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TechPoint Aims to Create Jobs by Growing IT-Related Health and Life Science Businesses through New ALHIT Initiative

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, November 2, 2009 — With the support of law firm Ice Miller LLP and 30 leading information technology, health care and life sciences experts, TechPoint is launching a new statewide initiative aimed at creating and growing more information technology companies that will provide innovative solutions for Indiana’s $69 billion health and life sciences sector.

ALHIT (Advancing Life Science & Health Care Information Technology) will identify opportunities for increased use of information technology in the health and life sciences sector. The initiative will also identify research in academia and in the marketplace that can be commercialized or “spun out” with venture capital and other funding sources.

ALHIT plans to leverage Indiana’s nationally recognized strength in health care and life sciences as well as opportunities created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to advance the creation of new information technology companies. Currently, there are about 70 IT-related health and life science businesses in Indiana.

Jim Jay, president and CEO of TechPoint, said ALHIT is a logical tech sector effort that will further enhance Indiana’s life sciences strengths and complement statewide medical-based organizations and initiatives.

“Grants and incentives made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are tied to benchmarks that must be met by 2014,” Jay said. “This means that the next five years are going to be critical in the expansion of current technologies and the development of new technologies that improve all aspects of health care and innovation in the life sciences.”

“For many years, health and life science information technology companies have grown organically due to the needs of Lilly, Cook, Roche and others,” said Tom Walsh, partner at Ice Miller LLP and chair of the law firm’s Indianapolis intellectual property group. “With so much national attention focused on electronic health information, Indiana’s economy will benefit greatly from a catalyst group identifying opportunities and connecting innovators and funding sources.”

Alvin Givens, vice president of Chase and the Chase Emerging Markets Division, will serve as the inaugural chairman of ALHIT. Givens has been involved with the development of ALHIT since he and several industry leaders first discussed forming the initiative in 2007.

According to a 2008 Battelle study, Indiana has gained bioscience jobs at twice the national average, and the 2008 TechAmerica Cyberstates report showed Indiana as the fastest-growing state for technology-related jobs.

“Maaguzi and Indigo BioSystems are examples of clinical informatics and research technology companies spun out of Lilly in the past five years that are helping to make pharmaceuticals safer and getting them to market faster,” said Raul Zavaleta, Partner, Volatus Advisors, LLC. “With the organizational and infrastructure support from TechPoint and Ice Miller, ALHIT is an industry-lead initiative that has the potential for significant positive impact on Indiana’s tech, pharma and broader health and life sciences industries.”

“The correlation between health and life science companies and IT companies is similar to the symbiosis of Indiana manufacturing and logistics companies,” Jay continued. “Both manufacturing and logistics are viable industries in their own rights, but each is enhanced by the success of the other. The same positive impact will be seen in the health and life science and IT sectors with the right support and resources.”

ALHIT initiative participants include:

• David Becker, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board – First Internet Bank
• Greg Bell, President and CEO – Healthx
• Robert Browne, Senior Health Research Consultant (Retired) – Eli Lilly and Company
• Darren Carroll, Senior Managing Director – Eli Lilly and Company
• Bill Cast, CEO – Nomoreclipboard.com
• Daphne Clark of Aledo Consulting
• Mark Day, President & CEO – iSALUS Healthcare
• Mike Fitzgerald, President – RICS Software
• Alvin Givens, Vice President, Chase Emerging Markets Division – Chase
• Barb Hayes, Associate Dean of Administration and Planning – IUPUI
• Troy Hege, President of Datalys Center and Project Director – BioCrossroads
• Mark Hill, Managing Partner – Collina Ventures
• Jim Jay, President & CEO – TechPoint
• David Johnson, President – BioCrossroads
• David Kelleher, President, HealthCare Options, Inc.
• David McKinnis, Director Purdue Technical Assistance Program– Purdue University
• Mark McMath, Vice President & CIO – Bloomington Hospital & Healthcare System
• Joe Meyer, CEO – Mergetics
• Jane Niederberger, Chairman – Medical Animatics, Inc.
• Tom Penno, COO – Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE)
• Dan Peterson, Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs – Cook Group, Inc.
• Todd Rowland, M.D. Executive Director – HealthLINC
• Kyle Salyers, Executive Director, Advancing Indiana – Indiana University
• Stephen Schlegel, Vice President of Corporate Development – WellPoint
• Thomas A. Walsh, Partner & Indianapolis Intellectual Property Group Chair – Ice Miller LLP
• Steve Witz, Director of Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering – Purdue’s Discovery Park

Jay said more ALHIT members will be added as additional expertise is required, but that the current participants represent the professionals, organizations and companies that have been involved in planning ALHIT since initial discussions about forming the initiative began about two years ago.

