Firm branding efforts foster cultures and help drive business growth
Branding sets firms apart from the competition, but it also reflects, shapes and defines a firm’s culture, marketing experts say. The dividends extend beyond forging an identity.
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Law firm’s longtime chief gives suitors cold shoulder
Alan Levin has been managing partner of Barnes & Thornburg LLP for 16 years, far longer than the heads of most major Indianapolis law firms. But what most sets him apart is that he’s built his firm into a national practice by taking the maverick approach of going it alone instead of merging with an out-of-state rival.
Pharmacy representation grows as practice niche
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman P.C. have created what it believes is the first pharmacy practice group in Indiana.
Legal fight fuels tensions in tight-knit tech world
A trademark-infringement case brought against App Press LLC threatens to smother the tech startup in legal fees before it reaches its potential. And in a curious twist, the case also has generated grumblings in the tightknit developer community toward a big law firm that is representing App Press’ opponent in the federal court case.
Rejecting the traditional legal career path
Statistics may not provide a complete picture of female attorneys’ career aspirations.
From Indy, Ogletree Deakins goes global
Managing shareholder Kim Ebert drives strategy as the firm joins international practitioners.
From iPhones to networks, law firm spending on systems ticks up
If your firm hasn’t bought you a new smartphone, provided better remote access options, or replaced an aging monitor lately, you might nudge the purchasing department.
Educating the world on media law
Daniel Byron, a partner at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, is preparing to visit Mongolia to help improve the rights of free speech and free press. He will spend all of September in and around the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, assisting and educating defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, journalists and other advocates about media law.
Indiana attorney to compete in national cycling race
Briana Clark, an attorney with Bingham Greenebaum Doll, is one of seven women chosen to race for the Nature Valley Grand Prix amateur cycling team.
Big-firm attorneys find comfort zone in practice outside the office
Technology gives attorneys the ability to work almost anywhere, but working from home carries tradeoffs for the attorney and the firm.
Firms raise funds for lung association
Indianapolis firms participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb to raise money.
Attorney recovering after shooting
A Fort Wayne attorney shot Tuesday morning at his home is recovering from his injuries, which are not life threatening.
Law firms step up for charitable cause Saturday
Several Indianapolis lawyers will participate in the “Fight for Air Climb” Saturday to benefit the American Lung Association.
Super scheduling
Law firms and courts in Indianapolis work to ensure smooth operations during Super Bowl week.
Bingham McHale merging with Louisville-based law firm
Indianapolis-based Bingham McHale is merging with the regional law firm Greenebaum Doll & McDonald effective Jan. 2, the two firms announced Wednesday morning.
Indy law renamed in honor of $24 million donor
Effective today, the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will be called Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Baker & Daniels, Faegre & Benson confirm merger
Tom Froehle, chief executive partner for Baker & Daniels, and Andrew Humphrey, chair of Faegre & Benson’s management committee, held a joint news conference Oct. 12 to formally announce that the two firms will merge, effective Jan. 1, 2012. The new firm – Faegre Baker Daniels – will have 770 attorneys and 45 consultants in the United States and abroad, Humphrey said.
Baker & Daniels, Faegre & Benson confirm merger
Tom Froehle, chief executive partner for Baker & Daniels, and Andrew Humphrey, chair of Faegre & Benson’s management committee, held a joint news conference Oct. 12 to formally announce that the two firms will merge, effective Jan. 1, 2012.