Past Headlines
Dr. David Hoa Khoa Nguyen Honored by BBB with Torch Award for Ethics
12/01/2025
Dr. David Hoa Khoa Nguyen, J.D. ’06, managing attorney at Nguyen Law, was honored for his impact in the community by the Better Business Bureau with their Torch Award for Ethics. Dr. Nguyen and his firm are profiled in the BBB’s Torch Magazine.
IU McKinney Hosts Youth Law Summit
12/01/2025
IU McKinney School of Law hosted the Youth Law Summit on November 14. Patricia Kinney, J.D. '02, assistant dean of Engagement & Student Success, partnered with Devina Jani, director of Career Services at the IU School of Social Work and program director at DJ Center for Youth.
IU McKinney Alumni, Faculty Honored at IBA and Foundation Recognition Breakfast
12/01/2025
Many alumni and faculty of the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law were honored at the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Recognition Breakfast.
Meet IU McKinney Student Nicolaus Burmeister
11/26/2025
Nicolaus Burmeister is a dual-degree student at the law school who is active in pro bono work.
Professor Katz Presents at Summit on Antisemitism at The Hague
11/20/2025
IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz delivered a keynote address at the International Prosecutors Summit on Antisemitism, which took place at The Hague. The event brought together prosecutors and lawyers from 33 European countries to meet and exchange knowledge and experience on the criminal law approach to antisemitism.
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Pat Shoulders to Receive Civility and Ethics Award
11/19/2025
Pat Shoulders, J.D. ’78, will receive the Indiana chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates 2025 Civility and Ethics Award. He will be honored at a dinner on December 5.
Stephanie Gramlich Receives Scholarship from McLean County Bar Association
11/19/2025
IU McKinney 3L Stephanie Gramlich is the winner of one of the McLean County (Illinois) Bar Association’s Community Service Law School Scholarships.
Dean Bravo Serves as Judge for Wabash College Moot Court Competition
11/18/2025
IU McKinney Dean Karen E. Bravo served on the panel of judges for the Wabash College Moot Court Competition finals on October 29. She served with Judge Doris Pryor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Judge Paul Felix of the Indiana Court of Appeals, and Judge Daniel Petrie, J.D. ’10, of Montgomery County Circuit Court.
Amber Comer Earns Fellow Status from American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
11/18/2025
Amber R. Comer, J.D. ’11, recently earned the designation of Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). This is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member. The academy is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine, nurses, and other healthcare providers. Dr. Comer holds a PhD from the Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health with a minor in Bioethics.
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Dennis Bland Receives IBJ's Michael A. Carroll Award
11/18/2025
Dennis Bland, J.D. ’92, the longtime president of the Center for Leadership Development, received the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Michael A. Carroll Award to honor his work toward transforming the lives of Black youth in Indianapolis. Bland spent 13 years volunteering with the organization before joining it as its president. He has served there for 24 years.
May Li Named a 2025 Rising Star at Insurance Industry Awards Gala
11/18/2025
May Li, J.D. ’14, was named a 2025 Rising Star at the Insurance Industry Awards Gala. Li is senior product counsel-executive and professional lines at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company in New York City.
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Professor Cormier Discusses Giglio Lists with Lafayette Newspaper
11/18/2025
At least one current or former officer with the Lafayette Police Department who investigated the city’s only homicide this year is on a Giglio list, meaning there are potential credibility issues with police connected with the case. IU McKinney Professor Zachary Cormier talked about the issues connected with these kinds of lists with a reporter from the Lafayette Journal & Courier.
Professor Katz Speaks at Harvard, The Hague on Law and Antisemitism
11/06/2025
IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz spoke recently at Harvard on the topic of his new book, law and antisemitism. He will soon speak at The Hague on the same subject.
Meet IU McKinney Student Zachary Potter
11/05/2025
Zachary Potter is a 2L from Terre Haute who discovered he wanted to become a lawyer while a student at West Point.
Professor Sullivan to Present Four CLEs in November
11/04/2025
Frank Sullivan, Jr., Professor of Practice at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, will make four different continuing legal education presentations during November.
Professor Emerita Watson Receives Antoinette Dakin Leach Award from IndyBar
10/31/2025
Professor Emerita Fran Watson, J.D. ’80, received the Antoinette Dakin Leach award from the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Women & the Law Division. She was honored at a luncheon that took place on October 30 at Indiana Landmarks in downtown Indianapolis.
