Biography
Courtney joined Betz + Blevins as an associate in November 2012 following her graduation from law school. She joined Betz + Blevins because of her strong commitment to advocacy for individuals. She is now a partner at the firm.
At Betz + Blevins, her work has included the following:
Administrative Law
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- Representing clients in compliance examinations and investigations
- Representing clients in license suspension and revocation (professional peer review) proceedings
- Representing professors in proceedings for termination of tenure
Employment Law
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- Litigating claims for national origin and gender discrimination on behalf of a medical resident
- Litigating claims for age discrimination and retaliation for corporate employees
- Litigating claim for disability discrimination for a paramedic, resulting in a jury verdict for paramedic
- Litigating claims for religious discrimination and retaliation on behalf of employees
- Litigating claims for disability harassment and discrimination for public safety employee
Business and Commercial Law
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- Litigating breach of contract claims on behalf of employees
- Representing physicians, university professors, and corporate employees in employment severance negotiations
- Representing physicians, university professors, and corporate employees in contract negotiations
- Interpreting and defending the enforcement of employers’ non-solicitation agreements for physicians and corporate employees
Appellate Law
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- Representing clients in appealing disciplinary actions imposed by state licensing boards before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court
- Representing employees in appealing various matters to the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court under Indiana state law
- Representing clients in harassment, retaliation, and discrimination claims under Title VII, the ADA, and Section 1981 before the Seventh Circuit
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
- J.D., Juris Doctor - 2012
- University of Notre Dame
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2006
- Major: History
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2017
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2012
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2012
Professional Associations
- Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy, Committee Member, 2024 to Present
- National Employment Lawyers Association of Indiana, Secretary/Treasurer, 2018 to Present
- National Employment Lawyers Association, Member, 2013 to Present
- Indiana State Bar Association Employment, Labor & Benefits Law Council, Vice Chair, 2024
- Indiana State Bar Association Employment, Labor & Benefits Law Council, Secretary/Treasurer, 2023
- Indiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Council, Liaison, 2019 to 2022
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Member
- Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy, Class 9
- Indiana State Bar Association Employment, Labor & Benefits Law Council, Secretary/Treasurer, 2023
- Indiana State Bar Association Employment, Labor & Benefits Law Council, Vice Chair, 2024
- Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy Committee Member, 2024 to present
Honors
- Super Lawyers Indiana Rising Star, 2019 – 2024
- 2022 Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow