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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe nomination period has begun for the 2023 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association, and Holly Wanzer of Wanzer Edwards PC has been appointed to chair the effort. Wanzer will lead a committee of members in selecting a slate of officers for the coming year.
Joining Wanzer on the Nominating Committee are Jacob Bradley of Quarles & Brady LLP; Kimberly DalSanto of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Michael Hebenstreit of Lewis Kappes; Travis Jensen of Johnson Jensen LLP; Valerie Johnson of Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, and Hon. Kelly Scanlan of the Marion Superior Court.
Service on the board of directors is an invaluable opportunity to play a role in the future of the legal community. The following vacancies exist for the coming year and must be filled by an attorney or judicial member. Board service will begin on Jan. 1, 2023. Self nominations as well as nominations of colleagues are both encouraged.
• 1st vice president (serves one-year term and will automatically assume the office of president-elect in 2024)
• Secretary (two-year term, 2023 and 2024)
• Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates (two-year term, 2023 and 2024)(Note: IndyBar reimburses up to $2,000 in expenses for the delegate to attend the midyear and annual meetings of the ABA)
• At-large member of board of directors (five positions, each two-year terms, 2023 and 2024)
The 2023 IndyBar Board of Directors will be led by Rebecca Geyer of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates. David Duncan of Scannell Properties will assume the role of president-elect.
Letters of interest or the nomination form found at indybar.org/board should be submitted by Sunday, July 31. Letters of interest or nomination forms submitted to the nominating committee on your own behalf are encouraged, as well as nominations of colleagues.
Learn More: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the ideal board candidate?
There is no “ideal” board candidate. Instead, the IndyBar wants its board to include individuals with diverse practice and life backgrounds so that the board can make well-rounded decisions that reflect the entire membership. The association seeks true diversity in its board, while recognizing leadership and service to the association.
What do board members do?
Board members are responsible for strategically thinking, planning and evaluating on behalf of the association. While association staff and volunteers typically execute IndyBar programs, the board is responsible for adding energy to the ideas and policies generated, elevating the positive profile of the association and its endeavors, and planning for the needs of central Indiana lawyers. Excellent board members are prepared, keep their commitments, speak their minds, build relationships within the board, adapt personal experiences to make the association more dynamic and understand the resources available within the association.
How do I nominate a candidate?
Complete the online nomination at indybar.org/board. The IndyBar will then contact the candidate with the link to the board application.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. IndyBar members may nominate themselves for board service by following the same procedures they would use in order to nominate someone else.
Who can answer other questions that I have?
For more information about the nominating process, or about nominating criteria, contact IndyBar Executive Director Julie Armstrong at [email protected] or 317-269-2000.•
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