IL Staff

Ahmed Young made the transition from teacher to lawyer after realizing a legal career could help him in his quest for equality and making the community a better place. He spent time working with repeat juvenile offenders in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office before joining the firm, where he also serves as second vice president […]

Edward Thomas Sr.’s diverse background and life experience have helped him recognize how people’s personal experiences shape and impact their views. He prides himself on the rapport he has developed with clients in his business litigation and commercial transaction work. Before becoming an attorney, Edward served as an active duty soldier, where he was a […]

David Pryzbylski has accumulated significant experience and success in labor and employment matters. “Relentless” and “passionate” are words used to describe his work. David’s victories include implementing and managing a six-month lockout for an international manufacturer based in Pennsylvania during collective bargaining negotiations and obtaining summary judgment for Roche Diagnostics Corp. in an age discrimination […]

Emily Munson has capitalized on her unique position as an attorney with a disability to advocate on behalf of others similarly situated, which includes serving on the leadership committee of the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. Her incredible work ethic was on display when she agreed to work for Indiana Family and Social […]

Matthew Neumann has proven himself as an effective litigator in his early years of practice, obtaining multiple favorable summary judgment rulings for his clients. Matt will jump feet first into a case when his talents can add value, always focused on obtaining an efficient result for his client. He is engaged and active in the […]

Since graduating law school, Ned Mulligan has sought out and taken on leadership roles both at Cohen & Malad and in the community. He has become an integral part of the firm’s personal injury mass tort group. His cases include a lawsuit on behalf of people injured by pain pumps and a class action against […]

Since early in his career when he assisted as special transaction counsel for the first multi-state affiliation of behavioral health providers in the nation, Brian Heaton has helped a wide variety of clients navigate the changing health care landscape. The transactional lawyer works with startups to publicly traded companies in different industries and is described […]

Jonathan Hughes stands out among his peers for his ability to consistently balance the demands of being a successful attorney, community volunteer and a family man. He handles a high volume of diverse matters in his municipal and utilities practice, from regulatory issues to annexation proceedings. Jon’s sense of humor and humble disposition attract colleagues […]

Daniel M. Lechleiter is a talented, creative and committed professional with both law and engineering degrees – and a patent – to his credit. The intellectual property attorney has litigated cases involving disputes ranging from computer software and digital encryption to maternity and children’s products in federal courts throughout the United States. Shortly after a […]

Roxana Bell has quickly established herself locally and nationally as a young leader in the legal profession. She was selected to participate in the American Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Young Lawyers Division Fellowship Program and serves on the National Bar Association’s Young Lawyers board. Locally, she serves as president-elect of the Marion County Bar […]

Kate Erdel is a talented, proactive lawyer who has earned a reputation as a leader among her peers. She recently took the initiative to establish a forum for firm associates to learn about marketing opportunities, development needs and mentoring; and she dedicates countless hours to developing initiatives to recruit and maintain diversity within the firm. […]

After spending nearly 15 years as a molecular biologist, Angela Freeman went from the lab to a law firm. Angela is one of a small number of African-American lawyers in the United States who both practices in the field of intellectual property law and is a registered patent attorney. Considered a rising star in the […]