IndyBar: Why use Arbitration in Family Law?
Arbitration in family law presents a variety of practical applications for family law cases featuring multiple issues or even single issues.
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IndyBar: New DEI Director Recruiting Committee Members
All are needed, and all are welcome. That’s the message Ranissa Dycus, Associate General Counsel at American Senior Communities, intends to spread as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director for the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation Boards of Directors.
Jesse Smith: How AI and new attorneys can transform your legal practice
As associates, we are in the learning phase of our careers which makes incorporating AI into our practice much easier.
Dakota Slaughter: How I fill the knowledge gaps in my Indiana practice
Even without Indiana-specific questions on the bar exam, the fear of making a mistake is more than enough motivation to thoroughly familiarize ourselves with the local nuances.
Bell & Brookman: 3 things to know about responding to online reviews
Whatever you do, be sure to protect client confidentiality.
Weaver: Retaining state supreme court justices is right thing to do
Some liberal abortion-rights activists want to cast the Republican-appointed justices as conservative extremists who walk in lockstep with the GOP-controlled Legislature. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
IndyBar: Congratulations to the 2024 Classes of Indianapolis Bar Foundation Fellows!
Each year the Indianapolis Bar Foundation honors such lawyers for their dedication to the law by bestowing on them the designation of Distinguished Fellow and Distinguished Life Fellow.
IndyBar: IndyBar Urges Retention of all Judicial Officers on the Hoosier Ballot this Fall
IndyBar is urging the retention of all eighteen Marion Superior Court judges on the November ballot.
Bravo: Paying tribute to IU McKinney namesake, Robert H. McKinney
Mr. McKinney’s motto was “doing well by doing good,” and he exemplified this throughout his extraordinary life, serving his community, his state, and his nation with integrity and passion.
IndyBar: How My IndyBar Membership Transformed My Legal Career
it has provided mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a community that has propelled my growth.
Weaver: Dear readers, I look forward to getting to know you
I’m excited to have the chance to meet a whole new group of talented Indiana leaders, readers like yourself who are dedicated to the law or have a strong interest in it.
Greising on DEI: Let’s face the national headwinds with perseverance
The headwinds seem particularly strong right now—from the attacks on programs aligned with DEI objectives to lawsuits to block priority programs. Even law firms are getting sued and threatened over DEI programs.
Maley: Federal court rule changes are coming Dec. 1
This year, notable changes are coming to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Burts: Let’s prioritize mental health in legal education
A 2016 landmark study conducted by the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation highlighted the prevalence of mental health concerns within the legal profession.
Star Martinez: Navigating Indiana’s legal system with a lack of Spanish speakers
Navigating the legal system for the first time can be difficult for anyone that isn’t a lawyer, but can you imagine trying to do so without speaking English fluently?
IndyBar: Voter Registration Initiative
On Sept. 17, 2024, the annual Voter Registration Drive was sponsored by the Marion County Bar Association.
IndyBar: Christensen to Lead IndyBar in 2027
Adam Christensen of Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has been selected to lead the Indianapolis Bar Association in 2027 by the IndyBar’s Nominating Committee.
IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Raises over $72,000 in One Day
The Day of Giving is an annual, 24-hour fundraiser where volunteers endeavor to raise thousands to help the foundation continue to invest in the future of the profession.
IndyBar: ‘The Seat is Yours’ Volunteer Opportunity
These breakfasts have been a low-key avenue to introduce lawyers and law students from underrepresented groups to local lawyers, law firms and legal departments serious about communicating that their voices are valued.
IndyBar: Judge Cynthia Ayers 2024 Antionette Dakin Leach award recipient
Judge Ayers recently assumed senior judge status after 32 years on the bench of the Marion Superior Court, making her one of the longest sitting judges in the state of Indiana.