Board of Directors
Jon focuses his practice in the area of general liability defense. Since joining Schultz & Pogue, LLP, Jon has successfully defended individuals and businesses in auto, premises liability, and products liability lawsuits. Jon also defends individuals and businesses in construction defect matters and has experience practicing before the Court of Appeals. Jon is admitted to practice in Indiana, as well as before the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Prior to joining the firm, Jon received his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law where he was a member of the University of Dayton Law Review and served as a national competitor for the UDSL Moot Court program. Jon is a member of the Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations, as well as the Defense Research Institute.
Lauren’s practice focuses on personal injury defense, insurance coverage, and medical malpractice defense. She has represented individuals and businesses through all stages of litigation including discovery, mediation, motion practice, trial, and appeals. She regularly appears in state and federal courts throughout Indiana and Kentucky. Lauren is also a registered domestic mediator in Indiana and is passionate about helping families resolve conflicts outside the courtroom.
Lucy Dollens concentrates her practice in complex commercial litigation, representing clients in all aspects of business litigation disputes. Lucy enjoys working with her clients to best position them to meet their business objectives and minimize risk with respect to contractual issues prior to the initiation of litigation and throughout the course of litigation. Licensed in both Indiana and West Virginia, Lucy’s commercial litigation practice encompasses distribution and dealership disputes and warranty issues, including for large manufacturing clients, as well as employment restrictive covenants and trade secrets litigation. She also has extensive experience representing financial institutions, servicers, and consumer finance companies in both the consumer and commercial contexts. Her practice extends to federal and state trial and appellate courts, bankruptcy courts, proceedings involving governmental agencies and regulators, and class actions. In the appellate arena, Lucy represents individuals and corporate clients in both state and federal appellate courts in a range of legal issues including commercial litigation, labor and employment disputes, products liability cases, premises liability matters, and administrative and licensing issues. She also represents amicus curiae parties in cases involving significant issues before Indiana’s Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and pro bono clients (through court appointment) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In addition to her role as Office Managing Partner, she also serves as Recruiting Chair for the Indianapolis Office.
Beverly Mack is a partner in the LaPorte firm of Huelat & Mack P.C. She is an Illinois native, and practiced law at an insurance defense firm in her home state for seven years before relocating to Indiana in 1996. She has practiced insurance defense litigation at Huelat & Mack P.C. for 23 years, including product liability, industrial accidents, trucking, construction defect, dental malpractice, premises liability, and commercial actions. Beverly obtained her B.A. from Eastern Illinois University, and her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law. She is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association. Illinois State Bar Association, the LaPorte County Bar Association, and Women La
Libby Valos Moss is a Partner with the firm Kightlinger & Gray, LLP. She is a trial attorney who concentrates her practice in the areas of employment law and defense of employers before the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board. She is a frequent speaker on the issues employer’s face when confronted with worker’s compensation claims. She is admitted to practice in Indiana and before the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Libby is a 1995 graduate of Ball State University and graduated from the Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, in 1999. She has served as the Chair of the DTCI Worker’s Compensation Section. In addition to being an active member of DTCI, she is also a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation Counsel of America and Defense Research Institute.
Katie is a partner in Lewis Wagner’s transportation practice group, leveraging more than a decade of experience defending motor carriers and their drivers in wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims. She shines under pressure while leading time-sensitive and complex investigations and is dedicated to being available for 24/7 statewide emergency rapid response. She takes great pride in her ability to earn clients’ trust, and is honored to have the opportunity to assist her transportation clients in other litigated matters arising in their business, including her representation of multinational retailers in premises liability claims in both state and federal courts in Indiana.
Katie enjoys all aspects of the litigation process and routinely takes claims from pre-suit investigation through trial, when necessary. She excels at advancing persuasive arguments through motion practice, while feeling equally comfortable in the courtroom. When the opportunity and desire for early resolution presents itself, Katie has experience representing her clients in federal settlement conferences and private mediations, often securing a dismissal without the need for protracted litigation and expense.
Away from the firm, Katie is part of a two-lawyer household. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Westfield with their two children. A self-proclaimed foodie, Katie loves cooking and trying out new restaurants at every opportunity.
Kayla Goodfellow is litigation counsel for The Cincinnati Insurance Company, where she represents businesses, individuals, and insurers in a vast range of civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal. Her litigation includes the areas of personal injury, contractor liability, construction defect, premise liability, dental malpractice, veterinarian liability, insurance subrogation, and insurance coverage. Kayla earned her B.A. degree from Coe College and her J.D. degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She obtained her CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) certification in 2022, furthering her specialization in risk management and property-casualty insurance. Kayla is an board member and active supporter of NeighborLink Foundation of Indianapolis, which provides free home repairs for Indianapolis seniors to enable them to age in place safely.
