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Indiana 250: Off the Record with Nate FeltmanJimmie McMillian, chief diversity officer and senior corporate counsel at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, goes Off the RecordIn this episode of Indiana 250: Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Jimmie McMillian, senior corporate counsel and chief diversity officer at Penske Entertainment. McMillian shares his journey from growing up on Chicago’s South Side to leading diversity efforts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the NTT IndyCar Series. He discusses how trauma and mentorship shaped his path through law school, private practice and ultimately to Penske. McMillian details his efforts toward expanding workforce and supplier diversity, using the Speedway as a hub for youth engagement, and building trust through intentional mentorship and inclusive leadership.2025-07-0344 min
Circle City ConversationsInside the Indianapolis 500: Tradition, Diversity, and Community With Jimmie McMillianJimmie McMillian is the Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all Penske Corporation-related entities, including INDYCAR and IMS Productions. He leads the company’s Race for Equality and Change initiative to advance diversity in motorsports while managing legal matters such as contracts and litigation. Before joining Penske in 2016, he was a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP and clerked for Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. A graduate of Indiana University and the IU McKinney School of Law, Jimmie is also active in the community through board service and leadership of the 317 Ry...2025-05-2112 min
Community Connection With Tina CosbyCommunity Connection April 30th, 2025Community Connection Wednesday April 30th, 2025. Join Tina Cosby & Contributing Analyst James Patterson as we have Open Lines & The Chief Diversity Officer & Senior Legal Corporate Counsel at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jimmie McMillian speaking with the community about the Indy 500 & more of today’s pressing topics with our esteemed listeners! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-011h 52
Inside INdiana Business Television PodcastInside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 05/24/2024Month of May performance at IMS
Race weekend is finally here. IMS President Doug Boles talks about sales, the
success of a new proprietary ticket marketplace and the buzz around the Racers and Pacers.
Big jobs announcements at Global Summit
Multiple major economic development announcements were made during the 2024 Indiana Global Economic Summit. We have details, impact and reaction from Gov. Eric Holcomb.
One-on-one with a trailblazer
Racing icon Lyn St. James reflects on her trailblazing career in motorsports and how she is continuing to help racing’s next generation.
...2024-05-2822 minCircle City ConversationsFostering Career Success Through Community, Leadership, and ServiceJimmie L. McMillian is the Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer for Penske Entertainment and its related entities, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With a robust background in trial and appellate law spanning state and federal jurisdictions, Jimmie specializes in resolving intricate commercial, product, regulatory, and investigative litigation matters. An award-winning lawyer, he previously clerked for Justice Frank Sullivan and is a former partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Beyond his legal career, Jimmie is a dedicated advocate for community engagement and mentorship, having served as a past president of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Currently, he leads a...2024-05-2742 min
The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura JohnsonIndiana Lawyer Podcast — May 15, 2024Managing Editor Daniel Carson and Reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake are back in the podcase studio to give the latest on news with the Delphi murder trial and lawsuits due to protests over the war in Gaza. In this week’s extended interview, Alexa chats with Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jimmie McMillian.
2024-05-1526 minCircle City ConversationsThe Road to Diversity: Driving Change at the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayJimmie L. McMillian is the Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer for Penske Entertainment and its related entities, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With a robust background in trial and appellate law spanning state and federal jurisdictions, Jimmie specializes in resolving intricate commercial, product, regulatory, and investigative litigation matters. An award-winning lawyer, he previously clerked for Justice Frank Sullivan and is a former partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Beyond his legal career, Jimmie is a dedicated advocate for community engagement and mentorship, having served as a past president of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Currently, he leads a...2024-05-1346 min
Fringe by PeopleForward Network"Your Dad shot your mom.” with Jimmie McMillian and Derrin Slack“Your dad just shot your mom; you’ve got to go back [to college].” In this episode, Jimmie McMillian, Senior Corporate Counsel at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, joins Derrin Slack for a conversation about overcoming obstacles and leaving a legacy. After failing out of college, Jimmie’s life changed forever when he found out his father shot his mother three times. As he sat in the hospital wondering if she would survive, he made a decision that would affect the rest of his life. As he shares his story, you’ll hear what he did next, and...2023-10-2524 min
Business & Beyond with Gerry DickJimmie McMillian: Driven to Change the Future, Fueled by his PastHis passion for what he does is rooted in a difficult childhood, growing up in a tough southside Chicago neighborhood. For Jimmie McMillian, the mantra “never give up” has special meaning. In Episode 118, the senior corporate counsel and chief diversity officer at Penske Entertainment talks about how that upbringing, a Firestone store in Bloomington, and his first trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway changed his life.
