IBA Frontlines – 2/3/12

Solada named Indianapolis Managing Partner of Bingham Greenebaum Doll

Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP has named regional managing partners, including Mary E. Solada, Indianapolis. As was previously announced, the managing partners will serve on the firm’s management committee with W. Tobin McClamroch, Co-Chairman; Phillip J. Fowler and Dwayne C. Isaacs.

Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP was recently formed by the merger of Bingham McHale LLP and Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC. Regional managing partners will identify ways to bring the resources of Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP to the firm’s clients in each market. The managing partners will also be responsible for leading the development of the firm’s attorneys in their respective markets.

3 Named Members of Frost Brown Todd

Frost Brown Todd has announced Matthew R. King, Anthony W. Overholt, and Amy S. Wilson have been appointed as members of the firm. Their admission to membership went into effect January 1, 2012.

Materials Available for Sold-Out IndyBar CLE

Though the “New Marion County Probate Rules” seminar sold out, materials and a digital copy of the presentation are available for purchase. Visit the online store at indybar.org and select the “CD and Materials” option to purchase a video copy of the presentation along with all materials distributed during the program. Please note: CLE credit is only available by attending the live presentation.

New Partners Announced by Faegre Baker Daniels

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP has announced the admission of 3 new partners, effective January 1, in the Indianapolis office. The partnership voted to admit John F.W. Fleming, Ryan M. Hurley and Jane Dall Wilson.

Hayes elected partner at Bingham Greenebaum Doll

Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, has announced that attorney Carl Hayes has been elected by the firm’s partnership to join their ranks.

Volunteers Needed for Naturalization Ceremonies

Courtroom connotations: stress, contention and opposition. Let us change that for you – participate in a warm, wonderful Naturalization Ceremony. Twice a month, the IndyBar sends representatives to the Naturalization Ceremonies to give welcoming words to the new citizens. Ceremonies are held in the Federal Courthouse, last about an hour and are held on Thursday mornings. For more information and to volunteer, go to the indybar.org website.

McMillian joins Bingham Greenebaum Doll

Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP is pleased to announce that Tamara McMillian has joined the firm. McMillian’s practice will expand the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and will focus on the representation of businesses and business owners. McMillian began her legal career in trial work and litigation. Her most recent work focused on assessing operations and developing policies and procedures for corporations and large organizations. Previously, she served as the Associate Director of Professional Development at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she focused on professional development, recruitment and coaching. McMillian is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law. She is currently completing her Master of Business Administration degree.

Assistance with Preparation of Last Wills and Testaments Available for Public

Through the Low Asset Wills Program, Indianapolis Bar Association attorneys draft wills for free as a service to the community. Qualified individuals can meet privately with an attorney who will draft a last will & testament and advance directives for them. Members of the public who wish to take advantage of this program should be directed to the indybar.org website to access additional information.

 Thank you to Legal Line Volunteers

Attorneys from Indiana Attorney General’s office and O’Koon Hintermesiter volunteered their time to staff the IndyBar’s free legal advice telephone program, Legal Line, in January. Providing service to the public included: Tammy Sommers, Anna Buschmann, Alice Burr, Jeffrey P. Hintermeister, Vicki Merriman, Adina Teska, Joel Thorp, and Linda Villegas.•