19th Star was created with an idea of a personal approach to public affairs and government relations. 19th Star helps its clients navigate the sometimes confusing, ever changing, fast paced waters of the political process. Recognizing that no two issues are the same and that attention to detail is important, 19th Star offers each of its clients - whether advancing legislation at the state level or managing procurement issues - a personal hands on results orientated approach.

20+ years

Recently helped a client make a change in state law that cleared up a logistic regulatory burden that will bring back more than $500,000 to the State of Indiana.

19th Star State Solutions is also affiliated with Dentons Law Firm and a proud member of Dentons 50. As part of the Dentons 50 team. Dentons 50 is a full-service, 50-state public policy and advocacy network with unrivaled reach and depth in state capitols across the nation for clients in all industry sectors. Dentons 50 is a comprehensive, centralized resource for groups and businesses with complex, multistate policy matters.

As principal of 19th Star State Solutions, LLC, a full-service governmental affairs firm, John assists clients in their legislative, regulatory and executive branch lobbying needs. Mr. Willey has over 30 years' experience in lobbying, state and federal relations, crisis management, grassroots advocacy, campaign/political strategy and development of political action committees.

Prior to forming 19th Star State Solutions he worked for Anthem, Inc for over 18 years managing public affairs for the State of Indiana as well as interests at the local, federal and regulatory level. In addition to his work on the lobbying side he was also tasked with designing and implementing simultaneous PAC and Grassroots programs for associates in all Anthem states Under his leadership Grassroots Membership rose dramatically and Anthem's Political Action Committee tripled its PAC receipts. John has been activity in his community and serves on a number of boards and commissions.

JOHN HAMMOND

(Indiana)

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John R. Hammond III is co-chair of Ice Miller's Public Affairs Group. As a veteran of Indiana state government, he has helped shape a wide variety of public policy, from tax policy to environmental management, education to tort reform, transportation to insurance and economic development.

John served as a key aide to former Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr during his time as lieutenant governor, as well as serving as a deputy campaign manager for Orr's gubernatorial run in 1979 and heading up his transition team in 1980. He was senior executive assistant for Legislative Affairs and Education Policy in the Orr administration, serving as chief legislative liaison for six general sessions and three special sessions of the Indiana Legislature during the 1980s. Since leaving state government in 1988, he has led the governmental and public affairs programs for several major Indiana firms.

He is a frequent public affairs panelist and lecturer, and is the co-author of the article "Campaigns and Candidates: Lawyers and Their Obligations," prepared for the Legislative Services Agency for Continuing Legal Education's seminar titled, "The Lawyer-Lobbyist." He also serves as a Republican commentator and analyst on Indiana Week in Review, a state wide public affairs news program of WFYI focusing on Indiana government and politics. He has served as an advisor to several statewide campaigns.

John was awarded his Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University in 1976, and a juris doctor from the Indiana University School of Law in 1991. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana.

John joined Ice Miller in February 2001.

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ROBIN BECK

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TYLER BENNETT

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MATTHEW EHINGER

(Indiana)
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CATHERINE GAFFIGAN

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JOHN GREGG

(Indiana)
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BLAIRE HADLEY

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LAWREN MILLS

(Indiana)
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DAVID OBER

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TIMOTHY OCHS

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MARK RICHARDS

(Indiana)
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CARLY RINGLESPAUGH

(Indiana)
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J. SEBASTIAN SMELKO

(Indiana)
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HAMILTON SMITH

(Indiana)
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CORA STEINMETZ

(Indiana)
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KIPPER TEW

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CATHERINE ZITO

(Indiana)