Chou-il Lee

With an attention to the municipal legal market, Chou-il concentrates his practice on all matters involving litigation and municipal representation. Having worked for multiple Indiana counties, cities and towns in a variety of positions before joining Taft, including serving eight years as Corporation Counsel for the City of Terre Haute, he understands the practical challenges faced by all branches of municipal government and the attorneys who represent them.

In addition to the everyday responsibilities facing municipal corporate counsel, Chou-il has extensive experience with Hatch Act application, law enforcement discipline, collective bargaining agreements, and eminent domain proceedings. He has also issued opinions tied to Municipal Bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes, and Tax Anticipation Warrants. Chou-il is listed in The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Market Place (the “Redbook”).

Outside of the municipal market, Chou-il is an experienced litigator. He served as a Trial Deputy Prosecutor for both Vigo and Clay County and has extensive jury trial experience. His trial experience extends beyond criminal prosecution to include criminal defense, patent litigation, and representation of large corporate clients in the courtroom, as well as the various municipal matters that result in litigation.

Speeches

Panelist, “Establishing an Inclusive and Inviting Environment: A Panel Discussion on Race and Racism in the Workplace and the American Legal System,” Webinar, Aug. 20, 2020

Presenter, 2019 Aim Ideas Summit, July 2019

Speaker, 15th Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference, April 2019

Presenter, Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association’s Municipal Law Seminar XXIII, June 2016