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Outgoing ISBA President Clayton Miller stands in the bar’s new headquarters at 201 N. Illinois St. in downtown Indianapolis.(IL photo/Katie Stancombe)
(IL file photo)
Capable of seating dozens, the largest gathering area in the new ISBA headquarters is intended for a variety of uses, such as hosting section or committee meetings or CLE events. It’s equipped with new technology that offers high-quality audio and video. (IL photo/Katie Stancombe)
Stocked with computer monitors, printers and docking stations, two private offices can be reserved by ISBA members who need a place to work or to take a last-minute phone call or meeting. (IL photo/Katie Stancombe)
(IL photo/Katie Stancombe)
A large kitchen area is a featured amenity in the ISBA’s new space. (IL photo/Katie Stancombe)
Sitting in a bright and freshly painted conference room at the Indiana State Bar Association’s new headquarters stirred in outgoing ISBA President Clayton Miller a feeling of nostalgia.
“It’s a bit ironic that before it was the state bar’s space, it was my law office,” Miller said. “It’s little surreal being back and seeing the same views that I grew accustomed to for 10 years.”
Now, the ISBA’s new headquarters — located at 201 N. Illinois St. in the Capital Center in downtown Indianapolis — can serve as a home away from home for its numerous members.
In February, the ISBA returned the keys to its traditional, 8,500-square-foot Regions Tower office after 16 years and chose a smaller, more modern 5,000-square-foot space two blocks away. Executive Director Joe Skeel said the less conventional space is an indication of a desire among members for a more collaborative, flexible workspace.
Doing away with traditional cubicles, the new ISBA headquarters offers two conference rooms, two private offices and a large collective gathering space available to any members who wish to use the space for personal or ISBA-related business. A large kitchen and refreshment bar are additional amenities.
The new space is heavy on technology, with computer monitors, printers and docking stations available for use. A CLE area also features two massive monitors with built-in microphone systems for capturing strong audio, with the goal of producing high-quality recordings.
Chosen for its modern amenities, flexible space and competitive pricing, the new space is sleek and refreshed, adorned with greys, whites and ISBA’s signature blue.
A volunteer committee of ISBA members from every corner of the state brainstormed the best route to take in deciding whether another office space was even needed. They concluded that keeping a physical footprint in Indianapolis was crucial for attorneys traveling from hours away or for remote workers who need a break from their
at-home offices.
“We view it more as a member hub that staff uses one day a week,” Skeel explained. “The idea is that our members can use it in a variety of different ways.”
Some options include reserving a conference space for section or committee meetings, utilizing the personal offices for emergency meetings, or attending a CLE in the space’s major gathering area, which can hold up to 40 people.
“It’s new, it’s modern, there’s so much light,” Skeel said. “It just feels good.”•
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