Partners in Success Blog (by Meg Shireman)

MegAnne R. ShiremanMeg is the Client Relations Manager at Alerding Castor Hewitt, an Indianapolis-based law firm designed to serve and partner with businesses and their owners throughout their business' growth.  

A 2007 graduate of Purdue's Krannert School of Management, Meg returned to Indianapolis from New York City in early 2011 to join the business law firm.  As the head of Client Relations, it's Meg's job to ensure swift and effective communication between clients and attorneys, as well as manage the firm's social media and marketing efforts.

Team ACH on the links for charity

Thursday, June 23, 2011 by Meg Shireman
Once again, Alerding Castor Hewitt sent at team to participate in the O'Reilly's Irish Bar & Restaurant golf scramble, benefitting The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership.  

On Monday, June 20th, Team ACH assembled a crack team of two litigators, the client relations manager, and our Butler intern - who just happens to also be on the Butler Women's Golf Team - for an fantastic day out of the business law office and onto the links.

Team ACH





















Maribeth, Meg, Scott, and Chris

Meg and Maribeth
Ready to get our Rory McIlroy...Read More »

JabuAfrica Launches

Monday, June 6, 2011 by Meg Shireman
JabuAfrica

                Following the launch party on June 2nd, JabuAfrica has instilled their mission, spirit, and passion in the community.  The mission of the nonprofit organization is to provide financial and emotional aid to orphans and families who run orphanages throughout Africa.  JabuAfrica came together during the adoption process of Dave Castor, managing partner at Alerding Castor Hewitt, and his wife Sarah. 

               The Castor Family came together over the course of several...

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Lawyered

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 by Meg Shireman
"A champion is someone who is ready when the gong rings - not just before, not just after - but when it rings."
-Jack Dempsey

GONG

Tooting your own horn, ringing your own bell...We've decided to bang our own gong.  

Welcome the newest fixture to the Alerding Castor Hewitt office, the official New Client/Wrapped Mediation Gong.

The litigation and transaction teams didn't have a celebration worthy of new business, so partner Michael Alerding came to me with the idea to buy a ship's bell to ring for each...Read More »

Slingshot SEO raises the bar again and again

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by Meg Shireman
Slingshot SEOOn Friday, May 6th, Slingshot SEO announced in a meeting with Governor Mitch Daniels and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard that the company will create up to 114 new jobs by 2013.  As one of Alerding Castor Hewitt's most beloved clients, we could not be more thrilled to see how far the search engine optimization firm has come since its 2006 founding.

In just three short years, Slingshot has seen a dramatic increase in employees from 9 to its current 65, and the companIEDC Press Conferencey plans to invest upwards of...Read More »

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 2011 - Attorneys for Tatas

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Meg Shireman
The Alerding Castor Hewitt faithful braved the chill and the rain of Saturday, April 16th to participate in the 2011 Susan  G. Komen Race for the Cure.   We're proud to announce that the team surpassed its goal of raising $1000 to assist the Komen Foundation's mission to end breast cancer forever and had a fantastic time walking in downtown Indianapolis.

We'd like to send a big 'Thanks!' to those who donated to the team's efforts and share a special 'Way to go!' with the team members, along with...Read More »

Gauge Telematics Launch Party - Event Photos

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 by Meg Shireman
As promised, here are a few photos from Alerding Castor Hewitt LLP and KSM's 3/3/11 launch party for Indiana technology company Gauge Telematics.  

It was a fantastic evening for all involved, and we're very excited to share some moments of it with you.

Photo credit - Kayla Marie Photography.  Enjoy!

Gauge Telematics Launch Party
Mike's speech

Gauge Telematics Launch Party
Dave's words of welcome

Gauge Telematics Launch Party
Adrian demoing MileMarker

Gauge Telematics Launch Party
Dan demoing Fleet Telematics

Gauge Telematics Launch Party
Mike making the rounds

Gauge Telematics Launch Party
The event space

Profile in client success: Gauge Telematics

Monday, March 7, 2011 by Meg Shireman
It isn't often that business law firms have the opportunity to really celebrate the success of clients.  Typically, the day to day is more about filing regulations with the SEC, setting up corporations and the like with the IRS, and drafting contracts, agreements and subscriptions.

Always out to break the law firm mold, Alerding Castor Hewitt, along with KSM Consulting, had the privilege of hosting a launch party for our client, Gauge Telematics, last week to both honor their success to date and...Read More »

ACH Welcomes New Attorneys J. Eric Davis and J.R. Hensley

Thursday, January 1, 1970 by Meg Shireman
It is with deepest pride, and greatest pleasure, that I announce the newest additions to Alerding Castor Hewitt LLP, attorneys Eric Davis and J.R. Hensley.  A welcome supplement to our business law staff, Eric and J.R. will each provide new and unique functions to the team.

David Castor, a founding partner of Alerding Castor Hewitt, says, “We are excited about what Eric and J.R. will offer our clients. The caliber of these professionals – and their addition to our team – speaks to Alerding Castor...Read More »