IndyBar: President’s Update
We are proceeding with the Rule of Law Initiative discussed in the President’s Message on Feb. 14, 2025.
Indianapolis Bar Association
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Shift to online continuing education causing financial crunch for some bar associations
For years, some local bar associations depended on revenue generated from their in-person classes. But now they are looking for ways to adjust.
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‘Important first step’: IN Supreme Court considering amending rules on who takes the bar
The Indiana Supreme Court is considering a proposal that would bring graduates of law schools outside the United States and non-American Bar Association-accredited schools one step closer to being able to sit for the state bar exam.
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Opening up the bar? Concord Law wants grads to take Indiana bar exam, but Hoosier leaders raising concerns
In Indiana, law school graduates have to graduate from American Bar Association-accredited law schools to take the state bar exam. But a proposed rule change, if approved, could open the bar exam to additional law school grads.
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Sip and savor: Hoosier attorneys learn history of alcohol, logistics of opening a winery
Attorneys on Sept. 2 gathered at the Mass Ave. tasting room of Peace Water Winery to learn more about the complexities of entering the alcohol business and the logistics of opening a winery in Indiana.
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Articles
IndyBar: Mastering Oral Argument at the Seventh Circuit
Preparing to deliver an effective argument is a lot of work. And the entire exercise can be stressful.
IndyBar: IndyBar’s Bill Watch Report – Informing Members on Vital Legislative Developments
The Public Advocacy Committee, made up of lawyer-lobbyists, reviewed every bill and resolution, tagging relevant bills to specific practice groups’ tracking lists.
IndyBar: Proving A Claim Under Indiana’s Environmental Legal Action Statute
The mere ownership of a property or business is not enough to establish liability under Indiana’s Environmental Legal Action Statute.
IndyBar: Epic CLE at 2025 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference: Verbal De-Escalation, AI Workshops, and More!
The French Lick Resort and Casino will be the site for the conference June 19-21.
IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
Historically and perhaps notoriously, law firms have suffered from inconsistent approaches to providing employee feedback.
IndyBar: Jill Ellis Scholarship Recipient’s Experience at AJEI
The scholarship allowed me to attend the Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Boston last November.
IndyBar: James Bell Appointed to Marion County Judicial Selection Committee
The Indianapolis Bar Association has appointed James Bell, a partner at Hoover Hull Turner LLP, as its representative on the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.
IndyBar: Take a Law Student to Lunch: A Sold-Out Success at IU McKinney
By Scott Oliver, Lewis Kappes PC On February 27th, the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and the Indianapolis Bar Association teamed up to host a packed house for this year’s Take a Law Student to Lunch event. But this wasn’t just any networking luncheon… it was a bridge between students and practicing […]
IndyBar: How IndyBar’s Women & The Law Division’s Coloring Book, ‘All Rise: Stand-Up Women in Hoosier History’ Came to Fruition
In a round-about way, this idea was inspired by Hoosier women themselves, but it really became a reality because of both Judge Marchal’s daughter and my daughter.
IndyBar: The Racing Attorney Conference Returns to Indianapolis April 22–23
The Racing Attorney Conference, first held in 2008, is an annual event that combines education, development and networking for leaders in the motorsports industry.
IndyBar: Has Practicing Law Really Changed? A Collaborative Column
A strong mentor-mentee relationship is needed more than ever in our ever changing legal landscape
IndyBar: President’s Message: IndyBar’s Commitment to the Rule of Law
The Indianapolis Bar Association reaffirms our respect for all individuals and our commitment to upholding the rule of law.
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Association Installs 2025 President
Here’s the text of the speech new president Lee Christie gave to the nearly 200 members, family and friends in attendance.
IndyBar: Women and the Law Division Awards Judge Helen Marchal with 2025 Mentorship Award
Marion Superior Court Judge W. Helen Marchal will be honored at an event on Feb. 27.
IndyBar: Marion County Bar Association Installs Judie Hawley Conley as 2025 President
Conley takes the reins as the Marion County Bar Association celebrates its 100th anniversary.
IndyBar: Julie Armstrong Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
Julie Armstrong was honored for her leadership at the Indianapolis Bar Association, where she is the executive director.
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Installs 2025 President
New bar president says she likely never would have been involved with the organization if someone hadn’t dragged her “kicking and screaming” to the group’s meetings and events.
IndyBar: IndyBar Members Give Back – Book Drive Results
In 2024, a total of 286 books were collected for the nonprofit Indy Book Project.
IndyBar: IndyBarHQ Updated Hours for 2025
In 2025, IndyBarHQ will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, it us open upon member request.