News11.5.26

Barnes & Thornburg Elects Seven New Members to Management Committee

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Barnes & Thornburg has elected seven new partners to the firm’s 2026-2027 Management Committee. The new members are Kepten Carmichael, David Flanigan, Jonathan Froemel, Scott Godes, Robyn Maguire, Carrie Raver and Meredith Thornburg White. Additionally, Don Williams was elected vice chairperson and Patrick Cornelius secretary.

The Management Committee is responsible for the stewardship and strategic direction of the firm. This year’s committee has 28 members across the firm.

The 2026-2027 committee includes:

Firm Managing Partner

  • Andrew Detherage

Office Managing Partners

  • Brian Burdick (Indianapolis)
  • Michael Carrillo (Chicago)
  • Patrick Cornelius (Columbus) – Secretary
  • Tim Emerick (Elkhart and South Bend)
  • Scott Godes (Washington, D.C.)
  • Thomas Haskins (Dallas)
  • John T.L. Koenig (Atlanta)
  • Connie Lahn (Minneapolis)
  • Carrie Raver (Fort Wayne)
  • Kevin Rising (Los Angeles)
  • Jennifer Stocker (Grand Rapids)

At-Large Management Committee Members

  • Ryan J. Barncastle (Los Angeles)
  • Kepten Carmichael (Indianapolis)
  • David Flanigan (Atlanta)
  • Jonathan Froemel (Chicago)
  • Jacob German (Indianapolis)
  • Timo Rehbock (Chicago)
  • Scott Simmonds (Indianapolis)
  • Meredith Thornburg White (Indianapolis)
  • Don Williams (Indianapolis) – Vice Chairperson

 

Also serving on the 2026-2027 Management Committee as office partners-in-charge include:

  • Eric Beste (San Diego)
  • Rob Boller (New York)
  • Scott Godes (Baltimore)
  • Thomas Haskins (Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City)
  • Jay Knight (Nashville)
  • John Lawrence (Raleigh)
  • Robyn Maguire (Boston)
  • Thomas McGonigle (Delaware and Philadelphia)
  • Jennifer Stocker (Ann Arbor)
  • Michael Zogby (New Jersey)

About Barnes & Thornburg

Barnes & Thornburg operates 26 offices across the United States, enabling more than 900 lawyers to serve clients nationwide. As one of the 100 largest law firms in the country, we provide seamless coast-to-coast coverage for high-stakes litigation, complex transactions and innovative IP matters. Our national reach and knowledge of local markets help clients conduct business confidently wherever opportunities arise. 

 

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