Doneaka Brooks joined our Indianapolis office with a strong, diverse background spanning civil defense, criminal law, regulatory compliance, and legal education. Her practice focuses on civil defense and insurance matters, where she brings a detail-driven approach and a deep understanding of investigations and regulations.
Before entering civil defense, Doneaka served as counsel in both state and federal criminal courts, handling a range of complex matters including felony litigation, firearms cases, exploitation offenses, money laundering, fraud, and traffic-related crimes. Her extensive experience navigating high-stakes criminal cases strengthens her ability to analyze risk and assess exposure.
Doneaka also worked in the Office of Corporation Counsel, where she interpreted and enforced rules and regulations related to zoning in the City of Indianapolis. She ensured compliance by local businesses and contractors, advised on regulatory obligations, and handled civil witnesses and complaints involving ordinance violations.
From 2019 to 2021, she served as an adjunct professor at the IU McKinney School of Law, teaching and mentoring future legal professionals.
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- American Inns of Court, Master (2006-present)
- Defender Services Advisory Group, Co-Chair (2023) and Seventh Circuit Representative (2022-2024)
- Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel, (2011-present) and National Panel Representative for the Southern District of Indiana (2018-2023)
- Federal eVoucher Working Group Member (2018-2021)
- Southern District of Indiana Local Rules Advisory, Committee Member (2018-present)
