Rachel L. Conner is a member of the Real Estate and Environmental Practice with extensive experience in renewable energy, agriculture, and land use policy. She has commodity crops advocacy experience, with a focus on federal policy issues affecting farm operations. In addition, Mrs. Conner has experience in commercial construction litigation and local economic development projects.
Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Conner was the founder and CEO of an energy and agribusiness consulting firm and the Executive Director of Hoosiers for Renewables. She has previously served on the Industry Affairs team at the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association and as a county Plan Commission Director. Mrs. Conner holds a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Ball State University.
Representative Experience
- Stakeholder Identification
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Advising
- Risk Assessment
- Land Use Compliance
- Project Management
- Advocacy Training
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Member
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member, Ag Law Section, 2024 Secretary-Treasurer
- Agribusiness Council of Indiana Emerging Professional Leadership Program, Class Member, 2022-2023
- American Jersey Cattle Association, Futurity Committee
- East Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, Volunteer Coordinator, 2024-2025
Seminars & Presentations
- Moderator, "Incorporating Other Decarbonizing Technologies”, Midcontinent Clean Energy Summit, August, 2024
- Co-presenter, "CAFOs, Windfarms and Solar Development - Avoiding Cotronversy in Land Use Planning and Zoning", Association of Indiana Counties 2018 Annual Conference, 2018
Education
- J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2013
- B.A. in Political Science and Economics, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 2010
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2013)
Practices
Industries
Reading
Volunteering
Foodie
Firm News and Events
Partner Tammy K. Haney Joins the Board of Directors of OneZone Chamber of Commerce
July 10, 2024
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Senior Associate Alex Bowman Selected as a Michiana Forty under 40 Award Recipient
April 16, 2024
Estate Planning & Personal Services
Putting the PURPOSE in a Trust: Using a Purpose Trust in a Business Succession Plan
February 27, 2024
Business
Impact of AI in the M & A Sector: Key Advantages, Challenges, and Considerations
February 23, 2024
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Todd G. Relue Joins Krieg DeVault's Real Estate and Environmental Practice
February 5, 2024
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Marija Nicksic Joins Krieg DeVault’s Commercial Real Estate and Lending Practice
December 20, 2023
Firm News and Events
Steven M. Sherman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Real Estate and Environmental Practice; will Focus in the Areas of Energy and Public Utilities
November 30, 2023
Secured Lender
Secured Lender: Second Circuit Court Affirms Syndicated Loans are [STILL] Not Securities
September 6, 2023
Business
Is Your Business Ready? Preparing for and Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act
August 31, 2023
Firm News and Events
Frank A. Hoffman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Public Finance and Municipal Practice
July 31, 2023
Firm News and Events
Michael D. Zaradich Joins Krieg DeVault's Commercial & Real Estate Lending Practice
June 1, 2023
Real Estate
Commercial Leasing Series: Top 10 Commercial Leasing Issues You Should Know Before Signing Your Lease!
March 30, 2023
Real Estate
Three Minute Update - Positioning for the Future: Non-Profits and Real Estate
January 10, 2023
Firm News and Events
John B. Baxter Named Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice
January 1, 2023
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault Announces 2023 Partner Promotions of Sarah E. Jones, Micah J. Nichols, and Ann Marie Woolwine
January 1, 2023
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault Expands Real Estate and Environmental Practice
September 27, 2022
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault Adds Two New Associates; Alexandra E. Wilson and Joel E. Haas
October 1, 2021
Thought Leadership
Alex Bowman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Real Estate and Environmental Practice
August 2, 2021
Secured Lender
Commercial Real Estate and Tenant Estoppel Certificates: Enforcement by Illinois Courts
July 16, 2021
Firm News and Events
Matthew D. Malcolm Joins Krieg DeVault’s Growing Real Estate Practice Group
July 8, 2021
Real Estate
Ten Important Tools to Manage Environmental Risks in Real Estate Transactions [INFOGRAPHIC]
March 16, 2021
Real Estate
Triple Net - A Series on Commercial Leasing by Krieg DeVault: Breaking Down the Three Main Types of Leases
February 25, 2021
Real Estate
Changes to the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys Effective February 23, 2021
February 10, 2021
Real Estate
Triple Net - A Series on Commercial Leasing by Krieg DeVault: Tenant Considerations for Letters of Intent
February 8, 2021
Real Estate
Changes to the Indiana Sales Disclosure Form Effective January 1, 2021
December 28, 2020
Real Estate
Section 1031 Exchanges: Final Regulations Issued for Definition of Real Property
December 17, 2020
Real Estate
New Change to the Indiana Code Requires Additional Signature by Witness on All Recorded Documents
June 24, 2020
Real Estate
CARES Act Provides 100% Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Improvement Property
April 14, 2020
Health Care
Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness
December 17, 2018
Health Care
CMS Rule Reducing Medicare Payments for Certain Clinic Visits by Off-Campus PBDs
December 12, 2018
Health Care
US Department of Justice Announces Changes to Corporate Investigation Protocol
December 12, 2018
Thought Leadership
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - July 2024
July 29, 2024
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault’s Randall C. Head Elected as Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party
June 24, 2024
Firm News and Events
The Indiana Lawyer Names Senior Associate Grant M. Achenbach a 2024 Up and Coming Lawyer
May 30, 2024
Firm News and Events
Partner Sarah E. Jones Elected to Serve on the Board of Directors of the Association for Corporate Growth Indiana
May 24, 2024
Thought Leadership
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2024
May 21, 2024
Thought Leadership
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - March 2024
March 28, 2024
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault Announces 8 Attorneys as 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2024 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2024
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2024