John M. Stringfield, joined as an Associate at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C. in June of 2020 and will focus his practice in civil litigation at our Indianapolis location.
John was admitted to the Indiana bar in December of 2018. His background thus far includes a variety of legal work at a boutique law firm in Indianapolis focusing on mostly personal injury and criminal defense.
John attended undergrad at Ball State University, where he majored in Political Science. He also served as the Dance Marathon Liaison for his fraternity (Sigma Chi), which helped raise money for the Riley Children’s Foundation. He completed his undergraduate degree in December of 2014.
In August of 2015, John attended the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a fellow with the Indiana Supreme Court Coalition for Court Access in 2017, which focused on evaluating access to courts in rural areas of Indiana for indigent and pro-se litigants. During his time as a fellow with the Coalition, he conducted field research, interviews, and presented his findings to members of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Jordan Slusher litigates complex product liability and tort cases in state and federal courts across the United States. He regularly represents manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of medical devices, industrial machinery, construction equipment and tools, consumer products, home appliances, electronics, automobiles, chemicals, food products, and asbestos products. Jordan defends these clients against a variety of claims including alleged defective design, manufacture, labeling and instruction, breach of warranty, and fraud.
Additionally, Jordan represents property owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in litigation involving construction site injury and death. He also has significant experience representing commercial motor carriers in personal injury, breach of contract, and property damage litigation. Jordan has defended numerous semi-truck accident cases involving catastrophic injury and death, and has litigated disputes relating to property damage and cargo loss including claims under the Carmack Amendment. Jordan also has represented a large national home improvement retailer across the State of Indiana in premises liability matters, vehicle accidents, product liability litigation, and deceptive consumer practices claims.
Director
Jon Bucher
jbucher@schultzpoguelaw.com
Jon focuses his practice in the area of general liability defense. Since joining Schultz & Pogue, LLP, Jon has successfully defended individuals and businesses in auto, premises liability, and products liability lawsuits. Jon also defends individuals and businesses in construction defect matters and has experience practicing before the Court of Appeals. Jon is admitted to practice in Indiana, as well as before the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Prior to joining the firm, Jon received his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law where he was a member of the University of Dayton Law Review and served as a national competitor for the UDSL Moot Court program. Jon is a member of the Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations, as well as the Defense Research Institute.
Director
Lauren Dimmitt
Lauren.Dimmitt@dinsmore.com
Lauren’s practice focuses on personal injury defense, insurance coverage, and medical malpractice defense. She has represented individuals and businesses through all stages of litigation including discovery, mediation, motion practice, trial, and appeals. She regularly appears in state and federal courts throughout Indiana and Kentucky. Lauren is also a registered domestic mediator in Indiana and is passionate about helping families resolve conflicts outside the courtroom.
Director
Lucy Dollens
lucy.dollens@quarles.com
Lucy Dollens concentrates her practice in complex commercial litigation, representing clients in all aspects of business litigation disputes. Lucy enjoys working with her clients to best position them to meet their business objectives and minimize risk with respect to contractual issues prior to the initiation of litigation and throughout the course of litigation. Licensed in both Indiana and West Virginia, Lucy’s commercial litigation practice encompasses distribution and dealership disputes and warranty issues, including for large manufacturing clients, as well as employment restrictive covenants and trade secrets litigation. She also has extensive experience representing financial institutions, servicers, and consumer finance companies in both the consumer and commercial contexts. Her practice extends to federal and state trial and appellate courts, bankruptcy courts, proceedings involving governmental agencies and regulators, and class actions. In the appellate arena, Lucy represents individuals and corporate clients in both state and federal appellate courts in a range of legal issues including commercial litigation, labor and employment disputes, products liability cases, premises liability matters, and administrative and licensing issues. She also represents amicus curiae parties in cases involving significant issues before Indiana’s Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and pro bono clients (through court appointment) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In addition to her role as Office Managing Partner, she also serves as Recruiting Chair for the Indianapolis Office.
