McKinney honored for efforts to eliminate discrimination
Attorney and law school benefactor Robert H. McKinney is being honored by the Anti-Defamation League for his work combating discrimination and hate.
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Legal profession lags in diversity as compared to other professions
Minority employment in the legal profession has grown significantly slower as compared to certain medical and business professions, according to a study released by Microsoft Corp.
INBOX: State bar needs to speak up on marriage equality
Shawn Marie Boyne writes that the Indiana State Bar Association needs to speak up in defense of marriage equality like the American Bar Association has.
Diversity in legal community growing, but pace too slow
When small-firm founder Nathaniel Lee was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1982, only four African-American attorneys were working at large law firms in the state. Thirty years later when Rubin Pusha was admitted to practice in 2012, diversity had improved with the number of minority lawyers increasing at large and small firms alike. Others cleared the trail for Pusha but, as he looks around, he is still one of too few minority attorneys.
Gary mayor issues call to action for attorneys
Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson implored members of the Marion County Bar Association to speak up because the gains made by previous generations of African-Americans are being rolled back.
Gary Mayor reminds MCBA of history, pushes action
Gary mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson implored members of the Marion County Bar Association to speak up because the gains made by previous generations of African-Americans are being rolled back.
Indiana law firms named among best for women
Three law firms based in Indiana or with offices in the state are among the 50 Best Law Firms for Women in the annual list compiled by Working Mother and consulting firm Flex-Time Lawyers LLC.
Dissolution of same-sex marriages a legal puzzle for lawyers, judges
Indiana statute makes clear the state’s position on same-sex marriage, but it also leaves murky the rights of Hoosier couples who, despite the law, are legally married.
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks applicants for diversity fellowship program
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is now accepting applications for its 2014 Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship program. The fellowships provide experience and mentorship to second-year law students in one of firm’s seven offices.
SCOTUS decides high-profile cases in term’s final weeks
The Supreme Court of the United States issued the final decisions of the 2012 term June 26. In addition to the Vance v. Ball State University ruling on the definition of “supervisor,” several of the decisions handed down during waning days of the term promise to have far-reaching impact.
Taking them at their word
The work of interpreters is exhausting, but vital to protecting individual rights.
Moberly breaks barrier on federal bench
Indiana’s first female bankruptcy is judge one of two new jurists in the Southern District.
Rejecting the traditional legal career path
Statistics may not provide a complete picture of female attorneys’ career aspirations.
Vinovich takes the helm of Indiana State Bar Association
The incoming president will launch 3-year initiative to focus on member benefits, diversity and governance.
Too little diversity among attorneys
St. Joseph County Bar Association Diversity Committee recently organized a Diversity and Inclusion Summit to shed light on the low number of minorities in the law and bounce around ideas about attracting more minorities, women, and gays and lesbians to the practice of law.
St. Joe Bar Association to present diversity summit
The Diversity Committee of the St. Joseph County Bar Association is hosting a presentation on diversity in the legal profession Sept. 24, which will include former Indiana Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. discussing inclusion among the judiciary and the selection of judges.
Indiana justice gender issue resurfaces
Experts say a lack of multiple female Indiana Supreme Court finalists raises concerns.
MCBA puts renewed focus on diversity
TaKeena Thompson, president of the Marion County Bar Association, wants lawyers to know that the MCBA is just as important today as it was when it was founded in 1925.
Law firms embrace marketing geared toward the female client
As women have claimed their place in executive and administrative offices, becoming key decision makers for small and large businesses, professional service providers have become creative in their approach to maintaining relationships with female clients.
ITLA chief seeks bridge between young and veteran lawyers
Diversity and training are other key initiatives for new president Mark Scott.