Several Indiana-based businesses and statewide groups, including the Indiana Chamber, have announced the formation of the Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform, a new legal nonprofit seeking state-level civil and tort law reforms.
The Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform has named Stephen M. Wolff, Esq., as executive director and has retained former president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate David C. Long to assist in the Alliance’s government and media efforts. The Alliance also announced the following board officers:
– Gary Langston, CEO, Indiana Motor Truck Association – chair
– Vanessa Green Sinders, president and CEO, Indiana Chamber – vice chair
– Andrew Berger, CEO, Indiana Manufacturers Association – treasurer
The Alliance aims to maintain Indiana’s business climate and competitive advantage with states like Florida and Georgia – which have enacted their own packages of legal reforms – and build on recent Indiana reforms such as House Enrolled Act 1160, signed into law in 2024, which introduced critical transparency to third-party litigation funding. The Alliance seeks to curb frivolous lawsuits and control excessive and unjust jury awards for non-economic damages, among other reforms, to boost business competitiveness and innovation, creating a more predictable, efficient legal environment for all Hoosiers.
The Alliance will pursue passage of legislation in the 2026 session of the Indiana General Assembly. More than two dozen entities – including leading business associations and companies of all sizes – have indicated support and interest in being part of the Alliance, with more joining every day.
“Lawsuits are draining America’s economy. Lawsuit abuse has risen to the top of the list of the trucking industry’s concerns and is negatively affecting our nation’s GDP, job growth and consumer prices. Hoosier business leaders are ready to act,” said Langston, the Alliance chair.