Class notes

Sidney D. Eskenazi, ’53, and Lois Cohen Eskenazi, Indianapolis, donated $20 million to the Indiana University School of Art, Architecture, and Design to support various scholarships, fellowships, research funding, and other projects throughout the school. In honor of their generous gift and continued support of the arts at IU, the school has been renamed the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. The gift complements a $15 million gift to the IU Art Museum in 2016 which led to the renaming of the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, one of the foremost university art museums in the nation. The Eskenazis’ gift, the largest in the museum’s history, supported the complete renovation of the iconic I. M. Pei-designed building, which reopened this year. The Eskenazis also gave the museum their collection of nearly 100 works of art, composed primarily of prints by 20th-century European and American masters.

1960s

Inner Circle of Advocates member shutters firm

Roger Lee Pardieck, ’63, closed the doors for good after 34 years at The Pardieck Law Firm in Seymour, Ind. Pardieck is one of only two Indiana lawyers to be invited by his peers to join the Inner Circle of Advocates. Membership is limited to 100 lawyers in the United States who have been lead counsel in more than 50 jury trials and obtained two or more million-dollar verdicts. (Photo courtesy of Jordan Morey, The (Seymour) Tribune).

George P. Smith II, ’64, and the family of Martha Biggerstaff Jones attended the inaugural lecture for the Martha Biggerstaff Jones Professorship in British Literature, which Prof. Smith established.

The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has honored Kelly N. Stanley, ’68, with its 2018 Legacy Award. The award is presented annually to an individual or couple who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the MuncieDelaware County community, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote goodwill and community pride.

Members of the Class of 1969 are honoring their classmate, Hon. Larry J. McKinney, ’69, who passed away unexpectedly in 2017, by creating a scholarship in his memory. Judge McKinney served in the Indiana Attorney General’s office before he began the private practice of law at Rogers & McKinney in Edinburgh. Later he moved to Sargent and McKinney in Greenwood. He was elected judge of the Johnson County Circuit Court in 1979 and served there for 8 1/2 years. President Ronald Reagan nominated him to the US District Court in 1987, and he served there until his death.

ROGER LEE PARDIECK

HON. JOHN G. BAKER

Judge McKinney was devoted to civil education. He worked tirelessly with the Indiana Bar Foundation’s program, “We the People,” educating middle and high school students about the Constitution. He also worked with high school moot court competitions. His devotion to the concept of justice took him to many countries as a speaker for the International Judicial Academy. He shared our system of justice using his extensive experience as a trial judge to assist judges working to improve their own skills. Judge McKinney’s belief in the need to provide opportunities for those leaving federal prison led to his involvement in the REACH program. His ability to foster cooperation helped to build a team of dedicated professionals in the legal system, and students and faculty of the Robert H. McKinney School of Law to assist in the re-entry of ex-felons into society.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the scholarship in Judge McKinney’s memory may contact Lisa Hosey, executive director of development, at lhosey@indiana.edu.

1970s

Indiana’s longest serving judge retires Hon. John G. Baker, ’71, announced his retirement as Indiana’s longest-serving judge and a 30-year veteran of the Indiana Court of Appeals. Baker joined the appellate court in 1989 when he was appointed by Gov. Evan Bayh. A former chief judge of the court, Baker is the most prolific appellate jurist in Indiana history, having authored more than 5,000 written opinions. He is also the longest-tenured appellate judge.

Hon. Ron Reinstein, ’73, was named the recipient of the 2019 Judge Learned Hand Award for Public Service. Judge Reinstein, who previously was named a member of the Maurer School of Law Academy of Law Alumni Fellows, as well as a Distinguished Fellow of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University, retired as a judge after 22 years on the Superior Court of Arizona and now serves as judicial consultant to the Arizona Supreme Court. The Judge Learned Hand Award “honors those who have contributed meaningfully to the legal community and whose work reflects the integrity and broad humanitarian ideals exemplified by Judge Hand”.

James Edwin Carlberg, ’74, was recognized as an Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Distinguished Life Fellow.

Andy Mallor, ’74, has been named to Lawdragon’s 500 leading family law attorneys in the country.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has established an award in honor of Clarine Nardi Riddle, ’74, the first (and only) woman to serve as Connecticut’s AG. The award recognizes “the highest ideals of leadership.”