ALHIT is currently conducting a survey of Indiana IT-related health care and life science companies. To participate in the survey click here.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, organizations, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Chicago; DuPage County, Ill.; Indianapolis, Ind. and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit online at www.icemiller.com.

This press release is intended for general information purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice.

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Ice Miller LLP Expands Collegiate Sports Practice: Barbara Osborne Joins the Firm as Of Counsel

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, October 28, 2009 – Ice Miller LLP announced today that Barbara Osborne joined the Firm as of counsel and member of the collegiate sports practice. Osborne brings 26 years of intercollegiate athletics experience including 16 years as an athletics administrator and 10 years as a professor teaching and conducting research on legal issues in college athletics as well as NCAA governance and compliance.

Osborne's responsibilities at Ice Miller include counseling colleges and universities on a variety of athletics compliance and governance matters including gender equity issues such as Title IX audits, Title VII and coaches compensation issues, contracts, student-athlete eligibility/reinstatement, and strategic planning.

"Ice Miller's collegiate sports practice group is already well-known nationally for its work on NCAA compliance and infractions matters," stated John Thornburgh, chair of the Firm's collegiate sports practice. "Osborne's skills and experience will complement the Firm's existing team of talented lawyers and other professionals in this increasingly complex arena."

Osborne's unique background allows her to relate to athletics directors, academic administrators and general counsel at colleges and universities. She has additional experience as a coach and as a television commentator for sports programming. She also served as a public relations specialist for a well-known sports attorney and facilitated interviews, appearances and promotions for celebrity clients including Larry Bird, Carl Yastrzemski and over 100 other athletes.

Osborne has written extensively on gender issues impacting intercollegiate athletics including participation opportunities, employment, sexual harassment, and pregnancy. She is a member of the Sports and Recreation Law Association and the Sports Lawyers Association. She has chaired the Sports and Entertainment Law section of the North Carolina Bar Association.

The Ice Miller collegiate sports practice provides a variety of NCAA compliance, legislative and infractions related services that include preventative initiatives, education and training programs, and guidance and representation regarding potential NCAA rules violations. The Firm's lawyers and professionals have first-hand student-athlete and coaching backgrounds, and are well-versed on NCAA rules, regulations and procedures. The collegiate sports practice also has extensive experience with and detailed knowledge of the NCAA infractions and waivers processes, and the overall operation of the NCAA governance structure.

This press release is intended for general information purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice.

Ice Miller LLP Welcomes Seven New Attorneys

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, October 21, 2009 - Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have joined the Firm.

Victoria Calhoon is an associate in the Firm's environmental/natural resources practice group. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University - Bloomington in 2001 and a master of science from Ball State University in 2003. Calhoon received her juris doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 2009.

Matthew Ehinger is an associate in the Firm's tax practice group. He completed his bachelor of arts at DePauw University in 2006. Ehinger earned his juris doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington in 2009.

Elizabeth Ellis is an associate in the Firm's labor and employment practice group. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University - Bloomington in 1998. Ellis received her juris doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 2009.

Paul Hogan is an associate in the Firm's real estate practice group. He completed his bachelors of arts degree at Indiana University – Bloomington in 2006. Hogan earned his juris doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington in 2009.

Erik Long is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice group. He earned his bachelor of science degree from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2002. He received his juris doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis in 2009.

Alison Plavin is an associate in the Firm's competitive business practice group. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2006. Plavin received her juris doctorate from Washington University in 2009.

Dominique Price is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice group. Price earned his bachelor of science from Northwestern University in 2005. He earned his juris doctorate from Howard University in 2009.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Chicago; DuPage County, Illinois; Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit online at www.icemiller.com.

This publication is intended for general information purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. The reader must consult with legal counsel to determine how laws or decisions discussed herein apply to the reader's specific circumstances.

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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Ice Miller LLP Establishes an Endowed Scholarship at Purdue University

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, October 5, 2009 – Ice Miller LLP announced today that it has established an endowed scholarship at Purdue University. Funds from the $25,000 scholarship will be used to provide financial support to Purdue University students based on academic merit. Fifty percent of the income will be used for scholarships for undergraduates in the College of Agriculture and fifty percent will be used for scholarships for undergraduates enrolled in the Burton D. Morgan Center Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs.

