Hammerle on… “The U.S. and the Holocaust” and “Catherine Called Birdy”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney gives us his views on “The U.S. and the Holocaust” and “Catherine Called Birdy.”
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IndyBar: Prestigious Luminary Award Recipient Kautzman Reflects on Life and Career
The IndyBar Board of Directors is pleased to bestow its highest honor and lifetime achievement award to a true luminary and leader of the profession, John Kautzman.
Kersey: Creating a monster: Why you should be obsessed with I-9s
Form I-9 violations lurk in almost every employer’s filing cabinet.
IndyBar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…Pardon Our Hesitation
In 2020 our seemingly normal world and daily routines were wrecked in what seemed like an overnight flip of the switch.
Dreyer: Stop making so much sense: Limits of logic in factfinding
“Truth” in courts of law is whatever the factfinder decides. This has often bothered me, of course, but has not stopped me from doing it for over 25 years.
Kinney: IU McKinney launches fellowship to strengthen prof pipelines
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is taking a constructive step to contribute to the solution of improving representation in the legal academy with the launch of its “Future Faculty Fellows” Visiting Assistant Fellowship program.
Wright: Reflections on what I wish I had known in law school
I’ve been out of law school and a practicing attorney for a little over one year now. While a year does not seem like much, there are things I have realized as a first-year associate that I wish I knew while in law school.
Kelver Hall and Williams: Practice-preparedness opportunities: Then and now
In this article, we — the new and not-so-new business litigators — will explore the evolution of practical or practice-preparedness opportunities at our alma mater and the ways in which these opportunities prepared us for the transition to law firm work.
Medley: You are good enough — beware of imposter syndrome
Once I recognized that I was suffering from impostor feelings, I quickly concluded it would be detrimental to my health and my career in law if I did not address them properly.
Oleksy: Meeting loss and grief with self-compassion, not judgment
Loss is a part of life. Why, then, do we shy away from talking about it?
Hammerle on… “Moonage Daydream” and “Barbarian”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Moonage Daydream” and “Barbarian.”
IndyBar: A Celebration of Life
IndyBar’s Helping Enrich Attorneys Lives (HEAL) Committee, in collaboration with the Marion County Bar and Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana, will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of members of the profession on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
IndyBar: Grandparent Visitation Law
Grandparent visitation is a subject that often arises prior to the start of the holiday season, and it’s one that is more complex than it seems at first.
IndyBar: Fall Into Membership: It Has Its Benefits
By now, you should have received several taps on your shoulder that it’s renewal time at IndyBar. Have you taken the time to reply to that email or peruse that piece of mail and renew?
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Rocket Fuel: Revenue Projections Can Help You to Reach Your Goals
One thing that won’t change in 2023 is the focus on law firm revenue.
DTCI: Lawyers League softball: Fun, exercise and camaraderie
Once I entered law school, I began playing slow-pitch softball in the Indianapolis Lawyers League. Over the 30-plus years of involvement, it has been fun and has allowed this old man to keep active, stay young and enjoy fellowship.
Dillman, Crawford: Making the case for a dementia directive in Indiana
None of the advance directives currently used in Indiana address receiving care with a severe dementia diagnosis.
Bonifield and Clary: Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan includes law school debt
In its final form, the federal student loan forgiveness plan covers both individuals with undergraduate and graduate degrees, including law school, where graduate debt levels can easily top six figures.
IndyBar: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Indianapolis Bar Foundation — What We’ve Done and Where We’re Headed
In late 2021, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation adopted recommendations to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Now is the time for further action while also taking the time to recognize positive changes and achievements along the way.
IndyBar: President’s Message: November — A Month of Birthdays, Honor, Gratitude and Football
Unless you are one of the few that read Indiana Lawyer on the day it is distributed, you will likely be reading this in November, my favorite month of the year.