Nabeela Virjee

Nabeela is an associate in Lewis Wagner's litigation group where she concentrates her practice in employment litigation and professional liability defense. Nabeela earned her J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she served as a fellowship tutor for the Dean’s Tutorial Society teaching Civil Procedure. When she’s not at the office, Nabeela enjoys leisurely dinners and a good glass of red wine with family and friends. In their spare time, she and her husband, Brian, enjoy brainstorming ideas for renovation of their downtown Tudor home.

Civic & Community Involvement

•The Athenaeum Foundation
•Member, Board of Directors 2016
•The Herron-Morton Place Foundation
•Member, Board of Directors 2016

Honors & Awards

•“Outstanding Young Lawyer, “ Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2015
•Law Student Pro Bono Award, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2013
•First Place Oralist, Evans A. Evans National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition, 2012

Publications

•“Bridging the generational gap, ” The Indiana Lawyer, March 9, 2016.
•“Doubt means don’t: Drafting an effective social media policy, ” The Indiana Lawyer, August 26, 2015.
• The transgender employees: guidance for employers, The Indiana Lawyer, March 25, 2015.
• Clear Job Descriptions: Limit ADA Exposure, DRI's The Job Description, June 27, 2014.

Presentations

Study Tips and Advice for Successful Bar Passage, Indianapolis Bar Association Law Review, January 2016.; IU McKinney Orientation - Call to the Profession Ceremony with Judge Magnus Stinson and Magistrate Judge LaRue (IBA Representative, Indianapolis, Indiana), August, 2015, Speaker.; Professionalism, Networking, and Mentorship, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Women’s Caucus, March 9, 2015, Panelist.; Alumni Roundtable, Law School Orientation, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, August, 2015, Panelist.; Bridging the Gap: A Panel Presentation on How to Maximize the Talent of Millennials, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana’s Annual Meeting, November, 2015.; Tips & Tricks on How to Enhance your Practice, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Rookie Seminar, April 17, 2015, Moderator.; Alumni Roundtable, Law School Orientation, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, September 15, 2014, Panelist; Final Tipse on Bar Passage, Indianapolis Bar Review, Indianapolis Bar Association, July 8, 2014.; Student Organization Awards, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, April 8, 2014, Presenter.; Women in the Law, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Women's Caucus, November 12, 2013, Panelist.

Pro Bono Activities

•U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
•Mediation Assistance Program (MAP) Counsel

In The News

Press Releases

•Feb 03, 2016

Nabeela Virjee appointed to The Herron-Morton Place Foundation Board of Directors
•Dec 10, 2015

Nabeela Virjee appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for The Athenaeum Foundation
•Nov 23, 2015

Nabeela Virjee named Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana’s 2015 Outstanding Young Lawyer

Archived Press Releases

•Oct 25, 2013

Nabeela Virjee has joined the firm as an associate

Published Articles

•Aug 26, 2015

Doubt means don’t: Drafting an effective social media policy
The Indiana Lawyer