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The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura Johnson
by IBJ Media
Navigating the legal world can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The Indiana Lawyer Podcast is here to help you understand the laws impacting your life, work, and community. Whether you’re a legal professional, a business owner, or someone who wants to know how Indiana law shapes the world around you, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Maura Johnson—a passionate legal reporter—we’re here to bring you clarity and insights like no one else can. This podcast is brought to you by Taft, Today’s Modern Law Firm.
Episodes
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Opera voice training for lawyers: Anne Fuchs on courtroom presence
Opera voice training can help lawyers sound more confident, grounded and persuasive by changing how they breathe, stand and use resonance in a room. Anne Fuchs, founder of Foxy Opera LLC and senior director of fellowship and statewide civics initiatives at the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation,...
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Indiana Paralegals on AI, litigation and career growth
Indiana paralegals Monica D. Dabio and Dawn Edmondson explain how litigation work, AI tools and professional networks shape a career built on research, organization and problem-solving. Dabio, a paralegal at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and past president of the Indiana Paralegal Association,...
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Flora Legal Group's 250% growth and immigration mission
Flora Legal Group grew 250% in two years while keeping its original mission: protecting immigrants' rights and helping clients build more prosperous lives. Attorney Jason Flora opened the firm in 2009 in a tiny office on the west side of Indianapolis, near Hispanic-run car lots, Honduran...
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Purdue Fort Wayne prelaw builds Indiana's legal pipeline
Purdue Fort Wayne prelaw advising is building a stronger attorney pipeline through personal guidance, internships and ties to rural Indiana firms. Georgia Wralstad Ulmschneider, associate professor and campus prelaw adviser at Purdue Fort Wayne, explains how she built a program designed to stay...
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Jim Bopp Jr. on campaign finance, the Supreme Court, and rule of law
Jim Bopp Jr. has argued 14 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, sued 45 states, and built one of the most unconventional legal careers in American conservative jurisprudence, all from Terre Haute. In this conversation with host Maura Johnson, Bopp traces his path from organizing high school...
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Ken Falk on his career, the ACLU's work and the rule of law
Ken Falk has spent decades defending constitutional rights for clients ranging from the KKK to Planned Parenthood, and he makes no apologies for it. As legal director of the ACLU of Indiana, Falk argues that the identity of the client is never the point. The constitutional question is.Falk traces...
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Vicky Nunn on leading Ken Nunn Law Office's next chapter
Vicky Nunn spent 23 years practicing personal injury law alongside her father before stepping into the role of leading one of Indiana's most recognized firms. Now she is carrying forward a legacy built over nearly six decades, with a fourth generation already on the way.Nunn, an attorney at Ken...
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Jim Bopp and Ken Falk on courts, rights, and the rule of law
Two of Indiana's most consequential constitutional litigators, James Bopp Jr. and Ken Falk, find more common ground than their opposing ideologies might suggest. Recorded live at The Indiana Lawyer's 2026 Leadership in Law breakfast, this conversation covers decades of landmark litigation, the...
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Taylor Swift's voice trademarks and what they mean for AI law
Taylor Swift recently filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including two sound marks for her speaking voice and one visual mark from her Eras Tour. The filings have drawn widespread attention for what they signal about celebrity IP protection in the age of...
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Improv skills that make lawyers better in court and life
Listening, adaptability and quick thinking aren’t typically taught in law school, but two professionals argue they should be. They say improv training can sharpen courtroom performance, client negotiations and overall well-being. Mike Marbach, founder of Crossroads Comedy in Indianapolis, and...
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Trump's AI legislative framework: What it means for business with Brian McGinnis of Barnes & Thornburg LLP
The Trump administration's AI legislative framework sets the stage for a federal showdown over who controls artificial intelligence regulation in the United States. Brian McGinnis, a partner at Barnes & Thornburg and co-chair of the firm's data security and privacy law and artificial intelligence...
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Law student recruiting is changing fast. Barnes & Thornburg partner explains why.
