Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP

05/26/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate three outstanding members of the Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP team who were honored today at The Indiana Lawyer's 2026 Leadership in Law Awards breakfast!

Please join us in congratulating:
Greg Gotwald (Partner) – Selected as a Distinguished Barrister for his exceptional leadership and long-standing dedication to the legal community.

Cody Coldren, JD (Associate Attorney) – Named an Up & Coming Lawyer, recognizing his tremendous impact early in his career.

Amber May (Paralegal) – Recognized as a Legal Support Star for her vital contributions and excellence in supporting our clients and legal teams.

Thank you, Greg, Cody, and Amber, for your hard work and for embodying the highest standards of our profession. We are proud to work alongside you!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our Associate Attorney, Catherine Braun, on graduating from the Indiana State Bar Association's Leadership Development Academy (LDA) Class 14!

Catherine spent the last five months traveling the state, networking, and participating in hands-on training alongside 22 other talented Indiana attorneys. The program culminated in a graduation ceremony this week in Jasper, Indiana, marking the completion of an intensive curriculum focused on the future of the legal profession.

We are proud of Catherine’s commitment to professional growth, leadership, and serving the Indiana legal community. Please join us in celebrating her achievement!

05/08/2026

Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP Partner Greg Gotwald joined the American College of Coverage Counsel's annual conference to discuss the complexities of coverage issues surrounding TVPRA and human trafficking. Greg joined industry leaders Nancy Adams (Mintz Levin) and Jim Carter (Blank Rome LLP) for a critical discussion on the evolving coverage issues surrounding TVPRA and human trafficking. Thank you to the ACCC for hosting such a vital discussion on these evolving legal challenges.


Pictured below (l-r) are Nancy Adams, Jim Carter, and Greg Gotwald.

04/30/2026

Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP attorneys Peter Racher, Sean Hirschten, Ryan Leagre, Andrea Townsend, and Mary Claire Tuohy joined the IndyBar Association for the second annual Law Day Rally at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse. It was a powerful afternoon dedicated to reaffirming their collective commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence. A highlight of the event was the collective reaffirmation of the Oath of Attorneys.

Pictured below, l-r: Ryan Leagre, Andrea Townsend, Sean Hirschten, and Mary Claire Tuohy

04/22/2026

04/09/2026

Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP is pleased to congratulate Partners Tonya Bond, Jeffrey Featherstun, Ryan Leagre, and Amy Romig on their inclusion in the April 2026 Indianapolis Monthly “Top Lawyers” list.

This honor reflects their exceptional standing within the Indianapolis legal community. Selected from nearly 600 attorneys across 45 practice areas, the list is compiled through a peer-review survey that recognizes excellence and leadership in the field.

Read PSRB's announcement: https://www.psrb.com/2026/04/four-psrb-partners-selected-to-indianapolis-monthly-2026-top-lawyers-list/

See the full Indianapolis Monthly "Top Lawyers" List: https://issuu.com/indianapolismonthly/docs/indianapolis_monthly_april_2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawRE6ZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2aGUyUTcwUHQyU2wxbDNOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHni8uJ2Kq2QeMLKEPYuSUR8iB2rMYw3os8pvdVWS1Psh99Jz7q4z2ertLd6d_aem_Tw-kUUzpVvVRtnOz9AOQig

04/09/2026

Congratulations to Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP Partner, Alexandra "Ali" Sylvia, for being named a 2026 Indiana "Lawyer of the Year" Finalist by Midwest RE News! Ali recently attended the Commercial Real Estate Summit reception, where she enjoyed connecting with fellow IndyCREW members.

Pictured below (L-R): Lauren Hughes (Capital Construction), Ali Sylvia (PSRB), Kirsten Hornberger (Cornerstone Properties), Laura Haynes (Stock Yard Bank), Julia Evinger (Marcus & Milchap), and Jacinda Johnson (August Mack).

03/26/2026

Friday, March 27th, marks the 30th Anniversary of American States Ins. Co. v. Kiger, a landmark Indiana Supreme Court decision that fundamentally shaped insurance coverage law (662 N.E.2d 945) in Indiana and nationwide. Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP attorneys George "Corky" Plews, Peter Racher, and Jeff Claflin represented Kiger in this pivotal case.

PSRB attorneys Colin Connor and Sarah Reece examine the decision's lasting impact on environmental insurance coverage in their article "Celebrating 30 Years of Kiger’s Impact on Environmental Insurance Coverage." Read the article here: https://www.psrb.com/2026/03/celebrating-30-years-of-kigers-impact-on-environmental-insurance-coverage/

03/23/2026

Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP is pleased to welcome Sydney Casteel as an Associate Attorney. Read the announcement here: https://www.psrb.com/2026/03/plews-shadley-racher-braun-llp-welcomes-sydney-r-casteel-as-associate/

03/13/2026

Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP attorneys Alexandra "Ali" Sylvia, Andrea Townsend, Catherine Braun, Mary Claire Tuohy, Sydney Casteel, and PSRB Law Clerk Anastasia Luc attended IndyCREW's 2026 Women in Leadership Conference. The theme of the conference was "Dare to Evolve," which encouraged attendees to embrace change, pursue growth, and lead with authenticity in a rapidly evolving industry.

Pictured below, l-r: Ali Sylvia, Andrea Townsend, Mary Claire Tuohy, Sydney Casteel, and Anastasia Luc.