Legal organizations/services

The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic launches new three-phase program that also incorporates education.

ACLU of Indiana planning 60th anniversary celebration

April 9, 2013

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana will be marking a major milestone by meeting at a historic site.

2012 Year in Review

January 2, 2013

2012 was another busy year for the legal community. We welcomed new justices and a new chief justice, witnessed the beginnings of the state’s fifth law school, and saw local stories garner national and international attention. Here’s a look back at the top news stories from last year.

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November 21, 2012

Pro bono programs in Southwest Indiana have gotten a big financial boost from Evansville bar members within the past month.

Initiative to provide legal assistance for homeless veterans looking for additional help

November 20, 2012

Continuing its effort to secure on-going legal services for homeless veterans in Indianapolis, the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana is seeking the assistance of a consultant.

Too few pro bono attorneys in Indiana rural communities

November 7, 2012

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

October 22, 2012

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.

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Proposal would create umbrella commission for legal aid providers

October 10, 2012

Dave Stafford

A proposal before the Indiana Supreme Court could change the landscape for those who provide civil legal aid and pro bono service.

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ILS Medical Legal Partnership gives Midtown clients access to legal services

September 26, 2012

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

August 16, 2012

Jennifer Nelson

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

August 2, 2012

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

July 19, 2012

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

June 7, 2012

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.

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Lawyers to prepare wills for patients and group home residents

June 6, 2012

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

June 4, 2012

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

May 23, 2012

Dave Stafford

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

May 7, 2012

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

April 25, 2012

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

April 13, 2012

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

April 9, 2012

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has named longtime board member Frank Young as interim executive director.

Legislation to supplement IOLTA funds passes

March 12, 2012

Jenny Montgomery

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

March 1, 2012

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

February 28, 2012

The Association of Legal Administrators, Indiana Chapter, will hold a seminar March 14 about how to successfully implement workplace wellness plans.

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Nurses-turned-attorneys have unique insight

February 15, 2012

Jenny Montgomery

Attorney Lorie Brown was a nurse for 12 years before becoming a lawyer. Now, she hopes to help nurses avoid some of the common mistakes that could land them in litigation.