David Carden, ’76, wrote his book Mapping ASEAN in 2019, in which he “paints a vivid portrait of the regional and global cooperation required to meet today, and in the interconnected future.” Carden was the first resident US ambassador to the Association of

Southeast Asian Nations. The approach taken by the US Mission to ASEAN under his leadership was based on understanding, promoting, and protecting the human and natural systems upon which the region depends and earned him the US Department of State’s Superior Honor award. A former partner at the international law firm Jones Day, Carden also serves as the chairman of the advisory board for the Center for Rural Engagement at Indiana University, where he continues his work with communities to research and implement evidence-based, scalable solutions to the challenges they face.

John F. (Jeff) Richardson, ’77, received the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Service Award, the highest accolade reserved solely for alumni from Indiana University. The honorees are leaders in their chosen fields who make significant contributions benefiting their community, state, nation, or university.

William E. Adams, Jr., ’78, has been appointed managing director of the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. The council of the Section is the accrediting body for the nation’s ABA-approved law schools.

1980s

Katherine L. Shelby, ’80, has joined Paganelli Law Group in Indianapolis. She concentrates her practice in environmental law, insurance law, and civil litigation.

Clifford W. Garstang, ’81, Library of Virginia Literary Award-winning author of the short story collection What the Zhang Boys Know and the novel The Shaman of Turtle Valley, has produced a new short fiction collection, House of the Ancients and Other Stories (Press 53, May 12, 2020). After graduating from college, Garstang spent two years in the Peace Corps teaching English in South Korea. His time abroad helped guide him into the practice of international law in the United States and overseas. Garstang draws on his international work and travel in House of the Ancients with stories set on

three continents.

Kentucky Attorney General-elect Cameron has named attorney Victor B. Maddox, ’81, as assistant deputy attorney general. Maddox co-founded the Louisville firm Fultz Maddox Dickens, PLC, where he represents clients in constitutional, administrative, business, and personal injury matters. Maddox is an expert in litigation matters and has represented elected officials and Kentuckians for nearly four decades.

Chief Justice Loretta Rush, ’83, gave the annual State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. The Indiana Constitution requires the

chief justice to provide an annual update on the condition of the courts. Rush’s address this year was called “Connecting, Convening, and Collaborating with our Communities.”

Zaldwaynaka L. Scott, ’83, was recognized by HBCU Buzz, the leading source of news, sports and entertainment servicing each of the 107 historically black colleges and universities as part of its “10 Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2020.” Scott was unanimously voted by the Board of Trustees to serve as the 12th permanent president of Chicago State University and assumed the role on July 1, 2018. Under her leadership, CSU has a renewed focus on growing student enrollment, building the school’s regional and national reputation for scholarship and academic research, improving the resources and opportunities available to the student body, and increasing alumni and community engagement. Scott’s peers rank her among the nation’s top lawyers, resulting in her inclusion in Chambers and Partners USA, U.S. News Best Lawyers, Women in Business Law Guide, The Best Lawyers in America, Lending Lawyers 2015, Top 10 Women in Criminal Defense and Illinois Super Lawyers. She is an emeritus member of the Law School’s board of visitors.

After 22 years as a Vanderburgh County superior court judge, Hon. Robert Jeffrey Tornatta, ’85, has retired.

Michael K. Davis, ’87, celebrated his 60th birthday and his 20th year as city administrator of Middleton, Wis., voted Money magazine’s “Best Place to Live” in 2007. He serves the municipality of nearly 19,000 by overseeing 13 departments and 162 employees and providing a vast array of community services. Davis was previously city administrator of Evansville, Ind.; executive director of the Association of Indiana Counties Inc., in Indianapolis; and deputy mayor of Bloomington, Ind.

Angela M. Espada, ’87, has been named the executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), effective Jan. 1, 2020. The ICC serves as the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana, requiring its leader to articulate the Church’s position on key issues and speak for the bishops of the five dioceses around the state. Espada will be the first woman at the helm of the ICC since its inception in 1966 and the first woman of color to hold a Catholic Conference directorship nationwide.

Brian L. Porto, ’87, has published a book titled Rhetoric, Persuasion, and Modern Legal Writing: The Pen Is Mightier, which examines the use of classical rhetorical techniques in Supreme Court opinions. He is professor of law at Vermont Law School where he teaches legal writing, sports law, and election law. He lives in Windsor, Vt.

Greg Rutzen,’87, was promoted to vice chancellor for university advancement and president, UW-Whitewater (Wisconsin) Foundation on January 1, 2020. Rutzen had previously served as director of corporate philanthropy. Prior to joining Whitewater, Rutzen held fundraising leadership positions in the University of Texas System, the

1990s

Jennifer Joyce Payne, ’90, has been named an associate judge for Cook County (Ill.). Jennifer was a member of the Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition Board while in law school and has been the chief litigation officer at Legal Aid Chicago.

