Ian Finley

Ian Finley is an Associate at Faegre Drinker, a law firm with a significant presence in the United States and internationally. Here are some key details about him:

Education

• Ian Finley earned his J.D. cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he was the managing editor of the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies. He graduated in 2023.124

Undergraduate Degree

• He holds a B.A. in Spanish, Religion, and Economics from Wabash College, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2019.1

Professional Experience

• Before joining Faegre Drinker as an associate, Ian served as a summer associate at Faegre Drinker and another Indianapolis-based law firm. During his summer associate roles, he researched and drafted legal memoranda, including work on product liability, business litigation, and a reverse stock split agreement. He also drafted a motion to dismiss and an accompanying brief in a dispute over an appraisal provision in an insurance policy.1

Practice Area

• Ian Finley provides guidance to clients on various corporate matters, including corporate governance, corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.1

Location

• He is based in the Greater Indianapolis area.4

Development Program

• As part of the 2023 new associate class at Faegre Drinker, Ian participated in an immersive development program that included practical skills training and practice-focused substantive training. He also received mentoring from a partner advisor and an associate mentor.23

Personal Interests

• Outside of his professional life, Ian enjoys music, is a record collector, and plays the bagpipes and ukulele. He also likes skiing, traveling, reading, and watching classic movies.1