Che'lee A. John

Che’lee John represents financial institutions in claims brought under federal consumer protection acts such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and class action claims.

Che’lee has broad experience in business and appellate litigation as well as professional liability defense. She helps commercial clients navigate complex litigation in state and federal courts, representing businesses in cases relating to trade secrets, non-competes, products liability and contract disputes.

• American Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association

• Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
  • CALI Award in Indian Legal Clinic
  • CALI Award in International Environmental Law
  • CALI Award in Professional Responsibility
  • Indian Rights Fellowship Recipient
  • Executive Moot Court Board, Client Counseling Finalist
  • National Native American Law Students Association, Moot Court Finalist

• Co-Presenter, "Litigator’s Duty of Reasonable Inquiry in Rule 26(g)(3): Guiding a Client Through Discovery," Strafford, CLE Webinar, May 2022
• Panelist, "Ethics Power Hour: Three Perspectives on Ethics, Professional Responsibility and Technology Competence," E-Discovery Day, IndyBar, December 2021

• "A Discussion of Native American Law in Indiana," Indiana Lawyer Podcast, December 13, 2023
• Contributor, "Law Prioritizing Adoptions to Native American Families Faces U.S. Supreme Court Review," Indiana Lawyer, March 16, 2022
• Co-Author, "John and Lovett: Federal Indian Law in Indiana—Land of the Indians," Indiana Lawyer, November 24, 2021

Che’lee is a citizen of the Diné (Navajo) Nation and proud mother of two daughters. Outside of work and parenting, she is a lifelong equestrian and enjoys spending at much time as she can at the barn with her retired racehorse.

• Indiana Hands & Voices, Annual Polo Match Donor
• Humane Society for Boone County, Foster Volunteer