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IndyBar: Harrell Guest Column — Looking for Something More

December 21, 2018

This time of year is ripe for thinking about our successes and challenges — and our hope for things to come. It is also a time to express gratitude and appreciation for friends and supporters who selflessly open doors for others. As the Marion County Bar Association’s incoming president, I say “thank you” to outgoing IndyBar president James Bell and Executive Director Julie Armstrong for reaching out to MCBA’s current president, Carlton Martin, and shining a light on the MCBA at such a pivotal moment in our history.

IndyBar: My Experience at the Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit

December 11, 2018

This fall, I had the esteemed privilege of attending the annual summit of the Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJFI) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Appellate Practice Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association generously provided me with a scholarship to make this experience possible.

IndyBar: An Insight into the Marion County Public Defender Agency — Get to Know Chief PD Bob Hill

December 11, 2018

Have you ever wanted to get to know Chief Public Defender Robert Hill, how he got to where he is, and his thoughts on the criminal justice system? I had the opportunity to sit down with Hill to ask him about his background, how he got into practice and his path to becoming Chief Public Defender. As an added bonus, he shared some practice tips along with his thoughts on the criminal justice system.

IndyBar: President’s Column — ‘Porchunate,’ ‘Hoss-bubble,’ and Other ‘Words’ that Describe 2018

December 11, 2018

I have often heard it said that having children keeps you young, keeps you in touch with your own childhood and it helps keep your imagination alive. Whoever said that has never met Charlie Bell. Charlie Bell is my 4-year old, and if feeling 136 years old is feeling young, then yes, he makes me feel very, very, young every single day.

Attorney ID card renewal for City-County Building access begins

November 27, 2018

The Marion County Court Administrator’s Office has announced the renewal schedule for attorney identification cards to the City-County Building. These cards allow attorneys to bypass the lines waiting to go through security screening and get direct entry without having to be searched.

IndyBar: Robert Elzer to Receive Annual Patricia Paxton Wagner Award

November 27, 2018

The Estate Planning and Administration Section is pleased to award Robert W. Elzer the 2018 Patricia Paxton Wagner Award for Excellence in Estate Planning and Administration.

IndyBar: The Bears on Patrol Program — A Symbol of Love and Hope for Children

November 27, 2018

The Bears on Patrol program has a special meaning to my family and me. On April 23, 2008, the mother of my children was murdered right before their eyes by their biological father while I was on the phone with him. Biologically, the kids are my nieces, but I’ve since taken them in. At a traumatic moment in their lives, donated stuffed animals given to them by emergency response teams were all the comfort they had.

IndyBar: An Open Letter to Procrastinating Attorneys:

November 27, 2018

Don’t Despair. The IndyBar has you covered with all the last-minute CLE you could ask for.

IndyBar: Attorneys Needed for Naturalization Ceremonies

November 27, 2018

Twice a month, a ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse welcomes newly naturalized American citizens. It’s an awe-inspiring ceremony–and you can be a part of it.

IndyBar: Chief Judge Robyn Moberly Honored, Shares Hope for the Future of Women in the Law

November 13, 2018

The IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division proudly recognized Chief Judge Robyn Moberly of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana as the recipient of this year’s Antoinette Dakin Leach Award honoring a trailblazing woman in the legal profession.

IndyBar: Thank You, Day of Giving Donors!

November 13, 2018

The legal community came together on October 24, 2018, to support the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s first Day of Giving, raising more than $18,000. Donations during the Day of Giving were crucial in the foundation’s efforts to fulfill its mission.

IndyBar: Real Friends, Ellen DeGeneres and Those Who Tell You Like It Really Is

November 13, 2018

As I sat in the Supreme Court of Indiana two weeks ago at the IndyBar’s third-annual Memorial Service, I got to thinking about one of my real friends who we had recently lost. He was my “little brother” James and he had always given it to me straight.

Meditation, mindfulness prepare lawyers for the holiday season

November 12, 2018

Individuals stressed about the nearing holidays got a bit of a breather last week when life coach and yoga instructor Lori Bisser led IndyBar lawyers in the practice of meditation and mindfulness.

IndyBar: The Alligator in the Room — Avoid “Fights and Flights” During Mediation

October 30, 2018

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending another excellent IndyBar CLE program on mediation. The topic was “The Alligator in the Room,” our reptilian brain, which is triggered when we are under stress, causing an emotional, rather than a logical, response.

IndyBar: Accompanists, Tiny Dancers and the IndyBar Recognition Breakfast

October 30, 2018

At the IndyBar, we have hundreds of volunteers who serve our members, promote justice and enhance the legal profession on a daily basis and rarely get a thank you worthy of their efforts. IndyBar will seek to honor at least some of them on Nov. 13.

IndyBar: Attorneys Deliver Peace of Mind During Free Wills Clinic

October 30, 2018

IndyBar volunteers set up at both the John Boner Neighborhood Center and the Haughville branch of the Indianapolis Public Library to draft wills and advance directives for nearly 20 Indianapolis citizens at no cost.

IndyBar: Chief Judge Robyn Moberly Honored, Shares Hope for the Future of Women in the Law

October 30, 2018

The IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division proudly recognized Chief Judge Robyn Moberly of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana as the recipient of this year’s Antoinette Dakin Leach Award honoring a trailblazing woman in the legal profession.

IndyBar: CLE You Won’t Find Anywhere Else — Register for These Programs to Keep Your Credit Life Interesting

October 30, 2018

Here at the IndyBar, we want to make sure you don’t get bored. That’s why we’re switching things up and throwing a few never-before-seen programs on our calendar for you to add to your credit count and enjoy!

Serving their communities: Bar groups volunteer for Week of Service

October 16, 2018

Around Indiana, attorneys put aside their lawyerly work recently to paint, clean, stock, harvest, weed, plant, saw and hammer. They volunteered in their communities as part of the Indiana State Bar Association’s fourth annual Week of Service, Sept. 23-29.

IndyBar: IoT — Connected to the Internet and the Courts

October 16, 2018

Our devices are tracking us, and the data they collect is making its way into the courtroom. Discovery and smart technology was the topic of “The Connected World: A Lawyer’s Guide to the Internet of Things,” the latest CLE from the E-Discovery, Information Governance & Cybersecurity Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association.

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