Director
Beverly J. Mack
bmack@huelatandmack.com
Beverly Mack is a partner in the LaPorte firm of Huelat & Mack P.C. She is an Illinois native, and practiced law at an insurance defense firm in her home state for seven years before relocating to Indiana in 1996. She has practiced insurance defense litigation at Huelat & Mack P.C. for 23 years, including product liability, industrial accidents, trucking, construction defect, dental malpractice, premises liability, and commercial actions. Beverly obtained her B.A. from Eastern Illinois University, and her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law. She is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association. Illinois State Bar Association, the LaPorte County Bar Association, and Women La
Director
Libby Valos Moss
lmoss@k-glaw.com
Libby Valos Moss is a Partner with the firm Kightlinger & Gray, LLP. She is a trial attorney who concentrates her practice in the areas of employment law and defense of employers before the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board. She is a frequent speaker on the issues employer’s face when confronted with worker’s compensation claims. She is admitted to practice in Indiana and before the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Libby is a 1995 graduate of Ball State University and graduated from the Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, in 1999. She has served as the Chair of the DTCI Worker’s Compensation Section. In addition to being an active member of DTCI, she is also a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation Counsel of America and Defense Research Institute.
Director
Katherine Strawbridge
kstrawbridge@lewiswagner.com
Katie is a partner in Lewis Wagner’s transportation practice group, leveraging more than a decade of experience defending motor carriers and their drivers in wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims. She shines under pressure while leading time-sensitive and complex investigations and is dedicated to being available for 24/7 statewide emergency rapid response. She takes great pride in her ability to earn clients’ trust, and is honored to have the opportunity to assist her transportation clients in other litigated matters arising in their business, including her representation of multinational retailers in premises liability claims in both state and federal courts in Indiana.
Katie enjoys all aspects of the litigation process and routinely takes claims from pre-suit investigation through trial, when necessary. She excels at advancing persuasive arguments through motion practice, while feeling equally comfortable in the courtroom. When the opportunity and desire for early resolution presents itself, Katie has experience representing her clients in federal settlement conferences and private mediations, often securing a dismissal without the need for protracted litigation and expense.
Away from the firm, Katie is part of a two-lawyer household. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Westfield with their two children. A self-proclaimed foodie, Katie loves cooking and trying out new restaurants at every opportunity.
Director
Kayla Goodfellow
Kayla_Goodfellow@staffdefense.com
Kayla Goodfellow is litigation counsel for The Cincinnati Insurance Company, where she represents businesses, individuals, and insurers in a vast range of civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal. Her litigation includes the areas of personal injury, contractor liability, construction defect, premise liability, dental malpractice, veterinarian liability, insurance subrogation, and insurance coverage. Kayla earned her B.A. degree from Coe College and her J.D. degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She obtained her CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) certification in 2022, furthering her specialization in risk management and property-casualty insurance. Kayla is an board member and active supporter of NeighborLink Foundation of Indianapolis, which provides free home repairs for Indianapolis seniors to enable them to age in place safely.
Directors
John Stringfield
jstringfield@lawcjb.com
John M. Stringfield, joined as an Associate at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C. in June of 2020 and will focus his practice in civil litigation at our Indianapolis location.
John was admitted to the Indiana bar in December of 2018. His background thus far includes a variety of legal work at a boutique law firm in Indianapolis focusing on mostly personal injury and criminal defense.
John attended undergrad at Ball State University, where he majored in Political Science. He also served as the Dance Marathon Liaison for his fraternity (Sigma Chi), which helped raise money for the Riley Children’s Foundation. He completed his undergraduate degree in December of 2014.
In August of 2015, John attended the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a fellow with the Indiana Supreme Court Coalition for Court Access in 2017, which focused on evaluating access to courts in rural areas of Indiana for indigent and pro-se litigants. During his time as a fellow with the Coalition, he conducted field research, interviews, and presented his findings to members of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Director
Jordan Slusher
jslusher@fbtlaw.com
Jordan Slusher litigates complex product liability and tort cases in state and federal courts across the United States. He regularly represents manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of medical devices, industrial machinery, construction equipment and tools, consumer products, home appliances, electronics, automobiles, chemicals, food products, and asbestos products. Jordan defends these clients against a variety of claims including alleged defective design, manufacture, labeling and instruction, breach of warranty, and fraud.
Additionally, Jordan represents property owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in litigation involving construction site injury and death. He also has significant experience representing commercial motor carriers in personal injury, breach of contract, and property damage litigation. Jordan has defended numerous semi-truck accident cases involving catastrophic injury and death, and has litigated disputes relating to property damage and cargo loss including claims under the Carmack Amendment. Jordan also has represented a large national home improvement retailer across the State of Indiana in premises liability matters, vehicle accidents, product liability litigation, and deceptive consumer practices claims.