Melanie D. Margolin
		201 N. Illinois Street, Suite 1000 PO Box 44961 Indianapolis, Indiana 46244-0961 317-237-3836 E-mail: mmargolin@locke.com Printer Friendly Bio

Melanie Margolin is a partner of Locke Reynolds, concentrating her practice in business litigation, general business counseling and product liability, with a new focus on life sciences issues. Melanie also has a strong background in tort litigation, bankruptcy litigation, and appellate practice.

Melanie defends clients in both jury and bench trials in state courts, federal district courts, and United States Bankruptcy Court. Melanie handles appellate matters in Indiana, the United States District Court and the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals. Not only is Melanie successfully engaged in the courtroom, she also represents clients in matters resolved through alternative dispute resolution such as mediations, arbitrations or private settlement negotiations. Melanie is the Hiring Partner of the Firm and is the Chair of the Firm’s Diversity Committee.

Professional Associations:

• National Association of Women Lawyers, Member and Firm sponsor
• Indianapolis Bar Association, Board of Managers
• Defense Research Institute
• Illinois Bar Association
• Healthcare Business Women’s Association
• American Bar Association
• Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
  • Business Litigation Section Chair, 2002 and 2003
• Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel

Press Releases

• Locke Reynolds Partner Named to the Indianapolis Bar Association's Board of Managers
• Locke Reynolds LLP Announces Four New Partners

Assistant:

Irene Grogan
317-237-3263
igrogan@locke.com

Public Speaking:

Melanie speaks to numerous clients and organizations on topics ranging from business organization, employment issues, contract formation, business disputes, litigation and diversity.

Community Involvement:

• Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series, Class XXXII
• Domestic Violence Network of Indianapolis, previous Board Member
• Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, previous Board Member
• Women’s Fund OPTIONS alumni

Additional Experience:

• Butler University, adjunct professor, Speech Communications

Education:

• University of Illinois, B.A., 1994
• DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1997

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