Myra C. Selby

Undergraduate School
Bachelor of Arts, Kalamazoo College
Graduated in 1977

Law School
University of Michigan Law School
Graduated in 1980

Professional Experience:
Myra Selby, former associate justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, has a broad-based practice with a focus in the areas of corporate internal investigations, appellate practice, compliance counseling, complex litigation, risk management, strategic and other legal advice, based upon an understanding of the related business objectives, across various industry sectors including health care, insurance and public administration.

She serves in the role of advisor for large institutional clients as well as individuals. She is a trained and experienced mediator and abritrator.

Selby has the distinction of being both the first woman and the first African American to serve as an associate justice on the Indiana Supreme Court. While on the Court from January 1995-1999, Selby participated in several landmark decisions involving state property taxes, insurance and tort law reform. She authored more than 100 majority opinions receiving national recognition. Selby spearheaded efforts to increase the Court's accessibility to the public by expanding education and outreach activities. In 1999, the Indiana Supreme Court appointed Selby to chair its Commission on Race and Gender Fairness. The commission is charged with ensuring fairness and diversity in the legal system. She continues her tradition of service to the commission as a current member.

Prior to her appointment to the Court, Selby was director of health care policy for the state of Indiana, where she was responsible for policy development and the execution of state health care programs, including Medicaid managed care.

Selby received a Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College in 1977 and a juris doctorate from the University of Michigan School of Law in 1980. She is admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana.

Professional Associations:
Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, National Bar Association
Board of Directors, American Health Lawyers Association
Chair, Race and Gender Commission, Indiana Supreme Court
Chair-Elect (2012), Diversity Committee, United States Law Firm Group
Mediator, American Health Lawyers Alternative Dispute Resolution Service
Arbiter and Mediator, National Arbitration Forum
Member, Fellows of American Bar Foundation
Elected Member, American Law Institute

Awards and Recognitions:
Indiana Super Lawyer, Health Care, 2010
Distinguished Barrister, Leadership in Law Award, Indiana Lawyer, 2008
Excellence in Leadership, Executive Women in Health Care, 2008
Indiana Commission for Women, Torchbearer Award - Trailblazer, 2004
Touchstone Awards, Girls Incorporated, 2001
Indiana's Trailblazing Women, 2000
Antoinette Dakin Leach Award, Indianapolis Bar Association (Women in the Law), 1997
Influential Woman in Indianapolis, Indianapolis Business Journal, 1996
The Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law, 1991, 1992 and 2009
Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series, Class XIII
"A Breakthrough Woman" Award, Coalition of 100 Black Women, 1990

Published In:
Selby writes and speaks frequently on a variety of regulatory, business and legal topics.
Featured in "Justices of the Indiana Supreme Court," Linda C. Gugin and James E. St. Clair, ed., Indiana Historical Society Press 2010
Adviser, "Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Physical and Emotional Harm," Vol. 1, American Law Institute, 2010
Co-Author, "Patient-Tailored Medicine, Part One: The Impact of Race and Genetics on Medicine," American Health Lawyers Association's Advisory Council on Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law, American Health Lawyers Association, October 2008
Co-Editor, "Medicaid Basics: A Question and Answer Guide about Eligibility, Coverage and Benefits," Health Lawyers' Public Information Series, American Health Lawyers Association, 2006

Speaking Engagements:
Panelist, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, "Judicial Independence in Peril?," Annual Meeting 2011
Speaker, The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, "The Growing Role of Diversity & Inclusion in Healthcare Explained," 2011
Panelist, PNC Bank and American Health Lawyers Association, "What Physicians Should Know About Healthcare Reform for Their Practices," 2010
Presenter, American Health Lawyers Association, "Legal Ethics: Attorney-Client Privilege in the Healthcare Setting," 2010
Panelist, Defense Research Institute, "Beyond the 'Business Case:' How to Customize Diversity Practices and Maximize Competitive Advantage," 2010
Keynote Presenter, Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis Diversity Week, 2009

Community Involvement:
Chair, Advisory Committee, 2013 National High School Mock Trial Competition
Adjunct Professor, Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Board of Directors, Methodist Hospitals Foundation of Gary, Indiana
Board of Visitors, Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Honorary Advisory Board, Indianapolis Children's Choir
Board of Governors, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Board of Advisors, Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
Committee of Visitors, University of Michigan School of Law
Former Member, Board of Trustees, Kalamazoo College
Member, Executive Committee, Indianapolis Chapter, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
President, Indianapolis Chapter, The Links, Incorporated
Former President (1996-2001) and Board Member, Ballet Internationale

Bar Committees:
Member, Health Law Section, American Bar Association
Former Member, Standing Committee on Judicial Independence, American Bar Association
Former Member, Committee on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar, American Bar Association
Former Member, Coalition for Justice and Committee on State Justice Initiatives, American Bar Association
Former Member, Coordinating Committee on Diversity, American Bar Association
Former Member, Non-Profit Governance Task Force, American Bar Association
Former Vice Chair, Health Law Business and Transactions Interest Group, American Bar Association
Former Member, Health Law Legislative Affairs Committee, American Bar Association
Former Member, Health Law Emerging Issues Committee, American Bar Association
Former Member, Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity in the Profession, American Bar Association
Chair, Committee on Diversity in the Profession, Indiana State Bar Association

Internal Committees:
Chair, Personnel Committee
Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Ex Officio

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