Portrait of Stephen J. Hackman

Stephen J. Hackman

Partner

Stephen J. Hackman is a partner at Ice Miller. His practice focuses primarily on federal and state securities law, including capital formation (registered public and exempt private offerings) and federal and state reporting and compliance; corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; and commercial lending.

Steve's clients are involved in a variety of industries, including medical devices, manufacturing, retail, health care, transportation, energy and agriculture, gaming, contract research, auto dealer financing and automobile redistribution. Steve regularly provides focused, strategic advice to our clients in connection with their growth plans. Steve has acted as lead counsel in numerous sophisticated and complex financing and acquisition transactions and regularly counsels clients regarding disclosure issues, corporate governance matters and compliance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and various stock exchanges.

    Education

    • Indiana University (B.S., with highest distinction, 1981)
      • Management and Administration
    • Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1984)

    Admissions

    • Indiana

    Professional Affiliations

    • Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
    • Member, American Bar Association
    • Member, Indianapolis Lawyers Club
    • Chair, Indianapolis Bar Association's Business Section Executive Council, 1994

    Awards & Recognition

    • BusinessToday.news Lawyer Awards, Top 10 Most Influential Corporate/M&A Lawyers in Indiana, 2023
    • Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings in Indianapois for Corporate and M&A, 2026
    • The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, 2006-2026; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2007-2026; Agriculture Law, 2017-2026
    • Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Indianapolis, 2020, 2025
    • Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Corporate Law in Indianapolis, 2012 and 2019
    • Chambers USA, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2004-2026
    • Indiana Super Lawyers, 2004-2019
    • Martindale-Hubbell®2024 AV Preeminent Attorney Rating
    • Order of the Coif

    Community Involvement

    • Board of Directors, Visionary Enterprises, Inc.
    • Board of Trustees, Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind.
    • Business Law Advisory Board, Indiana University Maurer School of Law

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