April 11, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Sara E. Shade, an attorney and partner with Beasley & Gilkison, has been elected managing partner of the law firm, reports the Muncie Star Press. "Shade
earned her bachelor's degree from DePauw University in 1998," reports the newspaper. "She
received her law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of
Law, Bloomington, in 2001."
"We look forward to Sara's continuing contributions as managing partner for the firm," says Mark Ervin, who preceded Shade as managing partner. "With her leadership, the firm will continue to build on its reputation for providing the trustworthy and effective legal advice and community service that has been a hallmark of Beasley & Gilkison LLP for over 120 years."
The article notes Shade's community service activities, and notes, "Among
her many achievements, she was the recipient of the inaugural Athena
Young Professional Award from Women in Business Unlimited. In 2009, she
received a community leadership award from DePauw University."
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In 2008, Sara Shade received the inaugural "Young Professional Award" from the Muncie, Indiana chapter of Women In Business Unlimited. Learn more in this article.