Overview
In addition to advocating on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, trade associations and local government, Mindy advises local government boards and assists clients with compliance matters related to campaign finance, ethics, gaming, alcoholic beverages and lobbying regulations.
Mindy previously served as vice president for the Indiana Energy Association (IEA), which represents 14 investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities, as well as a public charitable trust. She advanced the IEA’s mission of advocating for policies to promote the welfare of the energy industry and its role in enhancing Indiana’s economy and quality of life. Mindy has served on the Metropolitan Development Commission and before that the Board of Zoning Appeals for almost 15 years — seeing firsthand the importance of land use in Indiana.
Past Experience
While earning her law degree, Mindy worked as a government services specialist and associate at our firm. In 2006, she participated in the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Services Series as the youngest local and national member admitted in the program's first 18 years.
Before joining the firm, Mindy worked as an executive assistant in the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, assisting a trade association and law firm during Indiana legislative sessions. Mindy also served as executive assistant to the chairman and executive director of the Indiana Republican Party and governor's intern for the Indiana Gaming Commission.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D. (2011)
University of Indianapolis
B.S. in Political Science & Spanish, with distinction, summa cum laude (2006)
Insights & Events
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Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Indianapolis Bar Association — Board of Directors, 2023, Strategic Planning Committee, 2022, Indiana Legislative Committee, 2012-present (Chair, 2013-14; Vice Chair, 2012); Judicial Selection Task Force, 2014-18
- Indiana State Bar Association – Utility Law Section, 2019 – present (Gas Executive Committee – 2022 – present)
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee
- Indiana Women in Energy
Civic Activities
- Metropolitan Development Commission — Commissioner, 2019-present
- Marion County Judicial Selection Committee — Member, 2019-21
- Government Affairs Society of Indiana — Board Member, 2017-present (President 2020)
- Indiana Leadership Forum — Board Member, 2014-present (Vice President, 2015-present)
- Marion County Republican Central Committee — Precinct Committeeman, 2009-present; Assistant Township Chair, 2013-17; Ward Chair, 2009-14; Township Chair, 2017-2019, Vice Chair (2021 -present)
- Marion County Election Board — Vice Chair, 2014-16 Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals, Division III — Board Member, 2009-14 (Chair, 2012-14; Vice President, 2011; Secretary, 2009-10)
- Republican State Convention — Delegate, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014 (Resolutions Committee) 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022
- Central Indiana March of Dimes — Board Member, 2012-14
- Kelly Mitchell for Indiana State Treasurer — Campaign Finance Committee, 2014
- Suzanne Crouch for Indiana State Auditor — Campaign Finance Committee, 2014
- POWER (Political Organization for Women's Education and Representation) — Auxiliary Member, 2011-present
Honors
- Indiana State Bar Leader Development Academy – 2022
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018
- Washington Township Republican of the Year — 2018
- Indianapolis Bar Association — Bar Leader Series, 2014-15