Former attorney inspires new movie
Before his life became a movie script and Hollywood heavyweights took an interest in his story, John Crowley started as a rising star in Indiana's legal community.
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Attorney will shave head in honor of son
An attorney hopes people will ask her why she's bald.
Donations show team pride, help veterans
An Indianapolis attorney and Army reserve major wants Colts fans to put their money where their mouths are to show support for the team and raise money for wounded soldiers.
Finalists chosen in court mural competition
Four finalists have been named in a competition to design and execute new murals at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Indianapolis.
Play, panel tackles law, religion, and science
In honor of the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discoveries, the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will feature a one-man play and panel discussion regarding law, religion, and science this week.
Artist chosen in federal courthouse competition
An Indianapolis artist has been chosen to create murals for the federal courthouse in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Courts celebrate Black History Month
The chair of the Department of Africana Studies and associate professor of history at Notre Dame University will speak to children and the general public in a lecture titled "Forging the Children of the Sun: The Human Spirit and Jim Crow," a Black History Month program Feb. 20 at the Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis.
Longtime Fort Wayne attorney dies
A Fort Wayne attorney who practiced law for more than 60 years died Monday.
Radio broadcast of ‘monkey trial’ play Feb. 23
The PBS radio station in Indianapolis, WFYI 90.1, will broadcast the L.A. Theatre Works' production of "The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial" at 7 p.m. Feb. 23.
Teen court seeks help
Reach for Youth, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that oversees teen court programs in Marion and Johnson counties and over 250 teen court volunteers, must raise $15,000 by March 1 to keep afloat.
Panelists to discuss Indiana’s role in election
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy's Indianapolis Lawyer Chapter is bringing together attorneys, a state representative, and a political science professor Jan. 27 to discuss the 2008 presidential election results in Indiana and the country.
Program aims to better help mentally ill
In an effort to better equip law enforcement officers with skills and information in how to deal with the mentally ill, Vanderburgh County has created a Crisis Intervention Team program.
Founding partner of Indy law firm dies
Mark W. Gray, a founding partner of Indianapolis-based Kightlinger & Gray, died Aug. 27 after a nearly four-year struggle with heart disease and cancer. He was 91.
2 events focus on Kenya
Two events in Indianapolis will offer a look at the connections between Indianapolis and Kenya, which includes a legal and sister city partnership, and an attorney who was in Kenya during the strife following that country's elections in late December.
Attorney named IU athletic director
For the second time this year, a Baker & Daniels attorney has been named athletic director at a university in the state. Indiana University selected partner Fred Glass as its new athletic director today.
Award recognizes medical-legal partnership
The Wishard Medical-Legal Partnership for Patient Health has received a Preventative Medicine and Public Health Award from the Indiana Public Health Foundation for its efforts to improve health care for children.
‘Merchant of Venice’ performance Saturday
The Heartland Actors' Repertory Theatre will perform William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" Aug. 2 outside in downtown Indianapolis. The play, which is free, includes a famous courtroom scene.
IBA collecting items for troops overseas
The Indianapolis Bar Association, through its Lawyers Care project, is collecting personal items and food to send to Indiana National Guard troops stationed in the Middle East.
Going green topic of First Wednesday
The ACLU of Indiana's First Wednesday topic for Oct. 1 is "Going Green: Is Indianapolis doing enough?" Panelists for the event are Terry Black, owner of Greenway Supply; Linda Broadfoot, vice president of development and public relations for Keep Indianapolis Beautiful; and Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council. Matthew Tully, political columnist at the Indianapolis Star, will serve as the moderator.
Evansville attorney found dead
An Evansville defense attorney was found dead this morning by police after committing suicide, according to the Vanderburgh County deputy coroner.