Kim Blankenmyer: I Am Barnes & Thornburg

I AM...

• A mother of five. I have one son and am stepmother to two girls and two boys.
• Married to my best friend from high school
• An animal lover and have three rabbits, two ferrets and two cats at home
• A foodie and love to try new recipes and new places to dine
• A long-time Barnes & Thornburg teammate. I joined the firm in 2001 through a merger with Roemer & Mintz. I started my career here as a legal administrative assistant and moved into the IT Department in 2006.
• A true crime documentary and book lover
• Learning patience and relaxation by building Legos. The first Lego I built was the Disney Castle last Christmas.
• A Disney fan, especially the movie “The Aristocats”
• Hoping to travel to New Orleans someday soon to explore the history, food, architecture and paranormal sites
• Great at finding good shopping deals—I never pay full price

This profile appeared in the January 2026 edition of I Am Barnes & Thornburg.

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