State bar announces board vacancies
The Indiana State Bar Association has announced vacancies on its board of governors for the October 2012-October 2014 term.
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State bar, southern Indiana lawyers offer aid to tornado victims
The Indiana State Bar Association has established a toll-free legal aid line for victims of the March 2 tornadoes in Southeast Indiana. Victims who call for legal information will be matched with local lawyers who have volunteered to provide free legal consultations on matters such as insurance claims, home repair contracts, landlord issues and replacing legal documents.
Leaders beyond the office
The Indiana State Bar hopes new leadership program will encourage lawyers to take on a more active role in communities.
Women’s Bench Bar Retreat to host COA
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will hear oral argument in In RE: The Paternity of K.S. at noon March 2, at Culver Cove Resort & Conference Center.
Lawyers sweat it out in ethics CLE
Sneakers, shorts and T-shirts aren’t what most attorneys typically wear to continuing legal education sessions. But on Jan. 30, lawyers put on their workout gear and hit the gym for a one-hour CLE on ethics.
AG’s office, state bar partner for statewide food drive
Attorney General Greg Zoeller, the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry have announced details of the fourth annual March Against Hunger food drive.
Indiana State Bar Association to produce more CLE
A new initiative changes the roles of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum and the Indiana State Bar Association.
Justices adopt repayment plan in UPL case
The Indiana Supreme Court has adopted a repayment plan for an Indianapolis company it found engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, ordering officials to reimburse the state bar association and former clients during the next six years.
ISBA welcomes 25 lawyers to leadership program
Twenty-five attorneys make up the 2012 inaugural class of the Indiana State Bar Association’s Leadership Development Academy.
Order requires United Financial to pay court costs
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered United Financial Systems Corp. and its officials to pay the court and a special master $16,003 for the costs associated with an Unauthorized Practice of Law action that has been ongoing for more than three years.
State bar sponsors Talk to A Lawyer program on MLK day
The Indiana State Bar Association will sponsor “Talk to a Lawyer Today,” a pro bono program to provide legal assistance to underserved populations, throughout the state as a tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The program is an opportunity for attorneys statewide to offer free legal consultations to members of the general public who might not otherwise be able to afford the counsel of an attorney.
Young lawyers ‘giving back’
The Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section sponsored families this past Christmas.
The state bar honors an environmental leader
The ISBA’s environmental section recently honored Sen. Beverly Gard, R-Greenfield, for her work on environmental issues.
ISBA seeks speakers for Lincoln outreach program
The Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is seeking speakers for its “Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer” outreach program.
Indiana State Bar Association finds many using social media
The state bar’s survey shows attorneys are becoming at ease with using Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media.
Bar crawl – 11/23/11
Read about state and local bar association news in this issue's Bar Crawl.
Lucas: State bar emphasizes attorney wellness in 2012
Editor Kelly Lucas writes about the Indiana State Bar Association’s emphasis on attorney fitness and wellness.
Award photos from ISBA annual meeting 2011
See photos of award winners from the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting in French Lick, Ind.
Column: ISBA Young Lawyers Section has busy year
Michael Jasaitis writes about the activities performed by the state bar’s Young Lawyers Section and the benefits of joining.
Lawyers let loose at ISBA talent show
A talent show at the annual state bar meeting allowed lawyers to show off their abilities and even laugh at themselves.