Have you ever been to Egypt? One Valparaiso attorney has — in fact, she leads tours there, and she's considered an expert on a certain Egyptian god. IL managing editor Daniel Carson has the story of Shelli Wright Johnson and her "adventures with Bes." Meanwhile, IL reporter Alexa Shrake looks back on the career of Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth, who is preparing to retire. And in the In-House Counsel Focus, Alexa gives us a look at efforts to diversity corporate legal teams. Read those stories and more in the April 26-May 9, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer

As the country waits to learn whether the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan, Notre Dame Law School is enhancing its program to help graduates pay back those loans. Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake tells us about that program, plus efforts at the other two Hoosier law schools to help students manage the rising costs of legal education. Meanwhile in the federal courts, a new judge has officially joined the bench of the Indiana Southern District Court. IL managing editor Daniel Carson gives us the scoop on Judge Matthew Brookman and how he's preparing for his new role. And in the Mediation/ADR Focus, IL senior reporter Tyler Fenwick explores how AI programs like ChatGPT could change the way arbitrators do business. Read those stories and more in the April 12-25, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

In this week's issue, Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Tyler Fenwick takes us inside the case that freed a man from prison after 25 years. Meanwhile, reporter Alexa Shrake shines a spotlight on Women's History Month and historical firsts by Hoosier women in law, and how legal trailblazers broke through the metaphorical glass ceiling. And with law firms looking to protect their clients' intellectual property and data, Managing Editor Daniel Carson digs into what steps Indiana firms are taking to make sure their attorney/client communications and information stay secure and protected. Read these stories and more in the March 29-April 11 issue of Indiana Lawyer.

You've heard of the Uniform Bar Exam, but what about the “Bar of the District Court for the United States"? In our lead story for this issue, Indiana Lawyer reporter Alexa Shrake reports on a movement to standardize bar admission at the federal court level. Meanwhile, at the state level, the Indiana Legislature has hit the halfway point of the 2023 legislative session. We have a look at which bills survived the first half of session, and which will need to be resurrected to become law. And in the Employment Law Focus, new IL managing editor Daniel Carson dives into the federal and state movements against noncompete agreements. Read those stories and more in the March 15-28, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

What started as a research project has become a tool that housing advocates are turning to in their legislative efforts. Susan Orr takes a look at the report from IU McKinney 2L Jacob Purcell and how it could be used in state policy decisions. Also in the Statehouse, Alexa Shrake reports on two bills that could change the court martial process for Indiana National Guard members. And in the Estate Planning Focus, Tyler Fenwick — IL's new senior reporter — tells us about a law firm combination designed to "supercharge" a probate practice group. Read those stories and more in the March 1-14, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Change is coming to the Elkhart County courts — Jordan Morey has the details. Meanwhile in Indianapolis, law firms are opting to stay in their downtown offices despite the trend toward remote work. Susan Orr of the Indianapolis Business Journal tells us why. And in the Energy & Environment Focus, Indiana Lawyer Reporter Alexa Shrake gives us a look at a Supreme Court opinion with a focus on solar energy. Read those stories and more in the Feb. 15-28, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

If you've been in a courtroom, you've seen them: the court reporters typing diligently as they create the court record. But could that image become a thing of the past? IL managing editor Jordan Morey explores a proposed rule amendment that's left court reporters "blindsided." Meanwhile, IL reporter Alexa Shrake takes a closer look at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law's first-in-the-state hybrid J.D. program. Plus, we've got a brand new Focus section: Banking & Finance. In it, Jordan explores how the current economic uncertainty is affecting attorneys who work in the banking and finance world. Read those stories and more in the Feb. 1-14, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

If you're a litigator, you're likely familiar with Indiana Appellate Rule 65(D) — and you're also likely aware that an amendment to that rule is giving lawyers the opportunity to cite nonpublished opinions from the Court of Appeals of Indiana for "persuasive" value. Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Jordan Morey has more on the change and what it means for attorneys. Speaking of the Court of Appeals: A new judge is joining the bench on Jan. 18. Our new reporter, Alexa Shrake, has the details. And in the Law Firm Combinations Focus, IL Senior Reporter Marilyn Odendahl talks to law firm partners about how they keep attorney talent after a merger. Read those stories and more in the Jan. 18-31, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Happy 2023! Our first issue of the year leads off with a look at an important question: Are Indiana law school grads taking jobs in the Hoosier State? IL managing editor Jordan Morey answers that question. Also, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl gives us the scoop on Andrew Detherage, the new managing partner at Barnes & Thornburg. And in the Family Law Focus, Marilyn examines how the current economic uncertainty is impacting divorce cases. Read those stories and more in the Jan. 4-17, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Happy Year in Review issue, Indiana Lawyer readers! We say this every year, but 2022 was one for the books. From abortion issues to Indiana Supreme Court changes to law firm combinations and more, our reporters have been busy all year long chasing the news you need to know. Check out our rundown of the Top 10 stories of the year, "honorable mention" stories that didn't make the Top 10 list, and the stories you, our readers, engaged with the most this year. You can also take a look at some of our human interest and attorney discipline coverage in this issue's Web Exclusive. Plus, Jordan Morey and Marilyn Odendahl bring you end-of-the year news that gives you a look at the issues state and federal courts are tackling as we head into 2023. Read those stories and more in the Dec. 21, 2022-Jan. 3, 2023, issue of Indiana Lawyer.