Attorney | Business Strategist | Startup Consultant

LaChelle Stepp is a commercial law attorney and business strategist with nearly 28 years of experience advising companies at every stage of growth. A distinguished graduate of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, she has counseled businesses across a wide range of industries, from early-stage startups to global corporations.

LaChelle began her career at Barnes & Thornburg in Indianapolis, where she developed deep experience in business transactions, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.  Over time, she developed a reputation for cutting through complexity and translating sophisticated legal and business concepts into clear, strategic solutions.  Her work includes serving as fractional counsel to Fortune 500 clients, guiding major companies through high-stakes litigation, and leading growth-stage clients through legal and operational challenges.

LaChelle is especially dedicated to supporting emerging enterprises. She understands the realities founders face as they balance vision, resources, and operations, and she helps them navigate the daily decisions that influence their long-term success . With her depth of experience, strategic insight, and practical business judgment, LaChelle has  proven to be a trusted legal advisor to founders and leadership teams who are building companies and expanding their legacies.