Charles E. Bush

Charles Ellis Bush II

Partner

Charles Ellis Bush II is an attorney in Ice Miller's Workplace Solutions Group. Charles advises employers on all issues related to labor and employment, including hiring, promotion, performance evaluation, harassment, leave of absence, wage and hour, reductions in force, discipline and discharge, traditional labor law matters and National Labor Relations Board administrative matters, and also represents colleges and universities in disputes related to Title IX and matters before the Office for Civil Rights. He works with his clients in Indiana and across the nation to develop effective strategies unique to their specific situations. Charles focuses on solutions that incorporate not only the law, but also its strategic and practical application to each client’s objectives.

Charles serves as a counselor for employers as they navigate difficult day-to-day decisions. He helps clients avoid employment-related disputes by training employers with regard to their employment practices, policies and handling of employee relations. He also assists employers in drafting and editing employee handbooks and agreements.

When litigation is necessary, Charles serves as an advocate for employers in legal proceedings. His experience includes representing employers in federal court jury trials and state court trials, as well as proceedings in front of state and federal administrative bodies.

    Education

    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville (B.S.)
      • Business Administration
    • Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.)

    Admissions

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

    Awards & Recognition

    • Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings in Indianapolis for Labor & Employment, 2026
    • Indy's Best & Brightest – Law, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, 2025 
    • The Indiana Lawyer, Up and Coming Lawyer Award, 2024
    • Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), 2024
    • The Indiana Lawyer, Diversity in Law Award, 2023
    • Honors Program Scholar, Valparaiso University School of Law
    • Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022-2023

    Community Involvement

    • Member, 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four Local Organizing Committee
    • Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Class 48, 2024-2025

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