Julie Roe Lach Named Executive Vice President with Pacers Sports and Entertainment
10/30/2025
Julie Roe Lach, J.D. ’04, has been named executive vice president with Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Lach will serve in her role as commissioner of the Horizon League through the end of the fall 2025 semester as the search for new commissioner gets underway.
Josh Richardson Named President of IEDC
10/29/2025
Josh Richardson, J.D. '08, was appointed president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation by Governor Mike Braun. Richardson previously served as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
IU McKinney Alumnae Named to Women of Influence Class for 2025
10/28/2025
Two alumnae of the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law have been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Women of Influence Class for 2025: Christina Laun Fugate, J.D. ’07; and Heather D. Harris, J.D. ’04.
Meet IU McKinney Student Valentina VenderWaerden
10/22/2025
Valentina VenderWaerden is a 2L who worked as a legal extern at the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy. In that role, she worked in their immigrant justice program.
IU McKinney Professor Shares Expertise on Air Pollution Law with Indiana Public Media
10/21/2025
The head of Indiana’s Department of Environmental Management said the Clean Air Act needs to be updated because it limits the ability of new investment to come to Indiana. The Environmental Protection Agency under former President Joe Biden lowered the amount of soot allowed from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to 9 micrograms. The state official also called the standard “legally and scientifically dubious.” In a story for Indiana Public Media, which also appeared on WFYI, Visiting Professor and Distinguished Scholar Janet McCabe discussed the clean air standards.
IU McKinney Law Alumni Association Selects Alumni Honorees
10/21/2025
Two alumni of the law school have been selected by the McKinney Law Alumni Association for the Early Career Achievement and the Gerald L. Bepko Servant Leadership Awards.
Ashley Hart Named Executive Director of JLAP
10/20/2025
Ashley Hart, J.D. ’18, has been named executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court’s Judge’s and Lawyer’s Assistance Program, known as JLAP. Hart takes over from Terry Harrell, who is retiring. Harrell joined the agency in 2000 and became its executive director two years later.
Professor Magliocca Presents Griswold Prize Lecture
10/20/2025
IU McKinney Professor Gerard Magliocca delivered the Erwin N. Griswold Prize lecture in the courtroom of the United States Supreme Court on September 25. Professor Magliocca was honored for his book, Washington’s Heir: The Life of Bushrod Washington, by the Supreme Court Historical Society.
John Maley Inducted as President of Indiana State Bar Association
10/15/2025
John R. Maley, J.D. ’88, was inducted as president of the Indiana State Bar Association during the association’s annual assembly meeting on October 10. Maley is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis, where he represents public and private companies and universities in employment matters, complex litigation, trials, and appeals.
IU McKinney's Law Library Launches "Legal Tech Toolkit Series" to Equip Law Students with Emerging Tech Skills
10/14/2025
The Ruth Lilly Law Library at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law launched the Legal Tech Toolkit Series, a new educational initiative designed to prepare law students for the evolving landscape of legal practice through hands-on training in emerging legal technologies.
Professor Quigley Shares Expertise on State Housing Crisis in IndyStar Op-Ed and WFYI Report
10/13/2025
IU McKinney Professor Fran Quigley, J.D. ’87, has been sharing his expertise on Indiana’s eviction crisis with Indianapolis-based media. Professor Quigley wrote an op-ed column for the Indianapolis Star on how the state should consider rent controls in an effort to alleviate the housing crisis. He also talked how about courts could reduce the eviction filing rate in Indiana with public radio station WFYI.
IU Indy's New Sports Management and Law Program Highlighted in Indiana Lawyer
10/13/2025
Indiana University Indianapolis’s new interdisciplinary accelerated degree program that blends sport management and foundational legal principles was highlighted in the state’s legal newspaper, Indiana Lawyer. The piece also features alumna Julie Roe Lach, J.D. ’04, commissioner of the Horizon League.
Vice Dean Huffman Lectures at American University of Central Asia
10/02/2025
IU McKinney Vice Dean Max Huffman was invited to lecture at the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He was invited to visit by AUCA Professor Kamila Mateeva, LL.M. ’05, who is head of the university’s law department.
Professor Quigley Honored with CHIP Award
10/02/2025
IU McKinney Professor Fran Quigley, J.D. ’87, was honored by the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention, or CHIP. Professor Quigley was recognized for his leadership in strengthening the housing system through his commitment to eviction prevention and advocacy to ensure that neighbors remain safely and stably housed.
Meet IU McKinney Student Allison Riklin
10/01/2025
Allison Riklin is a 3L from Newton, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. She is president of S.C.R.A.P. and encourages students to take part in pro bono service while in law school, even if it’s not with her student group.
IU McKinney Fields Four Teams for Annual Regatta
09/30/2025
Four teams from IU McKinney took part in the 17th annual IU Indianapolis Regatta. The race on the White River Canal adjacent to campus took place on September 27. Dean Karen E. Bravo was on hand to cheer on the competitors.
David Miller Honored by Indiana Memorial Union with Biddle Award
09/30/2025
David Miller, J.D. ’77, was celebrated with the Ward G. Biddle Visionary Award for his work with the Indiana Memorial Union Board. Miller serves as the board’s alumni representative.
Professor McCabe Interviewed for Big Picture Science
09/30/2025
IU McKinney Visiting Professor and Distinguished Scholar Janet McCabe was interviewed for the radio show Big Picture Science for an episode titled Some Chemicals are Forever. The episode is available on podcast sites and was aired on radio stations in September.
Tamara Rogers Post Appears on RIPS Law Librarian Blog
09/25/2025
Tamara Rogers, research and instruction librarian and lecturer in law at the Ruth Lilly Law Library, has published a post on the RIPS Law Librarian Blog. The post is titled “Using Reflective Practices to Combat Imposter Syndrome.” In the piece, she examines ways to use reflective practices to not only identify what may need improvement, but to also identify what is going well.
Judge Bradford Receives Professionalism Award for the Seventh Circuit
09/25/2025
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Cale Bradford, J.D. ’86, has been honored with the American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Seventh Circuit. He received the honor at an event during the Seventh Circuit Bench Bar Conference in Chicago. Marion Superior Court Judge Timothy Oakes, J.D. ’91, introduced Bradford and presented him with the award.
Navigating the Future of Child Advocacy and Health Law
09/25/2025
Join the Hall Center for Law and Health and the Indiana Health Law Review at the annual symposium focusing on the critical and evolving intersection of child advocacy and health law.
Professor Katz's Casebook Published by Carolina Academic Press
09/25/2025
IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz’s casebook, Antisemitism and the Law, has been published by Carolina Academic Press. The book is a resource for understanding the legal history of antisemitism and legal strategies to combat it. It explores how legal systems have been wielded both to oppress Jews and to fight antisemitism, offering a global and historical perspective on the intersection of law and antisemitism.
IU Indianapolis Honors Nate Feltman with Hine Award
09/24/2025
Indiana University Indianapolis will honor Nate Feltman, J.D. ’94, with the Maynard K. Hine Award on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Indianapolis. Feltman will be celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the university and presented with the award at the Alumni Leaders Dinner.
IU McKinney's Hall Center Tops for Health Law Once Again Gets Top Marks
09/23/2025
The William S. and Christine S. Hall Center for Law and Health at IU McKinney School of Law was once again named a top school for health law for the 2025-2026 academic year.
IU McKinney 3L Writes, Presents about Law School Life with Service Dog
09/23/2025
Johannah Anderson, a 3L at IU McKinney, will present during an American Bar Association webinar titled “Behind the Pages” which will feature presentations from authors of the TIPS Animal Law Committee summer newsletter.
IU Indianapolis Launches Sport Management and Law Accelerated-degree Program
09/22/2025
An interdisciplinary accelerated degree program is launching at Indiana University Indianapolis that will offer students a unique opportunity to gain expertise in both sport management and foundational legal principles.
Carter Bishop Named Visiting Gerald L. Bepko Chair in Law
09/22/2025
Carter Bishop has been named the Visiting Gerald L. Bepko Chair in Law at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He will hold the chair through the 2027-2028 academic year. Bishop joined the faculty in fall 2024.
Meet IU McKinney Alumna Chaka Coleman
09/22/2025
Chaka Coleman, J.D. ’22, grew up in southwest Florida in a family that encouraged critical thinking. She’s now founder and president at Obvion Consulting in Indianapolis.
Professor Quigley's Latest Book Addresses Eviction Crisis
09/17/2025
IU McKinney Professor Fran Quigley’s latest book, Lessons from Eviction Court: How We Fix Our Housing Crisis, has been published by Cornell University Press.
