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. They are:
Marina Blackburn, J.D. ’20, is an associate at Barnes & Thornburg. Outside work, she serves as the firm’s liaison to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, and volunteers with Junior Achievement of Central Indiana.
Madalynn Conner, J.D. ’23, is chief of staff for the Department of Natural Resources. Outside work, she is a volunteer for the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Jasbir “Josh” Singh Dhani, J.D. ’22, CEO and chief legal officer of VisaMadeEZ. Outside work, he does pro bono work helping families fix immigration problems, helps elders with estate planning, and helps community members bring loved ones to the U.S.
Alexis Martinez, J.D. ’23, is an associate at Dentons. She is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Hispanic Lawyer’s Division Executive Committee and Pro Bono Committee.
Whitney Peterson, J.D. ’22, is legislative liaison with the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council. Outside of work, she is secretary of the Marion County Republic Party and a board member for Beacon of Hope Crisis Center.
