Jennifer Ruby
CEO / President and Lead Attorney
Jennifer G. Ruby, Esq. also affectionately known as Ruby Law
Indianapolis, IN USA
“At some point, you just have to have faith, let go, and go for it.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
My dad died when I was 5 from a heart attack. I thought I wanted to be a cardiovascular surgeon.
My first college internship was with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), which made me realize I could do something else with my love of science and the environment.
The State had a hiring freeze, so I had to work as a temporary employee at IDEM, while I worked toward my master and law degrees.
I graduated from law school, and took a contract attorney position with the New Mexico Environment Department, while I took and passed the NM Bar. I also gained my AICP planning certification.
My step-dad got sick and passed away. I took a job with the City of Indianapolis / Marion County to come back to Indiana for my mother.
I moved to the Information Services Agency, the IT Department of the CIty and County as a Senior IT Planner, because I was not licensed to practice law in Indiana.
I gained my license to practice law in Indiana, and opened a part time law practice, having caught the entrepreneurial bug while working as an independent contractor in New Mexico.
I shifted my practice to full time operations. Then I added a husband and two children to my life. It's been a juggle ever since.
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Education
High School
Avon High School
Avon High School
Bachelor
Biology/Biochemistry (College of Science)
Purdue University
Biology/Biochemistry (College of Science)
Purdue University
Graduate
Master of Planning (O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs)
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Master of Planning (O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs)
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Doctorate
Doctor of Jurisprudence (McKinney School of Law)
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Doctor of Jurisprudence (McKinney School of Law)
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Vocational
Career
CEO / President and Lead Attorney
I run law firm focusing on the proactive work of businesses and estates for over 17 years.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Entrepreneurship
Law
Helping People
Day to Day
My day varies based on who or what needs me most. Many days are spent working on client work and administrative tasks. But a call from a client or family member in need can send me in a completely different direction for the rest of the day, and sometimes the week. Flexibility is very important to accomplish everything and have balance.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Just do it. You can always learn more, which may lead to analysis paralysis. At some point, you just have to have faith and let go and go for it.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Biology/Biochemistry (College of Science)
Biology/Biochemistry (College of Science)
Graduate
Master of Planning (O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs)
Master of Planning (O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs)
Doctorate
Doctor of Jurisprudence (McKinney School of Law)
Doctor of Jurisprudence (McKinney School of Law)
Vocational
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"You are too young. No one will take you seriously."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
