Bar Crawl -11/23/12
Pro bono programs in Southwest Indiana have gotten a big financial boost from Evansville bar members within the past month.
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Too few pro bono attorneys in Indiana rural communities
In response to the low numbers, the Indiana Bar Foundation is launching a legal assistance website to help low-income Hoosiers.
Public sector attorneys still earn significantly less than private sector lawyers
Most public sector lawyer salaries have kept pace with inflation but remain significantly lower than salaries at private law firms, according to the “2012 Public Sector and Public Interest Attorney Salary Report” by the National Association for Law Placement.
Proposal would create umbrella commission for legal aid providers
A proposal before the Indiana Supreme Court could change the landscape for those who provide civil legal aid and pro bono service.
ILS Medical Legal Partnership gives Midtown clients access to legal services
Indiana Legal Services’ clinic helps clients at Midtown Community Mental Health Center navigate through legal entanglements that can ensnare them.
LSC says funding cuts will reduce staff, close offices
The Legal Services Corporation offices around the country will have to lay off staff – including 350 attorneys – due to funding cuts, according to a survey released Wednesday by the legal aid program.
ACLU of Indiana selects new leader
Former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Jane Henegar has been named executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana. She begins work immediately and will join the organization full time Sept. 4.
Southern District IFCD names new executive director
Criminal defense attorney Monica Foster has been chosen by the Indiana Federal Community Defenders Inc.’s board of directors as the agency’s new executive director in the Southern District of Indiana. Foster will replace Bill Marsh, who is retiring later this summer.
Legal aid provider closes
On June 6, the Community Organizations Legal Assistance Project Inc., doing business as the Community Development Law Center, announced that it had ceased operations on April 4.
Lawyers to prepare wills for patients and group home residents
The Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana will prepare wills for group home residents and patients of Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare as part of the annual Prepare a Will Project.
Lawmakers to be part of panel for contraception talk
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s brown-bag discussion about contraception will include two state lawmakers.
Pro Bono Commission chair sees dramatic drop in funding during term
Colleagues say Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Melissa May’s selflessness and volunteer spirit made her ideally suited for the position.
ICADV calls for workshop proposals
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is seeking workshop proposals and presenters for its 30th annual Fall Conference, scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10, 2012. The deadline to apply is June 1.
Former Evansville legal aid director honored at Law Day dinner
Sue Ann Hartig, who retired this year after serving as executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Evansville for more than 25 years, received the James Bethel Gresham Freedom Award April 20 from the Evansville Bar Association.
ACLU of Indiana seeks board members
The ACLU of Indiana is now accepting nominations for its board of directors. Board members must be members of the organization.
ACLU appoints interim director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has named longtime board member Frank Young as interim executive director.
Legislation to supplement IOLTA funds passes
Effective July 1, a fee of $1 for every civil filing will be awarded to the Indiana Bar Foundation to augment funding for its pro bono districts.
Attorneys needed to provide legal advice to homeless
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic is looking for attorneys to volunteer during the 2012 Indy Homeless Connect event April 11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
ALA to present workplace wellness seminar
The Association of Legal Administrators, Indiana Chapter, will hold a seminar March 14 about how to successfully implement workplace wellness plans.
Hartig steps down as legal aid director
After 25 years of service, Sue Hartig stepped down from her role as executive director for the Legal Aid Society of Evansville Feb. 3.