Trial court judges and the members of the Supreme Court are considering adopting Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Guidelines. These proposed guidelines are designed to bring consistency and accountability in civil family law cases where a GAL is utilized.
“…what I do have are a very particular set of skills… skills that make me a nightmare for people like you…I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.”
Giving back to the community is important as a legal professional. Whether it’s through time, knowledge, or work product, our members strive to cultivate connection with the people who call Indianapolis home. IndyBar’s sections, divisions, and committees are always working to create these community support opportunities for our members.
Get ready! The Indianapolis Bar Foundation is thrilled to invite you and your friends to the 2024 IndyBar Foundation Annual Gala. Join us on September 20 at the beautiful Heirloom at N.K. Hurst, located at 230 West McCarty Street in Indianapolis.
If national surveys on attorney wellness hold true, we are among a group of burned out, depressed, anxious legal professionals who, on average, drink more than we should, sleep less than what’s recommended, and find little to no work satisfaction.
The IndyBar Litigation Section is sponsoring two more installments of its recurring ‘Lunch with the Bench’ series. Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr will host the first lunch on August 22, 2024, and Southern District Magistrate Judge Kendra Klump’s presentation will follow on September 4, 2024. Both events will take place from noon until 1 p.m. at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis.
September will be here before you know it, and IndyBar has a fantastic schedule of social and educational events available for you as we ease into cooler temperatures.
Robert F. Wagner, G. Daniel Kelley, Jr, John C. Trimble, Jarrell B. (Jerry) Hammond, and Dina M. Cox. Robert’s love for trial work (and trial lawyers) is contagious.
Submissions of interest are now being taken for the 2025 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association. A variety of opportunities to lead are available with varying responsibilities and time commitments among the roles.
Two essential considerations for helping facilitate growth in early stage companies are securing capital and incentivizing current and future employees by offering competitive equity compensation plans.
The legal community is invited to attend the public robing ceremony of recently appointed Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia McMath of the Criminal Division on Thursday, August 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Justice Center’s Jury/Public Assembly Room. There will be open seating with additional standing room available. The ceremony is expected to last less than one hour. Registration is not required. Open seating will be first come, first serve beginning at 3 p.m.
The IndyBar Foundation is a direct representation of the care association members, like you, have for our community. When was the last time you attended a foundation fundraiser or shared our story with a colleague on your social channels? How long has it been since you’ve donated your time and skills to a foundation committee or volunteer program? When did you last donate? Here are all the ways you can support the IndyBar Foundation right now:
Meet Marion Superior Court Judge Helen Marchal.
Laura Adamaitis Thirion of Plunkett Cooney PC is the 2024 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year.
About 20 people graduated from Bar Leader Class XX.
Indianapolis Bar Association has developed a new DEI-centered event titled: IndyBar Unites: A Morning of Meaningful Conversations.
Whether you are a mediator or a lawyer looking to sharpen your negotiation skills, biases can be a hidden hurdle in achieving the best possible outcomes.
To recognize the accomplishments of trailblazing female attorneys in central Indiana, the IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division presents the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award.
In Indiana, Asian Pacific Americans make up 1.8% of the population and is the fastest growing minority group in the legal community nationwide.
The gathering offers valuable insights and updates on key laws and changes, along with engaging discussions and guidance on court decorum, tips, refreshers on skills, all being led by members of our legal community.