Emanuel (Manny) McMiller helps companies resolve and manage disputes in litigation, partnering with clients to achieve their business goals and avoid business disruption.
Commercial Litigation
Manny represents a wide range of commercial clients in breach of contract, product liability, tort and trade secrets disputes.
UPMIFA/Institutional Funds
Manny represents clients in actions involving institutional funds. He also advises nonprofit organizations on compliance with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA).
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Manny was a significant contributor to the Faegre Drinker Coronavirus Resource Center, coordinating a team of over 30 professionals tracking state and local government actions across the country.
Past Experience
Manny spent two summers at the firm as a summer associate. During law school, Manny also gained insight into the processes, decisions and legal issues that drive local government while serving as a legal extern with the City of South Bend Legal Department. Additionally, he served as President of the Notre Dame Space Law Society. Prior to law school, he served as a legal assistant with a personal injury firm in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Services & Industries
Litigation
Commercial Disputes
Trade Secrets & Non-Competes
Nonprofit Organizations
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
Florida
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Education
Notre Dame Law School
J.D. (2019)
Williams College
B.A. in Political Science, Williams College Law Journal (senior editor) (2014)
Honors
Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-21
University of Notre Dame Law School — The Victor Hedberg Presidential Law Fellowship, 2019
University of Notre Dame Law School — The Jon E. Krupnick Award for Excellence in the Area of Trial Advocacy, 2019
University of Notre Dame Law School — Moot Court Trial Team, 2017-19
Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018
Faegre Baker Daniels — Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship, 2018
Williams College — The Cornelius Lansing Hays, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, 2014
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
Palm Beach County Bar Association
The Florida Bar
American Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association — Executive Committee for the Business Law Section, November 2021-present
Marion County Bar Association
Notre Dame Lawyers Committee of Indianapolis
Civic Activities
The Emanuel McMiller Scholarship for Higher Education — Scholarship Committee Member, March 2016 - present
Firm Leadership
Faegre Drinker Diversity Collective — Indianapolis Office Co-lead, January 2021-present
Faegre Drinker Black Associates Group — Steering Committee, June 2021-present
