Clients consider Krieg DeVault as their trusted partner in local, state, and federal government policy-making, operations, strategic decision-making and implementation, and infrastructure development and funding. Our Governmental attorneys and professionals have the leadership experience at all levels of government to identify opportunities and provide strategic direction to municipalities, major real estate developers, health care organizations, financial institutions, utilities, manufacturers, and corporate clients of all sizes.
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
As one of the state’s preeminent governmental affairs practice groups, our bipartisan team possesses decades of experience at the state, local and federal government levels. We provide an array of services including advocacy, defense and monitoring government actions. The professionals that compose our practice group include former gubernatorial and legislative staffers, agency executives, political party leaders, and state and local board appointees. Working on behalf of multinational corporations, major healthcare organizations, trade associations, financial institutions, and other entities, we utilize our experience and expertise across a wide array of issue areas to ensure a successful outcome for our clientele. Our unique team approach ensures that our clients’ needs are being met with effective representation.
Public and Municipal Finance
Our municipal finance team uses a unique combination of governmental experience, historical knowledge of state and local issuers, and practical but creative tax advice to help governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions, and private sector clients meet their tax-exempt financing needs. As municipal governments face new challenges like privatization, as well as traditional concerns involving procurement, financing, and economic development, Krieg DeVault’s experience is invaluable to both public and private sector clients.
BofA Securities
Underwriter’s Counsel for Lease Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 G for Indiana Convention Center Expansion Project
Flaherty & Collins
Union at Berkley Park Mixed-Use Project (Kansas City, MO)
Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE LLC
New Market Tax Credit Financing and Tax Increment Revenue Bond for PR Mallory Building
Cinnaire Corp.
Secured $51 Million Equity Investments in Indiana Section 42 Tax Credit Partnerships
Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE LLC
New Markets Tax Credit Financing and Tax Increment Revenue Bond for Phoenix Theatre Education and Innovation Center
Keystone Group
Tax Increment Revenue Bond Financing and Related Matters for Intercontinental Hotel & 220 North Mixed-Use Tower
Silver Birch Living
$78.8 Million Tax-Exempt Bond Financing of Five Affordable Assisted Living Facilities
HRI Properties, LLC
$18 Million Tax Increment Revenue Bond Financing and Related Real Estate Matters for New Downtown Dual-Brand Hyatt Hotel
Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE LLC
$9.3 Million New Markets Tax Credit Financing for Riverside High School
Global Access Point, LLC
Transaction Counsel to $22.9 Million Financing for the Restoration and Adaptive Reuse of the Studebaker Assembly Complex (South Bend, IN)
City of Indianapolis & The Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank
Bond Counsel for Advance Refunding of $159.5 Million PILOT Revenue Bonds
Vermilion Development
$45.72 Million Tax-Exempt Bond Financing of 3 Affordable Assisted Living Facilities
Amy M. Levander
Executive Director Governmental Affairs
alevander@kdlegal.com
p: 317-238-6250
f: 317-636-1507
- Federal appropriations
- Legislative strategy and advocacy
- Liaison with Indiana Congressional Delegation
- State economic development incentives
- Local economic development incentives
- New Markets Tax Credit program
- Public-private partnerships
- Tax increment financing (TIF)
- Economic improvement districts (EIDs)
- Federal rules and regulatory matters
- Representation before cabinet departments and federal agencies
- Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
- Strategic advice on public procurement
- Liaison with public agencies
- Bill monitoring
- Legislative strategy and advocacy
- State budget appropriations
- Public policy analysis
- Research and data analysis
- Issue "white papers"
- Communication with opinion leaders
- Political strategy
- Municipal law
- Public finance
- Economic development assistance
- Annexation
- Assistance with Federal and State Funding
- Liaison with local government officials
- Liaison with Governor's Office and other elected state officials
- Representation before all state agencies
- Regulatory and rule-making matters
- Representation on bid protests (both private and public)
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
November 22, 2024
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2024
Firm News and Events
November 20, 2024
Erika Steuerwald Joins Krieg DeVault’s Health Care Practice adding depth to the Firm’s Long Term Care and Acute Care Teams
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
October 4, 2024
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2024
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
July 29, 2024
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - July 2024
Firm News and Events
June 24, 2024
Krieg DeVault’s Randall C. Head Elected as Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
June 5, 2024
Party Like It's July 1, 2024
Firm News and Events
May 30, 2024
The Indiana Lawyer Names Senior Associate Grant M. Achenbach a 2024 Up and Coming Lawyer
Thought Leadership
May 21, 2024
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2024
Thought Leadership
May 21, 2024
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2024
Thought Leadership
March 28, 2024
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - March 2024
Business
February 23, 2024
Impact of AI in the M & A Sector: Key Advantages, Challenges, and Considerations
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
February 14, 2024
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2024
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
November 9, 2023
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2023
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
November 7, 2023
The Indiana State Legislature and Current Issues Important to Hoosiers with Indiana Senator Rod Bray (Podcast)
Secured Lender
November 2, 2023
President Biden Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
October 4, 2023
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2023
Firm News and Events
July 31, 2023
Frank A. Hoffman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Public Finance and Municipal Practice
Firm News and Events
July 11, 2023
Shawn E. Peterson Joins Krieg DeVault’s Public Finance and Municipal Practice
