Barnes and Thornburg Added Indianapolis Partners
Local business owners should note these additions to corporate and labor legal practice groups.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Corporate Finance
Barnes and Thornburg has expanded its Indianapolis office by hiring Kristine Camron and Tom Stafford as partners. The appointments bolster the firm's corporate transaction and employment law capabilities for local businesses.
Why it matters
The addition of specialists in venture capital and ERISA compliance signals a growing local demand for high-level transaction support. Operators can leverage these expertise areas for future deal structuring and fiduciary management.
Kristine Camron brings 25 years of experience to the corporate department, while Tom Stafford joins with a track record of 100 negotiated transactions. These hires serve to deepen the firm's bench in venture capital and fiduciary compliance.
The players
Barnes and Thornburg
A law firm providing corporate, labor, and employment legal services to business clients.
Kristine Camron
A partner at Barnes and Thornburg with 25 years of experience in venture capital and business transactions.
Tom Stafford
A partner at Barnes and Thornburg specializing in employee stock ownership plans and ERISA fiduciary obligations.
The details
Kristine Camron joins the Corporate Department, bringing experience from her time managing the boutique firm Camron Molin. Tom Stafford joins the Labor and Employment Department to focus on employee stock ownership plans and fiduciary obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. His previous experience includes a partnership at Krieg DeVault.
Timeline
September 9, 2026: Barnes and Thornburg announced the partner additions.
Market Landscape
The hiring of a specialist focused on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 reflects a broader trend of firms tightening internal compliance expertise. This move follows standard industry patterns where firms scale specialized practice groups to capture mid-market transaction growth.
Owners should monitor these new hires to assess whether their current outside counsel is sufficiently equipped for complex venture capital or fiduciary matters. Evaluate whether your upcoming business transactions or employee benefit plans require updated legal oversight.
The takeaway
The arrival of these partners provides local operators with new options for navigating complex venture capital deals and ERISA-related obligations. Review your current employee stock ownership plan documents and transactional legal retainers to ensure they align with your growth objectives.
Further reading
For more on legal staffing trends in the region, visit the Corporate Finance section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LawFuel.
