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A. Scott Chinn, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, IndyBar Masters Division Chair; Monica McCoskey, Paganelli Law Group, IndyBar Young Lawyers Division Chair
This is a joint column co-written monthly by the Chairs of the Masters Division and Young Lawyers Division to compare, contrast, and relate practicing law 25+ years ago to practicing law today. Each column will examine a new general subject.
MONICA AND SCOTT INVITE YOU TO THE BACK IN MY DAY CLE IN EARLY AUGUST
Our legal system thrives on youthful adaptability and seasoned wisdom.
Young lawyers, if the tales of doing legal research with only physical reporters, having to walk to the courthouse to submit filings, and “paying your dues” have your mind stirring, this one’s for you.
Senior lawyers, if you want to learn how to use TikTok to impeach the witness, take ChatGPT for a spin, and absorb the shortcuts to convert a Word doc to PDF, this event was curated with you in mind.
The “Back In My Day” CLE program is the product of a buffet-line hypothetical Scott and Monica tossed around while attending the IndyBar Board of Directors Retreat last winter. They are not aiming for a deep dive into causes and effects of generational differences. Rather, this light-hearted event is intended to give attorneys of all experience levels an open forum to discuss changes in practice over the years; explore critical transformations in the legal field; share useful stories and real-life experiences; gain practice tips; learn how to navigate technological development; and most importantly, have some lighthearted fun. Following the CLE portion of the event, members of the Masters Division, Young Lawyers Division, and attendees will convene for a social hour with light refreshments.
Whether you are just starting out or have decades behind the desk, come share your perspective, learn from others, and enjoy a conversation across time.
“Back In My Day” will take place at IndyBarHQ on August 5, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. You can register to attend by visiting www.indybar.org/perspective.•
Scott Chinn is a partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP where he represents public and private clients in state, municipal, and public sector legal matters. He provides advisory, transactional, and general counsel representation for public finance, procurement, regulatory, infrastructure, environmental, and economic development matters. Prior to joining the firm, he served as counsel to Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson and as Corporation Counsel to the City of Indianapolis. Chinn currently serves as the Chair of the Masters Division, is a member of the IndyBar Board of Directors, and is a past president. Chinn is also a Distinguished and Life Fellow of the IndyBar Foundation. He earned his B.A. from Indiana University and his J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Monica McCoskey is an attorney with Paganelli Law Group where her practice concentrates on business and real estate litigation. Prior to joining Paganelli Law Group, McCoskey was an associate attorney with a law firm in Northern Indiana, where she practiced securities litigation and represented plaintiffs and defendants in various legal matters. She is the Chair of the Young Lawyers Division, a member of the IndyBar Board of Directors, and Co-Chair of the Social Subcommittee for the Litigation Section’s Executive Committee. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
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