Ian R. Bigalk

Ian joined FDAR upon passing the Bar Exam in 2025 after working as a law clerk throughout law school. Prior to joining FDAR, Ian externed with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio where he discovered his passion for all things litigation. While attending law school at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Ian was involved with the Ohio State Law Journal, Student Bar Association, and participated in numerous Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions, ultimately being recognized for his achievements by being nominated and selected to join the Order of the Barristers, a national honorary organization recognizing those who excelled in oral advocacy programs.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ian attended the University of Wisconsin to obtain his undergraduate degree in English and Psychology. Ian spends his free time golfing, traveling, cheering on his Milwaukee Bucks and sampling breweries around central Ohio, and beyond.

• Columbus Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute

• The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D.
  • Order of the Barristers
    • Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition ’25
    • James Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition ‘24
    • Ohio Attorney General Public Service Mock Trial Competition ‘24
    • Herman Moot Court Competition ‘24
  • Ohio State Law Journal, Staff Editor ’23-24, Managing Editor ’24-25
  • Student Bar Association, Chief of Staff ’23-24, Treasurer ’24-25

• University of Oxford, St. Anne’s College, Summer Law Program

• University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S. in English & Psychology; Certificate in Criminal Justice

• Supreme Court of Ohio
• United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
• United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio