I am Barnes & Thornburg

Richard Boykin

Chicago

I AM...

An ordained minister

An early riser who enjoys hitting the gym first thing

A proud father to 12-year-old Elijah

The supportive uncle of Miles Boykin, wide receiver for the University of Notre Dame

A faithful Chicago White Sox fan

The youngest of four children who were raised in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood

Someone who spends every Christmas Eve serving dinner to residents of the westside of Chicago

A former Cook County Commissioner proudly representing the westside of Chicago and its suburbs for four years

A former linebacker and now Hall of Fame Alumni for Central State University

A proud Dayton Flyer (law school)

Autumn Gear

Minneapolis

I AM...

A former roller derby jammer

The third generation of postgraduate degree holders in my family

An adventurous eater of all foods, but I can’t seem to swallow fruit

A native Michigander living in Minnesota

A runner, whether I like it or not

An introvert

A millennial homeowner, voter, and cable TV subscriber

A devoted and unashamed fan of late '90s/early 2000s poppunk music

The wife of a patient and loving husband and future mother of two kittens

The only child and only grandchild to my very proud parents and grandmother

LuAnn Miller

Atlanta

I AM...

A Trekkie, with a heart big enough to embrace Star Wars and Harry Potter – Live long and prosper

The wife of a U.S. Marine, who is a Navy brat, and the mother of an Air Force veteran

A faithful supporter and state-level officer of the Marine Corps League

A lover of ocean cruising, limited so far to the Caribbean, but I have big plans for the future

Pennsylvania Dutch born and raised, and proud of it. Scrapple, anyone?

A believer in God’s saving grace

An avid camper, although I’ve traded in the tent and air mattress for a travel trailer

Thrilled to be celebrating more than 38 years with my supportive and understanding husband

Proud to be an American and ever grateful for the sacrifices of so many that continue to ensure our liberty and freedom

Honored to be a part of the Barnes & Thornburg team and thankful for the opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues in Atlanta and beyond

Jeff Davis

Grand Rapids

I AM...

A member of the federally recognized Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

Married to my high school sweetheart and my best friend

Grateful to be the father of three and grandfather of three

Relearning my Ojibwe language, “Anishinaabemowin,” and the “Midewiwin” teachings of the Grand Medicine Society

An avid horse lover who enjoys teaching my grandchildren how to ride and properly care for these majestic animals

A role model who wants to inspire Native youth on the reservation to follow professional paths

A person who struggles to relate in two diverse worlds – traditional and contemporary

A true believer of our Seven Grandfather Teachings of wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility and truth

Forever grateful that an “Indian” kid who grew up on a desolate reservation has been given the opportunity to work in a law firm with attorneys and staff of the highest caliber

I AM BARNES & THORNBURG