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
June 15, 2023
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2023
Krieg DeVault Podcast Series
January 5, 2023
Legislative Preview: A Look Into Indiana's 2023 Legislative Session (Podcast)
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
December 20, 2022
Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - December 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
November 11, 2022
Take Five: Post Election - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
October 25, 2022
Take Five: Election Preview - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2022
Firm News and Events
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
August 11, 2022
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - August 2022
Firm News and Events
July 20, 2022
Former Indiana State Senator Randy Head Joins Krieg DeVault’s Expanding Governmental Affairs Practice
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
June 30, 2022
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
May 10, 2022
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2022
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
April 5, 2022
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - April 2022
Municipal
March 23, 2022
Open Door Law: “Declared Emergency” Ends – Prepare For Your Next Virtual Meeting
Municipal
February 14, 2022
Public Access Counselor Addresses Board’s “Final Action” Under Indiana’s Open Door Law
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
February 3, 2022
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2022
Municipal
January 26, 2022
Eliminating Blight: Court Issues Opinion re: Indiana’s Unsafe Building Law
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
December 21, 2021
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - December 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
November 17, 2021
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2021
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
October 12, 2021
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2021
Municipal
September 8, 2021
Open Door Law Update: “Declared Emergency” Virtual Meetings Continue Under Governor Holcomb’s Eighteenth Renewal of the Public Health Emergency Declaration
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
July 29, 2021
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
Firm News and Events
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
June 24, 2021
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
May 27, 2021
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
Municipal
May 19, 2021
Public Access Alert: New Law Permits Electronic Meetings, but Requires Planning
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
April 29, 2021
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
Municipal
March 31, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act Includes Money for State and Local Governments
Municipal
February 26, 2021
Indy’s Amazon HQ2 Records Shielded by APRA (and What it Means for Local Economic Incentive Records)
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
November 4, 2020
Take Five: Post Election
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
October 28, 2020
Take Five: Pre-Election
Clients consider Krieg DeVault as their trusted partner in local, state, and federal government policy-making, operations, strategic decision-making and implementation, and infrastructure development and funding. Our Governmental attorneys and professionals have the leadership experience at all levels of government to identify opportunities and provide strategic direction to municipalities, major real estate developers, health care organizations, financial institutions, utilities, manufacturers, and corporate clients of all sizes.
Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy
As one of the state’s preeminent governmental affairs practice groups, our bipartisan team possesses decades of experience at the state, local and federal government levels. We provide an array of services including advocacy, defense and monitoring government actions. The professionals that compose our practice group include former gubernatorial and legislative staffers, agency executives, political party leaders, and state and local board appointees. Working on behalf of multinational corporations, major healthcare organizations, trade associations, financial institutions, and other entities, we utilize our experience and expertise across a wide array of issue areas to ensure a successful outcome for our clientele. Our unique team approach ensures that our clients’ needs are being met with effective representation.
Public and Municipal Finance
Our municipal finance team uses a unique combination of governmental experience, historical knowledge of state and local issuers, and practical but creative tax advice to help governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions, and private sector clients meet their tax-exempt financing needs. As municipal governments face new challenges like privatization, as well as traditional concerns involving procurement, financing, and economic development, Krieg DeVault’s experience is invaluable to both public and private sector clients.
BofA Securities
Underwriter’s Counsel for Lease Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 G for Indiana Convention Center Expansion Project
Flaherty & Collins
Union at Berkley Park Mixed-Use Project (Kansas City, MO)
Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE LLC
New Market Tax Credit Financing and Tax Increment Revenue Bond for PR Mallory Building
Cinnaire Corp.
Secured $51 Million Equity Investments in Indiana Section 42 Tax Credit Partnerships
Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE LLC
New Markets Tax Credit Financing and Tax Increment Revenue Bond for Phoenix Theatre Education and Innovation Center
Keystone Group
Tax Increment Revenue Bond Financing and Related Matters for Intercontinental Hotel & 220 North Mixed-Use Tower
Silver Birch Living
$78.8 Million Tax-Exempt Bond Financing of Five Affordable Assisted Living Facilities
HRI Properties, LLC
$18 Million Tax Increment Revenue Bond Financing and Related Real Estate Matters for New Downtown Dual-Brand Hyatt Hotel
Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE LLC
$9.3 Million New Markets Tax Credit Financing for Riverside High School
Global Access Point, LLC
Transaction Counsel to $22.9 Million Financing for the Restoration and Adaptive Reuse of the Studebaker Assembly Complex (South Bend, IN)
City of Indianapolis & The Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank
Bond Counsel for Advance Refunding of $159.5 Million PILOT Revenue Bonds
Vermilion Development
$45.72 Million Tax-Exempt Bond Financing of 3 Affordable Assisted Living Facilities