Law firms are now locking in first-year law students for summer positions before they have finished a single full semester. David Durm, a partner at Barnes & Thornburg in Indianapolis, breaks down the forces reshaping law student recruiting and what students must do to stand out.Durm, who has...
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Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Jim Voyles Jr. on representing Mike Tyson, the Indianapolis 500 and his new book, “All Rise: My Life in Trials with the Famous, Infamous and the Misunderstood"
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Jim Voyles Jr. reflects on nearly 58 years of practicing law, from representing Indianapolis Colts and Pacers players to serving as local counsel during the Mike Tyson sexual assault trial. Voyles discusses his philosophy of keeping clients silent, the...
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Indiana Court of Appeals explained: Chief Judge Elizabeth Tavitas on the appeals process
Indiana Court of Appeals Chief Judge Elizabeth Tavitas explains how appeals work in Indiana, including how the court reviews briefs and trial transcripts and issues written opinions. She breaks down what the Court of Appeals handles and which cases go to the Indiana Tax Court or directly to the...
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DePauw pre-law adviser on law school applications and helping students navigate legal careers
As law school hopefuls begin preparing for the application process, The Indiana Lawyer Podcast is sitting down with experts to glean insight on how best to prepare for the task. In this episode, we hear from Colleen McCracken Renick, a DePauw University pre-law adviser, who explains how the...
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Notre Dame Law professor and former federal law enforcement official explains ICE and federal enforcement in Minneapolis
Jimmy Gurulé is a professor a the University of Notre Dame Law School and former U.S. Department of the Treasury undersecretary for enforcement with decades of experience that include oversight of major federal law enforcement agencies and teaching criminal law, national security law and criminal...
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Preparing for the LSAT: Classes, Study Plans, and Recent Changes
As law school hopefuls begin preparing for the application process, The Indiana Lawyer Podcast is sitting down with experts to glean insight on how best to prepare for the task. In this episode, Vincent Gullo, University of Notre Dame Law School student and Indiana University Northwest adjunct...
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From high school dropout to legal celebrity: The life story of attorney Ken Nunn
Ken Nunn, one of Indiana’s most prominent personal injury attorneys, died Dec. 24 at the age of 85. In February, The Indiana Lawyer Podcast sat down with him and asked him to reflect on his decades-long career and his unconventional path to success. In this encore edition of the podcast, Nunn…
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Ashley Hart on leading Indiana’s Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP)
Ashley Hart, the new executive director of Indiana’s Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, discusses her path from dual degree student at McKinney School of Law and the IU School of Social Work to leading JLAP’s interdisciplinary team. She explains JLAP’s mission to provide confidential and...
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Barnes & Thornburg’s John Maley on labor and employment law, bar leadership and the rule of law
Host Maura Johnson talks with Barnes & Thornburg partner and Labor and Employment Department chair John Maley about how the firm’s nationwide labor and employment team serves employers of every size, from small family businesses to large public companies, on issues such as noncompete agreements,...
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Inside the work life of a father-and-daughter legal team
Maura Johnson talks with Doug Church and Julia Church Kozicki, a father-daughter legal team from Church Church Hittle + Antrim about what it is really like to work together as family. They discuss how their ability to read each other's minds shapes their collaboration, how a background as a...
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Mike Messaglia on how strategy and culture drive law firm growth
Krieg DeVault Managing Partner Mike Messaglia joins The Indiana Lawyer Podcast to discuss the firm’s recent merger with Fort Wayne-based Rothberg Logan & Warsco. He explains how the deal aligns with Krieg DeVault’s strategic plan for thoughtful, values-driven growth and what it means for…
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Inside haunted house lawsuits: attorney Tim Devereux on injury liability, waivers, and scares gone wrong
As Halloween attractions grow bigger and bolder, what happens when a night of fright turns into a real injury? Wagner Reese partner and personal injury attorney Tim Devereux joins the show to explain how haunted houses have evolved from small fundraisers to multi-million-dollar operations—and how...