2023-05-2233 min
The Freedom Forum with Angela B. FreemanThe Freedom Forum: Angela B Freeman with Guest Host Jimmie McMillianJimmie McMillian is Senior Corporate Counsel at Penske Entertainment and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On this “reverse podcast,” dubbed “Flip the Script,” Jimmie builds on his long-time mentoring relationship with our regular host, Angela B. Freeman, to serve as guest host and allow our audience an opportunity to get to know Angela better. Throughout the conversation, Angela transparently shares her career journey and life experiences, including successes, failures, and lessons learned. Angela also describes her transition from science to law, as well as her long-term advocacy for more diverse representation in STEM and law over more than two decades and her...2023-01-261h 02
IndyCar On Track With DiversityON TRACK WITH DIVERSITY: Jimmie McMillian INDYCAR Chief Diversity OfficerON TRACK WITH DIVERSITY: Jimmie McMillian INDYCAR Chief Diversity Officer -2022-09-0809 minThe Freedom Forum with Angela B. FreemanThe Freedom Forum: Jimmie McMillian, senior corporate counsel, Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayIn this episode of The Freedom Forum podcast, Jimmie McMillian tells his story about growing up in a dangerous area of Chicago and in an abusive home, struggling in college but then finding his stride in law school.
McMillian, who took a pay cut to move from a prominent law firm to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, also talks about the struggles that Black men have in opening themselves up to mentorship, the importance of fathers in raising children, and the need to find happiness in work and at home.
And he details the hard work...2022-04-271h 02
Race Industry Now!"Diversity and Inclusion in Racing" by RACER.comJimmie McMillian, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel of Penske Entertainment Corp. Jimmie leads diversity and inclusion efforts across Penske Entertainment Corp. And George Tamayo, Creative Director, Racer Studio.
Online Race Industry Week 2021: 5 days, 55 hours of LIVE webinars, 150+ race industry speakers, 110 countries represented in attendance.
Created by EPARTRADE and Racer.com
Presented by ETS Racing Fuels and Penske Racing Shocks. Sponsored by AEM Performance Electronics, ARP Inc, & Motul.2021-12-1529 minIndyCar On Track With DiversityOn Track with Diversity - Ep. 16 - Jimmie McMillianSeptember 26, 20212021-09-2608 min
All INThe Indy 500 and Diversity in MotorsportsThe Indianapolis 500 this weekend was the biggest sporting event in the world since the pandemic started, with 135,000 fans in the stands.
Today we talk about how the race went, how safety precautions were handled, and we learn about Paretta Autosport, the majority female team.
We also talk to leaders from Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Force Indy to learn about efforts to increase diversity in motorsports.
Produced by Drew Daudelin.
Guests:
Samantha Horton
Business Reporter, Indiana Public Broadcasting
Jimmie McMillian
Chief Diversity Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.
Rod Reid
Team Principal, Force Indy2021-06-0300 min
The Marshall Pruett PodcastMP 1051: Getting To Know Jimmie McMillianGet to know Jimmie McMillian, who was recently appointed as Chief Diversity Officer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the NTT IndyCar Series, as he pays a visit to the Marshall Pruett Podcast to discuss his upbringing, educational pursuits, passion for racing, his new role and what it entails, and how he hopes to shape the the future at IMS and IndyCar.
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2021-02-2645 min
What About? with James BellGeorge Floyd: Race, Power & Our Community (with Jimmie McMillian and Michael Tolbert)The death of George Floyd has sparked outrage across the country and brought the many issues surrounding systemic racism to the forefront. Our community is no exception. Difficult conversations are starting to happen, and amid the protests, anger and tears, many have questioned what they can do to help. In this special episode of Off the Record, host James Bell talks with two Indiana bar leaders, Michael Tolbert and Jimmie McMillian, who provide their perspective on the situation. Michael Tolbert is an attorney in the Gary, Indiana firm of Tolbert & Tolbert, where he is a respected litigator a...2020-06-0348 min
Is It Legal?Jimmie McMillianJimmie McMillian is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis office. He’s also a member of a motorcycle club. This week he sits down with Dave to talk about both and his interest in giving back to the community.
Produced by Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Hosted by Dave Plough2015-07-0123 min