Melissa Proffitt Reese

Undergraduate School
Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University
Graduated in 1982

Law School
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Graduated in 1985

Professional Experience:
Melissa Proffitt Reese is a partner of the Firm, former managing partner of the Firm, chairs the agribusiness initiative, co-chairs the Employee Benefits Practice Group, co-chairs the Firms energy initiative, and is responsible for business development initiatives for the Firm. She concentrates her practice in employee benefits with a focus on welfare benefit plans and qualified plans. She counsels regional and international clients on benefit issues, including plan formation and design.

Her benefit practice is concentrated in employee benefits on both regional and international levels. Her primary focus includes, but is not limited to, guidance in the design and formation of qualified pension and welfare benefit plans; compliance with the new health care reform act (PPACA); general consulting on benefit matters; administrative and compliance benefit advice; benefit issues involved in acquisitions and mergers; implementation of welfare benefit plans including cafeteria plans, health plans, and VEBAs; tax and benefit issues regarding independent contractors; issues regarding plan qualification, private letter rulings and plan terminations; design and implementation of nonqualified employee plans such as funded and unfunded deferred compensation agreements and supplemental retirement plans; communication issues; plan audits; and Medicare coordination.

Her practice as chair of the Agribusiness Group involves representation of numerous agriculture-related clients with regard to all legal needs. She is involved in economic development initiatives and coordinates with state and federal agencies focused on agricultural and energy initiatives. She is active in the Indiana Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's agricultural trade missions and initiatives.

Reese is an accomplished attorney and community leader. She is active in politics and the Republican party, from the community to a national level. She is often invited to share her knowledge at speaking events for a wide variety of professional organizations and has been recognized in a number of business journals and community publications as an outstanding leader and attorney. Reese also participates on the boards of many community organizations and volunteers her time for causes supporting economic development, diversity, and women's issues.

Reese holds a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, from Indiana University-Bloomington, where she was the recipient of a merit scholarship and consistently made the Dean's List, graduating in 1982. She received her juris doctorate in 1985 from the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, cum laude. Reese is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, and Alpha Lambda Delta honorary fraternities.

For a full list of Reese's accomplishments, please see the categories of "Professional Associations," "Special Certifications," "Awards and Recognitions," "Published In," "Speaking Engagements," "Community Involvement" and "Internal Committees."

Professional Associations:
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
US Chamber of Commerce - Board Member
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce - Board Member, Nominating Committee Member, Economic Development Policy Committee Member, Strategic Planning, Membership / Marketing Work Team
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce - Secretary of Board, Executive Committee Member, Board Member
American Agricultural Law Association
National Association of Professional Women
Indiana Black Expo, Inc.

Special Certifications:
Certified in Global Benefits Management, 2000

Awards and Recognitions:
• Recipient of 2011 Distinguished Barrister Award from Indiana Lawyer magazine
• Who's Who in Law Indiana Business Journal, 2011
• Included in "Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition" in the category of Employee Benefits/ERISA by superlawyers.com, 2009 and "Super Lawyers - Business Edition" 2010, 2011
• Invited to join the following Trade Missions: Lt. Governor Skillman to Japan, September, 2011; Governor Daniels to China and Japan, November 2010; City of Indianapolis to India, April-May 2010; Governor Daniels to China and Japan, September 2009; Mayor Gregory A. Ballard to Brazil, July 2009; Governor Daniels to Japan, September 2007; Governor Daniels to Germany and the United Kingdom, May 2007; Lt. Governor Skillman and Rep. Dan Burton to Taiwan and Vietnam, October 2006; Governor Daniels to Japan and S. Korea, June 2006; Lt. Governor Skillman to Central America, January 2006; Governor Daniels to Japan and Taiwan, August 2005
• Included in "Indiana's Best Lawyers 2010" by Law.com, The National Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel
• Named as "Best of Class" by The Best of the U.S. Inc., 2006-2011 Selected for 2006 - 2012 editions of "Best Lawyers in America"
• Selected by Indianapolis Monthly as one of Indiana's "Top 25 Female Super Lawyers" for 2004, 2005 and 2006, and a "Super Lawyer" for 2004-2011 in the field of Employee Benefits
• "Volunteer of the Year" award from Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 2009
• Nominated to attend the Republican National Committee's 2009 Women's Summit by Indiana's National Committee Members
• Invited by Governor Mitch Daniels to attend the 2008 Business and Professional Women's Leadership Summit
• Named as one of 2008's Influential Women by the Indianapolis Business Journal
• Inducted into the Indiana Fever's "Inspiring Women" Class of 2008
• Recipient of 2008 Torchbearer's Award from Indiana Commission for Women - Law Category
• Named to Midwest Advisory Committee for Managing Partner Forum, 2006 and 2007
• Recipient of 2006 Touchstone Award from Girls Inc. in the Law Category of Business and Industry
• Listed in Who's Who in American Law
• Listed in Strathmore's Who's Who
• Selected for the American Biographical Institute's 2002 Notable American Women
• Included in the Indianapolis Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" for 2000