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Ice Miller’s Incoming Managing Partner Joshua Christie on AI, Talent, and the Future of Law
Ice Miller partner and board member Joshua Christie discusses his upcoming transition to chief managing partner in 2026. He shares insights into the biggest challenges facing law firms today—from talent retention to technology adoption—and how Ice Miller is preparing for the future of the legal...
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Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Marks 30 Years of Service
Indiana Lawyer Podcast host Maura Johnson speaks with Erin Hall, executive director of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis. Since 1994, the clinic has provided one-on-one legal assistance in housing, immigration, reentry and veteran services. Hall discusses the most pressing...
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Examining constitutional limits on Trump’s executive power with Jim Bopp Jr. and Sheila Kennedy
In this Constitution Day episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Maura Johnson speaks with Sheila Suess Kennedy, professor emeritus at IU Indianapolis, and attorney Jim Bopp Jr. about the constitutional limits of presidential authority. They examine Donald Trump’s executive actions, the...
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Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet on “Shadow of the Bridge” and the Delphi murders
Kevin Greenlee, a lawyer, and Áine Cain, a journalist, are the husband-and-wife duo behind The Murder Sheet podcast. They join host Maura Johnson to discuss their new book, Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland. The book provides the first definitive...
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Indiana Legal Services marks 60 years of providing free legal aid to low-income Hoosiers
Host Maura Johnson talks with Jon Laramore, executive director of Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Laramore explains how the nonprofit provides free civil legal aid to low-income Hoosiers in all 92 counties, handling nearly 16,000 cases annually. From eviction defense and domestic violence cases to...
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Former U.S. Attorney Zachary Myers on cybersecurity threats, crypto crime and ransomware
Zachary Myers, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana and now a partner at McCarter & English LLP, joins Indiana Lawyer reporter Maura Johnson to discuss his extensive background in prosecuting cybercrime, including ransomware, cryptocurrency fraud and international hacking....
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Indiana's eviction laws and the role of law students in court with Fran Quigley of IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law
In this episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Maura Johnson speaks with Fran Quigley, clinical professor at the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law and director of the Housing Health and Human Rights Clinic. Quigley shares how he and his law students represent low-income Hoosiers facing...
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The Legal Strategy Behind Pacers, Fever and WNBA All-Star Game with Frank Pulice
Host Maura Johnson talks with Frank Pulice, executive vice president and chief legal officer at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Pulice outlines the wide range of legal responsibilities he manages for the Pacers, Fever, Noblesville Boom and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He shares how Caitlin Clark’s…
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Muncie attorney John Brooke reflects on a booming career in fireworks law
As Hoosiers prepare for the Fourth of July, The Indiana Lawyer Podcast explores the legal spark behind the fireworks industry. New host Maura Johnson speaks with John Brooke, founding partner of Muncie-based Brooke and Struble, who has represented clients in fireworks law since the 1980s. Brooke...
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New Hope of Indiana CEO Allison Wharry reflects on the power of a law degree beyond the courtroom
In this episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake speaks with Allison Wharry, CEO of New Hope of Indiana, about her journey from practicing attorney to leading a nonprofit that serves adults with disabilities. Wharry shares how her J.D. continues to shape her work in employment…
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Leadership in Law honorees share how service and passion shape their legal careers
Host Alexa Shrake speaks with two recipients of The Indiana Lawyer’s 2025 Leadership in Law Awards. Distinguished Barrister honoree Kay Pashos, a partner at Taft, and Up and Coming Lawyer honoree Justin Hays, an associate at Church Church Hittle + Antrim, reflect on their legal careers, community...
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Balancing the Bar and the Bench: Indiana lawyer-legislators reflect on session, shortages
In this episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake talks with state legislators Sen. Rodney Pol Jr. and Rep. Chris Jeter about Indiana’s recent legislative session. Both practicing attorneys, they share how they juggle lawmaking and lawyering, weigh in on key bills, from...
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Behind the contractual needs of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Kyle Fairchild
In this episode, Kyle Fairchild, corporate counsel for Penske Entertainment, joins us to discuss the legal side of motorsports. He shares insights about the Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC), recent trends in motorsports law, and how Penske Entertainment manages legal operations for the...
