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Web Exclusive: Fennell to offer pro bono abroad through Fulbright scholarship in Republic of Maldives

February 16, 2022

A 10-hour time difference couldn’t stifle Monica Fennell’s excitement about being in a foreign country for a unique opportunity to do what she loves: talk about pro bono work. Indianapolis-based Fennell, who serves as pro bono director at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and as an adjunct professor at Butler University, was recently chosen to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, sending her to the Republic of Maldives.

Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Jay County

February 2, 2022 | Katie Stancombe

Stepping into her role as a judicial officer in 2021, Jay Superior Judge Gail Dues already knew her small community was facing a huge legal problem.

Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Owen County

January 5, 2022 | Katie Stancombe

Get to know Owen Circuit Court I Judge Lori Quillen, the second Hoosier judge to be featured in IL’s new spotlight series.

Web Exclusive: Year in Review — continued

December 22, 2021 | IL Staff and Olivia Covington

In addition to the “big news” of the year, Indiana Lawyer also provided readers in 2021 with stories exploring lawyers’ off-the-clock interests, obituaries of lawyers and judges who died, and summaries of disciplinary actions.

Web Exclusive: Cohen & Malad name partner Rick Malad retiring after 48 years

December 8, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

After nearly five decades, longtime attorney Rick Malad recently announced his retirement from Indianapolis’ Cohen & Malad LLP.

Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Switzerland County

November 24, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

Switzerland Circuit Judge Gregory Coy is the first Indiana trial court judge to be featured in a new Indiana Lawyer spotlight series focused on the state’s judicial officers in more rural communities.

Web Exclusive: Longtime mediators celebrate 20 years of The Mediation Group

November 10, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

After 20 years, Neil Bemenderfer and Richard Kraege are still some of the Indianapolis area’s busiest registered mediators.

Web Exclusive: Indiana Legal Services wellness program finding success, gaining attention

October 27, 2021 | Jordan Morey

What started as a short-term solution for improving employee mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic has now turned into a full-fledged initiative at Indiana Legal Services.

Web Exclusive: Hispanic legal professionals advocate for greater representation in law

October 13, 2021 | Jordan Morey

The issues the Hispanic community faces within Indiana’s legal system need to become a greater priority — and not just discussed during a 30-day time frame each year — according to Hispanic attorneys and judges from across the state.

Web Exclusive: Paralegals, legal assistants pursue higher ed while serving law firms

September 29, 2021 | Jordan Morey

Whether three or 30 years have passed since the last time they’ve received a formal education, several paralegals and legal assistants across the state have returned to, or recently graduated from, college while also working full-time. These women have sacrificed much over the last few months and years, but all say they feel the investment they’re putting into themselves is well worth the effort.

Web Exclusive: Study committee tackling juvenile justice, appointed counsel, human trafficking

September 15, 2021 | Jordan Morey

With the 2022 Indiana legislative session approaching, members of the Indiana General Assembly are taking a deeper dive into issues facing the justice system.

Web Exclusive: Women appellate judges widen the road for future judiciary

September 1, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

Indiana’s women appellate judges gathered for a celebration at an Indiana State Bar Association event last month to reflect on the history and significance of the 19th Amendment’s 100^th anniversary.

Web Exclusive: Indiana Supreme Court proposes rule change to publish public notices online, create website

August 18, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

The Indiana Supreme Court has proposed an amendment to the state trial rules that would allow court-required public notices to go online on a court created-website. The court is describing the proposal as a possible tool to increase court modernization and efficiency, but one media organization is raising some concerns.

Web Exclusive: In-house lawyer launches self-publishing company after bootlegger steals novel

August 4, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

Indianapolis attorney Emily Storm-Smith recently added a new element to her writing endeavors: self-publisher, launching her own indie publishing business called Storm Haus Publishing. The move came quickly after one of Storm-Smith’s novels was stolen and almost sold under a false title and cover.

Web Exclusive: Summer allows Hoosier lawyers, judges to enjoy outdoor activities away from the office

July 21, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

Legal professionals are known for working hard and clocking long hours, but sometimes they need a break, too. Three Indiana legal professionals have found their niche outlets, each unique in its own way. But they all have one thing in common — their hobbies keep them outside.

Web Exclusive: Could more conservative SCOTUS change abortion landscape? Experts aren’t convinced

July 7, 2021 | Olivia Covington

A more conservative Supreme Court could mean changes to abortion law — or not.

Web Exclusive: Accountability, transparency vital to success of Indiana’s first Conviction Integrity Unity

June 23, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office established the state’s first Conviction Integrity Unit in January with the aim of identifying and correcting wrongful convictions in the state’s largest county. Now, the two women leading its charge are fully immersed with sleeves rolled up.

Web Exclusive: Hoosier lawyer picks up real estate ‘side hustle’ during pandemic ‘for fun’

June 9, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

Cruising along with windows down, pointing out favorite homes and daydreaming with her daughter about which house is their favorite is a pastime that Carmel attorney Andrea Shelton didn’t want to give up. Now she’s living out that dream after picking up a side hustle of real estate during the pandemic.

Web Exclusive: SCOTUS to consider carry issue in major Second Amendment case

May 26, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

The nation’s highest court will listen to arguments in a case concerning a New York law that requires individuals to get a license to carry a concealed gun outside their homes.

Web Exclusive: COA considering legislation limiting child sex abuse victim depositions

May 12, 2021 | Olivia Covington

A one-year-old law is before the Indiana Court of Appeals, which is considering whether the Legislature properly placed restrictions on when defense attorneys can take a deposition of a minor child alleged to be a victim of a sex crime.

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