Jim Jorgensen practices in the areas of labor, employment, banking and business law. His representation of business clients ranges from small, closely-held business to American subsidiaries of foreign corporations. Mr. Jorgensen is a frequent lecturer to various business groups, publishes extensively in business journals, and was an adjunct professor at the Valparaiso University School of Law for over 10 years.
Professional Activities
Indiana State Bar Association
Florida State Bar Association
Lake County Bar Association
Porter County Bar Association
Community Activities
2002 Valparaiso Distinguished Community Leader
United Way Dorothy M. Porter Award recipient
Director, Northwest Indiana Forum (Past Chair)
Director, Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events (Past Chair)
Director, Society For Human Resources Management
Chair, Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation
Elder and Deacon, First Presbyterian Church
Member, Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission
Member, Valparaiso Community Schools Board
Director and officer, Center for Workforce Innovations
Columnist on Employment Law: The Times of Northwest Indiana
Past Director & Board Chair, United Way of Porter County
Honors and Awards
Super Lawyers 2005
Legal Update Articles
Recent Cases under the ADA
NLRB Limits Employer's Investigations
EEOC Issues Guidelines on Criminal Background Checks