Published In:
• "Lessons Learned from the Land of the Rising Sun," INside Edge Morning Briefing, October 5, 2011
• Quoted in "Indiana Well-Positioned for More Japanese Business," Inside INdiana Business, September 28, 2011
• "Four Generations - One Workplace - Can We All Work Together?" (reprint), Inside INdiana Business: Big Wigs & New Gigs, September 19, 2011
• Quoted in "Are You a Happy Lawyer?," The Indiana Lawyer theindianalawyer.com, July 6, 2011
• Quoted in "Reactions|Quotes on Mitch Daniels' announcement not to seek presidency," The Courier-Journal courier-journal.com, May 22, 2011
• Quoted in "Republicans react with shock and disappointment over Mitch Daniels' decision," The Daily News Journal dnj.com, May 22, 2011
• Quoted in "Daniels' decision a GOP shocker," Journal and Courier - jconline.com, May 22, 2011
• Interviewed in "Cheri Daniels to speak before 1K at Republican fundraiser" segment, Fox59 News, broadcast May 12, 2011
• Quoted in "Is Cheri Daniels Ready to Take the Plunge?", Indianapolis Star, May 11, 2011
• Featured in "Leadership in Law" supplement to Indiana Lawyer, April 27, 2011
• Quoted in "Politics Pivotal in Legal World," Indiana Lawyer, Dec. 22, 2010
• Quoted in "And Then There Was 1 Leading Candidate," Indianapolis Star, Dec. 21, 2010 (Final Edition)
• Quoted in "Skillman's Surprise Decision Narrows Gubernatorial Candidate Pool," Indianapolis Star, Dec. 21, 2010
• Quoted in "Decisions, Decisions: Will Pency and Bayh Run? Our Next Governor?," Indianapolis Star, Dec. 6, 2010
• Mentioned in "Talk of Our Town - A Half Century = $1,400," Indianapolis Star, Nov. 28, 2010
• Featured blogger for Governor Daniels' Trade Mission to China and Japan, INside Edge, November 2010
• Interviewed in "Energy, Agriculture and Politics," Brownfield Ag News for America, Oct. 18, 2010
• Mentioned in "Consultant to Further Help City with IMPD Reforms" as member of Department of Public Service Commission on Reform, Indianapolis Star, Oct. 4, 2010
• "Fashionable event helps others," Indianapolis Star, Sept. 28, 2010
• "Board Member Profile: Melissa Proffitt Reese," Women's Fund Focus, Vol. 12, Issue 2, September 2010
• Mentioned in "Panel Raises Controversy" as member of Indianapolis Department of Public Safety advisory panel, Indianapolis Star, Aug. 15, 2010
• Mentioned in "High-Profile Models Will Raise Funds" as honorary chairwoman of "Stepping Out In Style" event, Indianapolis Star, Aug. 12, 2010
• Mentioned in "Board to Advise Officials on Public Safety" as member of newly named advisory board to Indianapolis Department of Public Safety, Indianapolis Star, Aug. 12, 2010
• "President Obama Signs Pension Funding Relief Bill," with Marc Sciscoe, Craig Burke and Chris Fowler, Employee Benefits e-Update, July 7, 2010
• "Initial Guidance on Early Retiree Reinsurance Program," with Chris Sears and Shalina Schaefer, Executive Memo of the Indiana Manufacturer's Association, May 2010
• "HDHP and HSA Annual Limits Remain the Same for 2011," with Chris Sears, Tara Schulstad Sciscoe, Mary Beth Braitman and Terry A.M. Mumford, Employee Benefits e-Update, May 28, 2010
• Featured blogger for City of Indianapolis Trade Mission to India, INside Edge Morning Briefing, April 27-May 3, 2010
• Mentioned in "Ballard, Economic Delegation Leaving for India," Indianapolis Star, April 23, 2010
• "Changing the Rules: GINA Impacts Health Risk Assessments," with Chris Sears, BizVoice Magazine, January/February 2010.
• Mentioned in "People in the News" for election to Women's Fund of Central Indiana Advisory Board, Indianapolis Business Journal, Jan. 25, 2010
• Mentioned in "On the Move" for election to Women's Fund of Central Indiana Advisory Board, Indianapolis Star, Jan. 11, 2010
• Mentioned in "Government and Business Leader of the Year Named" as recipient of "Volunteer of the Year" award, INside Edge Morning Briefing, Nov. 11, 2009
• "2009 Volunteer of the Year - Melissa Proffitt Reese," BizVoice, November/December 2009
