Ice Miller is proud to congratulate Kayla Ernst on being named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s (IBJ) 2026 Forty Under 40 class. Selected from more than 250 nominees, Kayla is recognized among the region’s rising leaders who are making an impact in their professions and communities before age 40.

About Kayla

A partner in Ice Miller’s Labor & Employment Group, Kayla advises employers on all aspects of employment law and represents employers when complaints are filed—providing practical guidance on workforce management, terminations, investigations, leave and accommodation, employee classification, wage payment, and policy development. She also regularly represents employers in state and federal courts and before agencies such as the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board.

Click here to read her full profile published by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

About Our Labor & Employment Team

Ice Miller’s labor and employment lawyers in the Workplace Solutions Group are focused on helping clients create better workplaces through practical, real-world counsel, clear compliance strategies for evolving workplace laws, and strong, cost-effective advocacy, all backed by the depth of a full-service firm. Our team includes trusted advisors and litigators such as Ryan McCabe Poor, Vice Chair of Workplace Solutions, David J. Carr, Chair of the Employment Litigation Team, and Tami A. Earnhart. Learn more about our Labor & Employment capabilities and connect with our attorneys to discuss how we can support your organization’s workplace goals.