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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Kayla D. Britton

Kayla Britton has the skills and expertise typically seen in someone practicing longer than her nearly seven years. Her talents have been recognized by the firm and appreciated by her clients, who often seek her out as the contact person on a project or task. The restructuring lawyer has been named to FBD’s pro bono […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Jenai M. Brackett

Jenai Brackett recognizes the importance of mentoring diverse law students. Jenai, whose practice focuses on complex business litigation and white-collar crime defense, works with students through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity program and sits on her firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is one of a few associates firmwide to be on the committee. […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Greg Zoeller

Greg Zoeller spent eight years (2009-2016) as Indiana attorney general, taking on consumer fraud, prescription drug abuse, sexual and domestic abuse, and advocating for states’ rights. Prior to Indianapolis hosting the Super Bowl in 2012, Zoeller successfully pushed for legislation to increase the scope of the state’s human trafficking laws. He helped establish “March Against […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Martha T. Starkey

Marti Starkey has practiced in the areas of wills, trusts and estates for more than 35 years, serving clients with dignity, compassion and integrity. She knows her area of the law at the highest level. Marti has served on the state’s Uniform Law Commission under every governor since being appointed by Gov. Evan Bayh in […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Karl Mulvaney

When it comes to preeminent appellate attorneys in Indiana, Karl Mulvaney’s name is one of the first to come to mind. He has argued more than 130 appellate cases and has been known to refuse to take a position or make an argument that he does not believe in. His colleagues joke that he’s a […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: D. William Moreau Jr.

Bill Moreau is a lawyer you want on your side, whether he’s representing his higher education or government relations clients, a pro bono client, or working to end homelessness. He successfully argued and negotiated the landmark case challenging the validity of the Chicago-Gary Airport Compact in 1998. In Indianapolis, he’s credited with helping to reduce […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Kenneth D. Isley

Ken Isley’s passion for agriculture started on the farm he grew up on in Iowa. He’s been with Dow AgroSciences since 1989 and he’s dealt with litigation, corporate and financial law, commercial law, and intellectual property issues. He’s been a valuable mentor to many at Dow as well as through his work with the Indianapolis […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Michael J. Harrington

Mike Harrington is one of the top executives at Eli Lilly and Co., rising in the ranks since joining in 1991. He’s been a leader at the company on diversity initiatives and is a champion for ensuring the legal field is a welcoming place for people of all backgrounds. The company has been rated a […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Thomas C. Froehle

Tom Froehle gave up a busy corporate and public finance practice in 2008 to become chief executive partner of Baker & Daniels. The skills and leadership he gained in that position helped make successful the formidable task of later combining two large law firms. He led Baker & Daniels through its merger with Faegre & […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Thomas “Buddy” Downs

Buddy Downs is one of the state’s leading authorities on municipal finance. He’s chaired the firm’s municipal finance group for 26 years and has served as bond counsel on hundreds of financings for major shopping centers, airlines, city halls, convention centers and other entities. Buddy is a strong ally of his clients and is a […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Jeffrey S. Dible

If you need to know a certain section of IRS Code, just ask Jeff Dible. He has a near-perfect recall and accurately cites them in discussions. That knowledge has led to his reputation as a highly regarded tax attorney. He’s also well-known in estate planning and frequently testifies before committees of the Indiana General Assembly […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Julie M. Conrad

Julie Conrad is responsible for providing advice and counsel on a variety of labor and employment issues to Eskenazi Health’s nearly 4,400 employees. Before joining the health system, she sharpened her skills in private practice, where she litigated employment cases at all levels. Julie has been a driving force behind Eskenazi Health’s innovation and growth. […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Lee C. Christie

Those who work with Lee Christie call him the “Case Whisperer” due to his ability to settle cases. He won a $30.5 million verdict on an injury case that the defense initially offered to settle for $300,000. Lee has generated more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients in his career and […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Douglas R. Brown

Doug Brown is known professionally for his contributions to economic development, which includes representing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in obtaining $100 million in improvements for the racing facility. He’s currently working with the Indiana Transportation Association on its effort to expand public transit funding to better serve disadvantaged urban and rural populations. Doug is credited […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Hon. Nancy Eshcoff Boyer

Judge Nancy Eshcoff Boyer became the first female judge in Allen County when she was appointed to the Superior Court in 1991 and has been a judicial officer for more than 25 years. When she was administrative judge of the Civil Division, the court reorganized case management and reduced the wait time for trials from […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Hon. Michael Barnes

Judge Michael Barnes knows he will likely be remembered for his role in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Barnes v. Glen Theatre Inc. As St. Joseph County prosecutor, he charged the owners of two establishments with obscenity. The Supreme Court in 1991 established the parameters for First Amendment speech restrictions in the context of […]

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LEADERSHIP IN LAW 2017: Jamie Andree

Jamie Andree has dedicated herself to providing legal representation to low-income Hoosiers for more than 30 years — first in working on public benefits issues and later as a tax lawyer. She’s a nationally recognized expert in this field, and she trains other legal aid attorneys throughout the Midwest. She’s been director of the taxpayer […]

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