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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 Black Caucus (CBC) leaders and members. In 2021, President Biden appointed him as an At-Large Member of the Democratic National Committee.
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, Indiana 250, IBJ Media (2022)
Honoree, Leadership in Law – Lifetime Achievement Award, Indiana Lawyer (2021)
Best Lawyers in America, Gaming Law (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
All Industries
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- Purdue University
Admissions
- State - Indiana
News
Johnson Appointed by President Biden to Serve on the President’s Export Council News
Johnson Appointed to Indianapolis Foundation Board News
Two Hundred and Forty-Three Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2023 News
Hammond, Hicks, Hupfer, Johnson, and Gigerich Named to Indiana 250 List
Professional Affiliations
- 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
- Eskenazi Health
Board Member
- IndyGo
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
- Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Former Member, Board of Trustees
Community Involvement
- Downtown Indy
Co-Chair, Rebuilding and Recovery Committee
Past Board Member - Fort Benjamin Harrison Reuse Authority
Board Member
- Skyline Club
Board Member
- American Pianists Association
Board Member
- Madam Walker Legacy Center
Board Member
- Mays Council of Advisors
Chair
- American Red Cross
Member, National Diversity Advisory Council
- 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
- The William E. English Foundation
Board Member