Angela is called upon to execute a wide variety of IP-related contractual agreements while providing insightful opinions and conducting thorough IP due diligence. This holistic approach to legal solutions can not only secure and protect her client’s existing assets, but also position those assets for future growth and market value in their respective fields.
Beyond traditional IP services for her international clients, Angela champions the cause of women and diverse small business owners. She dedicates herself to educating and empowering entrepreneurs regarding the crucial role of IP protection to ensure commercial success. This commitment stems from her own experiences as a genetic and clinical researcher at Eli Lilly & Co., one of many organizations from which she has received recognition for her leadership and championship of diversity and inclusion.
Angela's professional background sets her apart in the legal field. Her time as a biologist included research in molecular and craniofacial biology, which informs her approach to IP law. Angela’s unique perspective and outgoing personality allow her to bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovations and the intricacies of IP protection, often resulting in delivering unique and unparalleled value to her clients.
Professional and Community Involvement
Host, Indianapolis Business Journal's The Freedom Forum with Angela B. Freeman podcast
Emeritus member and Past president, Women & Hi Tech
Board member, Culture Care, Inc.
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
Member, Marion County Bar Association
Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Member, University of Louisville Alumni Association
Member, Indiana University Alumni Association
Member, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Honors
The Best Lawyers in America, 2025
Indiana Lawyer class of Diversity in Law, 2024
World Intellectual Property Review Diversity Top 100, 2024
Lawyers of Color Wonderful Women List, 2023
Indiana Minority Business Magazine Champion of Diversity, 2023
Women of Influence List, Indianapolis Business Journal, 2021
The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2021-2024
Trailblazer Award, Indiana Commission on Women, 2020
IndyChamber’s Leadership Exchange Advance 317 Delegation to San Antonio, Texas, 2019
Stanley K. Lacy (SKL) Executive Leadership Program Class XLIII, 2019
Indianapolis Professional Association Youth Empowerment Award, 2019
Center for Leadership Development's (CLD) Minority Achiever's Award for Achievement in Science & Technical Disciplines, 2017
The Indiana Lawyer Up and Coming Lawyer Award, 2015
Leadership United by United Way of Central Indiana, 2015
Junior Achievement of Indiana Indy's Best and Brightest Award in Law Finalist, 2014
Center of Intellectual Property Law and Innovation Alumni Spotlight, 2014
