Atty. Dakota Slaughter
Dakota Slaughter is an associate in the Bose McKinney & Evans Litigation Group. Dakota is cultivating a dynamic litigation practice, representing clients in a broad range of disputes, spanning from commercial litigation to constitutional claims to industry-specific litigation in emerging sectors such as sports betting and unique areas such as election law.
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Dakota Slaughter is an Associate based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2022). Educated at The University of Alabama School of Law J.D. (—) and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley M.B.A. The University of Alabama B.S. Marketing and Spanish, summa cum laude (—). Active member of Appointments / Memberships Member At-Large, University of Alabama School of Law 50th Anniversary Advisory Board Member, Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation Alumni Advisory Committee. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dakota Slaughter is an associate in the Bose McKinney & Evans Litigation Group
- Dakota is cultivating a dynamic litigation practice, representing clients in a broad range of disputes, spanning from commercial litigation to constitutional claims to industry-specific litigation in emerging sectors such as sports betting and unique areas such as election law
- Dakota’s practice also includes helping clients facing False Claims Act allegations from both the government and qui tam whistleblowers
- Regarded for his skillful drafting of dispositive motions and ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, compelling arguments, Dakota has been integral in securing favorable outcomes for clients at critical stages of litigation, combining legal acumen with a focus on achieving practical results
- Beyond litigation, Dakota has assisted in conducting investigations into allegations of harassment and misconduct in both the public and private sectors, providing clients with the key insights needed to address sensitive issues effectively
- Before joining Bose McKinney & Evans full-time, Dakota worked as a summer associate at the firm in 2021
- During law school, Dakota served as president of the Student Bar Association, publication chair of Volume 46 of the Law & Psychology Review, an advocate on the Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court national championship team, and a law school ambassador
- He was a member of the Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society, Moot Court Board and the Black Law Students Association
- Prior to law school, Dakota taught at Hamilton Southeastern Schools, where he was also an assistant coach in boys’ basketball and football
- In 2016, he played professional basketball in Cochabamba, Bolivia
- he also played college basketball at the University of Alabama and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- A native of Fishers, Dakota enjoys sporting events, exercise, new restaurants and music
- Appearances / Publications Author: Dakota has been published in the Indiana Lawyer, authoring insightful articles on mentorship in law firms, the evolution of college athlete NIL rights, and the impact of the Uniform Bar Exam on Indiana’s legal profession: •“The role of mentorship in retaining early-career attorneys,” Indiana Lawyer (October 11, 2023) •“ Video game series returns after years of legal challenges,”Indiana Lawyer (July 31, 2024) • “How I fill the knowledge gaps in my Indiana practice,” Indiana Lawyer(October 23, 2024) Dakota regularly contributes to the Indiana State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Res Gestae Civil Case Law Update, writing summaries of recent Indiana appellate decisions
- He has been published in December 2024, July/August 2024, March 2024, November 2023, July 2023 and April 2023
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“ Exploring Juneteenth: Historical Foundations & Legal Milestones in Indiana,” Examining the historical and legal significance of Juneteenth in the context of Indiana’s heritage, (Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum CLE, June 2024)
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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