Rachel Johnson
Partner
Rachel Johnson focuses her practice on the defense of medical professionals throughout all stages of litigation, including depositions, mediations and trial settings. The majority of her practice concentrates on representing clients in federal court, specifically representing medical professionals who are sued by incarcerated individuals for violations of their civil rights under 42 U.S.C. 1983.
Rachel was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 2012. Rachel has spent a lot of time in the courtroom during her career, including spending many years advocating for the due process and constitutional rights of parents and families within the child welfare system in Marion County. Rachel is also a registered Domestic Relations Mediator and Elder Law Mediator.
Focus Areas
Education
Experience
- Team Lead Attorney, Marion County Public Defender Agency, 2013 – 2019
- Managed multiple civil litigation cases in the CHINS/TPR Division
- Domestic Relations Mediator, Johnson County ADR Project, 2013
- Facilitated problem-solving between participants regarding issues in a divorce or other domestic relations matter, including issues of child custody, child support and parenting time schedules
- Research Associate, HealthBlitz, 2013
- Supported new client research and business development
- Review contracts to guide in development of sound contractual agreements
Honors
- Marcus Emery Award, 2019
- Pro Bono Commitment to Community Award, 2012
Admitted to Bar
- 2012 Indiana
Court Admissions
- 2012 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- 2012 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- 2021 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Speaking And Publications
CLE Presentations in Indiana, facilitated through the Marion County Public Defender Agency
- CHINS/TPR Overview, Tippecanoe County, Public Defender Office, 2018
- Parenting Time & Placement, 2016
- Objections to Testimony & Exhibits, 2018
- Evidence & Objections, 2019
Civic Engagement / Volunteerism
Mock Trial Judge, IUPUI mock trial program
Rachel lives in Indianapolis with her husband.
Favorite Quote
“It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive.” ~ Earl Warren, Chief Justice, United States Supreme Court