• "Four Generations - One Workplace. Can We All Work Together?" The NAWIC Image, August/September 2009
• Featured blogger for Governor Daniels' Trade Mission to China and Japan, INside Edge, September 2009
• Quoted in audio article "Delegation Building New Relationships in Brazil," INside Edge, July 30, 2009
• Featured blogger for Mayor Ballard's Economic Development Trip to Brazil, INside Edge, July-August 2009
• Mentioned in Indianapolis Star's "Zoobilation" feature, June 21, 2009
• "Four Generations - One Workplace: Can We All Work Together?" Affirmative Action Register, April 2009. (Update to the original 2007 article listed below.)
• Quoted in "Back Door to the Top," AmericanLawyer.com, June 1, 2009
• "Women Leading the Way: Differences Exist in Style, Not Ability," BizVoice Magazine Web Exclusive, Nov. 11, 2008
• Quoted in "Hoosiers React to McCain's Running Mate," Indianapolis Star, Aug. 30, 2008
• Quoted in "Ice Miller Launches Agribusiness Strategies Initiative," Brownfield Network, Jan. 18, 2008
• Quoted in "Mayor-Elect Working on Building Team," WTHR.com, Dec. 20, 2007
• Quoted in "Ice Miller LLP Announces Launch of Agribusiness Legal Services," icemiller.com, Dec. 10, 2007
• Quoted in "Ice Miller to Provide Agribusiness Legal Services," INside Edge Midday Report, Dec. 10, 2007
• Quoted in "Firm Unveils Ag Practice," Indianapolis Business Journal, Dec. 10, 2007
• Featured in "Chamber Names New Board Members," INside Edge Morning Briefing, Dec. 5, 2007
• Quoted in "Reactions," Indianapolis Business Journal, Nov. 12-18, 2007
• Featured in "City Hall Braces for Major Shake-Up," Indianapolis Star, Nov. 11, 2007
• Quoted in "Ballard's 'Brain Trust' – 15 Who Helped: Mayor-Elect Ballard Announces His Executive Committee," Indianapolis Star, Nov. 10, 2007
• Featured in "Ballard's Next Move: Drafting His Support Staff," Indianapolis Star, Nov. 7, 2007
• Quoted in "Rising to the Top," Indianapolis Woman, June 2007
• Quoted in audio article "Indiana Trade Delegation Prepares to Leave for Germany, UK," INside Indiana's Morning Briefing, May 11, 2007
• Featured blogger for State Trade Missions to Germany and UK and to Japan, INside Indiana E-newsletter, May and September 2007
• Quoted in audio feature "Indiana Trade Delegation Prepares to Leave for Germany, UK," INside Indiana's Morning Briefing, May 11, 2007
• "Four Generations, One Workplace" with Tiffany Sharpley, INside Edge E-newsletter Morning Briefing, April 24, 2007
• Quoted in "Gora the Explorer," Indianapolis Business Journal, March 10, 2007
• Quoted in "Racing Toward Retirement," BizVoice, January/February 2007
• "Legal Challenges: How Melissa Proffitt Reese Builds Relationships to Make Ice Miller a Stronger Organization," Smart Business Indianapolis, January 2007
• "Employee Benefits of the Future," with Linda Rowings and Tiffany Sharpley, Employee Benefit Plan Review, January 2007
• Quoted in "Does Gender Matter in Politics?" Indianapolis Business Journal, Dec. 11, 2006
• Quoted in "Are Women Equal in Law Firms?" Indianapolis Business Journal, November 2006
• Featured in "Firm's Lawyers Applaud Its Commitment to Diversity," Indianapolis Star, November 2006
• Featured in "Salaries Get Boost," Indiana Lawyer, November 2006
• "Gulf Zone Opportunity Act Revises Definition of Dependent," with Katrina Clingerman, Employee Benefits E-Update, Sept. 11, 2006
• Featured in "Queen Bees Author to Speak Here," Indianapolis Star, Aug. 28, 2006
• Featured in "People," Indianapolis Business Journal, Aug. 21, 2006
• Featured in "Women in Law," Managing Partner Magazine, August 2006
• "Daniels Helps State Compete Globally," Indianapolis Business Journal, Aug. 7, 2006
• Featured in "People on the Move," Indianapolis Star, July 17, 2006
• Featured in "Indiana's Best Lawyers – Who are the 340 Attorneys Picked by Their Peers?" Indiana Business Magazine, June 2006 and June 2007
• Featured blogger for State Trade Mission to Japan and South Korea, INside Indiana E-newsletter, June 2006
• "Corner Office," Indianapolis Star, May 15, 2006
