Meet a Few of CENTRAL OHIO’S Most Infuential Lawyers

Yvette McGee Brown

Partner-In-Charge of Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement Jones Day Global Law Firm

Aseries of firsts define the judicial and professional career of Yvette McGee Brown. She was the first African American woman elected to the Franklin County Common Pleas Court in 1992. She was the founding president of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. And, in January 2011, she became the first African American woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Today, Yvette is the Partner-in-charge of Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement at the global law firm Jones Day and a partner in the Business and Tort Litigation practice where she represents clients in complex litigation, corporate and government investigations, and appellate matters.

Yvette is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association serving on complex commercial panels. In addition, she is an active community and corporate leader, serving on public company and non-profit boards. She serves on the board of directors for Encova Mutual Insurance Group, The Jeffrey Company, KIPP Columbus, and Chair of the African American Leadership Academy. She has also served on the board of directors for Ohio University, M/I Homes, Fifth Third Bank of Central Ohio, The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, United Way of Central Ohio, The Ohio State University Alumni Association and the YWCA Columbus.

Yvette was selected as one of 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2023 by Lawdragon. She is also listed annually in The Best Lawyers in America, including 2020 Lawyer of the Year; BTI 2021 Client Service All-Star; and The American Lawyer recently recognized her as a 2021 Midwest Trailblazer.

Crain’s Cleveland Business recognized Yvette as a 2022 Notable Executive in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Savoy Magazine included her as one of 2019’s Most Influential Women in Corporate America, and she was honored by The American Red Cross as Humanitarian of the Year, 2019. Yvette has been inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame and the Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame

A native of Columbus City Schools, Yvette graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Journalism/Public Relations, followed by her Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She has honorary degrees from Urbana University, Ohio Dominican University, and Wilberforce University.

Yvette is married to Tony Brown, a retired educator. They have three children and two grandchildren.

Michael B. Coleman

Former Mayor of Columbus Partner - Ice Miller Law Firm

Michael B. Coleman has established a national reputation as a transformational leader in business, law, government, and the civic arena. Skilled at bringing people together, Michael has a history of collaboration craftsmanship leading to viable solutions of complex problems. His long history of transformational leadership is manifested in leading roles in a nearly 400-attorney law firm, corporate board responsibility, and as the City of Columbus’ longest-serving and first African American mayor. Known as a progressive leader and a pro-business mayor, Michael played an instrumental role in expanding business and employment opportunities and in making Columbus the sought-after business destination it is today.

Michael’s leadership in law is recognized through his role as Partnerin-Charge of Ice Miller’s Government Law Group and listing as a Government Relations Practice Best Lawyer in America in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Michael blends advocacy with strategy to create dynamic partnerships between business, government, real estate development, and urban policy furthering the city’s vibrant and thriving reputation. Michael represented 5 of the region’s top 10 real estate developments in 2019 and some of the city’s largest developers in 2020, 2021 and 2022 totaling approximately $1B in real estate development value. Michael’s leadership in business is evidenced by his work on the board of directors of Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) serving as the chair of the Sustainability Committee. Michael also serves as an organizing board member of Adelphi Bank, an anticipated minority-owned and controlled bank.

In addition, Michael holds board positions with multiple non-profit organizations including OhioHealth, Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation, Columbus Museum of Art, and KIPP Columbus Schools. He is a founding member of the African American Mayors Association, and Chair of the Board of Advisors of The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Michael is immediate past chair of The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation and serves as a member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce until the end of 2022.

As a four-term Mayor, Michael built visions, collaborations, and strategies that consistently exceeded goals. His impact reached from revitalizing forgotten neighborhoods to reimagining the entire downtown landscape, saving the city from financial ruin, and advancing forward-thinking concepts to inspire a smarter, stronger, and more sustainable capital city. Facilitating these achievements required managing annual capital and operating budgets of approximately $2B, leadership of 9,000 employees, and acquisition of $7B in private investment.

