Portrait of Lawren K. Mills

Lawren K. Mills

Partner

Lawren Mills is a partner at Ice Miller and chair of the firm's Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group. A successful multi-client lobbyist for over a decade, Lawren concentrates her practice on state and federal public affairs management, including government procurement, legislative representation, public-private partnership coordination, and administrative law. She represents Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit corporations, associations and government entities throughout various industries. Lawren’s deep relationships and wide breadth of experience have allowed her to successfully advocate on behalf of her clients and become one of the most well-respected lobbyists in Indiana.

Prior to joining Ice Miller, Lawren served as then-Governor Mitch Daniels’ chief lobbyist, successfully coordinating a historic legislative agenda that included a balanced budget without a tax increase, local government transparency, charter school and education voucher reforms, economic development advancements and redistricting.

    Education

    • DePauw University (B.A., 2001)
      • Communication Arts and Sciences
    • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 2004)

    Admissions

    • Indiana
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Indiana
    • United States District Court - Southern District of Indiana

    Professional Affiliations

    • Member, Women for Riley, 2019-present
    • Graduate, Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, 2013
    • Graduate, the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, 2009
    • Graduate, Indiana Leadership Forum, 2005
    • Member, Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana
    • Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
    • Chair, Ice Miller Nominating Committee, 2022
    • Ice Miller Chief Managing Partner Election Committee, 2021
    • Ice Miller Nominating Committee, 2019-2020
    • Ice Miller Attorney Feedback and Development Committee, 2018-2020
    • Ice Miller Personnel Committee, 2015-2017
    • Ice Miller Women's Initiative, 2015-2017

    Awards & Recognition

    • Sagamore of the Wabash Award bestowed by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, 2025
    • IBJ Indiana 250 - Indiana's Most Influential & Impactful Leaders, 2023-2025
    • IBJ Women of Influence, 2022
    • Recipient, Lincoln High School Distinguished Alumni, 2022
    • Lawren was recognized in the Howey Politics Indiana, January 7, 2021 edition as being 1 of 50 Power Hitters in the State of Indiana. It was attributed to her efforts in creating one of the strongest executive branch lobbying practices in the state given her extensive relationships with Holcomb and his senior team (2021)
    • The Best Lawyers In America®, Government Relations Practice, 2021-2026
    • The Best Lawyers in America®  “Lawyer of the Year” for Government Relations Law in Indianapolis, 2026
    • Recipient, DePauw University Young Alumni Award, 2017
    • Indianapolis Bar Association President's Award, 2015
    • Indianapolis Bar Association Distinguished Fellow, 2014
    • Indiana Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Government Relations, 2014, 2016-2018
    • "Forty Under 40," Indianapolis Business Journal, 2013
    • Recipient, Governor's Distinguished Service Medal, 2011
    • Recipient, Governor Daniels’ Public Service Award, 2008
    • Recipient, DePauw University Alumni Community Leader Award, 2006

    Community Involvement

    • Member, White River State Park Development Commission, 2026-2029
    • Member, Governor-elect Mike Braun Inaugural Committee
    • Chair, Constituent Services Transition Council, Governor-elect Mike Braun Transition Team
    • Advisory Board Member, Cric Indy
    • Board Member, Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation
    • Member, NBA All-Star 2024 Committee
    • Board of Directors, Phoenix Theatre, 2023 - present
    • Member, Indianapolis Chamber Business Advocacy Committee, 2023
    • 7th District Vice Chair, Indiana Republican State Committee, 2021-present
    • Board Member, Discovering Broadway, 2020-present
    • Board of Directors, Indiana Repertory Theater, 2014-2020
    • Board Member, Leadership Indianapolis, 2017-2022
    • Board of Governors, Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, 2018-present; President 2019-2021
    • Board of Directors, The Storefront Theater of Indianapolis, 2018-present
    • Indianapolis Zoo Advisory Council, 2020-present
    • Member, Senator Todd Young Re-Election Campaign Finance Committee, 2021-2022
    • DePauw University Robert C. McDermond Center for Management and Entrepreneurship Board of Directors, 2012-2018
    • DePauw University Alumni Council, 2006-present
    • Member, Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnal Chapter of Indianapolis, 2005-present

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