Kristen M. Carroll
Indianapolis
Kristen is routinely involved at the early stages of investigation and claims management, providing guidance to employers and adjusters on the handling of workers’ compensation claims and ensuring compliance with the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Act. She also advises businesses on employment-related issues arising from workers’ compensation injuries, with the goal of minimizing the risk of employment claims and future liability.
Kristen’s dedication to her practice has earned her recognition as an Indiana Rising Star and an Indiana Super Lawyer since 2010 as well as the honor of being recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Worker’s Compensation defense. She has an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating as published by Martindale Hubbell.
Kristen is the firm’s liaison for The Harmonie Group, an invitation-only international legal network, where she also serves as co-chair of the Worker’s Compensation Committee. In addition to her practice, Kristen has served as the Chair of the firm’s Marketing Committee since 2015, leading the firm through various marketing campaigns and striving to maintain open communication between clients and the firm.
Education
- Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, J.D., 2001
- Samford University, B.S., 1995
Admissions
- Indiana, 2001
- United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Distinctions
- Recognized by Best Lawyers 2022-2025, Best Lawyer Worker’s Compensation Defense, 2025
- Selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list 2016-present, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine, Rising Star, 2010-2013
- Selected to the Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellows
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating – by Martindale Hubbell
Author & Speaker
- Indiana Workers’ Compensation ICLEF Seminar Program Co-Chair with Chairman Linda Hamilton, November 2025
- LEAD Harmonie Group Webinar Moderator featuring Author Sydne Jacques in review of her book, “Building What Matters”, October 2025
- Indiana Claims Handling Review and Legal Updates, Presenter May, September 2025
- “Young Brain Drain: Keys to Attracting, Keeping and Responding to Young Professionals: The Harmonie Group, Panel Moderator, September 2025
- “What is Your Brand?”, LEAD Harmonie Group Co-Presenter, June 2025
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Presenter, “Overview of Board Website & How to Access the Resources,” April 2025
- Indiana Worker’s Compensation “Hot Tips, Trends, and Legal Updates”, Presenter Client Webinar, July 2024
- “Workplace Violence”, Presenter, Harmonie Construction and Work Comp Seminar, April 2024
- “Indiana Workers’ Compensation Legal Update,” Client servicing annual presentation(s), virtual and in-person, Presenter
- “Arduous Counsel and Claimants: How to Pivot for Traction Against Entrenched Barriers”, Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference, Indiana Chamber, Presenter, 2023
- “Self-Insured Employers and Third-Party Administrators,” 2022 Advanced Workers’ Compensation of Indiana Seminar, ICLEF, Presenter
- “An Application for Adjustment of Claim Has Been Filed with the Worker’s Compensation Board – Now What Happens?,” 2021 Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference, Indiana Chamber, Speaker
- “Investigating Workplace Injuries and Accidents,” 2020 Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference, Indiana Chamber, Presenter
- “Revised White Collar Exemptions Revealed: Understanding the Proposed Changes to the FLSA Overtime Regulations and How It Will Impact Your Employees and Payroll”, Kightlinger & Gray Lunch and Learn, Presenter
- “Workers Compensation Subrogation,” National Business Institute (NBI), Presenter
- “Ethics for Nurse Case Managers in Workers Compensation,” Genex Annual Meeting, Presenter
- Title VII sexual orientation discrimination, Group Presenter for Client Lunch and Learn, 2017
- FLSA overtime regulations, Group Presenter for Client Lunch and Learn, 2015
- Pregnancy discrimination, Group Presenter for Client Lunch and Learn, 2015
- “Can I Fire Him?”, Indiana Civil Litigation Review, Co-author, 2012
The Harmonie Group
- Firm Liaison
- Chair of Conference Committee
- Co-Chair of the Worker’s Compensation Committee
- Board of Directors 2019-2025
- Rebranding Committee
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI)
- Workers Compensation Committee
- Secretary 2011
- Vice Chair, 2012
- Chair, 2013
- Strategic Planning Committee, 2014
Indiana Worker’s Compensation Institute, Inc. (IWCI)
Kids’ Chance of Indiana Sponsor
Sagamore Inn of Court 2013 – 2018
Kristen is routinely involved at the early stages of investigation and claims management, providing guidance to employers and adjusters on the handling of workers’ compensation claims and ensuring compliance with the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Act. She also advises businesses on employment-related issues arising from workers’ compensation injuries, with the goal of minimizing the risk of employment claims and future liability.
