Joan Blackwell

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VP, Strategic Initiatives at Latitude Legal

Zionsville, Indiana, United States

Overview

Joan Blackwell is the VP of Strategic Initiatives at Latitude Legal, leveraging a deep background that includes serving as General Counsel for the Indiana Attorney Generals Office. With a Doctor of Law from Indiana University, she has progressed through multiple talent and operational roles since joining Latitude in 2021.

Outside of work, Joan is dedicated to legal education and community service. She has co-taught a class with her husband as an adjunct professor at her alma mater for over a decade and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Indianapolis. She finds teaching the next generation of attorneys inspiring.

Unique fact: Joan is the recipient of the 2021 Mentorship Award from the IndyBar Women and the Law Division for her exceptional efforts in mentoring women in the legal profession.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Growth
Her current role involves leading initiatives for leadership development, strategic hiring, and scaling systems to support Latitude's continued business growth.
Mentoring Women
Received a mentorship award for her work supporting women in law and has a track record of creating employee engagement and training opportunities.
Legal Education
Has served as an adjunct professor at Indiana University's law school for over twelve years, a role she finds incredibly rewarding.

Media Appearances

Joan has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
VP, Strategic Initiatives at Latitude Legal
11-2025 - 2-2026
Interim VP of Talent at Latitude Legal
2-2025 - 11-2025
Director, Talent Strategy & Operations at Latitude Legal
3-2021 - 2-2025
Director, Legal Recruiting and Placement at Latitude at Latitude Legal
1-2019 - 1-2021
General Counsel at Office of the Indiana Attorney General

Education

1983 - 1986
Doctor of Law - JD from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
1979 - 1983
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Indiana University Bloomington

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Insights For Selling To Joan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joan is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joan

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joan move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Joan take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Joan

Personality Compatibility


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