Bar Associations/Foundations

IndyBar: Help Us Honor Excellence: Nominations Now Open for IndyBar Recognition and Professionalism Awards

September 15, 2021 | From IndyBar

Nominations are being accepted for the following IndyBar awards: the Dr. John Morton Finney Jr. Award for Excellence in Legal Education; the Young Lawyer of the Year Award; the IndyBar Pro Bono Awards, which are presented in four categories: Practicing Attorney, Law Firm, Law Student and Paralegal; and the Professionalism Awards, which include the Professionalism Award, the Silver Gavel Award and the Unsung Hero Award.

DTCI: Premises liability for foreseeability of third-party harm

September 15, 2021 | L. Katie Buckner and From DTCI

Indiana courts approach landowner liability cases by taking a broad approach to the type of plaintiff injured and the type of harm suffered. This avoids making landowners act as insurers to their patrons when the acts of third parties are involved. Yet the caselaw has not always been so clear.

DTCI: Now accepting award nominations

September 15, 2021 | From DTCI

If you know of a deserving candidate, please make your nomination(s) by the end of the day on Sept. 17

IndyBar Recognized for 100% Staff COVID Vaccination Rate

September 1, 2021 | From IndyBar

The Indianapolis Bar Association has been recognized as a Platinum COVID Stops Here workplace by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for achieving a 100 % vaccination rate among staff.

DTCI: Please come to Boston … for DRI’s annual meeting

September 1, 2021 | James W. Hehner and From DTCI

Join me Oct. 13-16 for the Defense Research Institute Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Boston Hotel for four days of networking, building business, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends and benefiting from educational programs.

IndyBar Mourns Passing of Magistrate Deborah Shook

September 1, 2021 | From IndyBar

The Indianapolis Bar Association is saddened to note the passing of Magistrate Deborah Shook on Wednesday, August 25.

IndyBar: IP at the Supreme Court in 2021

September 1, 2021 | From IndyBar

Professor Marshall Leaffer of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law will provide his thoughts on the Google v. Oracle decision in the upcoming IP at the Supreme Court in 2021 seminar hosted by the IndyBar on Sept. 10.

IndyBar: Help Tenants Avoid Eviction and Understand Their Rights

September 1, 2021 | From IndyBar

Attorney, paralegal and law student volunteers are needed at upcoming Small Claims Tenant Assistance Clinics in Lawrence and Warren Townships with intake assistance from Indiana Legal Services.

IndyBar in Photos: See What’s Been Happening with IndyBar Members!

September 1, 2021 | From IndyBar

If you’ve missed out or just want to relive the fun, you can check out photos on our Facebook page at facebook.com/indybar!

IndyBar: Work/Life Burnout: Fill Your Calendar with Things that Make You Whole

September 1, 2021 | Jimmie McMillian and From IndyBar

The work/life balance dilemma is perhaps the toughest challenge faced by members of our legal profession. My answer to the question is typically an honest one: “I don’t manage my life; I live it and hope that I have done my very best to do the things that I was required to do during that day.”

IndyBar: Help Us Honor Excellence: Nominations Now Open for IndyBar Recognition and Professionalism Awards

September 1, 2021 | From IndyBar

The Indianapolis legal community is fortunate to be home to many talented, dedicated professionals, and we need your help in identifying our colleagues who went above and beyond this past year! Honorees will be recognized at the 2021 IBF and IndyBar Recognition Breakfast on November 3.

IndyBar: Pretrial reform in Marion County: How is it working so far?

August 4, 2021 | From IndyBar and Amy Jones

A look at pretrial reform efforts in Marion County.

IndyBar: Getting Closer: Can You Quote Clients a Total Price?

August 4, 2021 | Jared Correia and From IndyBar

Although lawyers often guess about what legal consumers want, there are very specific and discoverable things that legal consumers want from lawyers. Knowing these things can allow you to convert more clients.

DTCI: Young Lawyer Spotlights

July 21, 2021 | From DTCI

Meet DTCI young lawyers Eddie Abel, Lauren Binger and MacKenzie Johnson.

IndyBar: Play in the Sandbox: Test Your Software Before You Use It

July 21, 2021 | From IndyBar

Adding new software to a law firm is often a challenge, but the reward is great. The issue is that most law firms stumble out of the starting blocks and then squander any gains that they may have had. One way law firms screw this up is to spend too little time vetting software.

IndyBar: Join the IBF Legacy Society and Have a Lasting Impact on Our Community

July 21, 2021 | From IndyBar

By including a bequest to the Indianapolis Bar Foundation and joining the IBF’s Legacy Society, you can help the IBF serve future generations and build your own legacy.

IndyBar: Women and the Law Division Honors Joan Blackwell with 2021 WLD Mentorship Award

July 21, 2021 | From IndyBar

Each year, the IndyBar Women and the Law Division presents its Mentorship Award, which seeks to honor a female legal professional who has exhibited exceptional efforts to be a mentor to other women in the profession. This year, the division has selected Joan Blackwell of Latitude Legal as the honorable recipient.

IndyBar: We Need Your Ideas for IndyBarHQ!

July 21, 2021 | From IndyBar

An IndyBarHQ utilization task force has been organized, featuring a diverse group of members, to direct our new HQ’s evolution with intention and creativity. The ideas already are simmering vigorously, but we need your help to bring them to a full boil.

DTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review

July 21, 2021 | From DTCI

The 18th volume of DTCI’s flagship publication, the Indiana Civil Litigation Review, will begin production soon. Tell us what you want to see included!

Articles

IndyBar: Help Us Honor Excellence: Nominations Now Open for IndyBar Recognition and Professionalism Awards

DTCI: Premises liability for foreseeability of third-party harm

DTCI: Now accepting award nominations

IndyBar Recognized for 100% Staff COVID Vaccination Rate

DTCI: Please come to Boston … for DRI’s annual meeting

IndyBar Mourns Passing of Magistrate Deborah Shook

IndyBar: IP at the Supreme Court in 2021

IndyBar: Help Tenants Avoid Eviction and Understand Their Rights

IndyBar in Photos: See What’s Been Happening with IndyBar Members!

IndyBar: Work/Life Burnout: Fill Your Calendar with Things that Make You Whole

IndyBar: Help Us Honor Excellence: Nominations Now Open for IndyBar Recognition and Professionalism Awards

IndyBar: Pretrial reform in Marion County: How is it working so far?

IndyBar: Getting Closer: Can You Quote Clients a Total Price?

DTCI: Young Lawyer Spotlights

IndyBar: Play in the Sandbox: Test Your Software Before You Use It

IndyBar: Join the IBF Legacy Society and Have a Lasting Impact on Our Community

IndyBar: Women and the Law Division Honors Joan Blackwell with 2021 WLD Mentorship Award

IndyBar: We Need Your Ideas for IndyBarHQ!

DTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review

DTCI: Why New Lawyers Should Join DTCI