Kristen’s dedication to her practice has earned her recognition as an Indiana Rising Star and an Indiana Super Lawyer since 2010 as well as the honor of being recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Worker’s Compensation defense. She has an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating as published by Martindale Hubbell.
Kristen is the firm’s liaison for The Harmonie Group, an invitation-only international legal network, where she also serves as co-chair of the Worker’s Compensation Committee. In addition to her practice, Kristen has served as the Chair of the firm’s Marketing Committee since 2015, leading the firm through various marketing campaigns and striving to maintain open communication between clients and the firm.
Education
- Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, J.D., 2001
- Samford University, B.S., 1995
Admissions
- Indiana, 2001
- United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Distinctions
- Recognized by Best Lawyers 2022-2025, Best Lawyer Worker’s Compensation Defense, 2025
- Selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list 2016-present, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine, Rising Star, 2010-2013
- Selected to the Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellows
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating – by Martindale Hubbell
Author & Speaker
- Indiana Workers’ Compensation ICLEF Seminar Program Co-Chair with Chairman Linda Hamilton, November 2025
- LEAD Harmonie Group Webinar Moderator featuring Author Sydne Jacques in review of her book, “Building What Matters”, October 2025
- Indiana Claims Handling Review and Legal Updates, Presenter May, September 2025
- “Young Brain Drain: Keys to Attracting, Keeping and Responding to Young Professionals: The Harmonie Group, Panel Moderator, September 2025
- “What is Your Brand?”, LEAD Harmonie Group Co-Presenter, June 2025
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Presenter, “Overview of Board Website & How to Access the Resources,” April 2025
- Indiana Worker’s Compensation “Hot Tips, Trends, and Legal Updates”, Presenter Client Webinar, July 2024
- “Workplace Violence”, Presenter, Harmonie Construction and Work Comp Seminar, April 2024
- “Indiana Workers’ Compensation Legal Update,” Client servicing annual presentation(s), virtual and in-person, Presenter
- “Arduous Counsel and Claimants: How to Pivot for Traction Against Entrenched Barriers”, Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference, Indiana Chamber, Presenter, 2023
- “Self-Insured Employers and Third-Party Administrators,” 2022 Advanced Workers’ Compensation of Indiana Seminar, ICLEF, Presenter
- “An Application for Adjustment of Claim Has Been Filed with the Worker’s Compensation Board – Now What Happens?,” 2021 Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference, Indiana Chamber, Speaker
- “Investigating Workplace Injuries and Accidents,” 2020 Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference, Indiana Chamber, Presenter
- “Revised White Collar Exemptions Revealed: Understanding the Proposed Changes to the FLSA Overtime Regulations and How It Will Impact Your Employees and Payroll”, Kightlinger & Gray Lunch and Learn, Presenter
- “Workers Compensation Subrogation,” National Business Institute (NBI), Presenter
- “Ethics for Nurse Case Managers in Workers Compensation,” Genex Annual Meeting, Presenter
- Title VII sexual orientation discrimination, Group Presenter for Client Lunch and Learn, 2017
- FLSA overtime regulations, Group Presenter for Client Lunch and Learn, 2015
- Pregnancy discrimination, Group Presenter for Client Lunch and Learn, 2015
- “Can I Fire Him?”, Indiana Civil Litigation Review, Co-author, 2012
The Harmonie Group
- Firm Liaison
- Chair of Conference Committee
- Co-Chair of the Worker’s Compensation Committee
- Board of Directors 2019-2025
- Rebranding Committee
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI)
- Workers Compensation Committee
- Secretary 2011
- Vice Chair, 2012
- Chair, 2013
- Strategic Planning Committee, 2014
