Cohen & Malad, LLP
TaKeena M. Thompson

TaKeena M. Thompson

tthompson@cohenandmalad.com
(317) 636-6481
(317) 636-6481, voice mail

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TaKeena received her B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College in 2004.  She received her J.D., Order of the Barristers, from Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington in 2009.  During law school, TaKeena served as president of the Black Law Students Association and the Executive Judge Coordinator for the moot court competition, and was a member of the law school’s trial competition team.  She is also a Certified Domestic Relations Mediator.  TaKeena concentrates her practice in the area of personal injury.

Educational Background

  • JD, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 2009
    • Order of Barrister’s
    • Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition, 2008-2009 Executive Judge Coordinator
    • Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition, 2007-2008 Octofinalist and Oral Advocacy Honors
    • Black Law Students Association, 2007-2008 President
    • Indiana Lawyer’s Diversity in Action Award Recipient
    • Trial Competitions:  ABA Trial Competition; BLSA Trial Competition – Regional Quarterfinalists
  • BA, Political Science Spelman College, 2004
    • Mortar Board National Honor Society
    • Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
    • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
    • Dean’s List and Honor Roll

    • Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, 2009
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2009

    • Certifications/Specialties

  • Certified Domestic Relations Mediator

    • Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Marion County Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

    • Honors & Awards

  • Indiana Lawyer's Diversity in Action Award Recipient

    • Past Employment

  • Prior to joining Cohen & Malad, TaKeena worked for Peter A. Law, P.C., an Atlanta-based law firm as a legal assistant, and was a summer associate for Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson & Sperando in 2007.  She also clerked for Cohen & Malad prior to joining as an associate.