Barnes & Thornburg
Cheryl De’ Long
Tiffany Presley
I Am
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Brittny Sorrells
Taylor Hunter Indianapolis
Older sister to rock star brothers (twins) and blessed to have amazing parents A proud dog mom Spiritual and attend Traders Point Christian Church in downtown Indy Slightly obsessed with Top Chef, crime documentaries, and the podcast Criminal Embarrassed to admit I order ClusterTruck more than I cook Spontaneous when it comes to traveling and spur-of-the-moment adventures Happiest when I am in warm weather and outside An avid supporter of equality for all A glass half full type A born and raised Hoosier
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Taylor Hunter
Julie Veldman Harris
Julie Veldman Harris Columbus
A mom to Gabe (3) and Elaina (6 months) A wife to Mike, who I married about a year after meeting (online) – when you know, you know! An avid Notre Dame fan A Barnes & Thornburg lifer. I started as a summer associate and have worked in three offices, and truly love them all. A horseback rider and competitor A firm believer that “love is love” Extremely close to my (large and loud) family Excited to attend any sporting event A devoted friend. I had 12 bridesmaids who are all still my best friends, and I would have a few more to add if I were getting married today! Happiest when I am with my kids (and on a beach, if we are getting specific)
Alida Baldazo
Alida Baldazo Chicago
Half Dutch and half Mexican, and I always thought that was a unique combo Named after my Dutch great-great-aunt; nobody pronounces my name correctly, but I’m never offended by it Occasionally a stand-in for my husband’s social media projects at work and was on a billboard once An animal lover and self-proclaimed “cat lady”. I also have the sweetest pit bull ever. A major control freak and have to remind myself to “let it go” frequently All about camping, fishing and hiking and I go on annual kayak trips at Turkey Run Married to someone four inches shorter than me – without heels on A band geek at heart; I played clarinet for seven years, piano for a couple and now handbells in my church choir An avid concert-goer – I go to about 20 concerts a year A person with MAJOR anxiety. Agreeing to be featured here made me dizzy and my throat close up.
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A creative soul, finding joy in the act of crafting and expressing my thoughts through visual art A playful spirit, finding joy in engaging games and relishing the opportunity to connect with others in lighthearted settings Proudly Ghanaian, hailing from a culture that embodies the beauty of rich music and delectable cuisine A devoted follower of Christ, aspiring to reflect His boundless love through my actions and interactions A cherished wife, supportive sister, loving daughter, and doting aunt – placing immense value on the significance of family An avid lover of culture, delighting in the exploration of diverse cuisines and the enjoyment of global films Soft-spoken, recognizing that strength lies not only in volume, but also in thoughtful contributions that make a meaningful impact An aspiring foodie, curating a Pinterest board filled with recipes that I’m now on a quest to create An unabashed lover of all things chocolate: brownies, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding An avid traveler who’s explored landscapes across the U.S. and experienced the cultural richness of China and Central America. I aspire to visit Zanzibar, the UK and France soon.
A Christian A devoted and proud mother of three brilliant boys A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Passionate about community engagement and involvement Creative and enjoy making gift baskets A free spirit Passionate about traveling and experiencing different cultures Passionate about foreign languages and have a degree in Spanish A big fan of beaches and sunrises Proud to be a partner at Barnes & Thornburg
Tiffany Presley Indianapolis
A person whose most important aspects of life are family and meaningful connections with others The husband of a wonderful wife, Eva, and a father of five Someone whose spirituality and inner peace is integral to my well-being A person who cherishes the freedom to explore new places and embrace the excitement of new experiences A listener of Southern soul and blues music Passionate about making a positive impact on the people around me and contributing to social change Holding onto the belief that kindness and compassion make the world a better place A person whose cornerstones of life are integrity and honesty Someone who deeply values continuous personal growth and the pursuit of knowledge A person whose favorite way to relax is smoking a nice cigar
The middle child of seven, I have five brothers and one sister A classically trained journalist who reads too much news A lover of live music. There is not a concert I will not attend. An explorer of new places; the best way to explore a new city is on foot A naturally curious person, and I always have a follow-up question A food enthusiast, giving restaurant recommendations is my love language A morning meditator, it sets the trajectory of my day A former state prosecutor. I prosecuted criminal cases in Cook County. The funniest person I know, give me five minutes and I will make you laugh A person who tries to leave every spot better than I found it – friendly reminder – kindness goes a long way
