Year-end rush for CLE set to begin
Bar associations and law firms prepare for the year-end CLE rush.
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Justice’s wife honored for support of judiciary
Jan Aikman Dickson, the wife of Indiana Justice Brent E. Dickson, will be inducted into the Warren E. Burger Society Friday. Membership in this society honors those who have shown a commitment to improving the administration of justice through service or support to the National Center for State Courts.
4th annual symposium to look at civil rights
Civil rights in the Southern District will be the topic of the fourth annual Court History Symposium presented by the Historical Society for the Southern District of Indiana Nov. 18.
New Indiana lawyers
Congratulations to Indiana’s newest attorneys, admitted Oct. 14, 2011.
Bridging the generation gap
Young lawyers adapt to the profession by understanding tradition.
Chickedantz assumes new role as ISBA president
In a 45-minute conversation with C. Erik Chickedantz, the accomplished lawyer and Vietnam veteran never boasted about his own accomplishments, although the many awards in his office are a testament to his service to Indiana’s legal profession.
New ISBA committee promotes healthy living for lawyers
A committee formed by the new Indiana State Bar Association president wants to encourage attorneys to step away from their desks and find time for fitness and wellness.
Former counsel to the president to speak on war
A former associate counsel to the president of the United States will speak at a Federalist Society event Nov. 8 on war powers and the federal government.
Greenwood attorney is world’s youngest judge
Among the records for longest carpet of flowers laid and the world’s shortest cat you’ll soon find the name of a Johnson County attorney.
2 Supreme Court staff to serve on national boards
Two Indiana Supreme Court staff members have been chosen to fill leadership roles on national boards.
ICLEF offers free admission for military veterans
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum says it will offer free admission for veterans interested in attending two upcoming CLE events.
AG holds second civil, criminal justice summits
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller held his second annual Civil and Criminal Justice summits this week at Indiana University School of Law — Indianapolis, focusing on financial protections for military service members and crime lab evidence in trials.
Legal story wins best documentary
The story of the legal battle to free a woman from prison after 26 years took the top documentary award at the Heartland Film Festival.
Indiana State Bar Association launches wellness committee
Incoming Indiana State Bar President C. Erik Chickedantz is asking lawyers to get active as part of a new statewide initiative to promote health and personal well-being in the legal profession.
As season ends, lawyers look to revive interest in softball league
Eight teams participated in the annual softball league this year, but diehard players say that they’d like to see more teams next season.
Securities law conference Oct. 18
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum will host a conference on securities law from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the ICLEF Conference Facility, 230 E. Ohio St., 5th floor, Indianapolis.
Pro bono award winners announced
An attorney who made significant contributions in pro bono service will receive a posthumous honor on Oct. 21.
Mobile devices lighten loads, boost productivity for attorneys
New Albany attorney Derrick Wilson is frequently in the courtroom, and when he needs to check on a fact quickly, he turns to his trusty smartphone.