• "Women Leaders – Are They a Unique Commodity?" INside Edge E-newsletter and INside INdiana Business Web site, May 12, 2006
• Featured in "Trade Mission Ends with Leads for Indiana Companies," INside Edge E-newsletter, January 2006
• "Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Generate a Storm of Relief for Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors, Participants and Beneficiaries," with Jim Kemper and Tiffany Sharpley, Employee Benefits E-Update, Oct. 10, 2005
• Featured blogger for State Trade Mission to Japan and Taiwan, INside Edge E-newsletter, August 2005
• Featured in "People on the Move," Indianapolis Star, Aug. 15, 2005
• Featured in "Governor Hunting for Jobs," Indianapolis Star, July 2005
• Featured in "Locke Reynolds Elects New Leader," Indianapolis Business Journal, April 2005
• Featured in "Lawmaker Gets Taste of Ireland at White House," Indianapolis Star, March 2005
• "New USERRA Requirements for Employers," with Katrina Clingerman, Employee Benefits E-Update, Feb. 4, 2005
• "Plan Sponsors Should Ensure that Small Benefits are Cashed Out Before the March 28th Deadline," with Jim Kemper, Tracy Mounts and Stephanie Smithey, Employee Benefits E-Update, Jan. 13, 2005
• "Women of Note," Indianapolis Woman Magazine, January 2005
• Featured in "Legal Status," Indianapolis Woman Magazine, January 2005
• Featured in "Women Blaze Trails For Others," "Women in Law 2004 Conference" (supplement to Indiana Lawyer), September 2004
• Featured in "People - Law," Indianapolis Business Journal, August 2004
• "Ice Miller's Proffitt Reese Balances Work with Family," Indianapolis Star, Aug. 8, 2004
• Recognized as Ice Miller's first female Managing Partner by Hildebrandt Headlines, July 16, 2004
• "Woman Joins Helm of Ice Miller Law Firm," Indianapolis Star, July 10, 2004
• "Final COBRA Notice Regulations Issued," with Janine Bosley and Chris Sears, Employee Benefits E-Update, June 1, 2004
• "EEOC Votes to Limit Retiree Health Benefits," with Janine Bosley and Tara Schulstad Sciscoe, Employee Benefits E-Update, April 27, 2004
• Featured in "People," Indianapolis Business Journal, March 2004
• "GUST Determination Letter Applications Filed by Feb. 2, 2004 Will Be Timely," with Martha Hutzelman, Terry Mumford, and Eric Swank, Employee Benefits E-Update, Jan. 23, 2004
• Quoted in "Serving Her Country Via the Courts: US Attorney Leads During Challenging Times," Indianapolis Business Journal, January 2004
• "Help Your Employees Manage Skyrocketing Health Care Costs," with Chris Sears, Tiffany Sharpley and Stephanie Smithey, Employee Benefits E-Update, Sept. 18, 2003
• "COBRA Strikes Again: Employers Need to Make Changes," with Ice Miller Employee Benefits Group, ICEnet.com, July 2003
• Quoted in "Part-Timers Pursuing Benefits Can Use Firm's Policy as Guide," Indianapolis Star, June 18, 2003
• Featured in "Best Places to Work," Indianapolis Monthly, August 2002
• Featured in "Significant New Requirements for Group Health Plans," Indiana Constructor, October/November 1997
• Featured in "Health Care 1997-98 Legislative Update," Issues in Business, September 1997
• Featured in "In Some Courts, It's Still a Man's World," Indianapolis Business Journal, 17, No. 26, 1996
• Quoted in "Companies Prepare for Speedy 401(k) Rules," Indianapolis Business Journal 17, No. 24, 1996
• "A Day as a Medical Intern," Indianapolis Medical Society Bulletin, 85, No. 7, 1996
• "Coordinating Employee Benefits with the Americans with Disabilities Act," ALI-ABA Course Materials Journal, September 1993
• "How to Coordinate Employee Benefits with the Americans with Disabilities Act," ALI-ABA Course Materials Journal, 17, No. 4, 1993
• "Repeal of Code Section 89 – Good News, Bad News," Indianapolis Business Journal, 10, No. 36, 1989
• "Strikes and the Obligation to Continue Group Health Coverage Under COBRA," Labor Law Journal, 39, No. 11, 1988
• "Nondiscrimination Rules for Welfare Benefit Plans," Indianapolis Business Journal, 9, No. 4, 1988