Church Church Hittle and Antrim welcomed Monica Humphrey Vorisek, ’92 to the firm’s litigation practice section. Vorisek has a wide range of experience in personal injury and civil litigation, estate administration and planning, and family law.

Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP in Evansville has promoted Kent Brasseale II, ’93, to co-managing partner. Licensed to practice in Indiana and Illinois, Brasseale is an active member of the Indiana Oil & Gas Association, Illinois Oil & Gas Association, Evansville Bar Association, and Indiana State Bar Association. He is also licensed as an Indiana real estate instructor.

The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, a faith-based legal services provider, appointed Amy S. Horton, ’93, as executive director as it looks to enhance its programs and launch new initiatives to help low-income households in Indiana. Horton’s entrance into legal services comes after a career spent largely in government and nonprofit organizations, focusing primarily on education and workforce issues.

Stephanie J. Caraway, ’94, has accepted a staff attorney position with the Indianapolis office of Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic. Caraway’s role is part of the Victim Justice Program, in which she provides pro bono family law legal representation to survivors of domestic abuse.

Williams named Corporate and Securities chair DLA Piper announced that Gerry Williams, ’95, has been named chair of Corporate and Securities in Georgia. Williams, who is also a member of the US Private Equity Group Steering Committee, joined the firm as a partner in 2008. He represents private equity and corporate buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, securities and general corporate matters. He has also counseled multiple clients in structuring entities to be certified as minority business enterprises. Williams is a member of the Law School’s alumni board.

Franklin College has named Jon Almeras, ’96, to its board of trustees. Almeras is a tax attorney and the managing director of taxes at Airlines for America in Washington, DC.

GERRY WILLIAMS

The Indiana Lawyer has selected seven Indiana Law alumni for its Leadership in Law award. The award recognizes men and women who represent the strength and future of the state’s legal profession.

The alumni included in the 30 honorees are:

Distinguished Barrister Award >

Hon. Elaine Brown, ’82, Indiana Court of Appeals, Indianapolis

Junae Hanger, ’91, Waples & Hanger, Indianapolis

Alice Morical, ’94, Hoover Hull Turner, Indianapolis

Steven S. Hoar, ’97, Kahn Dees Donovan & Kahn, Evansville

Kathy L. Osborn, ’99, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, Indianapolis

John P. Ryan, ’98, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, Indianapolis

Up-and-Coming Lawyer Award >

Sarah Studzinski, ’14, Bose McKinney & Evans, Indianapolis

The recipients are tentatively scheduled to be honored at a reception on July 25, subject to the lifting of restrictions imposed by the COVID–19 pandemic.

HON. ELAINE BROWN

JUNAE HANGER

KATHY L. OSBORN ALICE MORICAL

JOHN P. RYAN

STEVEN S. HOAR

SARAH STUDZINSKI

Four of the Law School’s international graduates have been named to “The A List” in Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers 2019 by Asia Business Law Journal, a magazine that clarifies the legal and regulatory environment in key Asian jurisdictions. Chalermchai Intarasupa, ’96, Pornpan Ekaraphanich Chayasuntorn, ’97, and Ittinant Suwanjutha, ’98, and Threenuch Bunruangthaworn, ’06 were chosen for this year’s list. The list is based on extensive research conducted and nominations received from in-house counsel based in Thailand and elsewhere, as well as from Thailand-focused partners at international law firms based outside the country.

Indiana Law alumna and TV anchor to emcee STEM gala Women & Hi Tech is pleased to announce Andrea M. Morehead, ’96, the seven-time Emmy Award-winning anchor for WTHR.com Channel 13 Eyewitness News, will be emceeing the Leading Light Awards and Scholarship Gala on October 1, 2020 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. This signature biennial event by Women & Hi Tech focuses on celebrating Indiana women in STEM: women who are risk-takers, leaders, educators, mentors, and those who are changing our local STEM landscape. Prior to the 2020 Women & Hi Tech Leading Light Awards and Scholarship Gala, Morehead has fieldanchored major events, including the 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama, the 2002 Final Four in Atlanta, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the 2000 NBA Championships in Los Angeles, and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Throughout her career, Morehead has also worked as a production intern, reporter, assistant producer, and assignment editor for television stations all across the country. (Photo courtesy of WTHR.)

