IBA: The 2011 IndyBar Litigation Section Judicial Reception
Photos from this year’s Litigation section judicial reception.
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Bar Crawl – 11/9/11
The Marion County Bar Association is now on Facebook; IndyBar will honor award winners at its Nov. 29 luncheon.
IBA: Solo and Small Firm Practitioners – This Program is for You
Through the upcoming Surviving and Thriving program on Thursday, November 10, solo and small firm practitioners—whether newly graduated, seasoned pros or those transitioning to the solo/small firm world—will be provided with the tools, information and connections to not only survive, but thrive in the practice of law.
IBA: Bankruptcy Court seeks Volunteer Attorneys for Pro Bono Assignments
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana has formed a Bankruptcy Pro Bono Panel of volunteer attorneys to represent indigent parties on a pro bono basis in adversary proceedings and contested matters.
Hebenstreit: FLYING SOLO????!!!!!
In the current legal market, there are many lawyers, both new and more experienced, who find that they have to “go it on their own.”
IBA: Tax Liens Live After Debts, Clients Die
In Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the drunken butler, Stephano, quips, “He that dies pays all his debts.” Obviously, the Bard’s fool had no experience with tax liens, which may cause as many problems for clients during and after life as the underlying debt itself.
IBA: Nominations open for education, pro bono awards
Help the Indianapolis Bar recognize the many ways lawyers and legal professionals inspire us and help our community. Nominate your peers for IndyBar awards — to be presented at the Recognition Luncheon on November 29, 2011.
COA chief judge receives Antoinette Dakin Leach Award
Indiana Court of Appeals Chief Judge Margret Robb was given the 2011 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award Oct. 5 by the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Women and the Law Division at a recent symposium.
IBA: Support Judicial Candidates for 2012
IndyBar’s Attorneys for an Independent Bench (“AIB”) political action committee is a great alternative to direct political contributions for those seeking to support judicial candidates in the 2012 elections for Marion Circuit and Superior Courts.
Hebenstreit: With a Need so Great, What Will We Do?
We all know what pro bono legal service means and probably know or believe that it is a good idea. But have you ever thought about how it actually works?
IBA: IndyBar’s First Women’s Symposium Exceeds Goals
Area lawyers gathered to attend the Women, Law & Leadership Symposium, hosted by the IndyBar Women and Law Division (WLD) on October 5 and 6, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Indianapolis.
IBA: Social Media and Ethics
A Florida case should remind Indiana lawyers to be cognizant of the Rules of Professional Conduct when participating in any form of social media.
IBA: Evening Under The Stars
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation Evening Under the Stars dinner was held Sept. 9.
Hebenstreit: Lawyers and the Election Process
In 2010, 61.2% of Hoosiers were registered to vote which placed us in 43rd place in the United States. We were even worse in voter turnout. Only 39.4% of Indiana residents actually voted in the 2010 elections which placed us in 48th position. The national average was 45.4%—a full six points higher than Indiana was able to muster.