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IU McKinney Law professor Gerard Magliocca on Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Gerard Magliocca, professor at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, joins host Alexa Shrake to discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at redefining birthright citizenship, a principle established by the 14th Amendment. Magliocca provides historical context…
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Navigating NIL: Tom Walsh breaks down the changing game for college athletes
In this episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake sits down with Ice Miller Partner Tom Walsh to discuss the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness in college athletics. Walsh, a Purdue University alum and founding member of the Boilermaker Alliance collective, explains…
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Judge Elaine Brown on women in law and problem-solving courts for substance abuse and mental health
In this episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake speaks with Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Elaine Brown in honor of Women’s History Month. Judge Brown shares her path from art teacher to judge, the challenges and progress for women in the legal profession, and her long-standing...
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The Surprising Legal History of Daylight Savings Time with Randall Shepard
With daylight saving time approaching, Indiana’s time zones and clock changes are once again a topic of discussion. Host Alexa Shrake sits down with former Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard to explore the legal history of time in Indiana. They discuss how time became a legal...
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From high school dropout to legal celebrity: The story of attorney Ken Nunn
Attorney Ken Nunn, one of Indiana’s most recognizable legal figures, joins The Indiana Lawyer podcast to discuss his unconventional path to success. In a conversation with host Alexa Shrake, Nunn reflects on his early struggles, including dropping out of high school, flunking multiple grades, and...
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10 Years of Innovation in Legal Technology with Ray Biederman of Proteus
Join Indiana Lawyer Reporter Alexa Shrake as she interviews Ray Biederman, CEO of Proteus Discovery Group, in this episode. Ray shares his journey as an attorney to co-founding Proteus, an Indiana-based electronic discovery firm. Learn how Proteus has expanded from Indiana to a coast-to-coast...
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan 22, 2025
Host Alexa Shrake interviews Terry Harrell, executive director of the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, about the array of mental health services the program offers. Shrake also is joined by Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to provide a rundown of the past...
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan 08, 2025
Podcast host Alexa Shrake interviews new IndyBar President Lee Christie about his plans for the upcoming year. Shrake also is joined by Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to provide a roundup of the latest legal news.
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec 26, 2024
Brooke Burtnett, senior director of public policy at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, joins podcast host Alexa Shrake to talk about takeaways from Dentons' annual legislative conference as the Indiana General Assembly prepares to kick off its 2025 budget-writing session on Jan. 8. Managing Editor…
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec 11, 2024
Podcast host Alexa Shrake interviews attorney Charles Braun about his side hobby performing as President Benjamin Harrison. Shrake also is joined by Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to provide a roundup of the latest legal news on Indiana Supreme Court oral...
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov 27, 2024
Podcast host Alexa Shrake interviews Christiana Ochoa, dean of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, about the new master of legal studies program the school plans to offer to non-lawyers. Shrake also is joined by Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to...
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov 13, 2024
Host Alexa Shrake talks with Indiana Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys Executive Director Derrick Mason about a new misdemeanor pilot project. Later, Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson join Alexa in the podcast studio to provide a rundown on the latest legal news,...
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct 30, 2024
In this week's extended interview reporters Alexa Shrake and Maura Johnson give a look from the media's perspective of the double murder trial in Delphi. Managing Editor Daniel Carson joins them in the studio to give the rundown on lawsuits against Indiana University, Graham Rahal automobile...
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Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct 16, 2024
Taft Associate Garrett Hutchinson joins reporter Alexa Shrake in the studio to discuss how Taylor Swift has changed the copyright industry with her re-recordings. Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson join Alexa in providing the latest legal news, from on a request to set the...
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Navigating the legal world can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The Indiana Lawyer Podcast is here to help you understand the laws impacting your life, work, and community. Whether you’re a legal professional, a business owner, or someone who wants to know how Indiana law shapes the world around you, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Maura Johnson—a passionate legal reporter—we’re here to bring you clarity and insights like no one else can. This podcast is brought to you by Taft, Today’s Modern Law Firm.
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