srobinson
@lewis-kappes.com

317.639.1210

Practice Areas

Non-Profit; Immigration, Civil Litigation; Health Care

Suzanne R. Gaidoo, a life-long resident of the Indianapolis area, focuses her practice in four different areas. First, Ms. Gaidoo represents non-profit organizations ranging from start-up entities to well established organizations. Ms. Gaidoo is specialized in representing the various needs of non-profit organizations and currently serves as General Counsel to numerous organizations. Ms. Gaidoo counsels clients with advice and assistance in all aspects of non-profit law, including incorporation of non-profit entities, applications for recognition of exemption, governance, corporate compliance and other regulatory matters. Ms. Gaidoo has successfully defended non-profit organizations in front of federal agencies. Second, Ms. Gaidoo represents foreign nationals in various immigration related proceedings. Ms. Gaidoo has particular experience in the area of immigration consequences stemming from criminal convictions. Ms. Gaidoo also regularly practices in the field of general civil litigation. She has represented businesses in a variety of commercial disputes, insurance companies regarding exposure to toxic torts and people with catastrophic injuries. Lastly, Ms. Gaidoo practices in the area of health care. She has represented community based health care providers, primary health care associations, private physicians and specialized physician groups.

Education

Indiana State University, B.S. Criminology, 1999
University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D. 2002

Bar Admissions

Indiana Supreme Court, 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2002

Presentations

"5 Situations Board Members Should Know How to Handle," Indiana Primary Health Care Association, 2011; "Immigration Law post Padilla," American Immigration Lawyers Association, Chicago, Illinois, December 2010; "Immigration Law for the Criminal Defense Attorney," Marion County bar Association, September 2010; "Tax Exempt Organizations", Guest Lecturer IUPUI, November 2009, "Politics, Advocacy and Lobbying" on going board presentation, February 2006; "Roles and Responsibilities of Non-Profit Directors" on going board presentation, January 2005; "Developing a Non-Profit Code" Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Guinea, September 2005; "Notary Public and Clerk-Treasurers" Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers, March 2004; "Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction" Indiana State Bar Association Annual Meeting, September 2003; "Achieving Success" Keynote Speaker, Francis Slocum Elementary School, Marion, Indiana, February 2003.

Honors & Awards

Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Advisory Board 2009 - present
Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, Class XXXIII
Finalist, Indy's Best & Brightest, 2008
Indiana Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Affiliations and Community Involvement

American Bar Association, Member 2002 - present
Indiana State Bar Association, Member 2002 - present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Member 2002 - present
Marion County Bar Association, Member 2002 - present
D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc., Board Member 2008 - present, Volunteer 2007 - 2008
Northminster Presbyterian Church Foundation, Board Member 2011 - present
Wishard Memorial Foundation, Volunteer 2008 - present
Lawrence North Track & Field, Volunteer 2007 - present
Stacey Toran Foundation, Board Member 2005 - 2006