David E. Corbitt, ’97, has been appointed chair of the public finance practice group at Krieg DeVault LLP. He works in the firm’s Indianapolis office.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation announced that Nicole Daniel, ’97, has been named to the position of senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary.

Long-time deputy prosecutor Jeffrey A. Kehr, ’97, is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for judge of the Monroe Circuit Court. Kehr hopes to unseat current Judge Judith Benckart, a Republican who was appointed to the seat by Gov. Eric Holcomb when former Monroe Circuit Judge Kenneth Todd retired in 2018. Kehr has been a deputy prosecutor in Monroe County for more than for 22 years, and has held several positions in the prosecutor’s office since 1997.

Angie Torain, ’97, the associate athletics director for human resources, legal and risk management of the University of Notre Dame, gave the keynote address for Martin Luther King Day 2020 in her hometown of Elkhart, Ind.

Germaine Winnick Willett, ’98, has assumed office on the board of directors of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana beginning January 1, 2020. Willett practices in the

ANDREA MOREHEAD

ANDY KELANA

THOMAS J. TREUTLER

MUKHIT YELEUOV

SCOTT PALMER Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice Group at Ice Miller LLP in Indianapolis, where she advises employers on employment-related questions and handles discrimination, harassment, wage-and-hour, and contract litigation.

Kathy Osborn, ’99, of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, and Alyssa Eckerley, ’18, have published a new article featured on JD Supra, “Standardize This: Senators Ask Feds for Clarity on Standard Essential Patent Licensing Policy.”

2000s

Global Advisory Board members recognized Andy Kelana, ’92, Thomas J. Treutler, ’01, and Mukhit Yeleuov, ’06, were recognized by Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific Top Lawyers. Kelana is well-reputed for his experience in handling Indonesian M&A deals, especially for domestic clients, with expertise in mining, energy, and telecoms. Treutler is a well-respected practitioner and the managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins’s Vietnamese offices. He is highly praised for his handling of enforcement mandates, in addition to advising on non-contentious industrial design matters in the technology and life sciences sectors. Sources single him out for his ability to coordinate multijurisdictional mandates. In addition, Treutler received the Global IP Intellectual Property Award for Firm of the Year in Thailand and Vietnam at the World Trademark Review award ceremony in London. Yeleuov represents domestic and international corporates in regulatory disputes, often related to the oil, chemicals and natural resources sectors.

Perkins Coie has announced that partner Scott Palmer, ’01, has been named one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in China for 2019 by Asian Legal Business (ALB). ALB recognizes leading lawyers based on client and peer feedback, client engagements, and career achievements. Palmer heads Perkins Coie’s China intellectual property practice and is widely recognized as a leading practitioner for his China and international intellectual property work, including enforcement, litigation, complex cross-border dispute resolution, trademark portfolio management, and technology transfer and licensing matters. All four alumni are members of the Law School’s Dean’s Global Advisory Board.

Tavonna H. Askew, ’01, was recognized with the 2020 Champions of Diversity Award at the 15th annual Champions of Diversity Awards Dinner in January for exemplifying diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Indiana. As chief of staff and general counsel for the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Askew plans and directs administrative and organizational duties of the president and CEO and board of directors, and acts as a point of contact for senior management, employees, and other stakeholders. Askew also manages a team of attorneys and is responsible for protecting the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County’s legal interests, maintaining regulatory compliance, and providing risk management services. Askew serves as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana Wesleyan University and routinely speaks at workshops and conferences.

Paradorn Leosakul, ’01, was recognized by Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific Top Lawyers. Leosakul is a partner at the Capital Law Office with over 15 years’ experience in capital markets, M&A, and corporate transactions.

Tom W. Brummett, ’02, announced his candidacy for the 140th District Court. The 140th District Court covers all of Lubbock County, Tex., and is one of three criminal courts that preside over felony criminal cases.

Goelzer Investment Management, an Indianapolis-based investment firm advising on assets in excess of $2 billion on behalf of institutional investors and private clients, has announced the hiring of Chris W. Cotterill, ’02, as chief operating officer. Cotterill joins Goelzer after an impressive career in the public and private sectors. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

Griffin S. Dunham, ’02, was involved in oral argument before the US Supreme Court in a bankruptcy case, Ritzen Group, Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC.

Stacy R. Thompson, ’02, has been named to the board of directors of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana beginning January 1, 2020. Thompson, a partner at Pitcher Thompson PC, concentrates her practice in the representation of healthcare professionals, including individual physicians and nurses, hospitals, physicians’ practice groups, and healthcare-related organizations, in a variety of healthcare law matters.

