Olivia Clavio

Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, Julia Gard’s practice includes searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, IP licensing, and litigation before the TTAB. At every turn, Julia serves as a mark maximizer by ensuring her client’s valuable IP assets remain intact and commercially viable. Julia’s experience ranges from searching, clearing, filing and registering trademarks, service marks and domain n...

As a corporate lawyer and business adviser, Jeff is committed to forging the right path to realizing each client’s goals. He is dedicated to serving as an effective consensus builder, communicator and negotiator who maintains focus on getting the deal done. In addition to his practice, Jeff serves on the firm’s Management Committee and is the partner-in-charge of legal personnel. Jeff offers comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and business owners in the areas of mergers and ...

Andrew J. Detherage is a partner in the Indianapolis and Los Angeles offices of Barnes & Thornburg. Andrew serves on the firm's Management Committee. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and California. He also is co-chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice Group, which was named by Law360 as a 'Practice Group of the Year.' Andrew represents clients in litigated matters throughout the United States and has appeared in courts in more than 35 states. His practice conc...

Robert A. Duncan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aviation Law. Bob practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Bob Duncan since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bob is held by other lawyers. In 2011, Bob Duncan was recognized as a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Mitch Daniels. He ...

Tom Pitman concentrates his practice in public finance and municipal law. He has more than 30 years of experience serving as bond counsel, special tax counsel and underwriter’s counsel. Tom represents clients in a wide range of tax-exempt and taxable bond issues of governmental entities, including tax increment, utility, healthcare and private university financings; revenue and general obligation bonds; and financings on behalf of school corporations. Tom has authored numerous articles ...

Peter French is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Peter practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Peter French since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter French is held by other lawyers.

Trent J. Sandifur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Trent J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Trent J. Sandifur since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Trent J. Sandifur is held by other lawyers.

David Hooper provides experienced and practical advice to help clients grow and achieve success. Whether assisting public companies, financial institutions, closely held entities, fund sponsors, or individuals, David offers sophisticated guidance in a responsive and collaborative manner on securities, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate law matters. David is the chair of the firm’s Securities and Capital Markets Practice Group and concentrates his practice in the ar...

Richard O. Kissel II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Richard O. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Richard O. Kissel II since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard O. Kissel II is held by other lawy...

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...