christie has been elected by the firm’s partnership as its next chief managing partner, effective Jan. 1.
Ice Miller moving to new 11-story building in Bottleworks District by late 2028
The 115-year-old law firm intends to occupy an entire build-to-suit office building, which is scheduled to be part of Phase III of the dining, entertainment and business district.
The Closer: A Q&A with Jennifer Frasier, partner at Ice Miller
Jennifer Frasier, a partner in Ice Miller LLP’s business group, not only serves clients in mergers and acquisitions but also works as outside general counsel for some companies.
Elizabeth Timme: Revisiting estate planning in a post-SECURE world
When the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act was enacted in 2019, it made waves in the estate planning world.
Steinmetz bringing health care policy experience to Ice Miller in new position
Ice Miller announced that Cora Steinmetz has joined the firm as of counsel in its Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.
Myra Selby named Ice Miller’s first chief equity and inclusion officer
She will oversee the national firm’s diversity, equity, inclusion and access efforts involving both lawyers and business professionals as well as the implementation of strategy, best practices, programs, and learning and development.
Attorney Melissa Proffitt named IBJ’s Michael A. Carroll Award recipient
Because of her tireless devotion to Indiana’s economic and social betterment, the Indianapolis Business Journal has named Proffitt the 31st recipient of the Michael A. Carroll Award.
Former Holcomb staffer joins Ice Miller government law group
A former staffer in the Indiana governor’s office has joined Ice Miller LLP as an associate for the firm’s Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.
Jenkins, Moore: Indiana’s premortem validation statute takes effect
On July 1, Indiana will become one of only a handful of states that have a premortem validation procedure for Hoosiers’ last wills and testaments, as well as their revocable trusts.
Ice Miller opens Baltimore office, recruits team from Baltimore firm
Ice Miller LLP is expanding its East Coast presence with a new office in Baltimore, staffing the office with a team that came to Ice from a Baltimore-based firm.
COA affirms dismissal of whistleblower suit against former state treasurer, Ice Miller, others
A trial court was correct to dismiss a whistleblower complaint brought against former Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the law firm Ice Miller, among others, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
‘Strength under control’: Justice Molter honored during robing ceremony
Hands clasped with a soft smile on his face, Justice Derek R. Molter sat in the front row of a packed courtroom facing his empty seat on the Indiana Supreme Court bench.
Trial court finds no wrongdoing, rules for Indiana Treasurer Mitchell, Ice Miller and other defendants
A Marion Superior Court has dismissed the whistleblower lawsuit filed against Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and a slew of other defendants, including the law firm Ice Miller.
Ice Miller loses 8 attorneys, staff members to East Coast firm’s new office
More than a dozen employees—including eight attorneys—have left law firm Ice Miller to start a Midwest office for Newark, New Jersey-based law firm McCarter & English in Carmel, the East Coast firm announced Monday.
Former chief deputy urges court to allow complaint against state treasurer to continue
The whistleblower alleging Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell used illegal contracting to steer millions of dollars to campaign donors is urging the trial court to let the lawsuit continue, asserting that granting the motion to dismiss would “reward (Mitchell) and all Defendants for their failure to follow the law.”
Recent diversity programs designed for change
The Indiana legal community has recently launched a variety of initiatives focused on improving and increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the profession.