Jane Dall Wilson

Litigation, Trials & Appeals

Jane has handled breach of contract, fraud and consumer fraud, negligence, strict liability, and constitutional claims, among others. She has experience navigating virtually every kind of litigation including class actions, mass tort actions, judicial review of administrative proceedings, and the state and federal appellate process. In addition, Jane represents utility clients before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and on appeal.

Litigation Representative Experience

Jane values collaboration with her clients and colleagues. Her representative experience includes:

• Successful defense of the constitutionality of a state law barring certain COVID-19 related class actions before the Indiana Supreme Court on behalf of a public university 
• Representation of amicus curiae before the Indiana Supreme Court in support of an argument seeking reversal of a lower appellate court ruling regarding the jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission 
• Successful defense of summary judgment before the Indiana Court of Appeals in a case involving a worker’s compensation retaliation claim against a manufacturer
• Obtaining multimillion-dollar jury verdicts for family injured in a gas explosion, through bifurcated trials of liability and damages
• Successful defense of summary judgment before the Seventh Circuit in an employment discrimination matter
• Representation of amicus curiae before the Indiana Supreme Court in proposing proper interpretation of Indiana’s statute of repose

Higher Education Experience

Jane actively advises clients in higher education. She has served as a trusted advocate for numerous colleges and universities in the state and federal courts. She also advises national Greek-letter organizations on dispute resolution and compliance matters. Her areas of focus include counseling related to internal governance, membership discipline and risk management. Jane values partnership with these and other nonprofit institutions to navigate legal concerns amidst mission-driven focus. 

Early Career & Personal Interests

Jane began her career clerking for the Hon. Kenneth F. Ripple on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She is a recovering English major and especially enjoys Victorian literature, Shakespearean theater, and ultra-competitive word games with her family.