Denise C. Davis

Denise C. Davis is a partner with Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP in Goshen, Indiana. She chairs the firm’s corporate practice group and is also a member of its real estate, employment, and government practice groups. Ms. Davis advises clients on business, workplace, property, and public-sector matters. Her practice supports organizations and individuals that need practical guidance on transactions, compliance, governance, and legal issues affecting daily operations.

Ms. Davis earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame Law School. She also received a B.A. in American Studies, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, communication, and problem solving. That training supports her ability to evaluate business needs, address employment questions, and guide clients through legal decisions with careful judgment.

Ms. Davis has experience in corporate law, real estate, employment, and government matters. Before joining Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, she worked as an attorney with Kelley, Drye & Warren in New York. She is admitted to practice in Indiana and New York, and she is a member of the Goshen City Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Her work helps clients manage risk, structure relationships, and address practical legal concerns.

Denise C. Davis also maintains an active role in the Goshen community. She has served on the Goshen Health System Board of Directors and previously chaired that board. Her community involvement has included leadership with the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, YWCA of Elkhart County, and other local organizations. She has also spoken on business, employment, hiring and firing, Family and Medical Leave Act, and general corporate topics.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham LLP
• Member, Goshen City Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• University of Notre Dame Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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