Barnes & Thornburg Elects 16 New Partners for 2026

 Barnes & Thornburg, a national law firm with more than 800 lawyers in 23 offices across the United States, announces today the promotion of 16 lawyers to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The new partner class includes lawyers from five practices and eight offices.

“We are pleased to welcome this group of 16 outstanding lawyers to the partnership,” said Andrew J. Detherage, firm managing partner. “This new partner class reflects the depth and strength of our national practices along with a demonstrated a commitment to providing exemplary client service. We look forward to their continued contributions and achievements as partners.”

The 16 new partners represent the firm’s Corporate; Government Services, Finance and Lobbying; Intellectual Property; Litigation; and Restructuring and Bankruptcy practices across eight offices: 

Atlanta

Talia Wagner, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Chicago

Samuel Leist, Litigation

Kyle Prillaman, Litigation

Columbus

Jeffrey Bartolozzi, Litigation

Indianapolis

Lauren Aguilar, Energy and Utilities

Kelsey Dilday Miller, Litigation, Insurance Recovery and Counseling

Christopher Greisl, Government Services, Finance and Lobbying

Lara Langeneckert, Litigation

Dan Lewallen, Intellectual Property

Alejandra Reichard, Litigation

Allison Scarlott, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Los Angeles

Joseph Wahl, Litigation

Morristown

Marquis Whitney, Litigation

Thomas Zelante, Litigation

San Diego

Victoria Rockefeller, Corporate

South Bend

Jacob Palcic, Litigation

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With more than 800 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from 23 offices across the United States. For more information, please visit btlaw.com.