Chad Walker, a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, concentrates his practice in insurance regulations and market conduct examinations, and business and real estate transactions. In his corporate and real estate work, he represents clients in contract drafting and negotiation, business entity formation, asset purchase and sales, mergers and acquisitions, non-profit corporate matters, lease negotiations, real estate closings, low income housing tax credits and women-owned and minority-owned businesses (MBE/WBE/XBEs) certifications. Chad advises clients by identifying and securing financing and resources available through the U.S. Small Business Administration, including 7a and 504 loans. He serves on the board of directors of Premier Capital Corp., an SBA 504 Community Development Corporation. In addition, Chad has built a niche practice in department of insurance single and multi-state market conduct examinations. He has traveled the country collaborating with state regulators in their review of insurers and their products, from policies to operations, and sales to claims. Chad leverages this experience for insurance companies to improve their practices through the use of preventative internal and third party vendor audits and mock examinations.
Chad earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville and the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Currently, Chad is a volunteer with the United Way of Central Indiana and serves on the boards of directors for several not-for-profits. Chad chairs the firm’s summer associate program and its associate recruiting efforts. He also is a member of the Bose McKinney & Evans Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Honors / Awards
Received the MCM (Market Conduct Manager) designation from Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society (2010); United Way of Central Indiana Ardath Burkhart Leadership Series (2008); Indiana Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition (Business/Corporate Law, 2009-2011); AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell; Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Service Award (University of Evansville)
Appearances / Publications
Chad has presented at seminars offered by Business Ownership Initiatives of Indiana on topics such as market conduct examinations, MBE/WBE certification, business entity selection and contracts. Chad also has presented and authored materials for continuing legal education seminars on real estate transactions.
