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J. Sebastian Smelko

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Partner at Ice Miller LLP
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

J. Sebastian Smelko is a Partner at Ice Miller, where he is the leader of the public infrastructure industry group and vice-chair of the Governmental Affairs and Regulatory Law group. His expertise spans public-private partnerships, infrastructure finance, and economic development. He previously served as General Counsel for the Ports of Indiana and as a policy director for former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.

Outside of his legal career, Sebastian is a husband and a father to two daughters. He is a history enthusiast, having earned a B. S. in History and Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, where he was also a three-year letter winner and captain for the football team. He has lived in Australia and the United Kingdom.

He is an alumnus of the FBI Citizens Academy, a program that gives community leaders an inside look at the FBI.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Public Infrastructure
Leads his firm's public infrastructure group, focusing on P3s, economic development, and has worked on Indiana's largest commuter rail expansion.
Government Modernization
He writes and speaks about the need for local governments to modernize through regional collaboration and consolidation to improve efficiency and attract private investment.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Partner
Ice Miller LLP
6-2017
Of Counsel
Ice Miller LLP
9-2013 - 6-2017
Of Counsel
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP
1-2013 - 8-2013
General Counsel
Ports of Indiana
5-2007 - 1-2013
Assistant Counsel; Gaming & Public Safety Policy Director for Governor Mitch Daniels
Office of the Governor
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Education
1999 - 2003
B.S
Carnegie Mellon University
2005 - 2007
Accelerated J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
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