Barnes & Thornburg
Natalie Klusek
Erin Steele
I Am
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Michelle Durante
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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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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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The first in my family to attend college A wife to my incredibly loving and supportive husband, Joe A proud mom of two beautiful, intelligent and caring daughters (Alyssa, a Butler University senior, and Ava, a University of Illinois sophomore) A music lover across all genres and decades – music from the ’50s and beyond with some favorites including Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Coldplay, Pitbull, Harry Styles, Garth Brooks, Adele A dog lover Someone who enjoys vacationing anywhere warm near a pool or beach – especially Las Vegas and Disney World/Orlando (35-plus trips) An enthusiastic Formula One and March Madness fan A strong believer in bringing your authentic self to work Someone who enjoys participating in escape rooms with family and friends A person who enjoys thrillers and horror movies, but not haunted houses
From a long line of attorneys – my dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, and several relatives are or were attorneys in Washington, D.C. A Michigan Wolverine. Go Blue! A newlywed and dog mom to a four-month-old Cavapoo named Tate (short for “Potato”) A former competitive dancer who still tries to squeeze in a ballet or jazz class every now and then A New York Times crossword puzzle fanatic A Peloton addict (my favorite instructors are Tunde and Camila) A superfan of The Office – I’ve re-watched the entire series more times than I care to admit A lover of the great indoors – why be outside when you can be inside with air conditioning?
Erin Steele Washington, D.C.
A proud native of Rocket City, USA, a.k.a. Huntsville, Alabama Well-known by friends and colleagues for my boisterous laughter An unapologetic and unrelenting fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Appalachian State Mountaineers Devoted to my family and friends A mediocre runner who just ran her third half-marathon Always inspired by The Great British Baking Show to try a new baking recipe and wreck my kitchen A lover of all things outdoors and am always looking for the next trail to get lost on A musician and avid supporter of the arts – currently serving on the South Bend Symphony Orchestra’s board of directors Slowly making my way through Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Always looking to assemble a formidable trivia team – I’m always in need of a geography expert
Happy and high-energy, positivity is my superpower A passionate Philadelphia Phillies fan Privileged to be a reflection of my mother – nurturing, empathetic, thoughtful, and supportive An avid gardener, having raised and released hundreds of Eastern State Black Swallowtail and Monarch butterflies Working toward obtaining my certification as a wellness coach and yoga instructor A detail-oriented perfectionist – I thrive on efficiency, organization, and process improvement Open and receptive to all the wonderful things life has to offer A third-generation Italian American, with an aversion to garlic A combination of Mary Poppins and a Swiss Army Knife Committed to the well-being of the Delaware office