"Purdue University is synonymous with excellence, tradition and innovation," stated Byron Myers, chief managing partner, Ice Miller LLP. "We are proud to support the university in their continuing mission to foster intellectual, professional and personal development for lifelong learning."

Ice Miller's relationship with Purdue University dates back to the 1920s and Ice Miller attorney Robert McCord. McCord helped draft the building facilities acts of 1927 and 1929, which enabled universities in the state to finance structures payable out of revenues and student fees. According to the book History of a Hoosier Law Firm, Herman B Wells, the long-time President of Indiana University, R.B. Stewart, the Treasurer of Purdue University, and J. Dwight Peterson, together with Mr. McCord, were responsible for establishing the market for the bonds used to finance scores of buildings on the state university campuses. Today, the Firm continues to work with Purdue University on sophisticated financing matters.

In addition to the Firm's support, Ice Miller partner Joe DeGroff and his family have pledged an additional $25,000 to Purdue's Access & Success scholarship campaign. Thanks to a donor match program, the combined gifts from Ice Miller and DeGroff doubled in value to $100,000 in endowed funds for scholarships.

"Purdue University has been an important part of my life and a source of pride for many of my colleagues," stated DeGroff. "It's important to provide opportunities to those students who have shown a willingness to learn in an effort to create opportunities for Indiana and contribute to the global economy."

DeGroff's father, Harold, was a longtime faculty member and dean of the aeronautical engineering school who also taught in the Krannert School. DeGroff is currently a member of Ice Miller's business group and serves on the boards of both the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship and its home, Discovery Park.

The Firm's scholarship announcement was made during the College of Agriculture's Scholarship Banquet on September 27, 2009. Beth Bechdol, director of agribusiness strategies at Ice Miller, represented the Firm at the event attended by scholarship recipients, their families, award sponsors, department heads, academic advisors and other guests. Bechdol has served on the Purdue University's Dean of Agriculture's Advisory Council and is a member of the Purdue Research Foundation's Board of Directors.

“The support of Ice Miller is greatly appreciated by Purdue University and the College of Agriculture,” said Jay Akridge, Dean of the Purdue College of Agriculture. “With the Ice Miller Scholarships, Purdue Agriculture will continue to attract the best and brightest students from Indiana, the nation and the world.”

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Ind.; Chicago, Ill.; DuPage County, Ill.; and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.icemiller.com.

This press release is intended for general information purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice.

Carrie Houston Joins Ice Miller as Director of Human Resources

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

September 17, 2009 - Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that Carrie Houston has joined the Firm as the director of human resources. Houston is responsible for support staff recruitment, evaluation, development and compensation. She also oversees group benefits and policy development for the firm.

"We are very excited about the experience Carrie brings to Ice Miller. The firm is always looking for the best talent available in the marketplace, both legal and non-legal, and we've definitely achieved this with Carrie," stated Byron Myers, chief managing partner, Ice Miller.

Houston has over 15 years of human resource experience, including 10 years in senior leadership and executive roles. She earned her bachelors degree from Purdue University.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis; Chicago; DuPage County, Ill.; and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit online at www.icemiller.com.

Ice Miller LLP Ranks First Among Indiana Firms in Real Estate

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, July 10, 2009 – Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce Midwest Real Estate News ranked the Firm first in Indiana, and fifteenth in the Midwest, in their 2009 Best of the Best Real Estate Law Firms in the Midwest. The results were published in the magazine’s June 2009 issue.

Ice Miller completed more than 333 real estate transactions in 2008. Transactions included commercial, industrial, shopping centers, land, office buildings and multi-family matters. The areas of practice that were mentioned were litigation, transactional, environmental, tax, liability and finance.

“We are honored to be recognized for our real estate practice, both in Indiana and throughout the Midwest” stated Phillip Bayt, co-chair of Ice Miller's Real Estate Practice Group. “The recognition is further appreciated because of the caliber of the publication and the audience it serves.”

Midwest Real Estate News is one of the region’s leaders in commercial real estate coverage. Hundreds of surveys are submitted by law firms from across the Midwest (a 14-state region) to the magazine for consideration each year. Only those law firms that completed a high enough number of transactions and provided top-notch client service while doing so earned one of the coveted rankings. The rankings are based on real estate transactions completed in 2008.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Chicago; DuPage County, Ill.; Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit online at www.icemiller.com.

Ice Miller Attorneys Honored by Indiana Lawyer

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, May 6, 2009 - Greg Pemberton and Tyler Kalachnik were honored by the Indiana Lawyer for Leadership in Law. Pemberton was named a Distinguished Barrister and Kalachnik was named an Up and Coming Lawyer.

