Heather concentrates her practice in employment litigation and general business counseling. She represents employers in both federal and state court involving claims under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covenants not to compete and wage claims.
Heather represents employers in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. She also counsels employers on litigation avoidance.
Additionally, Heather provides training programs for clients & human resources professionals including the following topics:
Heather also served for several years as Member-in-Charge of Frost Brown Todd’s Indianapolis office.
Abdullah Ennin v. CNH Industrialย โ summary judgment granted on claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, FMLA and miscellaneous state law claims. Affirmed by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Anthony Bridges v. SVC Manufacturing, Inc.โsummary judgment granted on claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Howard D. Harris v. SVC Manufacturing, Inc. et al.โsummary judgment granted on race claims under Title VII.
Timothy Runyon v. Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.โobtained judgment as a matter of law on claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.ย Affirmed by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Krysten Overly v. KeyBank et al.โsummary judgment granted on gender, harassment and retaliation claims under Title VII.ย Affirmed by Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Brunker v. Schwanโs Home Service, Inc.โsummary judgment granted on claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Jacques Jeanlouis v. Product Action International, LLCโsummary judgment granted on national origin discrimination.
Michael Childers v. Product Action International, Inc.โsummary judgment granted on wrongful discharge claim. Affirmed by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Deborah Mayer v. Monroe County Community School Corp, et al.โ summary judgment granted on First Amendment claim and retaliation. Affirmed by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
John Gause v. Tobias Insurance Group, Inc.โaction for declaratory judgment, preliminary injunction and tortious interference involving a non-solicitation clause.
Brown v. Danville Community School Corp.โsummary judgment granted on sexual harassment, discrimination claims.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1997
Indiana University, Bloomington, B.A., 1990
The Best Lawyers in Americaยฎ, Employment Law โ Management, 2020-2022
IBJย Women of Influence, 2019
Chambers USA, Labor & Employment, 2013-2021
Selected for inclusion inย Indiana Super Lawyersยฎ, 2009, 2014โ2022; Top 25: 2022 Women Indiana Super Lawyers
Top 25 Women Attorneys in Indiana, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021
Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2009
Board of Visitors, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 2019-present
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Board Member, 2016-present, Executive Committee, 2017-present
Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2014-present
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Board Member, 2016-present
Indiana Chamber of Commerce Civil Justice Committee, Chair
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Indiana Employment Section, former Chair
Indianapolis Bar Association Labor and Employment Committee, former Chair
Defense Research Institute
Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
American Bar Association
Indiana Chamber Board of Directors
Indiana Chamber Civil Justice Committee Chair
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee Board
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee Executive Committee
Indiana Repertory Theater Board Member
Indiana Repertory Theater Strategic Planning Committee
2019 American Cancer Society ResearcHERS Ambassadors
2016 W.I.S.H. Women for Make-a-Wish
March 11, 2022 | Publications
The Indiana General Assembly recently passed House Bill 1001, which restricts employersโ ability t...
February 24, 2022 | Press Releases
Indiana Super Lawyersยฎ recognized 12 Frost Brown Todd (FBT) attorneys as the top in the state. Supe...
August 19, 2021 | Press Releases
Additional 27 attorneys named โOnes to Watchโ A total of 172 Frost Brown Todd (FBT) attorneys we...
May 26, 2021 | Press Releases
Publication gives 18 of the firmโs practice areas top rankings The 2021 edition of Chambers USAยฎ ...
February 26, 2021 | Press Releases
Indiana Super Lawyersยฎ recognized 11 Frost Brown Todd (FBT) attorneys as some of the top in the sta...
August 21, 2020 | Press Releases
Includes 15 โLawyers of the Yearโ and 23 โOnes to Watchโ A total of 183 Frost Brown Todd (FB...
July 27, 2020 | Press Releases
Chambers and Partnersยฎ has recognized 44 of Frost Brown Toddโs attorneys and 16 of the firmโs p...
August 15, 2019 | Press Releases
Twenty-two earn additional โLawyer of the Yearโ title A total of 169 Frost Brown Todd (FBT) atto...
May 14, 2019 | Press Releases
Chambers and Partnersยฎ has recognized 56 of Frost Brown Toddโs attorneys and 15 of the firmโs p...
May 3, 2018 | Press Releases
Chambers and Partnersยฎ has recognized 57 of Frost Brown Toddโs attorneys and 11 of the firmโs p...
February 20, 2018 | Press Releases
Frost Brown Todd (FBT) is pleased to announce that 23 of its attorneys have been recognized by India...
June 7, 2017 | Press Releases
Chambers and Partnersยฎ has recognized 63 of Frost Brown Toddโs attorneys and 10 of the firmโs p...
February 15, 2017 | Press Releases
Frost Brown Todd (FBT) is pleased to announce that 19 of its attorneys have been recognized by India...
May 27, 2016 | Press Releases
Chambers and Partnersยฎ has recognized 63 of Frost Brown Toddโs attorneys and 10 of the firmโs p...
February 15, 2016 | Press Releases
Frost Brown Todd is pleased to announce that 23 of its attorneys have been recognized by Indiana Sup...
July 27, 2015 | Press Releases
Frost Brown Todd (FBT) is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with area artists, br...
June 10, 2015 | Publications
Effective July 1, 2015, Indiana’s laws governing the payment of wages will be amended to minim...
May 19, 2015 | Press Releases
Chambers and Partnersยฎ has recognized 65 of Frost Brown Toddโs attorneys and 12 of its practice a...
February 13, 2015 | Press Releases
Frost Brown Todd is pleased to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been recognized by Indiana Sup...