In Good Faith: The Larry Church Approach

In this episode, Corporate Law Center Director Neil Taylor sits down with Larry Church, founding partner of Church Langdon Lopp & Banet (CLLB), alongside Corporate Law Fellow Annabelle Fisher.Larry shares his journey from growing up in rural Ohio to building a thriving law firm, reflecting on early career decisions, the realities of big-firm life, and how he ultimately found his calling in mediation.This thoughtful conversation explores:Building a firm with no billable-hour requirementsCreating a collaborative culture rooted in community engagementThe transition from public defender to big firm to entrepreneurWhat makes an effective mediatorLessons in leadership, mentorship, and running a modern law practiceInsightful, candid, and full of the kind of practical wisdom only decades of experience can provide, this episode offers a rare look into how one lawyer built a firm with intention—and how he continues shaping the profession today.Listen now and learn why CLLB has become a standout presence in Southern Indiana’s legal landscape.