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Lacy M. Johnson
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Summary
Lacy is a partner in Taft’s Public Affairs Strategies Group and partner-in-charge of the firm’s Washington, DC office.
Lacy is a preeminent senior lawyer, who served on the Biden-Harris transition team, was a member of Vice President Harris’s Midwest Finance team, and is a trusted advisor and supporter of many Congressional leaders and members. In 2021, President Biden appointed him as an At-Large Member of the Democratic National Committee. In March 2023, President Biden appointed Lacy to serve on the President’s Export Council which serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade and advises the President on export trade matters.
Prior to his private legal practice, Lacy served as a Lt. Colonel in the Indiana State Police, was a Lt. Commander of the U.S. Naval Intelligence Reserves, and served as the 7th District chairman of the Indiana State Democratic Party and as a delegate for the National Democratic party. He is also the past president of the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
Awards
Honoree, 100 Black Board Members Making a Difference, BoardProspects (2024)
Honoree, Diversity in Law, The Indiana Lawyer (2023)
Honoree, Indiana 250, IBJ Media (2022)
Honoree, Leadership in Law – Lifetime Achievement Award, Indiana Lawyer (2021)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Gaming Law, Government Relations Practice (2005 – present)
Honoree, Lawyers of Color’s Inaugural Nation’s Best List (2019)
Recipient, Golden Laurel Award (2016)
Honoree, Who’s Who in Black Indianapolis (2018)
Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers (2004 – 2010)
Recipient, Sagamore of the Wabash
Recipient, Cornerstone Award from Indiana University and IU Foundation, 2018 Partner in Philanthropy
AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Review Rating
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All Practices
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Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- Purdue University
Admissions
- State - Indiana
News
Johnson Recognized as One of 100 Black Board Members Making a Difference News
Johnson Selected as Diversity in Law Honoree News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024 News
Hammond, Hicks, Hupfer, Johnson, and Gigerich Named to Indiana 250 List for Second Straight Year
Professional Affiliations
- President's Export Council
Member
- Griffon Corporation
Board Member
- Kemper Corporation
Board Member
- IUPUI Board of Advisors
Member
- Indiana University Foundation
Board Member
- Old National Bank Advisory Board
Board Member
- Lawyers Counsel of the Indianapolis Civil Liberties Union
Member
- Krannert School of Management at Purdue University
Member, Dean’s Advisory Council
- Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute
Board Member
- U.S. Democratic Black Caucus PAC Board
Member
- Congressional Black Caucus Policy Institute
Member
- Indianapolis Airport Authority
Past President
Community Involvement
- Downtown Indy
Co-Chair, Rebuilding and Recovery Committee
Past Board Member - Fort Benjamin Harrison Reuse Authority
Board Member
- Madam Walker Legacy Center
Board Member
- Mays Council of Advisors
Chair
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
Member
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Member
- Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity
Member
- 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason
Member
- Democratic National Committee
At-Large Member
- Oaks Academy
Past Board Member
- Central Indiana Community Foundation
Board Member
- The Indianapolis Foundation
Board Member