Edward P Benchik is a partner with Nauman Smith Shissler & Hall LLP, where he practices civil litigation, bankruptcy, transactional law and trusts and estates. Mr. Benchik earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Joshua Burkhardt is a partner at Hunt Suedhoff Kearney LLP in the firm’s Fort Wayne office. He helps clients plan, build, and protect their businesses. Mr. Burkhardt advises individuals and businesses on several areas of law, including acquisitions, asset purchase agreements, contracts, corporate formalities, dissolution, due diligence matters, financial issues, formation, management issues, and work out negotiations. He also handles appellate, bankruptcy, financial, and municipal legal issues. Mr. Burkhardt earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Northern Kentucky University and his J.D. degree, with high distinction, from Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law. He is a member of the Allen County (Appellate Section, Chair and Bankruptcy Section, Vice Chair) and Indiana State bar associations.
Laurie E Martin is a partner with Hoover Hull Turner LLP. She practices in the areas of business litigation, employment litigation and consulting, and ERISA litigation. Ms. Martin advises and defends employers facing claims, including employment discrimination; wrongful discharge; blacklisting or defamation; wage and hour disputes; enforcement of covenants not to compete; ERISA and benefit litigation; and trade secret misappropriation, including representation in actions before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state and local agencies, and federal and state courts. She also represents large and small businesses, insurers, ERISA plans, health care providers and individuals in commercial disputes, including contract enforcement and interpretation; and business torts, including breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Ms. Martin earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Butler University and her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. She also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Chief Judge Larry J. McKinney in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Ms. Martin is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to her areas of practice. She sits on the executive committee of the Indianapolis Bar Association Labor and Employment Section. Ms. Martin is a member of the American, Seventh Circuit, Indiana State, and Indianapolis bar associations.
Amanda Melki is an attorney with Adler Attorneys. Ms. Melki’s practice includes employment law, business law, and litigation. She earned her B.S. degree from Western Legal Traditions and her J.D. degree from Liberty School of Law.
Cheyenne N Riker is general counsel for Haven Health Management, located in Palm Springs, Florida. He began his legal career in an Indiana law firm. His experience in land use controls and compliance-related matters brought him to Haven Health Management. In his role as general counsel for Haven Health Management, Mr. Riker is responsible for advising the company on compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and 42 CFR Part 2, all of which are federal regulatory and statutory schemes that ensure protection of patient healthcare information. He advises the company on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and their related regulations. As the company's primary contract negotiator and acquisition specialist, Mr. Riker is responsible for the company's acquisition of new businesses, lease negotiations, corporate organizational matters, liability prevention, and real estate acquisitions. He is a member of American Inns of Court, South Florida Chapter Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), The Florida Bar, Indiana State Bar Association, the Monroe County (Indiana) Bar Association, and Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. In his role as a member of defense trial counsel of Indiana, Mr. Riker has published written work on the topics of non-competition agreements and harassment in the workplace. He has also published on buy-sell agreements and powers of attorney in the context of business transactions. Mr. Riker earned his undergraduate degrees from Vincennes University, summa cum laude, and University of Southern Indiana, magna cum laude, and his J.D. degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Seth R Wilson is an attorney with Adler Attorneys. He practices business law, estate planning, and litigation (personal injury and worker’s compensation). He also helps firms and businesses maintain compliance with data security laws/regulations. Mr. Wilson advises and regularly presents on using technology to enhance the practice of law. His writings appear in The Indiana Lawyer, and on his personal blog at www.sethrwilson.com. He is admitted to practice in the state of Indiana, as well as both the Northern District and Southern District Federal courts in Indiana. Mr. Wilson graduated from Taylor University and earned his J.D. degree from Regent University School of Law.
