Overview
Jane is a multifaceted business litigator and appellate advocate. She helps clients navigate their most difficult legal problems.
Trial and Appellate Litigation Experience
Jane represents clients in complex litigation, including all manner of contract disputes, class actions, tort claims, insurance liquidation proceedings and employment matters. In addition to conflict resolution and trial work, Jane is regularly involved with briefing and argument on appeal.
Utility Regulation Experience
Jane represents clients in utility matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and on appeal.
Sorority/Fraternity Counseling Experience
Jane advises national fraternities and sororities on dispute resolution and compliance matters. Her areas of focus include counseling related to internal governance, membership discipline, and risk management.
Related Legal Services
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Clerkships
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Hon. Kenneth F. Ripple, 2003-2004
Education
Notre Dame Law School
J.D. summa cum laude (2003)
Hanover College
B.A. summa cum laude (2000)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
News
Other Perspectives
- The Symbolism Surrounding Our Profession
Co-author with Kelsey E. Himmeroeder and Maria S. Downham, Circuit Rider, October 2020 - A Brief Note To Mark the 50th Anniversary of Multidistrict Litigation
Circuit Rider, November 2018 - United States Supreme Court: A Review (and Preview) of Recent Cases
Presenter, Indiana State Bar Association, October 30, 2018 - Appellate Civil Case Law Update
Co-author with Matthew K. Giffin and Thomas A. Weber, Res Gestae, September 2018 - Appellate Civil Case Law Update
Co-author with Matthew K. Giffin, Res Gestae, March 2018 - Appellate Civil Case Law Update
Co-author with Matthew K. Giffin, Res Gestae, April 2017 - Supreme Court Review
Panelist, Faegre Baker Daniels, Indianapolis, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 - State of Emergency: Update on Judicial Vacancies in the Federal Courts Throughout the United States
Circuit Rider, November 2016 - Appellate Civil Case Law Update
Co-author with Emily Kile, Res Gestae, September 2016 - United States Supreme Court: A Review (and Preview) of the Docket
Indianapolis Bar Association, 2016 - Constitution Day U.S. Supreme Court Roundup
Co-presenter, Indiana Bar Association, 2016 - Seventh Circuit Civil Appeals: Appellant’s Brief and Appendix
Co-author with Harmony Mappes, Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, March 2015 - Appellate Civil Case Law Update
Co-author with Donnie Morgan, Res Gestae, January/February 2015 - United States Supreme Court: Review (and Preview) of Recent Cases
Indianapolis Bar Association, 2015 - United States Supreme Court: Recent Decisions and Upcoming Cases
Indianapolis Bar Association, 2014 - Landmark Supreme Court Cases from 1964
Circuit Rider, December 2014 - Preview of Landmark Civil Rights Decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court
Indianapolis Bar Association, 2013
Firm Blog Contributions
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
- Spotlight on Benefits – a blog offering practical insight on legal developments which impact benefit plans
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
Jane is committed to providing pro bono service and has represented clients in appellate and other litigation pro bono matters.
Professional Associations
- Council of Appellate Lawyers — Indiana Chair, 2020-present
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association — Seventh Circuit Rider Committee
- American Bar Association
- Faegre Baker Daniels Women's Forum for Achievement — Leadership Council, 2012-present
Civic Activities
- Notre Dame Law Association, Region Eight — Director, 2018-present
- Indy Reads — Board of Directors, 2015-18
- Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation — Board of Directors, 2008-14
- United Way of Central Indiana — Leadership United, Ardath Burkhart Leadership Series, 2011-12
Honors
- Best Lawyers® — Appellate, 2023-24; Litigation - Commercial, 2023-24
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Award, 2023
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2021-23
- Indiana State Bar Association — Presidential Citation, 2019
- Indiana State Bar Association — Civility Award, 2018
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014, 2016, 2019
- Indiana Super Lawyers — Business Litigation, 2014-19; Rising Star, Business Litigation, 2010-13
- Indiana Lawyer — Up and Coming Lawyer Award, 2007
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Charles L. Whistler Pro Bono Award, 2006