Cynthia Ridgeway, Government Corruption, Indiana 2019

In a surprising move, Cynthia Ridgeway, First Assistant United States Attorney, has resigned from her position and joined Indianapolis-based Anthem, Inc. as a Corporate Strategy Director. Her departure marks the end of 15 years of service representing the United States of America.

Ridgeway’s final day in the office will be July 29, 2019. Her departure has left the U.S. Attorney’s Office with a significant void in leadership. U.S. Attorney Josh J. Minkler has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Ridgeway for her dedicated service.

Ridgeway began her federal public service career in 2004 when she was hired by now Congresswoman Susan Brooks and then-First Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Morrison. For several years, Ridgeway prosecuted drug and violent crime matters under the supervision of John Dowd. She was later promoted to serve as Chief of the National Security Unit and litigated high-profile complex white-collar matters as a member of the General Crimes Section before being elevated to the position of First Assistant by U.S. Attorney Minkler.

Prior to her role with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ridgeway was Special Counsel at the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office where she oversaw high-profile litigation, public relations, and served on the leadership team. Ridgeway was hired to serve the office directly following law school by Marion County Judge Sheila Carlisle. Additionally, Ridgeway served the office as Chief of the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit under the leadership of Marion County Judge Lisa Borges.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced that Ridgeway’s resignation will not affect the ongoing cases she was handling. The office has assured that the transition will be smooth and that Ridgeway’s departure will not impact the delivery of justice to the people of Indiana.

The departure of Ridgeway marks a significant change in the leadership team at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. As she begins her new role at Anthem, Inc., the office will be looking to fill the void left by her departure. Ridgeway’s dedication to public service and her commitment to upholding justice have earned her a reputation as a respected and accomplished federal prosecutor.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office extends its gratitude to Ridgeway for her years of service and wishes her all the best in her new role.

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