The Closer: A Q&A with Taft M&A attorney Brad Schwer
Brad Schwer, partner in charge at the Indianapolis office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, said he knew he wanted to work in mergers and acquisitions right out of the gate.
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Q&A: Cybersecurity expert takes a low-tech approach to helping people, businesses protect themselves
Chetrice Romero is Ice Miller LLP’s senior cybersecurity adviser, a newly created role in which she works with the firm’s clients to help them with cybersecurity concerns that fall outside an attorney’s area of expertise.
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Law firm planning new HQ in downtown Fishers
Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP, which specializes in criminal defense, plans to occupy the top two floors of the 20,000-square-foot building.
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Surprise plunge in bankruptcies puts attorneys to test
Economists thought economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic would cause bankruptcy filings to surge. Instead, they’ve plummeted, which is forcing bankruptcy practitioners across the state to cut costs or find other work to fill the void.
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Taft builds new lobby group with Ice Miller transplants
The former Ice Miller employees—including Lacy Johnson and John Hammond III—will form the core of Taft’s new 14-member Public Affairs Strategies Group, 11 professionals plus three support staffers.
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Rise in law firm mergers expected to continue
So far in 2025, law firm mergers in the United States are on track to reach their highest annual total since the pandemic.
Shifts in college sports give law firm opportunities
A Fishers-based law firm that’s made a name for itself in college sports compliance is gearing up for big changes as federal lawmakers weigh sweeping reforms to how athletes are paid and how competition is governed.
Krieg DeVault acquires Fort Wayne-based Rothberg Law Firm
Michael Messaglia, managing partner of Krieg DeVault, said combining the firms would strengthen some of Krieg DeVault’s key service areas, including banking, business, employment, health care, real estate, and municipal and estate planning.
Questions about harassment probe still unanswered months later. What’s next?
Nearly five months have passed since a report about the Hogsett administration’s handling of sexual harassment allegations was released. But the City-County Council is preparing to take more steps involving the investigation.
Commission to consider modified plans for Bottleworks office building
The proposed nine-story building just north of the Bottleworks Hotel in the Bottleworks District is expected to include about 86,000 square feet of office space and a 300-space parking garage.
Global law firm ups competition for Indiana casino clients
Greenberg Traurig LLP, a firm with global coverage in multiple disciplines, has made some prominent hires in its Chicago office this past year, with a particular focus on Indiana casino gambling and lobbying.
For law firms, AI promises ROI
AI-related labor and employment issues, patents, technology transactions and licensing are just some of the areas bringing in business to law firms.
Two attorneys suspended for failing to cooperate with state disciplinary commission
The suspended attorneys from Carmel and Indianapolis are facing allegations of professional misconduct.
Taft announces merger, boosting presence in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., markets
The merger adds more than 100 lawyers to the Taft team, which will soon have more than 1,200 attorneys in 25 offices nationwide.
Law firm Ice Miller moving downtown HQ to new 11-story building in Bottleworks District
The 115-year-old law firm intends to occupy an entire build-to-suit office building, which is scheduled to be part of Phase III of the dining, entertainment and business district.
Attorneys in NCAA antitrust case to share up to $725M in fees
The request for plaintiff legal fees in the House vs. NCAA case, approved Friday night, struck experts in class-action litigation as reasonable.
Former Anderson University president joins Church Church Hittle + Antrim
Before leading Anderson University, John Pistole served as administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and spent 26 years with the FBI.
Law firm finds Hogsett administration complied with law in harassment response
The firm also reviewed more than 950 pages of documents, which included text messages and emails.
Tom Froehle named Leadership in Law Lifetime Achievement Award winner
From the law firm board room to economic development projects across Indiana, the Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath partner and chair emeritus has left an impressive imprint.
Former U.S. Attorney Myers joins McCarter & English’s local office as partner
Zach Myers served 15 years with the Department of Justice prior to resigning from his post as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana in January.
Dentons announces expansions to Turks and Caicos, Thailand
Dentons, a global law firm with offices in Indianapolis, said it would become the first and only global law firm to establish a presence in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Taft expands into Florida through merger with Mrachek Law
Taft sought the merger because of the market dynamics in West Palm Beach and the growing needs of its clients to have a strategic beachhead in Florida.
Hogsett administration investigation nears key benchmark
Initially, the Feb. 28 deadline was intended to be the midpoint of the seven-member, bipartisan investigative committee’s work.
Attorneys inundated with questions from businesses, nonprofits about Trump’s policy moves
The topics of the inquiries range from grant funding to tariffs to immigration to diversity, equity and inclusion.