News & Updates

Andrew joined the firm as an associate in August 2013, focusing his practice on patent and trademark prosecution and litigation. Prior to joining the firm, he gained valuable experience as a research assistant focusing on computational fluid dynamics and the study of combustion properties of solid fuel rockets. He also worked in patent research and competitive analysis for a major health and nutrition company. Drawing from these experiences, he understands the importance of protecting intellectual property assets and the challenges companies face in bringing new technologies to market.

The firm congratulates our newest partner and looks forward to building on Woodard Emhardt’s 140 plus years of protecting and defending client’s creative and intellectual assets.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP has been named U.S. News Media Group (U.S. News) and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. For 2021, Woodard was recognized with top regional rankings in 5 practice areas including Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law.

Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP is pleased to announce that seven partners have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2021.

The Firm would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2021 The Best Lawyers in America© list:

• Spiro Bereveskos – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, and Patent Law
• Kenneth A. Gandy – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, and Trademark Law
• Thomas Q. Henry – Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, and Trademark Law
• Daniel J. Lueders – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, and Patent Law
• William A. McKenna – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, and Patent Law
• Charles J. Meyer – Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Charles P. Schmal – Patent Law

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch inaugural list recognizes attorneys who have been in practice for 5-9 years for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

The Firm congratulates Jeremy and Mike for their recognition in the following 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch practice areas:

• Jeremy J. Gustrowsky – Patent Law
• Michael M. Morris – Intellectual Property Law

Woodard, Emhardt partners Spiro Bereveskos, Daniel J. Lueders and Charles P. Schmal were named to Managing Intellectual Property’s Patent Star 2020 list. In addition, Daniel J. Lueders and Charles J. Meyer were named to the Trademark Star 2020 list. The firm is also “recommended” in Indiana for intellectual property.

Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s “IP Stars” rankings are based on extensive research carried out over a six-month period by a team of researchers who sought responses from firms and clients, and reviewed publicly-available data. More information is available here.

The law firm of Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP is proud to announce that Thomas Q. Henry was chosen as a Distinguished Barrister by The Indiana Lawyer as part of its 2020 Leadership in Law Awards.

The Indiana Lawyer annually recognizes Indiana attorneys who have demonstrated a commitment to their profession, the clients they serve, and to the community by presenting Distinguished Barrister award.

As a senior partner with the Firm, Mr. Henry concentrates his practice on the strategic development and management of IP portfolios with special emphasis on providing business-focused legal advice. He assists clients in evaluating IP coverage, protecting core IP assets, handling Hatch-Waxman cases, domestic and international patent prosecution, and preparing infringement, non-infringement, freedom to operate, and validity opinions.

Mr. Henry has served as President of the Indianapolis Bar Association and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Indiana State Bar Association. He served on the Board of the Indiana Bar Foundation and was as an Adjunct Professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, teaching both Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law to more than 1,000 students over a 20+ year span. He was also Chair of the Indianapolis School of Law Alumni Association, and recipient of the school’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Mr. Henry has also served on multiple community boards and held several leadership positions with nonprofit organizations including Chairman of the Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Indiana, and of the American Pianists Association, and on the Board of Young Audiences of Indiana. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Zoological Society, Indiana Repertory Theater and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

In the April 29, 2020 issue of The Indiana Lawyer, Firm Partner, Lisa A. Hiday, is featured in the article, Enjoying the view: Attorney tackles mountain backpacking adventures with son.

“The Hoosier attorney started backpacking when she was a teenager. She’s traveled the country on a variety of treks ranging from shorter backpacking trips in Utah’s Zion and Arches national parks to longer hauls in California’s Yosemite and Sequoia national parks. She’s also ventured across the globe, summiting Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro in the middle of a blizzard and scaling high passes in northern Peru.” To read the entire article,visit: The Indiana Lawyer.

On April 8, 2020 Woodard Emhardt partner, Chuck Schmal, joined members of Indiana’s venture capital and entrepreneurship communities as an “E-Day” (Evaluation Day) judge for Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center New Venture Creation Course. During E-Day, seniors majoring in entrepreneurship present their business plans to a panel of judges who decide whether a student passes or fails out of the program. Chuck has served as an E-Day judge since 2011 and has always been impressed by the student teams, thoughtful presentations and overall business plans.

Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP attorneys Christopher A. Brown and Charles P. Schmal recently celebrated their 25th and 20th anniversaries with the Firm.

Mr. Brown and Mr. Schmal provide comprehensive intellectual property legal protection to help clients achieve and protect market share. During the course of their careers, both Mr. Brown and Mr. Schmal have positively influenced the legal community and the Firm, contributing in the areas of writing, teaching and mentoring.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Brown and Mr. Schmal on their years of service to clients, the Firm and the legal community.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis elected Charles J. Meyer to serve on the Board of Directors for two years, beginning on July 1, 2020.

Mr. Meyer has been of member of the Rotary Club since 2001 and previously served as a member of the Board of Directors from 2005-2007. Mr. Meyer has enjoyed serving with like-minded professionals and working with the Rotary membership on philanthropic projects that help make Indianapolis a stronger community.

The Firm congratulates Mr. Meyer on his election and thanks him for his service to our community.

About Rotary Club of Indianapolis
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is an inclusive organization that brings together engaged professionals from all sectors of business and the nonprofit world to create service projects that result in meaningful networking and professional development opportunities.  Rotary Club of Indianapolis