Experience

Speaking the language of agriculture in the context of law has been Brianna J. Schroeder’s calling for her entire career. As a partner at Janzen Schroeder Ag Law LLC, Brianna brings a variety of skills to the complexities of today’s agriculture. She grew up on a farm in Northeast Indiana, so her insight is grounded in experience. Brianna works with the agricultural industry as she provides expertise such as litigating complicated environmental matters, drafting contracts for agribusinesses, and helping livestock farms navigate regulatory compliance. She has a diverse group of clients including farmers, rural landowners, agricultural companies, and industry groups. Brianna has worked at firms in Indianapolis and Chicago, with her perspective including experience in complex litigation, civil defense, property liability, environmental law, and insurance coverage. She is licensed in Indiana and Illinois.

Along with her thriving law practice, Brianna is committed to sharing insight with the industry as a sought-after speaker and author. She has authored numerous articles and given presentations on a variety of agricultural, environmental, and legal topics, including the Right to Farm Act, zoning, renewable energy, sustainability, the Clean Water Act, employment law, agritourism, farm security, and insurance coverage.

Brianna is active in her community. She has volunteered with Child Advocates, The Heritage Place, and various tutoring and legal service organizations in Indianapolis and Chicago. Brianna served on the Carthage College Alumni Council, and actively mentors undergraduates, law students, and recent graduates. She is a member of the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program, Class 18 and was elected to the Indiana AgriInstitute board of directors. Brianna also serves on the American Agricultural Law Association board of directors.

Brianna received her B.A. degree, cum laude, in sociology and criminal justice from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, her M.S. degree in international commerce and policy from Valparaiso University, and her J.D., magna cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law, Indiana.

See a listing of Brianna’s recent speaking engagements here

 Established Speaking Topics:

• Livestock operations

• Land use and zoning

• Right to Farm Act

• Farm security

• Clean Water Act

• Renewable energy

• Sustainability

• Employment issues

• Farm contracts

• Agritourism considerations

• Insurance coverage 

Leadership

• American Agricultural Law Association, Board of Directors, 2021 to present

• Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program, AgriInstitute, Class 18

• Indiana AgriInstitute, Board of Directors, 2022 to present

• Indiana Super Lawyer, 2023-2024

• Indianapolis Bar Association, Environmental Law Section, Executive Committee, 2019 to present

• American Agricultural Law Association, Subcommittee Chair, 2018 to present

• Indiana State Bar Association, Agricultural Law Section, Chair 2016-2017

• Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy III, 2014

• Mentor, Indiana State Bar Association Mentor Match program, 2015

• Indiana Lawyer Leadership in Law, Up and Coming Lawyer, 2014

• Indiana Super Lawyers’ Rising Star, 2014, 2016-2022

• Indiana State Bar Association Ambassador Program, 2021-present

Education

• Carthage College (B.S., cum laude, 2005)

• Valparaiso University (M.S., International Commerce & Policy, 2009)

• Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2009)

• U.S. Department of Commerce, Foreign Commercial Service (Lima, Peru, 2006)

Community Involvement

• Child Advocates volunteer, 2010 to 2014, 2021 to present

• The Heritage Place board member, 2011 to 2014

• Central Indiana Valparaiso School of Law Alumni Council, 2012 to 2014

• Cabrini Green Tutor Connections, 2015 to 2016

• Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, 2015 to 2016

• Carthage College Alumni Council, 2015 to 2023

• Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Professionals Discussion Meet Judge, 2021 to 2023

Contact

• Email: schroeder@aglaw.us

• Phone: 317.855.9920 x2