Derrick W. McDowell

Hans Murphy counsels and advises employers nationwide in virtually all aspects of managing their employment relationship with their workforce. Practical by nature, Hans identifies what each client wants to achieve, and then devises a balanced and actionable plan that suits their distinct business and operational imperatives. Hans negotiates and drafts employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. He advises on the creation and maintena...

Elizabeth A. Shuster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Elizabeth A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason advises healthcare clients as they navigate the ever-changing regulations and statutes within the industry. He provides counsel on the operational, regulatory and legal challenges facing local, regional and national healthcare providers. He counsels healthcare entities on strategic affiliations (transactions), hospital joint ventures, medical staff matters, government investigations, physician employment, managed care contracting, value-based care, Emergency Medical Treatment & Labo...

Bill represents clients in all phases of intellectual property litigation, including actions filed throughout the United States. His litigation experience includes matters involving software, electrical, mechanical arts, computer telephony, complex electrical circuitry, robotic navigation, aviation tracking, medical monitoring, and mobile devices. Bill also advises clients on the procurement and strategic development of trademark and patent portfolios for technology startup companies, and ass...

Koryn McHone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Koryn, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Koryn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kim Ebert is the current Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins with overall responsibility for the Firm’s direction and delivery of client service. For over thirty years, Mr. Ebert has defended the interests of employers in the full range of labor and employment matters. He has played a significant role in working with clients to develop a national strategy for labor and employment, and also regularly has assisted in due diligence in acquisitions and divestitures.As a labor lawyer, M...

Michael W. Padgett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David A. W. Wong is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg where he is a member of the Intellectual Property Department and Chairman of the Internet and Technology Law Group. David's practice focuses on Internet law, technology, media, intellectual property counseling, risk management, prosecution, policing and enforcement. He regularly advises clients on commercial and intellectual property matters, such as trademark, copyright, defamation, trade dress, advertising, right of publicity, trade ...

William P. Kealey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. William P., who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A skilled and highly accomplished former U.S. Attorney, Josh Minkler effectively counsels and defends his clients in white collar criminal law matters and government investigations. His trial and appeals experience is second only to his stellar reputation as a dedicated, straightforward and meticulous practitioner. Josh focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, compliance, internal investigations, and -complex business litigation. He insists on clarity in communication – wi...