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Jeremy A. Morris
- E jmorris@taftlaw.com
- T (317) 713-9455
- F (317) 713-3699
Summary
Jeremy is an experienced trial attorney and has conducted over 15 complex felony jury trials in both state and federal court. Prior to joining Taft, Jeremy was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Indiana, where he led the prosecution of federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses, conspiracy, and violations of the Hobbs Act. He also participated in public corruption investigations involving money laundering, wire fraud, and bribery.
Known for his unique abilities for connecting with juries, Jeremy also served as an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County (Atlanta), one of the busiest criminal court circuits in Georgia. While in this capacity, he prosecuted thousands of felony cases and conducted various types of complex jury trials involving murder, rape, armed robbery, the illegal sale of drugs, organized gangs, and serious injury by vehicle cases.
Jeremy is also an Adjunct Law Professor at Indiana University (IU) McKinney School of Law teaching subjects in criminal law, ethics, and supervising externship placements. As a proud three-time alumnus of IU, Jeremy serves on the IU Board of Trustees.
Prior to his legal career, Jeremy was a higher education administrator. While in California, he utilized his skills to advance education initiatives at UCLA, University of Southern California, and Stanford University.
Active in the Indianapolis community, with special interest in the development of young minds and the city’s future, Jeremy is the chairman of the board of directors for Iibada Dance Company, participates in service initiatives geared towards college readiness and career planning for current Indianapolis Public Schools students, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Additionally, he serves as a tutor with School on Wheels for children experiencing homelessness.
Awards
Honoree, Forty Under 40, Indianapolis Business Journal, 2022
Honoree, Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" (2023)
Nominee, Minority Achievers Award, Center for Leadership Development, 2022
Recipient, Indy's Best and Brightest Awards, Government Category Winner, 2020
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Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2014)
Juris Doctor
Order of Barristers - Moot Court Society - Indiana University (2007)
Master of Science, Higher Education and Student Affairs
Journal Review Board - IU Student Personnel Association - Indiana University (2005)
Bachelor of Arts, African American and African Diaspora Studies
Certificate in Business Management, Kelley School of Business
Admissions
- State - District of Columbia
- State - Georgia
- State - Indiana
- State - Maryland
- Federal - Southern District of Indiana
- Federal - Northern District of Georgia
- Federal - U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
News
Eighty-Four Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2023 News
Morris Elected to Board of Directors for Schools on Wheels News
Morris Named to IBJ’s Forty Under 40 News
Former Assistant US Attorney Joins Taft
Professional Affiliations
- Indiana University
Board of Trustees (2021-present)
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Member
Bar Leader Series, Class XVIII (2021-present)
Community Involvement
- Iibada Dance Company
Board Chair
- Mapleton Fall Creek Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors
- School on Wheels
Board of Directors
Volunteer Tutor - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Member
- Center for Leadership Development
Past Facilitator