Attorneys BJ Brinkerhoff, ’03, Kimberly D. Jeselskis, and Hannah Kaufman Joseph have partnered to form the new Indianapolis law firm, Jeselskis Brinkerhoff and Joseph, LLC. JBJ Legal provides full-service legal representation to entrepreneurs, individuals, and growth-oriented organizations for all their business, employment and litigation needs. Brinkerhoff offers clients a wealth of experience on a wide variety of business advice and litigation matters, representing individuals, closely held companies, and large corporations with many of their legal and entrepreneurial needs. He focuses his practice on business disputes, including employment matters such as restrictive covenants and trade secrets, as well as shareholder claims, director and officer liability, and day-to-day business disputes. In addition, Brinkerhoff was reelected to the board of directors of Defense Trial Counsel at its Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference and Annual Meeting.

Chachapon Jayaphorn, ’03, presented Pope Francis with a sign-in book as a guest of the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.

Jonna McGinley Reilly, ’03, traveled recently to El Paso, Tex. to volunteer as an attorney at the border for Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center. She wrote about her experiences in an article titled “Lo Siento,” which can be found at https://medium. com/@jonna.reilly/lo-siento-371be2c5f161. McGinley Reilly is of counsel at Swanson

Adjunct Professor and alum Terrance Stroud, ’03, is being recognized as a Brooklyn Tech Distinguished Younger Alumnus at the Annual Tech Celebration, which enables the members of the tech community to come together to reminisce, reconnect, and honor not just alumni, but retired faculty and others who have helped build and sustain Tech’s history of excellence. In addition, Stroud was asked to be a presenter at the Brooklyn College Magner Career Center Virtual Career Fairs.

The Allen Superior Court’s Board of Judges has elected Hon. Andrea R. Trevino, ’03, to serve as the court’s next chief judge. Trevino’s two-year term began Jan. 1, 2020. Trevino, who has served as supervising judge of the Allen County Juvenile Center since March 2018, is now the youngest woman to serve as the Superior Court’s chief judge, assuming the role less than two years after taking the bench. Trevino was appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb and assumed the Allen Superior Court bench in March 2018. Before that, the Fort Wayne native served as magistrate judge and presided over the Allen Circuit Court IV-D Division, additionally hearing criminal, civil, and family relations matters. Trevino was in private practice before being appointed magistrate judge in 2013.

Taft partner Tracy N. Betz, ’04, has been selected to serve as board president for Child Advocates. Child Advocates engages community volunteers and staff members to protect children who are victims of child abuse by being their voices in court. Betz has served on the organization’s board of directors since April 2014. She is a partner in Taft’s litigation practice and provides strategic advice regarding contract disputes, intellectual property, trade secret management, non-compete, and securities issues. She has extensive first-chair experience and regularly represents clients in both state and federal courts. Betz is the co-chair of Taft’s Gender Advancement Committee and

serves in a leadership role for numerous local organizations, including serving on the boards for Integrating Women Leaders Foundation and the Marion County Public Defender Agency.

Tiffany D. Presley, ’04, has joined Barnes & Thornburg’s Indianapolis office as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department. As a strategic legal and business adviser to her clients, Presley counsels publicly and privately held companies on commercial transactions and contracts, supply chain issues, and joint ventures. Her clients range from family-owned businesses to Fortune 150 companies in the manufacturing and technology industries.

Smith joins Foster Success board of directors Foster Success Indianapolis has elected Freedom Smith, ’04, to its board of directors. Smith is a partner at Ice Miller LLP in Indianapolis. She practices in the firm’s Environmental Group and is actively involved with the American Bar Association’s section of Environment, Energy and Resources. She is also involved with the Indiana State Bar Association, serving on the executive committee for the Environmental Law Section and on the Planning Committee for ISBA’s Leadership Development Academy Program. Smith is a member of the Law School’s BLSA Alumni Advisory Board.

Belinda Johnson-Hurtado, ’05, has been elected to the board of directors of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana beginning January 1, 2020. Johnson-Hurtado is a partner at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer PC, practicing in the civil litigation department and concentrating in complex commercial litigation, insurance defense, and personal injury law.

Indianapolis-based Sagamore Institute has named Kathleen E. Mote, ’05, to its board of directors. Mote currently serves as vice president of partnerships, colleges and universities for Project Lead the Way, Inc., and has held a variety of roles with Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, including president of the Madison Campus, interim chancellor of the former Columbus/Southeast Region, and vice president of operations for Southern Indiana. Mote currently serves as vice chair of the Indiana State Board of Education.

The law firm of SmithAmundsen has promoted Laura C. Bonadies, ’06, to partner in the firm’s Indianapolis office. Bonadies specializes in defending medical providers in medical malpractice and breach of contract claims.

Edward Timothy Delaney, ’06, was recognized as an Indianapolis Bar Association & Foundation Distinguished Life Fellow.

Alison Waske Sutter, ’06, was appointed to serve on Michigan’s first Advisory Council for Environmental Justice. Sutter has nearly 20 years of experience in the sustainability profession. Before joining the City of Grand Rapids as sustainability manager, she served in sustainability roles with SpartanNash and the healthcare industry. She began her career as an environmental attorney.

Indianapolis-based Junior Achievement of Central Indiana honored Tiffani K. Taylor, ’06, in its list of Indy’s Best and Brightest, which acknowledges outstanding young professionals under the age of 40. The organization says 100 individuals were honored but 10 received additional recognition as Indy’s best from their respective categories. Taylor received additional recognition in the category of Law.

The Indiana Bankers Association has named Lucas N. White, ’06, as chair of its board of directors. White serves as president of The Fountain Trust Company in Covington,

FREEDOM SMITH

Christian Bartholomew, ’08, penned a story for The Times of Northwest Indiana, “For Millennials, Now Is a Good Time to Start Estate Planning.”

Stephen E. Reynolds, ’08, was appointed to Ice Miller’s board of directors to ensure firm-wide alignment and implementation of strategy, governance, and management with an overarching goal to provide continuous improvement in client services.

John Dunlap, ’09, has been named partner at Foley & Lardner. Dunlap is a member of the Corporate, Finance and Government Solutions Practices, as well as the Energy Industry Team. He assists clients in numerous industries with a broad range of commercial, transactional, and financial matters. Dunlap works extensively with clients in the energy industry, counseling utility companies, developers and investors in the development, sale and acquisition of both traditional and renewable energy facilities.

Katherine A. Rosenbarger, ’09, joined the Bloomington, Ind. City Council beginning in 2020. Rosenbarger defeated four-term incumbent Chris Sturbaum for District 1, running on a platform of transparency and inclusivity.

2010s

David R. Clark, ’10, was named partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Clark focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and other corporate and securities matters. Clark has advised public and private companies and their boards, real estate investment trusts, and private equity firms in negotiated and contested domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, spin-offs, and reorganizations. Clark also represents issuers and underwriters in debt and equity securities offerings.

Gillian S. Crowl, ’10, has been named a member of the National Black Lawyers’ Top 100. This invitation-only membership is limited to the top 100 African American attorneys in Georgia who promote diversity and equality in the legal system. Crowl is an attorney at Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers LLP in their Atlanta office and practices in the areas of commercial litigation, trucking litigation, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage, premises liability, and bad faith litigation.

Matt Flaherty, ’10, joined the Bloomington, Ind. City Council beginning in 2020. Flaherty beat primary opponents Jean Capler, Vauhxx Booker, and incumbent Andy Ruff for an at-large position.

Pete Giordano, ’10, academic advisor in American Studies, French and Italian, and History for Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was named Winner of NACADA’s Region 5 Excellence in Advising — New Advisor award.

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, has named Mitchell C. Jackson, ’10, as partner. Jackson has experience handling a variety of complex litigation cases, including medical malpractice, professional liability, general liability, third-party auto, and commercial litigation. He has experience handling trial and appellate matters in state and federal courts.

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that she hired Heather Sager, ’10, as her new communications director. Sager joins Bustos’ office with deep experience rooted in policy and communications, after leading communications for the re-election campaign of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. Prior to that role, Sager worked for the Indiana Senate Democrats Committee and New York State Senate, and recently served as executive director of the Indiana Young Democrats, where she helped bring the 2019 Young Democrats of America national convention to Indianapolis.

Hill Ward Henderson has announced the election of Zachary W. Watt, ’10, to shareholder. Watt is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Tax Group and advises clients on a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including commercial lending, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Watt has represented financial institutions and borrowers in numerous commercial lending transactions, including secured and unsecured revolving credit and term loan facilities, syndicated facilities, asset-based financings, acquisition financings, tax-exempt bond financings, and letter of credit issuances.

Nathaniel S. Widell, ’10, was named partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. Widell focuses on medical negligence and healthcare, as well as commercial litigation and business disputes.

