Kelly M. Sharpe

Kelly develops and implements business development and marketing programs to drive client development opportunities and growth for Taft’s Indianapolis office and the firm’s Business and Public Affairs groups. She partners closely with attorneys to strengthen client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, and execute strategic initiatives.

With the strength of a team approach, Kelly’s main areas of responsibility include:

• Developing and implementing business development and marketing activities for the Indianapolis office, including sponsorships, sports and entertainment venues, local advertising, promotional needs, and other corporate communication initiatives.
• Managing the Indianapolis office marketing budget and assisgned practice group marketing budgets.
• Assisting with annual individual attorney and practice group business development plans.
• Creating collateral materials and responding to requests for proposals.
• Supporting brand-building initiatives and corporate identity standards.
• Building and maintaining media and community relations.
• Assisting with ranking, recognition, and nomination activities
• Enhancing website and external communication.

After joining the firm’s marketing department in 2002, Kelly rose through the ranks to her current position.

Kelly earned her M.A. from Ball State University and B.A. from Purdue University.