Overview
Tom Froehle is managing partner at Faegre Baker Daniels and chairs the firm's management board and executive committee. As managing partner, Tom leads the development and implementation of firm strategy. A forward thinker, he strives for constant innovation and adaptation to the changing needs and expectations of clients. Tom is committed to protecting and preserving the firm’s core values, including commitment to quality and service excellence, a culture of collaboration, and a respectful and inclusive work environment.
From 2012 to 2017, Tom served as vice chair and chief operating partner. As chair and chief executive partner of Baker & Daniels, Tom led the firm in its combination with Faegre & Benson to create Faegre Baker Daniels in 2012.
Public Finance Expertise
In his legal practice, Tom has served government and corporate clients for nearly 30 years. He combines transactional and finance skills with a deep understanding of government and related regulatory processes. Tom has served as bond counsel for a variety of governmental entities, including state instrumentalities, universities, school corporations, cities and related entities. He also has represented national and regional investment banking firms. In addition, Tom has represented corporate clients such as Honda, United and the NCAA seeking to partner with state and local governments on economic development incentives, public-private partnership and riverboat gaming transactions.Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
Education
University of Michigan Law School
J.D. cum laude (1988)
Indiana University
B.A. magna cum laude (1985)
Experience
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August 2011 1 min readCity of Indianapolis Sells Water and Wastewater Utilities to Citizens Energy GroupRenewable Resources Energy & Natural Resources Government & Regulatory Economic Development & Government Efficiency Business & Transactions Mergers & Acquisitions
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March 2008 1 min readCapital Improvement Board of Indianapolis Negotiates Lease of Lucas Oil StadiumPublic Sector Finance & Transactions
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2008 1 min readHonda Manufacturing of Indiana Opens New FacilityReal Estate, Construction & Environmental Land Use, Planning & Zoning Real Estate Finance Real Estate Development Business & Transactions Public Sector Finance & Transactions
Insights & Events
Insights
Other Perspectives
- The Evolving Role of the Law Firm General Counsel
Lex Mundi Managing Partners Conference - Management Transition and Client Assessments
Lex Mundi Managing Partners Conference - Economic Development Incentives
National Council on Urban Economic Development - Economic Development & Municipal Finance
Association of Indiana Counties - Tax-Exempt Bonds
Indiana Affordable Housing Conference - Economic Development and Public Finance
Various Seminars Presented by Faegre Baker Daniels
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation — Board of Directors, 2003-09, and Treasurer, 2008-09
Civic Activities
- Indiana Repertory Theatre — Board of Directors, 2009-present (Chair, 2017-present)
- Twin Cities Diversity in Practice — Board of Directors, 2017-present
- Minnesota Business Partnership, 2018-present
- Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta House Corporation — Board of Directors and Secretary, 1994-99; Board of Directors, 2017-present
- Indiana Sports Corp. — Board of Directors, 2009-17
- Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School — Trustee, 2010-16
- Indianapolis Public School 39 — Volunteer, 2001-17
- Indianapolis Downtown Inc. — Board of Directors, 2008-12
- United Way Tocqueville Council — Board of Directors, 2009-11, 2016-17
- Indianapolis Economic Development Advisory Board, 2003-07
- Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee — Vice Chairman, 2000-05; Treasurer, 2005-07
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business Alumni Association — Board of Directors, 2000-03
- Indianapolis Urban League — Board of Directors, 1995-2005; Executive Committee, 1995-98
- Pike Youth Soccer Club — Coach, 2000-03; Fields Advisory Committee, 2002-06
- New Hope Presbyterian Church — Financial Secretary, 1997-99
Honors
- American Bar Foundation — Fellow, 2017
- The Indiana Lawyer — Distinguished Barrister Award, 2017
- Indiana Super Lawyers — Government Finance, 2004-18
- The Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law, 2005-19; Gaming Law, 2007-19 (Indianapolis Gaming Lawyer of the Year, 2017); and Public Finance Law, 2007-19 (Indianapolis Public Finance Lawyer of the Year, 2012)
- Indiana Bar Foundation — Fellow, 2012
- Indianapolis Business Journal — Who's Who in Law, 2011
- Building Indiana — Who's Who in Indiana, 2011
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow, 2004
- Indiana Youth Soccer Association - Region VIII Parent of the Year, 2003
- Indianapolis Business Journal - Forty Under 40 Award, 2001
- Phi Beta Kappa, Indiana University, 1985