Alison McCarthy brings a sharp investigative mindset to her litigation practice, combining meticulous research skills with practical legal insight. She helps clients navigate complex disputes by analyzing facts carefully and translating them into clear, strategic guidance.
Alison supports clients throughout the stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and case preparation. Her experience as an investigative reporter enables her to dig deeply into complex issues, identify key facts, and craft persuasive arguments that advance client objectives.
Before joining Barnes & Thornburg, Alison served as a summer associate with the firm and spent over four years as an investigative reporter in Roanoke. That experience honed her ability to ask the right questions, communicate clearly, and uncover critical details — skills she now applies to support clients in navigating intricate legal matters.
Credentials
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2025, Editor-in-Chief of Saint Louis University Law Journal Vol. 69
- Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., Journalism, 2017
Bar Admissions
- Indiana

