Taft completes merger with Denver-based Sherman & Howard
With the merger, Taft is projecting annual revenue of $875 million and a headcount surpassing 1,100 lawyers.
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Taft looks for more mergers as it closes Denver deal
Experts say the move reflects a national trend of increasing client demand for deep legal specialists who often can only be acquired through mergers.
Law schools, firms create programs to build pipeline of diverse attorneys
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to effectively end affirmative action in college admissions, universities and law firms are looking for new ways to continue diversity efforts.
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.
Boatright named to Littler leadership position at Indianapolis office
Littler has named a new office managing shareholder in its Indianapolis office, with the employment and labor law firm also announcing new leaders at its Denver Portland, Oregon, San Diego and San Jose sites.
Faegre Drinker adds new partner to mass torts group
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is celebrating a new partner rejoining the firm at its Indianapolis office.
Law schools, firms increase training, classes in generative AI
According to the 2024 AI and Legal Education Survey, collected by the American Bar Association, 55% of the 200 surveyed law schools currently offer classes on artificial intelligence as part of their curriculum.
Merger, additional attorneys boost Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Indianapolis presence
With the merger, SKO increased its presence in Indianapolis from seven lawyers to 45 and, in combination with its substantial and growing number of lawyers in Evansville (20), now has a total of 65 Indiana-based lawyers and 118 Kentucky-based lawyers.
Amundsen Davis adds new attorneys to firm’s Indianapolis office
Three additional attorneys have been added to the Amundsen Davis Indianapolis office.
Jenifer Brown: Leaping into sustainable success after law firm’s launch
If your new firm is not where you expected it to be, time is now for an honest assessment. The strategy of waiting for things to get better works as well in startups as it does in relationships. As in, not at all. Early course corrections are easier and smaller than if you wait.
Open House: A sense of homecoming at Paganelli Law Group
Carmin Parker P.C. in Bloomington is now an office of Indianapolis-based Paganelli Law Group.
Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge joins Taft as new partner
Fudge, a former member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, brings experience that will help Taft’s Indiana clients deal with toxic “forever” chemicals, brownfields and agricultural issues, the firm’s leaders said.
A year of growth: Law firm mergers saw an increase in 2023
While overall M&A activity saw a decline in 2023, recent data suggest law firm mergers actually saw an increase last year.
Emenhiser elected managing partner of Plews Shadley
Attorney Jonathan Emenhiser had been elected to serve as managing partner of Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP.
New Plunkett Cooney president, CEO Gerish starts term as firm leader
Plunkett Cooney, one of the region’s largest law firms with ties to Indianapolis, has elected a new president and chief executive officer.
Building a brand: Faegre Drinker expanding T-CAM team as IP demand grows
An interest in intellectual property law and her experience in advertising and marketing law has led Olivia Clavio to a new job at a firm with a growing IP team.
Barnes & Thornburg opens downtown Elkhart office
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has recently moved into a new office in downtown Elkhart.
Barnes & Thornburg announces 2023-2024 Management Committee members
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has announced the members of its 2023-2024 Management Committee, including a new managing partner in the firm’s South Bend and Elkhart offices.
Quarles & Brady to open St. Louis office
Quarles & Brady LLP, a national firm with an Indianapolis location, has announced plans to open a new office in St. Louis, its third expansion in 12 months.
Amundsen Davis expanding through combination with Ohio firm
Amundsen Davis LLC, which has an Indianapolis office, has announced it will expand its operations and formally combine with the Columbus, Ohio-based law firm of Crabbe Brown & James LLP.