Amy Ficklin DeBrota

Admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana in 1993 and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 1999, Ms. DeBrota's practice is focused on Gender Law, including sex discrimination and sexual harassment in employment and education (Title VII and Title IX) and legal name and gender marker changes for transgender adults and children. She also consults regarding severance packages.

Education:

• Indiana University (B.A., 1987) (J.D., cum laude, 1993)

• Executive Articles Editor, Indiana Law Review, 1992-1993

Experience:

• Discrimination, wage law, name and gender marker changes, general litigation law practice and consultations as partner and associate

• Deputy Prosecutor, Marion County, Indiana

• Law Clerk to the Honorable Linda Chezem, Indiana Court of Appeals

Author:

• Numerous Continuing Legal Education presentations and materials

• Contributing Editor, American Bar Association Model Jury Instructions and Equal Pay Act Cases

Awards:

• Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Rating, the highest possible rating, based evaluations by other attorneys and judges

• President's Award for Service to the Indianapolis Bar Association

• Voted a Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation 2007, 2020-2024

Speaker:

• Frequent speaker for Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 7th Circuit NELA (National Employment Lawyers Association), Indiana NELA Affiliate, Indianapolis Bar Association and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Speaking topics include Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination, Best Practices for Hiring and Firing, Same Sex Marriage, Family Medical Leave Act, Indiana and Federal Wage Statutes and Class Actions in Federal Court

Memberships:

• Indiana State Bar Association (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee, 2017 to 2019)

• National Employment Lawyers Association

• Indiana NELA Affiliate (President, 2005 and 2006)

• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Legislative Affairs Committee, 2004)

• Indianapolis Bar Association (Small Firm/Solo Practitioner Ad Hoc Committee, 2002; Employment and Labor Law Executive Committee, 2004 to 2008; Bench Bar Conference Programming Committee, 2006)

Practice Area:

• Gender Law, including sex discrimination and sexual harassment in employment and education (Title VII and Title IX) and legal name and gender marker changes for transgender adults and children

• Consultations for individuals on employment law issues and severance packages