IU McKinney Welcomes Two New Visiting Professors for Fall 2025
09/17/2025
IU McKinney Law welcomes two new visiting professors: Jordan Burton and Mark Stuaan.
Campus Mental Health and Recovery Resources for IU McKinney Students
09/12/2025
With classes back in full swing, it can be easy to lose track of the importance of taking care of your mental health. There are several resources on campus that are available to students at the IU McKinney School of Law.
IU McKinney Alumni: Giving Back, Moving Forward
09/12/2025
IU McKinney alumni are generous. Last fiscal year, alumni and donors contributed nearly $1.9 million to the IU Foundation to support of the law school—an amazing accomplishment that fuels the hopes and dreams of our students and supports faculty in making transformative impact.
Vice Dean Huffman Discusses Statewide Attorney Shortage with Law.com
09/10/2025
Indiana’s attorney shortage and the ways the legal community statewide is working to combat it continue to generate news coverage. IU McKinney Vice Dean Max Huffman talked about the law school’s efforts and his service on the Indiana Supreme Court’s Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future for a story on Law.com. (subscription required)
New OUCC Commissioner is an IU McKinney Alumna
09/10/2025
Abby Gray, J.D. ’86, is the new commissioner of the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor. The commissioner serves as an advocate for Indiana utility consumers. Gray was appointed by Governor Mike Braun on September 3.
IU McKinney Alumna Named to Martinsville City Court Bench
09/10/2025
IU McKinney alumna Elizabeth Grace Terrell, J.D. ’18, has been appointed to the bench in Martinsville City Court. Terrell has been practicing law in Martinsville since the beginning of her legal career, where she began a solo practice, Terrell Group LLC.
Indianapolis Bar Foundation Honors Alumni, Faculty among Distinguished Fellows
09/10/2025
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation will honor members of the 2025 classes of distinguished fellows and lifetime distinguished fellows at a breakfast on September 30. The overwhelming majority of the honorees are faculty members and alumni of the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
ABA Publishes Book Featuring IU McKinney Alumni
09/10/2025
IU McKinney alumni feature prominently in a book recently published by the American Bar Association. Edited by Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Leanna Weissmann, J.D. ’94, the book, Defense of Justice: Transformational Tales from the Trenches, features 45 personal narratives from public defenders across 24 states.
Daniel Griffith's Book on Everyday Mediation Just Published
09/10/2025
Daniel Griffith, J.D. '90, has written a book, Everyday Mediator: Seven Practices for Navigating Conflict, which is available on Amazon. Griffith teaches mediation practice as an adjunct professor at IU McKinney.
Meet IU McKinney Master of Jurisprudence Alumna Anne Young
09/03/2025
Anne Young, M.J. ’18, is director of legal affairs and intellectual property for the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. She also is a board member and on the faculty of the Open Copyright Education Advisory Network.
Professors Schumm and Sullivan Reflect on Student Oath, Rule of Law
09/02/2025
IU McKinney Professors Joel Schumm and Frank Sullivan wrote a column about the Oath of Professionalism that all 280 of the law school’s new juris doctor students took at the beginning of the academic year. The oath also is a pledge to the rule of law, they wrote.
Professor Joel Schumm Named Lawyer of the Year in Appellate Practice
09/02/2025
Professor Joel Schumm, J.D. ’98, has been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in appellate practice in Indianapolis in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers. He is the Carl M. Gray Professor of Law at IU McKinney, where he directs the law school’s judicial externship program and teaches in the Appellate Clinic.
News Stories on State Attorney Shortage Feature McKinney Student, Professor
09/02/2025
The Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future was created to explore solutions to the critical shortage of attorneys across the state. News stories about this effort have featured interviews from an IU McKinney student and faculty member.
IU McKinney Welcomes Incoming Master of Laws Students for Fall 2025
08/25/2025
IU McKinney welcomed nine students from seven countries, all of whom began their studies during the fall 2025 semester. The nations represented include Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Iraq, Libya, and Nigeria.
Janet McCabe Discusses Agency Changes with Law.Com, MirrorIndy
08/25/2025
The Environmental Protection Agency is changing major regulatory practices that date to previous presidential administrations. The legal news website, Law.com, interviewed Visiting Professor and Distinguished Scholar Janet McCabe for a story about the changes. (registration required) MirrorIndy also spoke with Professor McCabe about what changes could mean for Indiana residents.
