CCHA Law Welcomes Jodie Ferise
POST DATE: 9.16.24
CCHA Law Welcomes Jodie Ferise
Church Church Hittle and Antrim (CCHA Law) is pleased to announce that Jodie Ferise, EdD, JD, has joined the firm’s Higher Education Practice. With over 20 years of experience in higher education as a general counsel, lobbyist, professor, and college administrator, Jodie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm.
Jodie’s
impressive career includes her appointment by Governor Holcomb to the Midwest
Higher Education Commission in 2023, a testament to her leadership and
commitment to advancing higher education. Additionally, she has served on the Indiana
Commission for Higher Education’s Partnership Pentagon, further demonstrating
her dedication to fostering educational partnerships and policy development.
Her
academic credentials include a Doctor of Education from the University of
Pennsylvania, a Juris Doctor from Indiana University McKinney School of Law,
and a Bachelor of Science from Butler University. Jodie has taught in India,
China, and Ghana and has presented both domestically and internationally on
numerous occasions, bringing a global perspective to her work in higher
education.
“We are
thrilled to welcome Jodie to our team,” said Alex Pinegar, Managing Partner at
CCHA Law. “Her extensive experience in higher education, combined with her
legal acumen, will be a tremendous asset to our clients. Jodie’s insights on
critical issues such as Title IX, campus risk management, and equitable faculty
hiring practices will enhance our ability to serve the diverse needs of
educational institutions.”
Outside
of her professional life, Jodie enjoys traveling, reading, attending outdoor
concerts, and spending time with her brand-new granddaughter, Crosby, who is
also her namesake.
Jodie’s
role at CCHA Law will involve advising higher education clients on a wide range
of legal matters, ensuring that institutions are well-equipped to navigate the
ever-evolving landscape of education law. Her diverse experiences and global
outlook further enrich her approach to the complex challenges faced by today’s
colleges and universities.
Photographed: Jodie Ferise
About Church Church Hittle + Antrim
Founded in 1880, CCHA Law is the oldest law firm in Hamilton County, Indiana. As a full-service law firm, CCHA Law provides a myriad of legal services to clients across a wide variety of practice areas including: personal injury, business formation and representation, divorce and family law, estate planning and administration, collegiate sports, k-12 and higher education, complex litigation, governmental entity and municipal law, real estate law, criminal law, labor and employment law, mediation services and appellate litigation. CCHA Law serves clients across the country and has offices in Indiana in Noblesville, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Tipton, Crown Point, Westfield, and Zionsville.
Learn more about CCHA at www.cchalaw.com and in this video.
Media Contact:
Alexander Pinegar, CCHA Managing Partner
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