Speaking Engagements:
• IBA Video "Civility in Transaction Negotiations", January, 2012
• IBA Bar Leader Series Panel (Doing Business with Business), January, 2012
• Panelist, "How to Make Traditional Work Environments Work for Women Leaders," at 2010 Integrating Women Leadership Conference, presented by IWL, Inc., Oct. 19, 2010
• Moderator, "Energy, Agriculture, and Politics... Views from Indiana and Washington" with Senator Richard G. Lugar and Lt. Governor Rebecca Skillman, presented by Ice Miller LLP, Oct. 18, 2010
• Honorary Chair and Presenter, "Stepping Out In Style 2010," presented by Dress for Success
• Guest, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Sept. 26, 2010
• Guest, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Aug. 9, 2010
• Commencement Speaker, United Way Executive Women's Leadership Program Graduation, June 10, 2010
• Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, INsiders Segment, Sept. 25, 2009
• Panelist, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Aug. 7, 2009
• Panelist, "Saying Yes, Saying No", Indianapolis Bar Association, Aug. 22, 2008
• "Permission to Prioritize," Women in the Legal Profession Summit, presented by LexisNexis, April 16, 2008
• "Meeting the Needs of a Multi-Generational Workforce," Employee Benefits Seminar, presented by Ice Miller and the Indiana Chamber, March 4, 2008
• "Meeting the Needs of a New Generation of Lawyers, Fee-Earners and Clients," Leadership United, presented by Executive Women Leadership Program, Nov. 15, 2007
• Panelist, "Cultivating a True Strategic Partnership between Your Firm's Attorneys and its Marketing and Business Development Leadership," and speaker, "Who Knows What the Clients Want? The Lawyers or the Marketers?" (with Dona Stohler), Strategic Marketing and Business Development in the Modern Law Firm, presented by ARK Group, Sept. 25, 2007
• "Getting Involved in the Political Process," Network of Women in Business Monthly Forum, Aug. 17, 2007
• "Meeting the Needs of a New Generation of Lawyers, Fee-Earners and Clients," Keynote Speech, HR LEGAL 2007: Strategic Workforce Planning for the Modern Law Firm, researched by Managing Partner, produced by ARK Group, Jan. 29, 2007
• Speaker on Law Firm Leadership, U.S. Law Firm Group Meeting, Jan. 18-20, 2007
• Panelist, 2006 Women's Leadership Conference: Women in Change, Women in Charge
• Panelist, 2nd Annual Women's Conference, 2006
• Guest Lecturer at IUPUI's "Lifespan Development" course, 2005 and 2006
• Panelist on Career Strategies and Work/Family Life, Women's Caucus and Democratic Law Society Luncheon, March 8, 2005
• "COBRA/HIPAA," 35th Annual Human Resources Conference, sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 2, 1999
• "Circle City Seminar," sponsored by Ice Miller, March 5, 1999
• "Current Employer Issues: HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA… Sorting It Out," speech to the Northern Indiana Human Resources Management Association, Oct. 21, 1998
• "HIPAA Presentation," sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 23, 1998