G. Michael Witte Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
08/25/2025
The Honorable G. Michael Witte, J.D. ’82, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asian American Alliance. He was honored at the alliance’s annual dinner gala.
Kathleen Grove Co-Authors Book on Women's Wisdom
08/25/2025
Kathleen Grove, J.D. ’77, is one of the authors of the book, Elder Women’s Wisdom: A Reclaimed Paradigm of Leadership, slated to be published by Emerald Publishing Limited on September 10.
Professor Kalen Honored with Prestigious Teaching Award
08/25/2025
Professor Sam Kalen has received the Clyde O. Martz Teaching Award from the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law in recognition of his teaching excellence. Professor Kalen is the inaugural Robert H. McKinney Family Chair in Environmental Law at IU McKinney.
Five IU McKinney Alumni Named to IBJ's 20 in Their Twenties
08/22/2025
Five alumni of the IU McKinney School of Law have been named to the 2025 class of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 20 in Their Twenties program.
Meet Rural Justice Initiative Participant Tyler Lawson
08/20/2025
Tyler Lawson is a 2L from Brownstown, Indiana, who began law school at IU McKinney as a student in the hybrid program.
Doug Church Receives ISBA Presidential Citation for Work on Courthouse Art Collection
08/07/2025
Doug Church, J.D. ‘70, received a presidential citation award from Indiana State Bar Association president Michael Jasaitis. Church was recognized for his 18 years of dedication and hard work in assembling a collection of original artworks featuring all 92 courthouses in Indiana.
Meet Rural Justice Initiative Participant Brian Ledley
08/06/2025
Brian Ledley is vice president of communications and patient experience for Pulaski Memorial Hospital in northern Indiana. He’s a 2L in the evening division at IU McKinney and took part in the Rural Justice Initiative in summer 2025.
Professor Nehf Named President of International Association of Consumer Law
08/05/2025
IU McKinney Professor James Nehf was recently named president of the International Association of Consumer Law (IACL) at the 19th biennial conference of the IACL in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The IACL is a worldwide community of consumer law researchers and scholars that was established more than 30 years ago and currently has over 500 members from many nations across the globe.
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Ahmed Young Named President and CEO of Indianapolis Foundation
08/05/2025
Ahmed Young, J.D. ’11, has been named president and CEO of the Indianapolis Foundation. His appointment begins September 1. He has been director of public and government affairs in Walmart’s Corporate Affairs division since January 2022.
Professor McCabe Comments on Proposal to Scrap Greenhouse Gas Regulations
08/05/2025
The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency plans to end the regulation that empowers the agency to curb greenhouse gas emissions. He made the announcement at an Indiana truck dealership, noting that it would save more than $54 billion annually. IU McKinney Professor Janet McCabe talked about the proposed change in a story for Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Data Points to IU McKinney Appellate Clinic as National Leader
08/05/2025
Law school clinics provide students with practical experience while offering services to real clients who need—but cannot afford—legal assistance. While clinics support both students and clients, law school legal clinics are also involved in significant legal work that impacts courts nationwide. In this field, the Appellate Clinic at IU McKinney Law is among the most active in the U.S., according to data analysis by Adam Feldman, creator and author of the blog Empirical SCOTUS and the Substack Legalytics.
Meet Rural Justice Initiative Participant Braden Merriman
07/30/2025
IU McKinney 2L Braden Merriman is from Lake Village in Newton County, Indiana. He is spending the summer there working with two trial court judges.
IU McKinney Alumnus Dalton Thieneman Featured in Entrepreneur UK
07/25/2025
Dalton Thieneman, J.D. ’18, founder and CEO of Cracked Media Ventures, was the subject of a profile in Entrepreneur U.K. Thieneman started the business to bring more tennis coverage to fans, including high schools, Division 2 and 3 colleges, and tennis leagues. The effort has expanded to include pickleball and volleyball.
Professor Quigley Discusses Latest Book on Indiana Lawyer Podcast
07/25/2025
IU McKinney Professor Fran Quigley, J.D. ’87, is a guest on Indiana Lawyer’s podcast. Professor Quigley discusses the state’s eviction rates and how he and his students are trying to assist low-income tenants.
