Indianapolis Bar Association

This training will be presented by Mindy Mitnik, a nationally recognized licensed psychologist and expert in this area.

Trial court judges and the members of the Supreme Court are considering adopting Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Guidelines. These proposed guidelines are designed to bring consistency and accountability in civil family law cases where a GAL is utilized.

Giving back to the community is important as a legal professional. Whether it’s through time, knowledge, or work product, our members strive to cultivate connection with the people who call Indianapolis home. IndyBar’s sections, divisions, and committees are always working to create these community support opportunities for our members.

Get ready! The Indianapolis Bar Foundation is thrilled to invite you and your friends to the 2024 IndyBar Foundation Annual Gala. Join us on September 20 at the beautiful Heirloom at N.K. Hurst, located at 230 West McCarty Street in Indianapolis.

If national surveys on attorney wellness hold true, we are among a group of burned out, depressed, anxious legal professionals who, on average, drink more than we should, sleep less than what’s recommended, and find little to no work satisfaction.

The IndyBar Litigation Section is sponsoring two more installments of its recurring ‘Lunch with the Bench’ series. Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr will host the first lunch on August 22, 2024, and Southern District Magistrate Judge Kendra Klump’s presentation will follow on September 4, 2024. Both events will take place from noon until 1 p.m. at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis.

September will be here before you know it, and IndyBar has a fantastic schedule of social and educational events available for you as we ease into cooler temperatures.

Robert F. Wagner, G. Daniel Kelley, Jr, John C. Trimble, Jarrell B. (Jerry) Hammond, and Dina M. Cox. Robert’s love for trial work (and trial lawyers) is contagious.

Submissions of interest are now being taken for the 2025 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association. A variety of opportunities to lead are available with varying responsibilities and time commitments among the roles.