On the Weekend of January 24-26, 2020, Harvest Christian Fellowship held its annual Sharing Life Conference. Drew is a member of Harvest, and had the privilege to serve as part of the team hosting this year’s conference
First Muncie Partners with TeenWorks
On January 30, 2020, First Muncie (of which attorney Drew Hall is a founding member) was proud to have Kari Wissel from TeenWorks as a guest speaker.
Mark McKinney earns reappoint for USA Archery Board of Justice, president-elect for Muncie Sunrise Rotary
Partner Mark R. McKinney recently received good news regarding two of his board positions. He was reappointed for a second three-year term on the USA Archery Board of Justice, and he was elected president-elect of Muncie Sunrise Rotary. Congratulations, Mark!
McKinney & Malapit Law Adds 2 Paralegals to Team
McKinney & Malapit Law, a firm with offices in Muncie and Fishers, recently announced the addition of two new paralegals to its team. Just last year, the firm had also brought on a fifth attorney, Ryan Groves, to its fast-growing team.
Lisa DeFilippo and Annie Kaplan joined the firm in October as a paralegal and senior paralegal, respectively.
In the Media: "Ambrose, city likely to spend years in court over GM site development"
Attorney Drew Hall Participates in 100 Men Who Cook
One of our attorneys, Barry A. “Drew” Hall, participated in the 100 Men Who Cook charity event on Nov. 2. Drew made Oreo cheesecake balls, which sold out in just minutes.
This year’s event raised more than $100,000 for early childhood education. Thanks to Drew for being a part of the event, and congratulations on making such a sought-after dessert!
Partner Mark R. McKinney Completes Hilly Hundred
Partner Mark R. McKinney participated in the Hilly Hundred bicycle tour last weekend. The Hilly Hundred covers 100 miles through three counties in south-central Indiana over two days. This was Mark’s first Hilly Hundred. Congratulations, Mark!
In the Media: "Fatal DUI accident reenacted by high school students"
(Photo: Jordan Kartholl/The Star Press)
For the past few years, Joshua Brown has volunteered at Living Proof Crash Reenactment, an annual event hosted at Muncie Central High School. The live reenactment increases awareness among high schoolers of the dangers of drunk driving. Joshua acted as the “defense counsel” in the court scene in this year’s production.
View photos of the event from The Star Press here.
Senior Paralegal Tori Murphy Brings New Faces to Local Boy Scouts Troops
In 2017, the national organization Boy Scouts of America announced it would now accept girls into its troops. In February of 2019, our own Tori Murphy brought this change to our local community. She was the first to bring scouting for girls to this district, according an article published in the Muncie Journal.
Tori is the Scoutmaster for Troop 19 and the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 1. She’s been actively involved as a leader in the organization for the past 9 years.
We’re proud to have someone like Tori as a part of our team. We admire her passion for the program and her commitment to the community. Thank you for initiating positive change locally, Tori!
Header photo by John Carlson, Muncie Journal.
Mark McKinney Receives Horatio Alger Award
Mark speaking at the 2017 Great Futures Luncheon
Congratulations to our founding partner, Mark McKinney, for receiving this year's Boys and Girls Club Horatio Alger award at the 2017 Great Futures Luncheon. Mark is a past president and long time board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie.
Horatio Alger was a children's book author well-known for his stories about young boys whose hard work, integrity, determination and strong dedication to helping others would help them rise from humble beginnings into respectable positions as community leaders.
Mark received this award as a recognition for his service with the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie throughout the years and his dedication to helping the youth of Muncie.
Mark McKinney nominated for David Sursa Leadership Award
Mark McKinney has been nominated for the 2014 David Sursa Leadership Award. The award recognizes "extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member displaying the characteristics expressed by David Sursa during his lifetime." The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County stated that, "Mark's visionary leadership and commitment to the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie exemplifies the spirit of this award."