Prior to serving as Mayor, Michael was a partner with Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, which later combined with Ice Miller in 2012. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati and his Law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law, and he is the recipient of six honorary Doctorate degrees. Michael is a prolific public speaker on topics such as economic development, neighborhood revitalization, environmental stewardship, leadership challenges, and racial reconciliation. In addition, his expertise in the areas of leadership, sustainability, and urban economic development has been cited in multiple books and other publications.

Michael has been recognized nationally with numerous honors and awards including Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 designation, The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Chairman’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in Economic Development, the National Urban League Living Legend Award, and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Columbus Award. He is admitted to the Library of Congress as a History Maker. Michael is consistently recognized by local publications as one of Columbus’ most influential business leaders.

Numerous foundations, awards, scholarships, and building dedications have been named after him, including The Michael B. Coleman Government Center, public spaces, and other structures. Michael has recently been admitted to the Junior Achievement Business Leaders Hall of Fame.

A father of three, Michael and his wife, Janelle, reside in Central Ohio.

Meet a Few of CENTRAL OHIO’S

Most Infuential Lawyers

Luke A. Fedlam Partner

Porter Wright

Luke is a protector, educator and national resource for athletes at all levels and phases of their career. With nearly 20 years of experience working with athletes, he leads Porter Wright’s Sports Law practice as a non-agent sports attorney. He approaches working with each athlete as an individual, but collaboratively incorporates their family and team of advisors into any opportunity or challenge. With a well-rounded approach to supporting each athlete, Luke brings the objective & balanced counsel that is essential to every opportunity.

He regularly advises and counsels a wide range of clients – from high school student-athletes transitioning into college or professional sports, to college athletes managing the name, image and likeness (NIL) environment, to professional athletes and retired athletes as well. He diligently works with each level of athletes to not only educate them, but to help them create their game plan for life during and after sports.

In 2015, Luke took the next step in evolving his daily work with athletes into beneficial educational programs by launching Anomaly Sports Group. Anomaly is a recognized industry resource in college athletics and professional sports that develops athletes for life and business opportunities outside their sport. With a shared passion for athlete protection and professional development, Porter Wright works in tandem with Anomaly as an educational resource by providing athletic departments with the essential protective education that helps to prepare their student-athletes for all of life’s opportunities (including NIL). Anomaly has worked with the NCAA and uni- versity athletic departments across the country, as well as multiple NFL teams, the NBA G League and other organizations in their player engagement programming. In addition, Luke serves as a co-executive director of the College Basketball Parents Association (CBPA), an organization focused on educating and providing resources to NCAA college basketball parents.

Luke has received many honors and awards, Best Lawyers to Watch in America, Ohio Super Lawyers, Columbus Business

First, 40 Under 40, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award and many more. Luke also is involved in the community and is a Board of Trustees member for the Columbus Clippers and sits on Capital University Board of Trustees.

Janica Pierce Tucker

Partner in Charge

Taft Law Firm Columbus Office

Janica oversees the strategy, growth, and client service of the Taft Columbus law firm. She serves in several leadership capacities at Taft and in the community, including as a Member of Taft’s Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Chair of the Columbus Legal Aid Society Board, and Board Member of planning, policy implementation and analysis, review of public records and tenure decisions. She also works closely with executives regarding compensation and other employment-related issues. She also represents employers in employment claims such as sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge matters. As a litigator, Janica is ac- and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). She conducts internal investigations, and advises boards regarding governance, evaluation, and board training. c a n s h o p o n e i t e m t h r o u g h m u l t i p l e o u t l e t s W h y s h o u l d n ' t i n s u r a n c e b e t h e s a m e w a y ? W e f i r s t o p e n e d o u r d o o r s i n t h e b e g i n n i n g o f 2 0 1 7 i n C o l u m b u s , O h i o w i t h t h e M i s s i o n t o h e l p p r o t e c t p e o p l e a l l a r o u n d t h e c o u n t r y

She has been recognized with numerous accolades throughout her tenure, including YWCA’s Women of Achievement Award, Ohio Women’s Bar Association Leading the Way Award, Columbus CEO’s Top Lawyer, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Presidential Award, Columbus Business First’s 40 Under 40, and the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association President’s Award.

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