The Distinguished Barrister Award honors veteran lawyers whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has made a positive impact on Indiana. The Up and Coming Lawyer Award honors attorneys just out of the starting blocks, with five years or less in the practice. Recipients of both awards must demonstrate outstanding achievement in these key areas: achievement in law, involvement in the profession, involvement in and support of their community, and mentoring.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Ind.; Chicago, Ill.; DuPage County, Ill.; and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit online at www.icemiller.com.

Ice Miller Earns United Way's Coveted Company that Cares Award

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, June 2009 – Ice Miller LLP is among a select group in the six-county Central Indiana area that earned the coveted Company that Cares distinction for results during the 2008 United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) annual workplace campaign, announced UWCI President and CEO Ellen K. Annala.

The recognition is awarded to organizations that reach their fundraising or participation goal and achieve benchmarks in volunteer community participation, leadership giving and more. Companies that Care also excel in educating employees about community needs and the best ways to meet them, and exemplify the spirit of volunteerism by allowing employees to give time to United Way programs and/or its agencies.

"Ice Miller sets the same rigorous standards for community involvement that they set for their core business, and we celebrate their achievements to improve lives and communities through United Way. Together, we're addressing today's needs while reducing tomorrow's," said Annala.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Chicago; DuPage County, Ill.; Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit online at www.icemiller.com.

Ice Miller LLP Announces 49 Attorneys Named to Indiana Super Lawyers

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

February 19, 2009 - Ice Miller LLP is proud to announce that 49 attorneys have been named to the 2009 Indiana Super Lawyers List. They are:

Wayne O. Adams, III - Employment Litigation: Defense
Adam Arceneaux - Business Litigation
Mark Barnes - Securities & Corporate Finance
Phillip Bayt - Real Estate
Michael Blickman - Employment & Labor
Michael Boldt - Employment & Labor
Mary Beth Braitman - Employee Benefits/ERISA
Craig Burke - Employee Benefits/ERISA
David Carr - Employment & Labor
Joseph DeGroff - Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas "Buddy" Downs - Bonds/Government Finance
Henry Efroymson - Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
Sherry Fabina-Abney - Health Care
Mark Ford - Employment & Labor
Bonnie Gallivan - General Litigation
Philip Genetos - Bonds/Government Finance
Alan Goldstein - Construction/Surety
Stephen Hackman - Mergers & Acquisitions
Brenda Horn - Bonds/Government Finance
Brent Huber - Insurance Coverage
Steven Humke - Mergers & Acquisitions
Lacy Johnson - Government/Cities/Municipalities
Mary Nold Larimore - Class Action/Mass Torts
David Mallon - Health Care
David Mattingly - General Litigation
Bryon Myers - Employment & Labor
Judy Okenfuss - Personal Injury Defense: Products
Gregory Pemberton - Health Care
James Petersen - Business Litigation
Melissa Proffitt Reese - Employee Benefits/ERISA
Mark Richards - Tax
Phillip Scaletta - Environmental
Marc Sciscoe - Employee Benefits/ERISA
Christopher Sears - Employee Benefits/ERISA
Myra Selby - Health Care
Paul Sinclair - Employment Litigation: Defense
Richard Smikle - Civil Litigation Defense
Barton Sprunger - Tax
Lisa Stone - Estate Planning & Probate
John Thornburgh - Mergers & Acquisitions
Richard Thrapp - Business/Corporate
Michael Tooley - Employment & Labor
Zeff Weiss - Real Estate
Alan "Skip" Whaley - Health Care
Philip Whistler - Business Litigation
Michael Wilkins - Business Litigation
Gordon Wishard - Estate Planning & Probate
Kevin Woodhouse - Health Care
Michael Wukmer - Business Litigation

Attorneys who were named to the Super Lawyers List were nominated by their peers. The Indiana Super Lawyers List was sponsored by Law & Politics, a legal trade journal. Ballots were mailed to attorneys in Indiana who were asked to vote for the best lawyers they had personally observed in action. Each lawyer was given a score based on the number and types of votes received. Votes received from lawyers in other law firms were awarded more points than votes received from lawyers in the same firm.

Sherry Fabina-Abney will be featured in the issue because, in addition to being named a 2009 Super Lawyer in health care, her family raises a heard of belted galloway, a rare breed of cattle originally from the rugged and hilly regions of Scotland. Fabina-Abney also raises chickens and goats on her small working farm in Johnson County.

Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit online at www.icemiller.com.

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