Keith Bice: Laterals look for long-term success at new firms
Talented lawyers are adapting to the changing economy and are increasingly looking around corners, seeking a firm that will help them better serve their current clients.
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Taft looks for more mergers as it closes Denver deal
Experts say the move reflects a national trend of increasing client demand for deep legal specialists who often can only be acquired through mergers.
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Law schools, firms increase training, classes in generative AI
According to the 2024 AI and Legal Education Survey, collected by the American Bar Association, 55% of the 200 surveyed law schools currently offer classes on artificial intelligence as part of their curriculum.
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A year of growth: Law firm mergers saw an increase in 2023
While overall M&A activity saw a decline in 2023, recent data suggest law firm mergers actually saw an increase last year.
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Building a brand: Faegre Drinker expanding T-CAM team as IP demand grows
An interest in intellectual property law and her experience in advertising and marketing law has led Olivia Clavio to a new job at a firm with a growing IP team.
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Law firm targeted by Trump could have been ‘destroyed,’ chairman says in explaining deal
The message from Brad Karp offers the most detailed public explanation yet about the decision to make significant concessions to the White House.
White House rescinds executive order targeting prominent law firm
President Donald Trump on Thursday rescinded an executive order targeting a prominent international law firm after it pledged to review its hiring practices and to provide tens of millions of dollars in free legal services to support certain White House initiatives.
Purdue acquires Indiana Avenue home of Schultz & Pogue for Indy campus
Purdue University in Indianapolis is continuing to add to its downtown footprint, spending $4.5 million to acquire another property for its growing city campus.
Judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump’s executive order seeking to punish law firm Perkins Coie
The judge said the president’s action sends a chilling message that lawyers can be punished for representing clients or advancing views unfavorable to the administration.
Taft expands into Florida through new merger with Mrachek Law
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, the second-largest law firm operating in Indianapolis, is expanding south and has announced a new merger with Florida-based law firm Mrachek Law.
Taft completes merger with Denver-based Sherman & Howard
With the merger, Taft is projecting annual revenue of $875 million and a headcount surpassing 1,100 lawyers.
Law schools, firms create programs to build pipeline of diverse attorneys
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to effectively end affirmative action in college admissions, universities and law firms are looking for new ways to continue diversity efforts.
Former Holcomb staffer joins Ice Miller government law group
A former staffer in the Indiana governor’s office has joined Ice Miller LLP as an associate for the firm’s Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.
Boatright named to Littler leadership position at Indianapolis office
Littler has named a new office managing shareholder in its Indianapolis office, with the employment and labor law firm also announcing new leaders at its Denver Portland, Oregon, San Diego and San Jose sites.
Faegre Drinker adds new partner to mass torts group
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is celebrating a new partner rejoining the firm at its Indianapolis office.
Merger, additional attorneys boost Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Indianapolis presence
With the merger, SKO increased its presence in Indianapolis from seven lawyers to 45 and, in combination with its substantial and growing number of lawyers in Evansville (20), now has a total of 65 Indiana-based lawyers and 118 Kentucky-based lawyers.
Amundsen Davis adds new attorneys to firm’s Indianapolis office
Three additional attorneys have been added to the Amundsen Davis Indianapolis office.
Jenifer Brown: Leaping into sustainable success after law firm’s launch
If your new firm is not where you expected it to be, time is now for an honest assessment. The strategy of waiting for things to get better works as well in startups as it does in relationships. As in, not at all. Early course corrections are easier and smaller than if you wait.
Open House: A sense of homecoming at Paganelli Law Group
Carmin Parker P.C. in Bloomington is now an office of Indianapolis-based Paganelli Law Group.
Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge joins Taft as new partner
Fudge, a former member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, brings experience that will help Taft’s Indiana clients deal with toxic “forever” chemicals, brownfields and agricultural issues, the firm’s leaders said.
Emenhiser elected managing partner of Plews Shadley
Attorney Jonathan Emenhiser had been elected to serve as managing partner of Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP.
New Plunkett Cooney president, CEO Gerish starts term as firm leader
Plunkett Cooney, one of the region’s largest law firms with ties to Indianapolis, has elected a new president and chief executive officer.
Barnes & Thornburg opens downtown Elkhart office
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has recently moved into a new office in downtown Elkhart.
Barnes & Thornburg announces 2023-2024 Management Committee members
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has announced the members of its 2023-2024 Management Committee, including a new managing partner in the firm’s South Bend and Elkhart offices.