Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that State Representative Bob Kuzman has joined the Firm as a partner in its Public Affairs Group. Kuzman will focus on state, local and federal government issues and public affairs management including legislative monitoring and representation, administrative law and government procurement, campaign finance and election law compliance, grassroots programming and political strategy.

"Bob understands the concerns of Hoosiers, as well as Indiana businesses, and has served his constituents well," stated Byron Myers, Managing Partner, Ice Miller LLP. "His ability to navigate Indiana's legislative system and build consensus among his peers will be an asset to our clients," concluded Myers.

Kuzman is currently a State Representative for District 19 serving southern Lake, Porter and Newton counties. He is the Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and was a key negotiator on the State Budget bill. He is also the former Chairman of the House Public Policy Committee and a member of the Rules Committee. Kuzman has been a state representative since 1996. He is expected to resign his office later this summer.

"I believe that every citizen should have an open door to government and those with interests before the Statehouse should be heard," stated Kuzman. "I look forward to helping the Firm's clients manage their legislative issues at the local, state and federal levels."

During the last legislative session, Kuzman introduced legislation aimed at upgrading tax assessment laws and creating greater uniformity in the Indiana tax code. He also sponsored legislation that improves retirement benefits for Indiana's Public Employees and sponsored legislation that modified Indiana's adoption laws.

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