Judge reaches out to children with annual toy adoptions
Clark Circuit Court No. 4 Judge Vicki Carmichael has hosted the toy adoptions since 2007, taking over the tradition Clark Circuit Court No. 2 Judge Buzz Jacobs started decades ago.
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Carrying on an old family tradition
Cousins marking 25 years as lawyers are among quartet of Zappias practicing in St. Joseph County.
2040 vision: Lawyers look at the future
As part of Indiana Lawyer’s commemoration of its silver anniversary this year, we asked a varied group of attorneys to look ahead to the year 2040. They outlined what they thought the profession would be like, how they hoped the profession would change, and what they did not want the profession to become.
Hammerle On… ‘Chi-Raq’
Bob Hammerle reviews “Chi-Raq” and also picks his top films of the year.
Hammerle on … ‘Brooklyn,’ ‘Creed’
Bob Hammerle says Sylvester Stallone is magnificent as an aging man searching for meaning in “Creed.”
Open House: Renovated Bingham Greenebaum Doll offices reflect changes in legal profession
Managing partner Tobin McClamroch explained the new office design reflects how the legal profession is changing.
Hamilton, Ruckelshaus receive Medal of Freedom for public service
As young men, Lee Hamilton and William Ruckelshaus followed their passion for public life to Washington, D.C., where they left their imprint on the legislative and executive branches at a time the country and its attitudes were changing.
Hammerle on … ‘Trumbo,’ ‘Spotlight’
Bob Hammerle says “Trumbo” is a study in American history that should not be forgotten.
Volunteers needed for the We the People contest
Indiana Bar Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with the We the People state competition.
‘Dumping Ground’ juvenile justice documentary debuts tonight
A documentary following an Indiana teen with an IQ of 40 and others who were abandoned by their parents and ended up behind bars will debut on public television tonight.
Hammerle on … ‘Room,’ ‘Spectre’
Bob Hammerle says “Room” is a movie experience that you cannot help but dread.
Longest-serving attorney Alexis ‘Alex’ Cholis dies
Indiana’s longest-practicing attorney passed away recently. Alexis “Alex” P. Cholis, of South Bend, died Nov. 8 at 99. He formally retired in 2013, more than 71 years after he was admitted to the Indiana bar.
Murder exonoree to speak at IU McKinney
An Ohio man sentenced to death for the 1975 murder of a money-order salesman in Cleveland and later declared innocent in 2015 will speak at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Friday.
Team of lawyers sets record for world’s largest gumbo pot
A team led by Louisiana lawyers set the Guinness World Record for the world's largest pot of gumbo.
Ready for ‘Love your Lawyer Day’?
Nov. 6 is National Love Your Lawyer Day, an occasion to celebrate attorneys for the good work they do, often without thanks, according to the American Lawyers Public Image Association.
Hammerle on … ‘Bridge of Spies,’ ‘Freeheld’
Hammerle says “Bridge of Spies” embodies every criminal defense lawyer’s motto, “You brought the charge, now prove it!”
Attorneys say juggling work and parenthood is worth the effort
Figuring out how to balance the demands of practicing law with the needs of a family is a struggle that female attorneys have long faced, but increasingly male attorneys also want to be able to take time for their families.
Five for 5 at 25
As Indiana Lawyer marks its 25th anniversary, we posed five questions to five leaders in the legal community admitted to practice in 1990. Here’s what they had to say upon marking a quarter-century in the profession.
Hammerle On … ‘The Walk,’ ‘The Martian,’ ‘Sicario’
Bob Hammerle says legendary director Robert Zemeckis’ “The Walk” must be added to the list of great films in 2015.
Indiana law firms showcase local artists
Frost Brown Todd LLC has turned a portion of its 19th-floor suite into an art gallery. Every couple of months, the walls of the meeting area, conference room and adjoining hallways are adorned with a new collection of works by a local artist.