Jessica L. Asbridge, ’11 received an offer to join the faculty at University of Kentucky.

Ann O’Connor McCready, ’11, has been named partner at Taft Law. McCready counsels clients on litigation matters that span a variety of areas, including business and contract disputes, complex environmental and toxic tort litigation, intellectual property disputes, products liability claims, securities, and white-collar criminal litigation. McCready maintains a diverse caseload, and her experience includes several federal appeals.

T. Allon Renfro, ’11, was named partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. Renfro focuses on commercial litigation and business disputes, construction litigation, insurance coverage, and general trial practice.

Deputy Prosecutor Aaron J. Spolarich, ’11, declared his candidacy for Superior Court II judge at the Montgomery County Courthouse and is expected to be challenged by local defense attorney Daniel Petrie. The court handles the highest volume of cases in the county. Spolarich began his career as a deputy attorney general in the criminal appeals division, where he argued cases before the Indiana Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. He later worked in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office before moving to Crawfordsville.

Miranda W. Bernadac, ’12, has been promoted to partner at Riley Bennett Egloff LLP. She focuses her practice in civil and business litigation in Indianapolis.

Elizabeth Bodamer, ’12, presented at AccessLex Institute’s annual research conference. AccessLex furthers access, affordability and the value of legal education through research, policy advocacy and direct member and student educational services.

Daniel A. Huntley, ’12, an attorney with WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, a full-service law firm, was recently named partner. Huntley is in the transactional group, concentrating his practice in corporate law, real estate law, estate and trust law, and agribusiness law in Rockford, Ill.

Rubin Pusha, ’12, was recognized by the Law School’s Black Law Students Association at Maurer with the Samuel S. Dargan award at the 2020 Rapheal M. Prevot, Jr. Barrister’s Ball.

Justin O. Sorrell, ’12, has been promoted to partner at Riley Bennett Egloff LLP. He focuses his practice in labor and employment law, worker’s compensation defense, and business litigation in Indianapolis.

Mario Treto, Jr., ’12, was given the Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 award, which recognizes diverse, talented young professionals in Chicago who are making an impact on the community. These young professionals are in the civic, corporate, nonprofit, and tech/start-up sectors. Treto is president of the Law School’s Latino Alumni Advisory Board.

Barbara Andraka-Christou, ’13, authored The Opioid Fix: America’s Opioid Crisis & the Solution They Don’t Want You to Have through Johns Hopkins University Press. Validating the experience of hundreds of thousands of Americans, The Opioid Fix sounds a loud call for policy reforms that will help put lifesaving drugs into the hands of those who need them the most.

Katz Korin Cunningham, a 2019 & 2020 U.S. News Best Law Firm, welcomed attorney Christopher A. Dilworth, ’13, as a member of the Real Estate team. Prior to joining the Firm, Dilworth was a real estate attorney in Miami and Naples, Fla., and most

Caitlin Haney Johnston, ’13, was named an Access to Justice Pro Bono Champion by the State Bar of Texas for her work in the cancer community. A cancer survivor herself, Haney Johnston focuses her pro bono work on meeting the needs of the cancer community through direct legal services, as well as training volunteers, screening clients, and overseeing the operation of the CANLAW legal clinics.

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to recognize Jonathan M. Levy, ’13, with promotion to member. Levy’s practice is concentrated in prosecuting complex commercial and tort litigation matters on a national basis in federal and state courts. Levy has successfully tried three cases to verdict in the Northern District of Illinois and Illinois state court, and has published on subrogation opportunities regarding catastrophic explosions, mechanical boiler failures, historic hotel fires, landlord-tenant litigation, and retroactive aggregate deductible recoveries.

Andrew S. Murphy, ’13, has joined Taft Stettinius & Hollister’s Chicago office. Murphy’s practice focuses on representing employers in employment disputes and workplace discrimination.

Collin B. Walsh, ’13, was awarded the Thomas F. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State. The program provides graduate fellowships to qualified college seniors and graduates committed to joining the Foreign Service. The fellowship helps finance two-year graduate programs, provides two summer internships, offers mentoring from a foreign service officer, and provides other professional development activities.

Jordan L. Couch, ’15, penned a new article on innovation for the Washington State Bar Association. In addition, Palace Law Office has named Couch as Partner. Couch has had cases before the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, was named chair of the Washington Young Lawyers Committee, and was editor for the ABA’s GPSolo magazine and the innovation columnist for NW Lawyer.