• "HIPAA & COBRA: Coordinating the New Health Care Law & the Old," sponsored by the 1998 Mid-America Human Resources Symposium, June 15, 1998
• "HIPAA, NMHPA, MHPA – The Remaining Unanswered Questions," sponsored by the Central Indiana Chapter Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), April 30, 1998
• "Pension Trends & Strategies," sponsored by WEB, Network of Benefits Professionals, Sept. 30, 1997
• "33rd Annual Human Resources Conference," sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 24, 1997
• "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act," sponsored by the Indiana Manufacturer's Association, Feb. 27, 1997
• "Privacy and the Self-Funded Plan," sponsored by the Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc., Nov. 7, 1996
• "Taking Control of Your Benefit Program: A Pro-Active Approach," sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Ice Miller, June 19, 1994
• "Employee Benefits Compliance and Self Audit," sponsored by Compensation and Benefits Professionals of Indiana, April 13, 1994
• "Putting the Pieces Together – The Americans With Disabilities Act," conducted by Ice Miller, Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf, Inc., and Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, March 3, 1992
• "Final IRS Nondiscrimination Regulations for Qualified Plans," WEB Inc., Indianapolis Chapter, Jan. 28, 1992
• "Trustee Obligations Regarding Collection of Contributions," Associated General Contractors of Indiana, Inc., Oct. 25, 1991
• "Section 125 – What It Is, What Does It Take to Set Up, Effect on Employees and Federal Taxes," the Indiana Government Finance Officers 4th Quarterly Conference, Dec. 5, 1990
• "Welfare Benefit Plans: Americans With Disabilities Act – What is It and How Does It Affect Your Benefit Plans; What Are the Current Nondiscrimination Rules Affecting Welfare Benefit Plans?" sponsored by McCready and Keene, Inc. and Ice Miller, Nov. 5, 1990
• "The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990: An Executive Briefing for Clients," Oct. 5, 1990
• "Employee Benefits – Section 89," Associated General Contractors of Indiana, May 23, 1989
• "Welfare Plans: Section 89 Revisited and Related Issues," sponsored by McCready and Keene, Inc. and Ice Miller, April 24, 1989
• "Section 89 – A New Compliance Headache for Employers," Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, March 1, 1989
• "Briefings on Issues of Importance to Colleges & University Officials: Employee Benefits," Dec. 1, 1988
• "New Nondiscrimination Rules for Welfare Benefit Plans," Indiana Bankers Association, Nov. 3, 1988
• "Flexible Benefits: Legal Aspects," Indiana Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration, June 24, 1988
• "Impact of COBRA on Businesses," South Central Indiana Personnel Association, April 18, 1988
• "Hidden Trap – Section 89, New Rules for Health and Welfare Benefits," sponsored by McCready and Keene, Inc. (currently a subsidiary of AUL) and Ice Miller, Nov. 2, 1987
• "Tax Reform Act of 1986 – Changes in Welfare Benefit Plan Discrimination Rules," Indiana Bankers Association, Oct. 28 and Nov. 5, 1987