February 14, 2024
Firm News and Events
Matthew W. Schramm Joins Krieg DeVault’s Real Estate Practice
December 20, 2023
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2023
November 9, 2023
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
The Indiana State Legislature and Current Issues Important to Hoosiers with Indiana Senator Rod Bray (Podcast)
November 7, 2023
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault Adds Associates Chloe Craft, Jacob O’Donnell, and Caleb Perez
October 11, 2023
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2023
October 4, 2023
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2023
June 15, 2023
Firm News and Events
Known By the Successful Company We Keep® - Krieg DeVault Issues Annual Ad Showcasing Transactions from Many of Our Valued and Successful Clients
January 30, 2023
Krieg DeVault Podcast Series
Legislative Preview: A Look Into Indiana's 2023 Legislative Session (Podcast)
January 5, 2023
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - December 2022
December 20, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: Post Election - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2022
November 11, 2022
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault Adds Associates Andrew N. Warner, Katelyn E. Doering, Alexus D. Lucas, and Michael J. Moser
November 1, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: Election Preview - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2022
October 25, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - August 2022
August 11, 2022
Firm News and Events
Former Indiana State Senator Randy Head Joins Krieg DeVault’s Expanding Governmental Affairs Practice
July 20, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2022
June 30, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2022
May 10, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - April 2022
April 5, 2022
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault Announces 13 Attorneys as 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers; 6 as 2022 Indiana Rising Stars
February 24, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2022
February 3, 2022
Firm News and Events
Partner C. Daniel Motsinger Named a 2022 Illinois Super Lawyer; Alexander E. Porter Named a 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
January 31, 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - December 2021
December 21, 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2021
November 17, 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2021
October 12, 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
July 29, 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
June 24, 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
May 27, 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
April 29, 2021
Firm News and Events
David A. Adams Named Chair of Krieg DeVault's Real Estate and Environmental Practice Group
May 31, 2020
Firm News and Events
Amy M. Levander to Present at 2020 Executive Women in Healthcare Legislative Update
March 8, 2020
Firm News and Events
Real Estate Partner David Adams shares his insights with Midwest Real Estate News regarding the Indianapolis' commercial real estate market
January 16, 2020
Firm News and Events
Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, Amy Levander, Named a 2019 Women of Influence Honoree by the Indianapolis Business Journal
October 31, 2019
Thought Leadership
Finding Elements of Adverse Possession Unmet, Record Owner Awarded Real Estate
October 30, 2019
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault's Real Estate Practice Once Again Named to Midwest Real Estate News' 2019 "Best of the Best" List
September 25, 2019
Firm News and Events
David A. Adams Joins Krieg DeVault's Real Estate and Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice Groups
March 18, 2019
Firm News and Events
Krieg DeVault expands Governmental Affairs Practice by adding Indiana State Government Industry Veteran Jennifer Ping
February 12, 2019
Thought Leadership
AIA form documents offer predictability, cost-savings to contractors and subcontractors
February 6, 2019
Thought Leadership
AIA form documents offer predictability, cost-savings to contractors and subcontractors
February 6, 2019
Firm News and Events
Tammy K. Haney Joins Krieg DeVault's Real Estate Practice Group
February 5, 2019
Thought Leadership
Indiana Court Of Appeals Holds That Title Insurers Are Not Liable For Negligent Misrepresentation
January 28, 2019
Firm News and Events
10 Krieg DeVault Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America Listing
August 14, 2018
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Krieg DeVault Partners John B. Baxter and Robert A. Greising Named to Chambers USA 2018 List
May 10, 2018
Firm News and Events
Amy M. Levander to speak at 2018 Health Care Legislation: Hot Topics to Watch
January 24, 2018
Rachel L. Conner is a member of the Real Estate and Environmental Practice with extensive experience in renewable energy, agriculture, and land use policy. She has commodity crops advocacy experience, with a focus on federal policy issues affecting farm operations. In addition, Mrs. Conner has experience in commercial construction litigation and local economic development projects.
Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Conner was the founder and CEO of an energy and agribusiness consulting firm and the Executive Director of Hoosiers for Renewables. She has previously served on the Industry Affairs team at the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association and as a county Plan Commission Director. Mrs. Conner holds a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Ball State University.
Representative Experience
- Stakeholder Identification
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Advising
- Risk Assessment
- Land Use Compliance
- Project Management
- Advocacy Training
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Member
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member, Ag Law Section, 2024 Secretary-Treasurer
- Agribusiness Council of Indiana Emerging Professional Leadership Program, Class Member, 2022-2023
- American Jersey Cattle Association, Futurity Committee
- East Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, Volunteer Coordinator, 2024-2025
Seminars & Presentations
- Moderator, "Incorporating Other Decarbonizing Technologies”, Midcontinent Clean Energy Summit, August, 2024
- Co-presenter, "CAFOs, Windfarms and Solar Development - Avoiding Cotronversy in Land Use Planning and Zoning", Association of Indiana Counties 2018 Annual Conference, 2018
Education
- J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2013
- B.A. in Political Science and Economics, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 2010
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2013)