IndyBar: Around the Bar
New admittees to the Indiana Bar gathered with seasoned pros to get the scoop on what it’s REALLY like to practice law in Indy at the IndyBar’s New Admittee Roundtable and Reception on Monday, November 17.
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Duncan: Thinking about Year-End Giving? Make a True Impact with the Indianapolis Bar Foundation
The final months of 2014 are now upon us and with the year-end quickly closing in, many of you are considering your giving options. I’ll happily take this opportunity to share my insight as to why you should put our Indianapolis Bar Foundation at the top of your list.
IndyBar: Save the Date for the 2015 Installation Luncheon
The New Year is just weeks away…Make sure to mark your brand-new 2015 calendar now for the upcoming Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Installation Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency.
IndyBar: The Evolution of Law: 50-Year Practitioners Look Back
To get a better idea of what it means to spend 50 years devoted to the profession, some of these members shared an inside glimpse at some of their best memories in the field. Read on to see what has changed and which experiences have left a lasting impression.
Abrams: Leaders and Volunteers Recognized at Annual Luncheon
If you did not attend the IndyBar Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 13, you really missed out. We were able to recognize a select group of stellar performers to our profession and the IndyBar during the course of the year.
IndyBar: Event Connects Pro Bono Providers and Social Service Agencies
Among community-focused organizations in Indianapolis, the mission is often the same—assisting neighbors in need. But what happens when a question or situation arises that is outside of the scope or expertise of an agency or organization?
IndyBar: It’s Dues Renewal Time!
Renew your membership in the only local organization singularly committed to the Indianapolis legal community and its practitioners. Bolstered by more than 5,000 members, the Indianapolis Bar Association and its leaders work tirelessly to provide resources, programming and initiatives to make your career more successful, more efficient, and more satisfying.
IndyBar: Role Models from the Bench and Bar
John R. Maley writes about his role models in the legal profession.
IndyBar to Offer Labor and Employment Guidance for Local Small Businesses
For a small business owner, navigating labor and employment laws can be one of the most difficult and potentially costly parts about doing business. A program offered by the IndyBar Labor & Employment Law Section seeks to lessen this burden by providing employers with valuable tips and information in an informal—and affordable—setting.
IndyBar: Getting Along Is Not Wrong
The latest installment from the IndyBar on professionalism.
IndyBar: Upcoming Pro Bono Trainings
Interested in getting involved in local pro bono programs? Upcoming trainings offered by both the Indianapolis Bar Foundation and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic combine training to prepare you to serve with low cost—or free—continuing legal education credits.
IndyBar: 2015 Pro Bono Clerkship in Consumer Law Available
Heartland Pro Bono Council is currently seeking candidates for a 2015 Pro Bono Clerkship in Consumer Law.
Abrams: Marion County Judicial Elections—Where Do We Go From Here?
The IndyBar has looked at this issue for quite some time dating back to the early 1990s in an effort to establish a process where we could continue to have the same quality of judges currently on the bench while protecting the financial integrity of those attorneys who run for judge and creating an independent bench that can withstand scrutiny from the public.
IndyBar Hosts Largest Pro Bono Event in its History
The recent Ask a Lawyer event is the largest in the IndyBar’s history.
IndyBar’s Getting Along Is Not Wrong: An (Unofficial) Mentor
From Ms. Kelley J. Johnson, Cohen & Malad LLP: I have been blessed to be mentored by John Maley for about 13 years. It’s not an official mentor-mentee relationship; I don’t even work for John or his firm.
IndyBar: Generosity Shines Bright at the Evening Under the Stars
The IBF’s 2014 Evening Under the Stars Dinner and Auction was a resounding success. Thanks to all of you who were able to attend the dinner, donated items to the silent or live auctions or donated your time planning and setting up the event.
IndyBar: Executive Director Honored with 2014 Indiana Women of Achievement Award
Ball State University has named Indianapolis Bar Association Executive Director Julie Armstrong a 2014 recipient of the Indiana Women of Achievement Award. This award is given by the university’s Task Force on the Status of Women each year to five women across the state “who enrich the lives of others through outstanding accomplishments in a variety of fields.
IndyBar: Recognition Awards Honor Indy’s Leading Legal Professionals
Each year, the IndyBar takes time to honor and celebrate local leaders with innovative ideas at the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Recognition Luncheon. On Thursday, Nov. 13, join your colleagues at the Columbia Club at noon as we recognize the following individuals and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Registration for the event can be found at www.indybar.org/events.
IndyBar: ADR Section Hosts Successful Annual Mediation Day
On Friday, Sept. 26, the IndyBar Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section hosted its annual Mediation Day, which was coordinated by ADR Section Chair Phyllis Armstrong of The Mediation Group.