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G. Frederick Glass
Partner Indianapolis
- E fglass@taftlaw.com
- T 317-713-3523
- F 317-713-3699
Summary
Fred draws upon his successful career as a lawyer, public servant, and senior higher education and athletics administrator to help his clients vigorously seize opportunities and resolve challenges. His practice focuses on general business law as well as issues involving sports/media/entertainment, higher education, employment, and government matters.
Prior to joining Taft, Fred served as an Indiana University (IU) vice president and the director of intercollegiate athletics for nearly 12 years. During this time, he led a cultural and physical rebuild of the athletic department including record-setting academic, athletic, fundraising, fiscal management, and facility successes, as well as a nationally-recognized commitment to rules compliance and the holistic development of the students under his charge.
Before his appointment at IU, Fred was a partner for 15 years at Baker & Daniels (now Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath) practicing general corporate law and also served as the chair of the firm’s management committee. He also served as president of the Marion County Capital Improvement Board where he led successful negotiations to keep the Colts in Indianapolis, regularly host NCAA Final Fours, develop Lucas Oil Stadium, and dramatically expand the Indiana Convention Center. Fred also led the effort for Indianapolis to host the Super Bowl, laying the groundwork for its successful 2012 bid.
Fred previously served as chief of staff to Indiana Governor Evan Bayh and was a law clerk for Judge S. Hugh Dillin for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University in 1981 and its McKinney School of Law in 1984, cum laude. Fred serves and has served on a variety of civic, legal, educational, political, and sports-related boards and projects.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law (2008 - present)
Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers, 2004-2008
Recipient, Indiana University’s President’s Medal for Excellence from Michael A. McRobbie, 2020
Honoree, The Honorary “I” Member, I Association, Indiana University, 2020
Recipient, Distinguished Alumni Award, Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 2012
Recipient, President’s Medal, Brebeuf Jesuit High School, 2007
Recipient, Charles L. Whistler Award, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, 2006
Recipient, Spirit of Community Service Award, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, 2006
Honoree, Indianapolis Business Journal’s 20 Most Influential City Leaders, 2003
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (1984)
cum laude
- Indiana University (1981)
B.A., political science
Admissions
- State - Indiana
News
Glass Quoted in IBJ Article on New NIL Rules News
232 Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2022 News
Taft Offers Experienced Team to Assist Colleges and Universities with Name, Image, and Likeness Issues News
Glass Quoted in IBJ Article on Indy’s Journey to Hosting NCAA
Professional Affiliations
- Indiana State Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Member, Sports Industry Workshop Board
- Indiana University
Member, Presidential Search Advisory Committee
- Indianapolis College Football Playoff Board
Member
- NCAA Enforcement Advisory Team
Member (2016 - 2020)
- Big Ten Academics and Eligibility Subcommittee
Member (2016 - 2020)
- St. Baldrick's Foundation
Fundraiser/Shavee (2011, 2016, 2019)
- Marion County Capital Improvement Board of Managers
President (2000 - 2007)
- Indianapolis 2011 Inc. (Super Bowl)
President (2007)
- Indiana Sports Corporation, Various Final Four and Big Ten Tournament, and Other Local Organizing Committees
Member (2000 - 2007)
- Indiana Lieutenant Governor Kathy Davis Transition Team
Chair (2003)
- Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Chair, Board of Trustees (1998 - 2001)
- Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson Transition Team
Chair (1999)
- Indiana Clinton/Gore Presidential Campaign
Chair (1996)