CCH+A - Key Persons


Alexander P. Pinegar

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
  • Education / Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Alexander P. Pinegar is a partner in the firm's Litigation, School Law, and Appellate sections. Alex's practice includes a variety of litigated matters, and he advises both plaintiff and defendant clients in personal injury and car accident cases, business disputes, insurance defense, and appeals. Alex's clients include businesses, individuals, and public school corporations. As part of his litigation practice, Alex has first-chair trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in both Indiana's state and federal courts. He has represented clients on appeal in the Indiana Court of Appeals, Indiana Supreme Court, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Alex also represented the State of Indiana in a multi-year, nationwide arbitration arising under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Alex serves as general counsel for Sheridan Community Schools and assists with the firm's general counsel representation of numerous public school corporations throughout Indiana. Also currently Alex serves as CCHA's managing partner. Alex resides in Noblesville. When away from the office, Alex serves as a ruling elder on the Session of Grace Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Alex has previously served as a board member of Janus Developmental Services, Inc., a local non-profit organization that provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to participate and contribute within the local community; as president and board member of Noblesville Main Street; and as a board member of the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce. His greatest joy is spending time with his wife Laura and their four children. His hobbies include reading, exercise, playing sports and games with family, and practicing the piano.

Amy A. Matthews

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
Amy is a partner in the Education Law Group of Church Church Hittle + Antrim. She represents schools and other educational entities in various…

Amy Steketee Fox

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Amy devotes a significant portion of her practice to assisting schools, colleges and universities navigate an increasingly complex legal environment…

Andrew A. Manna

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Andrew represents clients in matters associated with labor and employment law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family…

Andrew E. Wert

Job Titles:
  • LAND USE PROFESSIONAL

Ben B. Hobbs

Job Titles:
  • of COUNSEL
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
Ben was born and raised on a farm in Tipton County, where he resides today. He has practiced law in Tipton County and surrounding communities since graduation from law school and admission to the Indiana bar in 1972. Ben's practice is currently focused on estate and business planning and trust and estate administration. He has assisted his clients in developing, implementing and administering complex estate and business plans. With his agricultural background, Ben serves as counsel to numerous farm clients. During his 42 years of practice, Ben has served the community in many capacities, including Tipton County Attorney from 1973-1990, Board Attorney to the Tipton County Drainage Board from 1973-2009; Attorney to the Big Cicero Creek Joint Drainage Board from 1995-2009; and Attorney for the Tipton County Office of Family and Children from 1972-1993. Ben is one of the founding members of the Tipton County Foundation (past President and Secretary) and currently serves on the Foundation's Board of Directors. Ben serves on the IU Health-Tipton Hospital Board of Directors and has previously served as its Board Chair. In addition to his service to the Tipton Community, Ben serves as a Deacon of Hobbs Christian Church and he is a member of the Ball State University Foundation Philanthropy Advisory Committee. Ben has been a speaker at continuing legal education seminars. In addition to the practice of law, Ben maintains an interest in the family farm and purebred beef cattle operation. When not serving his community and clients, Ben enjoys reading and spending time with his wife, Becky, and his children and grandchildren. He enjoys attending cattle shows and is an avid golfer.

Beth A. Sease

Job Titles:
  • of COUNSEL
  • Education / University of Dayton
Beth joins CCHA after establishing her practice in Zionsville with Burrus & Sease, where she concentrates in estate and trust planning and…

Brent R. Borg

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Brent's practice consists primarily of advising school corporations, colleges and universities, and small businesses on a wide variety of labor +…

Bruce M. Bittner

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Bruce is a partner in the firm's Business Practice Section. Bruce advises clients in tax planning, tax controversy, probate, estate planning and closely held business matters including bankruptcy.

C. James

Job Titles:
  • Mary Lou Wilson Charitable Trust Foundation, Board Member

Caroline Crouch

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
Caroline is an associate in the firm's School and Education law practice group. Caroline advises school districts around the state on matters…

Cassie N. Heeke

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE
Cassie is an Associate Attorney in CCHA's Litigation practice group. Her primary practice involves representing schools, cities, towns, and other…

Chandler A. Lawson Flynn

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Chandler concentrates her practice in the firm's School and Education law group. As an enthusiastic, assertive, and service-minded individual,…

Conner Prairie

Job Titles:
  • Museum Inc., past Board Chair

Connor Glass

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE
  • Attorney
Connor is an Associate Attorney in CCHA's Sports Law and Higher Education practice groups. His primary practice involves NCAA compliance and infractions, Title IX gender equity reviews, and the evolving NIL landscape in college athletics.

David R. Day

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
David joined CCHA as a partner in 2001. David's legal practice focuses primarily on work for Indiana school districts as well as providing guidance…

Douglas D. Church

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Doug concentrates his practice on civil litigation, mediation, and municipal law, including representation of municipal corporations. He served as…

Elizabeth Lucas Barnes

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Betsy is a Lake County native and is a fourth generation attorney. She advises clients on a variety of education and employment matters. As part of…

Emily J. Schmale

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Emily concentrates her practice on family law, which paired with a background in business litigation, equips her to meet client needs ranging from…

Eric M. Douthit

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Eric is a partner in the firm's Business Practice Section. Eric advises clients on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, with an emphasis on…

Grace Presbyterian Church

Job Titles:
  • Ruling Elder

Gregory A. Schrage

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
  • Education / IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Greg is a partner in the firm's Business Practice Section. Greg advises businesses, municipalities and individuals in many different areas of the law…

Hamilton Southeastern

Job Titles:
  • Academy of Finance, Former Board President
  • Academy of Finance, past Member

Hannah Gahimer

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE
Hannah joined CCHA as a Summer Law Clerk in May 2021 and joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in October 2022. She advises clients on a variety…

Isaac Peterson

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE
  • Attorney
  • Education / Indiana University McKinney School of Law
Isaac is an Associate Attorney in CCHA's estate planning, business services, and personal injury practice groups. Isaac's practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, contract drafting and disputes, corporate formation, shareholder disputes, business sale and purchase agreements, succession planning, car and truck accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.

J. David Hollingsworth

Job Titles:
  • Education / Indiana University
  • RETIRED
Dave retired from the full time practice of law in October 2023. CCHA continues to proudly serve Dave's past and prospective clients. For…

J. Michael Antrim

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Mike has been a partner with CCHA since 1977. Over the years, he has earned a sterling reputation in the areas of personal injury and real estate law.

Jack G. Hittle

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Jack joined CCHA as a law clerk in 1972, became an associate in 1973 and became a partner with the firm in 1975.Jack has experience in sophisticated…

James Nussbaum

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
  • Education
James focuses his practice on sports and higher education law and helps institutional clients manage difficult matters involving students, faculty,…

Jane McGill

Job Titles:
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
  • NCAA COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Jane is an NCAA Compliance Specialist. She came to CCHA from the NCAA national office, where she worked as an associate director in the Eligibility Center, focusing on academic reviews and complex pre-enrollment eligibility matters. In her role on the academic review team, Jane consulted with member institutions and counsel, guiding them through the initial-eligibility waiver process from submission to appeal.

Jennifer C. Hughes

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Jenni joined CCHA Law in October 2009, dedicating her practice to family law with a specific focus on property division, complex financial and…

Jessica L. Billingsley

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Jesse joined CCHA after surviving the firm's summer clerk program and now practices as a partner in the Noblesville office. Her primary practice…

Jon A. Becker

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Education / Valparaiso University
Jon represents clients in matters associated with construction projects, retirement, health, and other employee benefit plans, labor and employment…

Julia Church Kozicki

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Julia focuses her practice in supporting businesses and schools. She is a Noblesville native, a Jeopardy! champion, and a graduate of Noblesville…

Julie Roe Lach

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
Julie has been involved with college athletics for 20 years. She worked at the NCAA for over 15 years, most recently serving as the Vice President of…

Justin M. Hays

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Justin started with CCHA as a Law Clerk. Following law school, he joined the firm as an associate in the firm's Business Services and Real Estate…

Kara Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
Kara is the CCHA Collegiate Sports Law Practice Manager. She came to us from the NCAA National Office, where she worked in the Eligibility Center.…

Kathleen E. Boaz

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Kathleen's first experience at CCHA was as a college intern in 2015. She completed two summer internships with the firm before becoming a summer law…

Kelleigh Irwin Fagan

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
In her sports law practice, she actively represents institutions in a broad spectrum of areas that involve athletics, including NCAA rules…

Kevin S. Smith

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Kevin joined the firm in June 2016 after serving Hoosiers for more than a decade as both the Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals,…

Kevin W. Vanderground

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Kevin joined Church Church Hittle + Antrim in July 2014. He began his professional career as a high school economics teacher and basketball coach…

Kyle B. Blowers

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Education / Arizona State University
Kyle is a partner in the firm's corporate litigation and creditors' rights practices. He concentrates his practice on representing individual and…

Leslie Craig

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Leslie is an experienced skilled civil litigator; and is a certified family law specialist as certified by the Family Law Certification Board. She…