Thomas B. Kierner, ’15, was recognized by JD Supra for his article “Developments in the Law Affecting Electronic Payments and Financial Services,” which was ranked #5 of JD Supra’s top ten most-read 2019 fintech articles.

Brenton M. Tunis, ’15, has brought his litigation practice to Lommen Abdo. Tunis concentrates his practice on insurance defense, personal injury, corporate litigation, and appellate practice in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, working primarily in Lommen Abdo’s Hudson, Wis. office. Tunis has been very involved in his communities including serving on the board of directors of the Rochester Symphony, serving as president of the Third District Bar Association, mentoring and being a big brother to the Boys and

Girls Club, and has been active in the Minnesota State Bar Association. Tunis has been recognized as a North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association for providing pro bono legal services to low-income individuals.

Ice Miller welcomed Onica Matsika, ’16, as an attorney in Ice Miller’s Business Law Practice. Matsika represents public and private companies, startups and nonprofits across various industries on corporate matters, including mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate governance. She is the sixth alum of the school’s Black Law Student Association working at Ice Miller’s Indianapolis office, thanks in part to the precedent set by Stephen E. Reynolds, ’08. Reynolds is the first BLSA alum to join an Indiana firm as an associate and be admitted to partnership. He currently serves on Ice Miller’s board of directors.

Mark M. Riffle, ’17, has been named an associate attorney with Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis. Founded in 1970, Wooden McLaughlin was formed with the idea that a law firm should strive to exceed commonly accepted standards of professionalism and client service while providing unsurpassed legal representation.

Jules Cantor, ’18, co-authored two white papers released by Jones Day: “Evidence Collection in Criminal Investigations,” and “SEC Enforcement in Financial Reporting and Disclosure.”

Alyssa Eckerley, ’18, and Kathy Osborn, ’99, of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath have published a new article featured on JD Supra, “Standardize This: Senators Ask Feds for Clarity on Standard Essential Patent Licensing Policy.”

Alex Thibodeau, ’18, has been elected vice president of the Young Lawyers Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association.

Mary E. Cebula, ’19, has joined Bodman PLC in Ann Arbor, Mich. as an associate. Cebula is a member of Bodman’s Business Practice Group. She represents businesses in matters involving a broad range of corporate law issues from initial business formation and organization to M&A and other complex transactions.

Jackson G. Ford, ’19, has joined Evansville, Ind., law firm Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt as associate attorney. Ford’s practice is focused on corporate law and litigation and providing legal counsel to business owners. He assists privately held businesses with entity formation, commercial contracts, and corporate litigation. While in law school, Ford participated in the Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition. He also participated in clerkships for Sen. Joe Donnelly, the City of Bloomington, and Prairie State Legal Services.

Miller Johnson has welcomed Mark Greidanus, ’19, to its Grand Rapids, Mich. office as an associate.

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP welcomed Philip T. Haywood, ’19, as a new attorney to the firm’s Grand Rapids, Mich. office. Haywood was the executive outreach editor of the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, served as a judicial clerk for the Hon. Lori T. Quillen of the Indiana Circuit Court of Owen County, and held internships at IU’s Student Legal Services and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

Jonathon D. Himes, ’19, has joined the Portland, Ore. law firm Farleigh Wada Witt as an associate. His practice emphasizes litigation, employment, and financial services, enabling Himes to assist companies with a full-range of legal and business challenges. Prior to joining Farleigh Wada Witt, Himes was a summer law clerk with the firm and served as a judicial extern to Hon. Jane E. Magnus-Stinson at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and Hon. Martha L. Walters of the Oregon Supreme Court.

The law firm of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC welcomed new associate Cody A. Mott, ’19, as he was sworn in at the Michigan Supreme Court in Lansing. Cody had previously participated in the firm’s summer associate program. Mott will practice from both the firm’s Grand Rapids and Lansing offices in the Business & Tax practice group.

Katelyn Nicasio, ’19, contributed a white paper released by Jones Day: “Evidence Collection in Criminal Investigations.”

Nicholas Palmieri, ’19, published “Who Should Regulate Data?: An Analysis of the California Consumer Privacy Act and Its Effects on Nationwide Data Protection Laws” with the UC Hastings Law Science and Tech Law Journal.

Emily Tanji, ’19, presented on a new Japan-US Trade Agreement for the NKY Chamber’s International Trade & Affairs and the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati/ NKY information session. Tanji joined Frost Brown Todd LLC in 2019, and her practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters regarding global corporations that operate in the United States.