Community Involvement:
• City of Indianapolis Deputy Mayor of Education Selection Committee, January, 2012
• Chair, Girls Inc. Touchstone Awards, 2012
• Board Member, Indiana Black Expo, Inc., 2012
• Advisory Board to the Office of International & Cultural Affairs, 2011-2012
• Board Member, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, August 2011-2012, Secretary of Board, Executive Committee Member, 2012
• Board of Directors, International Center, Development Committee Member 2012, International Citizen of the Year, 2011
• Board Member, Develop Indy, January 2011-2012
• STAR Financial Bank Board of Directors and STAR Audit Committee, 2008-Present
• Board Member of Energize-ECI, 2006-Present
• Chair, "Women for Ballard" Initiative for Mayor Greg Ballard's Re-election Campaign, 2010-2011
• Member, Department of Public Service Commission on Reform, 2010-2011
• Member, "Sister Cities Visioning Team" and Indianapolis Sister City Committee, invited by Mayor Greg Ballard, 2010-Present
• Member, Women's Fund of Central Indiana Advisory Board, 2010-2012; Think Tank Member, 2012; Co-Chair of Partners' Committee; Member of Nominating Committee
• Secretary, Executive Committee and Board Member, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Appointed by Mayor Ballard, 2008-Present
• Finance Chair, Committee to Elect Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, 2005-Present
• Board Member and Former President, Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, 1996-Present; Head of Search Committee for New Executive Director
• Honorary Chair of Dress for Success Stepping Out In Style Committee, 2010; Chair of 2007 Capital Campaign; "Stepping Out In Style 2006" Event Volunteer and Model
• Program Chair, Leadership United - the United Way Executive Women's Leadership Program, 2009-2010
• Appointed by Mayor Ballard to Indianapolis Children's Museum Board of Trustees, 2008-2010
• Woodstock County Club Board Member, 2006-2009; President of the Board of Directors, 2008; Chair of Nominating Committee, 2010; Long-Range Planning Committee, 2012
• Member of the Indianapolis Opera Board of Directors, 2007-2009
• Judge for NAWBO's 2008 Holiday Award Luncheon
• Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention, 2008
• Chair of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard's Personnel Committee, responsible for all transitional hiring for the city, and At-large Member of the Mayor Ballard Transition Team, 2007-2008
• Participant in Mickey's Camp for Women, 2007
• Selected to Serve on the 2007 Meritorious Presidential Rank Awards Selection Panel
• Fellowship Recipient, Diversity Leadership Academy of Greater Indianapolis, 2007
• Vice Chair of the Marion County Republican Central Committee, 2004-2007
• Third Vice President of the Greater Indianapolis Republican Women's Club, 2004-2007
• Member of the Indiana Republican Platform Committee, 2004-2007
• Delegate to the Republican National Convention, 2004
• Member of the Presidential Electoral College, 2004
• Chair, Murray Clark for Governor of Indiana Campaign, 2004
• Member of Team 100-Women Leaders for Lugar, 2000
• Former Board Member and President of the Social Health Association of Indiana, 1994-2000
• Former Mayor-Appointed Board Member of the Marion County Public Defender Agency, 1996 and 1997
• Former Member of the Staff Benefits Study Committee for Orchard School, 1996-1997
• Participant in the Indianapolis Medical Society's 1996 Mini-Internship Program
• Former Board Member of the Indiana Leadership Coalition, Inc., 1994-1996
• Former member of the United Way of Central Indiana Leadership Alumni Triad and the Executive Women's Leadership Program, 1994 and 1995
• Co-Chair, Personnel Committee for Mid-Summer Festival (two years) and volunteer for Mid-Summer Festival (one additional year)
• Volunteer collector and Area Captain for American Cancer Society (two years)
• Account Executive for United Way 1992 Premier Campaign
• Bowl for Kids' Sake Sponsor
• Collector for American Diabetes Association

Internal Committees:
Co-Chair of Employee Benefits Group, 2007-present
Chair, Agribusiness Group, 2007-present
Co-Chair of Energy Initiative, 2011 - present
Chair, Business Development, 2011
Strategic Planning Committee, 2007-2010
Chair of Practice Group Development, 2007
Personnel Committee, 2007
Managing Partner, 2004-2006
Partner Mentor to New Associates
Policy Board Member, 2003-2006
Diversity Committee Member, 2002-2006
Attorney Evaluation Committee, 1993-2004; Co-Chair, 2000; Chair, 2001-2004
President and Board Member of IM Benefits, LLC, 2001-2003
Paralegal Evaluation Committee, 1994-1997
Participant in Summer Clerk Program, 1985-1993

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