Leslie M. Gieger

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Leslie is a partner in the firm's Business Practice Section. Leslie's practice is comprised of a blend of corporate and real estate matters. She…

Liberty L. Roberts

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Libby represents businesses and public entities at all levels of administrative proceedings and litigation. Her clients include school districts,…

Marianne Garrard

Job Titles:
  • Education / Indiana University Maurer School of Law
  • Litigation Coordinator
Marianne joined Church Church Hittle + Antrim in 2013 as the Litigation Coordinator for the School Law Team. Marianne is responsible for coordinating…

Mark S. Lucas

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
  • Education / University of Tennessee
Mark has been a practicing attorney in Lake County, Indiana for over 40 years. He started in a General Practice and now specializes in Wills, Trusts…

Mary van Drew Charitable

Job Titles:
  • Foundation, President
Amy devotes a significant portion of her practice to assisting schools, colleges and universities navigate an increasingly complex legal environment in order to promote their institutional goals, while ensuring compliance and mitigating exposure. Amy advises on a variety of legal matters including student disability issues, employment matters and labor negotiations, public access laws, FERPA and other records requirements, policy review, Title IX and other civil rights laws, and student discipline. Amy's practice also includes assisting public and private employers with all phases of the employment relationship from hiring, to advising on employee medical and leave issues and conducting workplace investigations, to defending unemployment claims. In addition to providing training and day-to-day client counseling, Amy defends educational institutions and employers in federal and state court proceedings and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and other administrative agencies. Prior to attending law school, Amy worked in public education as a social studies teacher with Teach for America in the Mississippi Delta and as a guidance counselor and coach in northern Indiana.

Matt Banker

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor
Matt is a Senior Advisor for CCHA Collegiate Sports Law after prior stops at the University of Louisville, the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC),…

Matthew S. Skelton

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Matthew S. Skelton is a partner in the firm's Business Practice Section. Matt advises clients on a variety of personal, business and corporate…

Molly C. Richman

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Molly is a partner in the firm's Sports Law and Business Law practice groups. Molly's main area of practice consists of representing clients on a…

Monica Humphrey

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
Monica was born and raised in Kokomo where her father, Jim Martin, was a lawyer for over 50 years. She practiced with him at Martin & Humphrey for…

Paia LaPalombara

Paia has a distinguished career marked by significant contributions to collegiate athletics, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. She is a…

Peter Hutson

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Peter began his CCHA career as a Law Clerk and joined the firm's Business Services group after graduating from the Indiana University Maurer School…

Peter L. Goerges

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
  • Education / Indiana University McKinney School of Law
Peter joined CCHA in 2014 as an of counsel attorney in the firm's school and education law practice. Peter counsels attorneys and school…

Rachel N. Woloshin

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Rachel is a Partner in the firm's Personal Injury section. She concentrates her practice in advising and navigating Plaintiff clients through…

Rachel R. Dever

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Education / Harvard Law School
Rachel is an Associate Attorney in CCHA's Litigation Practice Group. Her primary practice involves representing schools, cities, towns, and other…

Roger L. Burrus

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
For over 41 years, Roger Burrus has represented hundreds of clients in estate and trust planning, estate and trust administration, residential and…

Samuel R. Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Sam is a partner in the firm's Litigation Practice Section. He concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and…

Samuel W. Hughes

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Education / DePaul University College of Law
Sam is a litigation attorney in the firm's Insurance Defense and Litigation law groups. He has substantial negotiation, litigation, and trial…

Sarah J. Randall

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
Sarah joined Church Church Hittle + Antrim in December of 2007. She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Indiana, the United States…

Shyann R. Boyer

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
Shyann was first acquainted with CCHA when she participated in the firm's summer clerkship program after her first year of law school. Now, she…

Sloan R. Schafer

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Sloan began his career at CCHA as a law clerk during law school. Following graduation, he joined the firm as an associate in the firm's Business…

Steven David

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
  • Education / Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
About Steven Steven David joined Church Church Hittle + Antrim in February of 2023. Steven contributes firm wide, particularly in the Mediation,…

Steven M. Lutz

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Steve is a partner in the firm's Business Practice Section and previously served as CCHA's Managing Partner. He advises clients on a variety of…

Todd S. Shumaker

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Education / Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Todd is a partner in the firm's Sports Law and Higher Education practice groups. Todd's practice focuses primarily on higher education and includes…

Victoria L. Howard

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Education / Indiana University School of Law
Victoria is an associate in the firm's Estate Planning and Probate practice groups. Victoria's practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust…