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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 through which laser-focused collaboration creates innovative solutions to our most challenging issues.
Why is DEI important to the legal profession?
Because the challenges our clients face have never been greater – and choking out innovation instead of encouraging it will only exacerbate the scope and magnitude of those challenges.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
In all that you do, be intentional.
What advice would you give to young attorneys?
Stay present and seek a form of personal balance. When you look back, no one will care how much you worked, but you will be remembered for how you impacted others’ lives.
How do you spend your free time?
Creating music, trying new restaurants, and exercising so I can try more new restaurants.
What is the most significant change you’ve seen in the legal profession since you began your career?
The quality of today’s law students and internship applicants – it’s inspiring to see how much the next generation of lawyers has already accomplished.
What was your favorite – and least favorite – class in law school?
My favorite class was Toxic Torts taught by Andy Klein because his style helped me feel like I mastered the concepts. My least favorite class was Family Law – but that was because of the final grade, not the subject matter.
Why has DEI become so controversial?
Fear, misinformation and misapplication of the concept itself.
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