IU McKinney 3L Sukhdeep Kaur Named Indiana Golden Gloves Boxing State Champion
07/24/2025
Sukhdeep Kaur, a 3L at IU McKinney School of Law, was crowned the state champion in the Indiana Golden Gloves Boxing Championship by winning the Novice Female Division. The competition took place in late spring 2025. Get to know a little about Kaur and what led her to pursue law school, and boxing.
IU McKinney Dean and Alumni Named to IBJ's Indiana 250 Class for 2025
07/24/2025
IU McKinney Dean Karen E. Bravo was selected as one of the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders by the Indiana Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List for the fourth year in a row. The publication gathered representatives from public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations, including Dean Bravo and 25 IU McKinney School of Law alumni.
Meet IU McKinney Rural Justice Initiative Participant Jacob Spurr
07/23/2025
IU McKinney 3L Jacob Spurr is from Clinton, Indiana, in Vermillion County, where he is spending the summer as part of the Rural Justice Initiative.
Judge Magnus-Stinson Moderates Discussion with Justice Jackson
07/17/2025
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, J.D. ’83, moderated a discussion with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on July 10 in Indianapolis. Justice Jackson was the featured guest at a sold-out luncheon hosted by the Indianapolis Bar Association.
Meet Recent IU McKinney Graduate Kelsey Shanahan
07/16/2025
Kelsey Shanahan, J.D. ’25, is preparing for the bar exam in her home state, Missouri. The work she did after completing her undergraduate studies led her to law school.
Pat Shoulders receives IUAA President's Award
07/16/2025
Pat Shoulders, J.D. ’78, has received the IUAA President’s Award for his lifetime of service as an alumnus of Indiana University. The IUAA President’s Award was established to pay tribute to the most dedicated alumni volunteers. It is the highest award given by the association to a volunteer leader.
Law Library Associate Director Joe Lawson Elected to American Association of Law Libraries Executive Board
07/15/2025
Joe Lawson, J.D. ’07, was elected to the American Association of Law Libraries Executive Board. He will begin his three-year term later this month at the 2025 AALL Annual Meeting and Conference in Portland, Oregon.
Help Law Students Gain Real-World Work Experience
07/15/2025
Interested in helping McKinney law students gain practical lawyering skills? Consider serving as a supervising attorney for a law student extern!
Sarah Hurdle Shields Appointed Magistrate in Hamilton Superior Courts
07/02/2025
Sarah Hurdle Shields, J.D. ‘16, has been appointed as a magistrate in Hamilton Superior Courts 1 and 2. Her appointment began July 1.
ILR Publishes Tribute to Commemorate Retired Federal Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson
07/02/2025
The most recent edition of the Indiana Law Review contains a tribute to Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, J.D. ’83, who retired from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in summer 2024.
Series on Financial Success of Millennials Features IU McKinney Alumnus
07/02/2025
Derrick Morgan, Jr., J.D. ’18, was watching his workflow slow to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic when his entrepreneurial instincts kicked in. A family member was starting a business and needed help registering a trademark and Morgan took care of it. From that interaction, Morgan began a new business, and soon was working on his own. A story about Morgan’s career path appears on CNBC.
Ninth Global Conference on Slavery Past Present and Future Held in Amsterdam
07/02/2025
The Ninth Global Conference on Slavery Past, Present and Future, hosted by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, took place in on the Vrije’s Amsterdam campus on June 26 and 27, 2025. The 32 participants and scholars hailed from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ghana, India, Iran, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Marilee Springer Appointed to IU Board of Trustees
07/02/2025
Marilee Springer, J.D. ’96, has been appointed to the Indiana University Board of Trustees. Her appointment takes effect immediately.
Meet IU McKinney Rural Justice Initiative Participant Bradi Gierke
07/01/2025
IU McKinney 2L Bradi Gierke is from Fillmore, Indiana, in Putnam County. The Butler University graduate is spending summer 2025 there as part of the law school’s Rural Justice Initiative.
IU McKinney Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
07/01/2025
Three new professors have joined the faculty at the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law: Zachary Cormier, Jennifer Mitchell, and Sarah Parks.
IU McKinney Names Faculty Members to Prestigious Professorships
07/01/2025
Four members of the IU McKinney School of Law faculty have been named to some of the law school’s prestigious professorships. Vice Dean Max Huffman, Associate Dean for Research Michael J. Pitts, and Professor Margaret Tarkington have been named to the Samuel R. Rosen Professorship. Professor Lahny Silva has been named to the Cleon H. Foust Professorship.
