Circle City Conversations

As the year comes to a close, Circle City Conversations looks back on some of the most impactful, insightful, and memorable conversations from 2025. This special compilation episode brings together standout moments from interviews with attorneys, community leaders, and professionals who shared their experiences, perspectives, and lessons from across Indiana's legal and business communities. In thi...

Raeanna Spahn is a plaintiff's attorney whose career spans criminal prosecution, civil defense, and now personal injury advocacy. After growing up near Madison, Wisconsin, Raeanna worked in sales in Milwaukee before moving to Indianapolis to pursue law school at IU McKinney through the part-time program all while working full-time. Her early exposure to the legal world began as a bailiff in a crim...

Vanessa López Aguilera is an accomplished Indianapolis attorney and community advocate whose multicultural background shapes both her perspective and her practice. Raised in Bloomington after moving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Vanessa's fluency in Spanish and commitment to advocacy have guided her career, particularly in representing Indiana's Latino community. In this episode… Vanessa reflects on...

Dawson Jones is a law clerk at Hurst Limontes LLC, an Indiana-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing people and families whose lives have been changed by catastrophic injury or wrongful death. Dawson began working at Hurst Limontes during his first year of law school while simultaneously serving as a police officer and raising three young children. With a strong interest in the i...

Andrew Baldwin is Founding Partner and President of The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Kamish, PC, an Indiana law firm dedicated solely to defending individuals facing criminal charges. He is a board‑certified Criminal Trial Specialist, recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for his exceptional trial skill and professionalism. Andrew leads a collaborative team model that ensu...

Andrew Baldwin is Founding Partner and President of The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Kamish, PC, an Indiana law firm dedicated solely to defending individuals facing criminal charges. He is a board‑certified Criminal Trial Specialist, recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for his exceptional trial skill and professionalism. Andrew leads a collaborative team model that ensu...

Andrew Baldwin is Founding Partner and President of The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Kamish, PC, an Indiana law firm dedicated solely to defending individuals facing criminal charges. He is a board‑certified Criminal Trial Specialist, recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for his exceptional trial skill and professionalism. Andrew leads a collaborative team model that ensu...

Travis Jensen is the Co-founder and Partner at Johnson Jensen LLP and Co-chair of the Rule of Law Committee Initiative at the Indianapolis Bar Association, which promotes public and the legal community's understanding of judicial independence and the core principles of the legal profession. An accomplished trial lawyer deeply invested in his community, Travis has represented over 800 clients in pe...

Nabeela Virjee is a civil litigation attorney at Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP, one of the largest environmental and insurance coverage practices in the Midwest. Nabeela has an extensive litigation background for clients in personal injury, employment, and civil rights matters. She previously held the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Indianapolis, where she defended the...

Brian Willsey is the Owner and CEO of Tinker House Events, a premier event venue located in Indianapolis. With a background in hospitality, finance, and real estate, Brian brings a hands-on, community-focused approach to small business leadership. As the Co-founder and Investor, he played a key role in launching Hotel Tango Distillery and later transformed Tinker House Events into a thriving space...

W. Kent Winingham is a Partner at Wilson Kehoe Winingham (WKW), an Indianapolis law firm specializing in plaintiff-side medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases. A former competitive tennis player, he is passionate about client counseling, community involvement, and supporting survivors of traumatic brain injury.  With a track record of litigating compl...

Morgan Decker is a Partner at Rubin & Levin, P.C., where she specializes in business law, commercial collections, and bankruptcy matters. With over a decade of experience, she has represented both debtors and creditors, providing strategic counsel on Chapters 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases, asset protection, and financial restructuring. Morgan is actively involved in the Indianapolis Bar Association, h...

Jimmie McMillian is the Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all Penske Corporation-related entities, including INDYCAR and IMS Productions. He leads the company's Race for Equality and Change initiative to advance diversity in motorsports while managing legal matters such as contracts and litigation. Before joining Penske in 2016, he was a p...

Kate Franke is the Founder and a Partner at Broadwing Legal, a personal injury law firm based in Indiana. She focuses her practice on representing clients in cases involving truck and car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and product liability. Kate is actively involved in the legal community, having served on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and as a...

Amy Davis is the Owner of the Law Office of Amy M. Davis, a firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Known for her competitive drive, Amy has secured substantial verdicts, including a notable $5.26 million settlement in Knox County, earning her Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.  Katherine Karres is...

Charles Hubley is a trial lawyer at Hurst Limontes LLC, a personal injury law firm based in Indiana. Before bringing his comprehensive knowledge and experience to Hurst Limontes, Charles litigated major insurance lawsuits while gaining experience taking cases to trial with many of the best trial lawyers in South Florida. While there, he achieved favorable jury verdicts and judgments against insure...

Timothy F. Devereux is a Partner at Wagner Reese, LLP, an Indianapolis-based personal injury law firm. With over 30 years of legal experience, he specializes in product liability, construction site injuries, industrial accidents, and catastrophic personal injury cases. Licensed in Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and Colorado, Timothy has argued cases before the Indiana and Colorado Supreme Courts, the 7...

Timothy F. Devereux is a Partner at Wagner Reese, LLP, an Indianapolis-based personal injury law firm. With over 30 years of legal experience, he specializes in product liability, construction site injuries, industrial accidents, and catastrophic personal injury cases. Licensed in Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and Colorado, Timothy has argued cases before the Indiana and Colorado Supreme Courts, the 7...

Brandon Tate is a Member of Waldron Tate Bowen Land LLC, a law firm in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in litigating cases including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, real estate and construction, and business and corporate services. Brandon's focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, corporate litigation, constitutional violation claims, and life insurance denials. Notab...

Alexander Limontes is the Managing Partner of Hurst Limontes LLC, a personal injury law firm. Licensed in Indiana and Florida, he is also a certified civil mediator. His passion for personal injury law stems from extensive trial experience and a commitment to advocating for victims of negligence. His recognitions include being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015 to 2020. Alex has been list...

Cameron Fathauer is an Attorney at Schad Law, which is based in New Albany, Indiana. His legal specialties include personal injury, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, wills, trusts, and other estate-related work. Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, he shifted from aspiring to be a minister to pursuing a career in law after a life-altering accident. A husband, father, an...

Chase Wilson is an Attorney at Hurst Limontes, an Indiana law firm representing Hoosiers. With eight years of experience in insurance coverage law, Chase focuses his practice on victims of personal injury and wrongful death cases, recovering millions of dollars in compensation. An award-winning attorney, Chase has been recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and has earned the Super Lawyers Ri...

Harvey Lancaster is a Partner at Lancaster Gill PC, a law firm that represents clients in various matters, including those dealing with criminal charges, individuals seeking compensation for personal injuries, and cases related to contract law. Harvey, an Indiana University Bloomington's Groups Scholars Program graduate, earned his JD from IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Following law school,...

Amy Davis is the Owner of the Law Office of Amy M. Davis, a firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Known for her competitive drive, Amy has secured substantial verdicts, including a notable $5.26 million settlement in Knox County, earning her Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Beyond her legal acco...

Jose Torres is a seasoned homicide detective at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, where he specializes in solving complex murder cases. Credited with solving over 90 homicide cases, Jose has successfully led numerous high-profile investigations throughout his career, contributing to the department's impressive clearance rates and enhancing community safety through his diligent and t...