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Leadership in Law 2015: Christine Hayes Hickey

Chris Hickey began her career at Rubin & Levin 25 years ago as a paralegal, attending law school at night, and is now the firm’s managing partner. Described as a “self-made woman and lawyer,” she is no stranger to breaking barriers and taking the lead – Chris is an anomaly in the male-dominated area of […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Michael J. Hebenstreit

Mike Hebenstreit – as a lawyer and a person – embodies the “lawyer as a leader” attitude. The general practitioner mentors young lawyers and encourages their involvement in the profession as well as their ethical approach to clients and to each other. He is a leader in the bankruptcy bar and a former president of […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Ryan M. Schulz

Ryan Schulz may be “up and coming” now, but those who work with him believe it won’t be long until he is a bona fide “mover and shaker.” He seems as excited about being able to practice law today as he did the first day he entered Kahn Dees Donovan & Kahn. Ryan has helped […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Tiffany D. Presley

Adding her J.D. to an existing MBA, Tiffany Presley successfully transitioned from a career in accounting to developing a sophisticated practice in tax law. Tiffany is one of a handful of associates in the state whose practice is dedicated to domestic and foreign taxation. She is frequently sought out for her expertise in supporting client […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Brian P. Williams

Brian Williams brings a key understanding of people and organizations to his legal practice of more than 30 years. He is an effective advocate for clients in the courtroom or at the mediation table, as well as for new businesses seeking to relocate in the southwest Indiana region.Brian is active in local, state and national […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Zeff A. Weiss, In Memoriam (1957-2014)

The Indianapolis skyline has grown because of attorney Zeff Weiss’ involvement in a multitude of significant and high-profile projects, including the development of Lucas Oil Stadium and CityWay. The Ice Miller attorney died Nov. 17, 2014, at age 57, after a battle with brain cancer. Zeff, who worked as an accountant before becoming an attorney, […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Elliott D. Levin

Elliott Levin has been involved in virtually all of the major reorganizationproceedings filed in both the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana for nearly 40 years. Through his efforts, various areas ofbankruptcy law have been defined by decisions of the local courts, and he has distinguished himself as a leader in the field of creditors’ […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Richard L. Hill

Rich Hill is one of the state’s most distinguishedpublic finance lawyers.His work drafting the 1981 legislation to authorize tax increment financing in Indiana has enabled the redevelopment of blighted neighborhoods and economic development of numerous regions. Rich has counseled on some of the most significant public finance and public-private partnership transactions in the state, including […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Jarrell B. Hammond

Jerry Hammond is a problem solver who gets things done with insight, dignity and humility. Those traits may be why some of his clients are second- and third-generation clients. Jerry helps families plan for the future whether the need is for wealth preservation, business succession or estate administration. He’s a trusted adviser on estate planning […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: S. Curtis DeVoe

Curt DeVoe has been instrumental in shaping Indiana’s environmental laws since the early days of his career. He’s helped craft legislation and rules concerning environmental liability of banks and other lenders, and he played a role in the creation of the Indiana Voluntary Remediation Program and the Indiana Brownfield Program. Curt views himself as a […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Betsy K. Greene

Personal injury attorney Betsy Greene’s jury trial experience is significant – she has more than 100 jury trials under her belt. Betsy began her legal career in the Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office and then went into private practice before eventually forming her law firm in 2005. She teaches trial advocacy courses throughout the country and […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Frank J. Deveau

Frank Deveau has developed a passion for assisting local government with the redevelopment of abandoned industrial properties. He finds teaching local governments about the tools available to reinvent Brownfields a rewarding endeavor, and the redevelopment of these sites has become an important element of his work. Closely related have been his efforts to obtain insurance […]

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Leadership in Law 2015: Hon. Sheila M. Corcoran

Sheila Corcoran is a dedicated attorney and judicial officer who goes above and beyond to mentor young attorneys and encourage others to get involved in professional and community organizations. And she walks the talk: Sheila volunteers with numerous organizations including Vanderburgh County CASA Inc. and Legal Aid Society of Evansville Inc., and she is the […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Crystal Spivey Wildeman

  Crystal Spivey Wildeman enhances her community and firm every day with her positive, can-do attitude. She inspires others to do and be their very best and seems unable to give any less than 100 percent to the task at hand. While confident in her own ability, this up-and-coming litigator is eager to soak up […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Clifford R. Whitehead

  Clifford R. Whitehead has been with Bowers Harrison for less than two years, but he has already helped the firm grow. The commercial litigator is active in the Evansville Bar Association, serving in several capacities including the employment law and young lawyers sections and with the diversity outreach committee. Before joining the firm, Cliff […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Brianna J. Schroeder

  Brianna J. Schroeder is a self-described farm girl whose put those skills to use in her practice, which includes agricultural and environmental law. She did the heavy lifting on a Right to Farm Act case that has become the leading Indiana decision on the subject. She also currently serves as secretary-treasurer for the Indiana […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Rubin Pusha III

  Although still in the early stages of his career, Rubin Pusha is growing and developing into one of the best and brightest in the legal profession. Rubin has demonstrated leadership at Barnes & Thornburg LLP and in the Indianapolis community at large that will leave a lasting positive impact. As a member of the […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Lesley A. Pfleging

  When Lesley A. Pfleging joined Lewis Wagner’s transportation practice group, it was a new area of law to her. But Lesley has worked to increase her knowledge of the area’s unique issues by attending and speaking at seminars and preparing materials for transportation industry representatives. Clients appreciate her no-nonsense approach in helping them resolve […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: David L. Swider

David L. Swider is on the “short list” of top management labor and employment law attorneys in Indiana. While he is a nationally recognized speaker in his practice area, clients point to his responsiveness and business sense in their dealings, noting his willingness to provide alternative solutions to their problems and a compassion for them […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: James A. Strain

James A. Strain is a seasoned attorney who cut his teeth on the takeover wars in Indiana in the mid 1970s and 1980s. As a result of this experience, he became one of the architects of the Indiana Business Corporation Law. As the senior active business lawyer in the firm, Jim is a constant resource […]

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