Barnes & Thornburg Elevates 25 Lawyers to Partnership

Following a remarkable year of lateral partner growth, Barnes & Thornburg has promoted 25 lawyers to the partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The new partner class features lawyers from six practices and 10 offices.

“We are pleased to welcome this talented group of lawyers to our growing partnership,” said Barnes & Thornburg Managing Partner Andrew J. Detherage. “As the firm builds on a year of record growth, we are investing in lawyers who reflect the best of Barnes & Thornburg. Each of these lawyers has earned partnership through excellent work, deep industry knowledge, outstanding client service, and a commitment to client success. Together with the lateral partners who joined Barnes & Thornburg in 2026, this class deepens our bench firmwide and supports the firm’s continued momentum.” 

The firm has hired more than 160 lawyers this year, including 80 partners. Among the new hires were five lateral groups, including a 39-lawyer public finance and infrastructure practice, a 14-lawyer healthcare group, and a 12-lawyer insurance recovery team. The following attorneys have been elevated to partner:

Corporate

• Madeline Buxton, Minneapolis
• Christine Duncan, Indianapolis
• Albert Farr, New York
• Ryu Fukuyama, Los Angeles
• Dominique Gallacher, New York
• Travis Ortiz, New York

Government Services and Finance

• Thomas Everett, South Bend

Healthcare

• Joel Benson, Indianapolis

Intellectual Property

• Brian Auerbach, Delaware
• Sarah Harrell, Indianapolis
• Valerie Matthews, Chicago

Labor and Employment

• Caroline Dickey, Denver

Litigation

• Alexandra Ascione, Los Angeles
• Sarah Brown, South Bend
•  Kristin Froehle, Indianapolis
• Amanda Gallagher, Indianapolis
• Erin Gilmore, Los Angeles
• Russell Gorkin, New York
• Taylor Kirklin, Indianapolis
• Jessica Metzger, Indianapolis
• Zachary Miller, Indianapolis
• Cathryn Ryan, Philadelphia
• Cory Turner, Indianapolis
• Jake Winslett, Dallas
• Mihran Yezbekyan, Los Angeles