Should kids in child welfare cases have a right to counsel? Many advocates say yes, but Indiana hasn't mandated it — yet. Indiana Lawyer senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl has the story on how a bill in the Indiana Statehouse, though likely dead, could move the state in that direction. Also from the Statehouse, IL managing editor Jordan Morey takes a look at the legal battles already brewing over a controversial bill targeting transgender student-athletes. And staying in the Statehouse for the Energy & Environment Focus, IL reporter Katie Stancombe takes a look at possible changes to how courts review decisions from environmental regulation agencies. Read those stories and more in the March 2, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

As the nation waits to hear who President Joe Biden will name as his first U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Indiana legal leaders are anticipating the fulfillment of his promise to nominate the first Black woman to the high court. IL managing editor Jordan Morey and reporter Katie Stancombe spoke with those leaders about their hope for the future of SCOTUS and the judiciary as a whole. Meanwhile, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendhal has an interview with Greg Gotwald, the new leader of Plews Shadley Racher & Braun who describes his career as a series of right turns. Plus, we've got a new Focus section for you to check out: Diversity in Law. Read all that and more inside the Feb. 16, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

After years of work, the Indiana Supreme Court has achieved its goal of launching the Odyssey Case Management System in all 92 Indiana counties — IL managing editor Jordan Morey has that story. Also, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl brings us news of an Indiana Legal Services program aimed at helping immigration clients. And in the Litigation Support/Technology Focus section, IL reporter Katie Stancombe tells us about a pilot program designed to streamline the submission of digital evidence. All that and more in the Feb. 2, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

In this issue of Indiana Lawyer, we've got coverage of the 2022 State of the Judiciary address, the Indiana chief justice's annual report to the Legislature on the conditions of Indiana's courts. IL reporter Katie Stancombe has that story. Also in this issue, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl examines why more Hoosier lawyers aren't running for the Indiana General Assembly. And in a new Focus section all about law firm combinations, Marilyn examines Project Golden Spike, two years after it was launched with the opening of Dentons Bingham Greenebaum. All of that and more in the Jan. 19, 2022, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

Happy New Year, Indiana Lawyer readers!  The start of 2022 also means the beginning of a new legislative session. IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl wrote about how the number of attorneys in the Statehouse has declined over the years and spoke with current and former lawyers-legislators about how their skills have translated to the General Assembly. Also be sure to read Marilyn's story on how the Southern Indiana District Court is working on a new learning center, and her focus article on how family law attorneys are seeing higher tensions among their clients due to the pandemic. IL reporter Katie Stancombe covered the hot topic of vaccine mandates in this issue and also looked at a study that found women attorneys are still outnumbered in federal appellate courts. Also be sure to read IL managing editor Jordan Morey's story on the Indiana State Bar Association's Leadership Development Academy and its 10th class. Find these stories and much more in the Jan. 5-18 issue of Indiana Lawyer.

It's the last issue of 2021, which means it's time for our annual Year in Review! This year's YIR issue includes a look at the Top 10 stories of 2021, as voted on by the Indiana Lawyer staff, plus an additional five "honorable mentions." We've also got a rundown on which stories you read most often on our website. Once you've finished reading that, head over to the Web Exclusive, which includes a review of the interesting people, sad passings and notable discipline cases we've covered in 2021. And that's just for Year in Review — we also have three original news stories brought to you by our team of writers! All that and more in the Dec. 22, 2021, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a wave of requests for compassionate release from federal inmates claiming to be at a higher risk from the virus. But now that authorized vaccines are on the scene, their chances of success are getting slimmer. IL reporter Katie Stancombe has that story. On a lighter note, IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl has the story of two attorneys who chose to leave the law in favor of of a faith-based vocation. And in the world of pro bono, IL managing editor Jordan Morey gives us an update on the newish pro bono publico licensing status designed to increase pro bono resources in the Hoosier State. All of that and more in the Dec. 8, 2021, issue of Indiana Lawyer.

The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council is working with local prosecuting offices to establish 10 high-tech crime units that will be able to process and analyze digital evidence collected by law enforcement starting in 2022. IL Senior Reporter Marilyn Odendahl spoke with both prosecutors and public defenders to get their thoughts on the developments.  Also in this week's issue, Marilyn wrote about how it has been 20 years since the Trafficking Victims Protection Act was enacted by Congress, and how prosecutions and convictions of individuals charged with human trafficking has increased. In other news, the Indiana Supreme Court announced last week that members of the news media will be permitted to broadcast certain in-person proceedings in five Indiana trial courts through a new pilot project starting Dec. 1. IL Reporter Katie Stancombe has the story. This week's Focus section is on the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, so IL Editor Olivia Covington sat down with new DTCI President Elliott Pinkie for a Q&A.This week's Web Exclusive introduces a new IL feature. Switzerland Circuit Judge Gregory Coy is the first Indiana trial court judge to be featured in a new spotlight series focused on the state’s judicial officers in more rural communities. All that and more in the Nov. 24, 2021 issue of the Indiana Lawyer

Some major leadership changes are happening at some well-known Indianapolis law firms. Starting Jan. 1, Gregg Wallander will become the president and CEO of Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, while Michael Millikan and Rebecca Seamands will take over as chief managing partner and deputy managing partner, respectively, for Ice Miller. Senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl spoke with the three to gain some insight on what these changes mean. Marilyn also caught up with Bradley Skolnik, executive director of the Indiana Office of Admissions and Continuing Education, who has recently taken on a national leadership role.  This week's focus section is on immigration. Managing editor Jordan Morey has the scoop on a potential expansion of the Clay County Jail, which could soon become the only ICE detention facility between Kentucky and Wisconsin. For this issue's web exclusive, reporter Katie Stancombe sat down with the leadership of The Mediation Group, which is celebrating 20 years in 2021. Also in this week's issue is the annual Leadership in Law awards, so be sure to check out all of this year's winners. All that and more in the Nov. 10, 2021 issue of the Indiana Lawyer

While her colleagues already knew she was among the best in her field, Indiana Southern District U.S. Attorney's Office Criminal Division chief Cindy Cho is now nationally known for her work. Cho is one of five attorneys to receive the Federal Bar Association's 2021 Younger Federal Lawyer Award, which recognizes outstanding government and military attorneys across the United States. IL reporter Katie Stancombe spoke with Cho and her colleagues about the recent honor. This week's Focus section features two topics: real estate/construction law and new lawyers. IL senior reporter Marilyn Odendahl has a story on Indiana's lawyer shortage and Katie explored construction defects and how they rarely rise to personal harm for end users. In other news, IL managing editor Jordan Morey gives his report from the Indiana State Bar Association Annual Summit and writes about how Indiana Legal Services has created a wellness program to address the mental health of its employees. All that in more in the Oct. 27, 2021, issue of Indiana Lawyer.