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IU McKinney Law welcomes two visiting assistant professors: Jami Sayeed and Jessica Schnelker.

Professor Sayeed teaches and researches at the intersection of health law and administrative law. She specializes in Medicaid law and administrative proceedings. She has created and provided trainings and guidance for Administrative Law Judges, including developing a comprehensive judicial orientation program for new Indiana Administrative Law Judges. Her practice also includes Alternative Dispute Resolution, government contracts, and elder law.

Prior to joining Indiana University McKinney School of Law, Professor Sayeed served as the Director of Administration with the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning. She also served as Deputy General Counsel and Director of Operations with the Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings and was this agency's Ethics Officer. She spent six years as an Administrative Law Judge and Chief Administrative Law Judge for the Family and Social Services Administration.

Professor Sayeed earned her J.D. and Health Law Graduate Certificate from IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Professor Schnelker spent 10 years as a trial lawyer and has amassed extensive experience representing clients at every stage in litigation: from initial case evaluations all the way through trial and appeals. During her practice, she represented businesses, schools, and public entities in a variety of state and federal litigation, including Section 1983, Title IX, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and employment matters. She now uses this experience to teach Torts and Professional Responsibility.

In her life outside of work, Professor Schnelker enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with her friends and family. She volunteers for a variety of organizations in and around Indianapolis, including Coburn Place, Kids' Voice, and the Southern District of Indiana's Pro Bono Assistance Program.