Hebenstreit: FIGHT ON!
Less than 24 hours ago, I knew exactly what my topic for this column was going to be.
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IBA: One Last Gift to Make Before the Holidays End
Pro bono for families and children, leadership training for young lawyers, and legal education are all community services enriched by the charitable dollars gifted to the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.
IBA: Bar Announces Plans for Judicial Evaluation
The Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee (“JEPAC”) of the Indianapolis Bar Association will begin conducting its evaluation of 2012 candidates for Marion Superior Court at midnight Monday, January 9.
IBA: No Better Time to Remember our Soldiers
This year, why not take just a few minutes and a few dollars, and really do something special: remember a deployed American soldier.
18th Annual DTCI Conference & Meeting
The DTCI held its annual conference Nov. 17-18 at French Lick Resort. View photos from the event.
The state bar honors an environmental leader
The ISBA’s environmental section recently honored Sen. Beverly Gard, R-Greenfield, for her work on environmental issues.
Funding less for legal aid offices
The groups will tap reserves in 2012 as their budgets decrease.
ISBA seeks speakers for Lincoln outreach program
The Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is seeking speakers for its “Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer” outreach program.
ABA council adopts changes in collection of law school data
The Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has approved changes in the collection and publication of graduate placement data provided by law schools. The changes are aimed at enhancing the accuracy, timeliness and level of detail law schools must report to the ABA.
Hebenstreit: Making a Difference in a Child’s Life
IndyBar President Michael Hebenstreit writes about volunteering to be a child advocate or guardian ad litem.
IBA: Holidays – Time to Network
Whether it’s your first or twenty-fifth holiday networking season, every member of the legal community can gain a great deal from leaving the desk behind and hitting the party circuit.
Indianapolis Bar Foundation Honors Distinguished Fellows
Each year the Indianapolis Bar Foundation honors individuals for their dedication to the law by bestowing on them the designation of Distinguished Fellow.
2011 update of DTCI amicus cases
Cases include wrongful death attorney fees and spoliation.
Standing up for the judiciary
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana plans to address attacks on courts and judges.
Incoming DTCI president sets priorities for new year
Civility and clarifying priorities are among Lonnie D. Johnson’s key initiatives for 2012.
Indiana State Bar Association finds many using social media
The state bar’s survey shows attorneys are becoming at ease with using Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media.
IndyBar 2011 Recognition Luncheon
View photos from the 2011 Indianapolis Bar Association Luncheon.
Bar crawl – 11/23/11
Read about state and local bar association news in this issue's Bar Crawl.