Janet L. Thompson’s practice is focused on providing strategic legal representation in appellate matters, commercial litigation, professional liability, and general litigation. She has extensive experience handling appeals in both state and federal courts, where she analyzes trial records, identifies legal errors, and crafts persuasive arguments to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Janet advises clients on appellate strategy throughout underlying proceedings to ensure preservation of issues for appeal and positioning for favorable post-trial outcomes.
- Successfully argued cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Seventh Circuit of the United States
- Successfully responded to EEOC claims, defending employers against allegations of workplace discrimination
- Defended attorneys in disciplinary proceedings
- “3 Things to Know About Judges and the Use of Social Media”, Indiana Lawyer, March 2024
- Navigating Hyperlinked Files and Modern Attachments, Indianapolis Bar Association E-Discovery Day, 2024
Admissions
- Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Memberships
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Executive Committee, E-Discovery Section
- Women in E-Discovery
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Bar Leader Series
Education
- J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 2020
- B.A., Political Science, Indiana University