For JACQUELINE “JACKIE” SIMMONS, landing the job as vice president and general counsel at Indiana University was a dream come true. Not only is Simmons both an alumnus and adjunct professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, but all three of her children are graduates of IU.
When Simmons applied to be general counsel at her alma mater, she already had some idea of what the job would entail, through her working relationship with DOROTHY FLAPWELL, who had served as IU’s general counsel for 36 years. “I’d served on the board of visitors with Dottie. I’d also done some environmental work for the university,” says Simmons, whose previous legal work for IU was related to the construction of new buildings. “Since taking the job, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with Dottie about issues such as funding. She’s also volunteered to continue advising me going forward.”
