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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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Leadership in Law 2014: Richard E. Shevitz

Richard E. Shevitz is a well-respected litigator known for his vigorous prosecution of complex litigation, including class actions. He recently took the lead in the litigation and settlement of a class action against the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles which resulted in a $30 million recovery; he’s also worked on antitrust cases here and in […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Sue A. Shadley

There may not be any one person who has had more influence over the development of modern environmental law in Indiana than Sue A. Shadley. She served as an attorney and administrative law judge in the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and was appointed the first chief legal counsel for the Indiana Department of Environmental […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Alexander J. Limontes

  Alexander J. Limontes, a personal injury attorney, fights as hard for clients others may consider “too small” as he does for plaintiffs in million-dollar cases. He hung his own shingle at the age of 28 after working several years with the Marion County Public Defender Agency, and he serves as of counsel at Mitchell […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: John C. Render

If asked to name Indiana’s premiere health care attorneys, the name John C. Render is among those that top the list. John has been instrumental not only in the growth of the law firm that bears his name, but also in the development of local health care law and regulations. He spent 32 years as […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: John Z. Huang

  John Z. Huang joined Bose McKinney & Evans LLP in 2013 as a civil litigator after working in the public and private sector as a lawyer and educator. He began his legal career as a law clerk for Indiana Justice Frank Sullivan, who cites among John’s professional attributes his intelligence, warm personality and ethical […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Fran Quigley

When Fran Quigley sees people in crisis, he works tirelessly to get them the help they need. In his role as a clinical professor of law, he mentors and shapes the career paths of students who have chosen his expertise: human rights. He founded the Health and Human Rights Clinic at IU McKinney School of […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Henry J. Price

During the more than 50 years Henry J. Price has been practicing law, he has earned a reputation as one of the best and smartest trial lawyers in Indiana with a spirit and style all his own. He started his career with Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where he represented defendants for 22 years, but then […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Angela G. Garcia

  Angela G. Garcia has been practicing law in Fort Wayne for just four years, but she already has made an impact. She’s earned a reputation for producing quality legal work and finding practical solutions for clients. The corporate and business law attorney has restructured Carson Boxberger’s summer associate program and actively participated in creating […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Scott Evernham

  It was a bit of a gamble for Old National Bancorp to hire Scott Evernham straight out of law school as just the second in-house attorney for a rapidly growing company. But the gamble has paid off in a big way. He’s grown into a true leader within the company’s management team and is […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Constance R. Lindman

In the nearly 25 years that Constance R. Lindman has worked as an intellectual property attorney, she’s built a nationwide practice and served important roles in the growth and development of firms, businesses and individual lawyers. Connie has been an integral part of SmithAmundsen’s Midwest growth since joining the firm in 2013 and spearheading the […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Kelly A. Doria

  Kelly A. Doria is on a path to becoming the preeminent Indiana lawyer focused on public institutional investments. While at Indiana Public Retirement System, she has vastly expanded the role of the transactional attorney on staff, reducing the reliance on outside counsel and expanding the organization’s level of legal due diligence. As part of […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Samantha E. DeWester

  Although Samantha DeWester has been a practicing attorney for just six years, her legal career began 20 years ago. She’s held management positions in the legal department at Bank One and at Feiwell & Hannoy P.C., working full time while attending law school at night. Now she holds three high-level jobs for the city […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Alan A. Levin

In the 16 years Alan A. Levin has served as Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s managing partner, he has guided the law firm’s transformation from primarily an Indiana firm to a national one. The firm has expanded from six to 12 offices throughout the country, and gross revenue has jumped by more than 400 percent during […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Darren A. Craig

  Darren A. Craig might as well remove the door from his office because he rarely has a chance to close it, thanks to the frequent visitors he receives. Colleagues – both new and seasoned attorneys – often come to Darren for advice. In fact, just five years after joining Frost Brown Todd, he was […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Hon. Frances C. Gull

Hon. Frances C. Gull is recognized as an exemplary judge by her colleagues on the Allen County bench and her peers throughout the state. She is known to be diligent, fair and thoughtful in her decisions. A Superior Court judge since 1997 and currently the administrative judge of its criminal division, Fran has served on […]

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Leadership in Law 2014: Jessica Benson Cox

  Jessica Benson Cox is building a thriving litigation practice defending pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and other industry leaders, and has become a go-to attorney on matters involving medical and science issues. Jessica’s commitment to civic leadership has earned her a reputation as a community leader. Jessica is described as having “boundless energy,” an […]

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