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By D. Valerie Loya, Hensley Legal Group
Let’s face it, we’re all doomscrolling right now, stuck in an endless loop of bad news after bad news. The Hispanic Lawyers Division is hoping to break through your negative Instagram feed with something positive: a new video series in partnership with Latinos Indy that’s all about empowerment, education, community connection, and promoting local events for the Latino community in Indianapolis.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of being an Indianapolis Bar Association member is the opportunity to engage with our community in meaningful ways. Whether it’s through the IndyBar Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant or an IndyBar Bar Leader Series class project, we’re constantly finding ways to make a difference and build real, lasting relationships with organizations that share those values.
As part of the Hispanic Lawyers Division’s community initiative, we’ve teamed up with Latinos Indy to launch a video series for their platform, dedicated to providing valuable resources, sharing relevant news, and promoting local events for the Latino community in Indianapolis. The goal of this partnership? To break down essential legal topics into short, accessible videos that help protect rights, navigate challenges, and empower Indiana’s Latino community to make informed decisions.
So far, we’ve covered topics like the difference between civil and criminal cases and provided an overview of immigration law. And we’re just getting started. Upcoming videos will explore housing rights, family law, labor and employment and more – always with the goal of making legal information approachable and relevant. Latinos Indy pre-plans each video, centering on their viewers’ most requested questions. The final product is a one- to two-minute reel, giving the viewer a general overview of that topic.
Beyond education, the series is also about visibility and representation. By featuring Latino attorneys and legal professionals, the videos showcase role models and relatable voices for viewers who may not often see themselves reflected in the legal system. While those who participate in the video series are not required to speak Spanish, the videos will have Spanish subtitles as a powerful way to build confidence within that community.
In planning the series, we are also reaching out to other IndyBar Sections and Divisions for volunteers, especially in areas of law not currently represented within the Hispanic Lawyers Division. This collaboration not only strengthens our ties across the association but also ensures that the content is as comprehensive and inclusive as possible.
Let’s be honest, legal information can be intimidating. But when it’s delivered in a friendly, culturally relevant, and digestible format, it becomes an impactful tool for change. That’s what we’re aiming for with every video.
If you’re curious about the series or interested in getting involved – whether by contributing your expertise, suggesting a topic, or appearing in a future video – we’d love to hear from you. You can contact us at IndyBar by emailing our staff liaison Kamryn Manley at [email protected]. You can help us continue building bridges and breaking down barriers.
In a time when good news on your feed feels scarce, this initiative is a reminder that positive change is possible, and that the legal community has a vital role to play in making it happen.•
D. Valerie Loya is a personal injury attorney with Hensley Legal Group PC where she primarily works with the Spanish-speaking community. Prior to joining Hensley, Loya was a Prosecutor in Marion County where she litigated various case types, primarily dealing with victims of domestic violence. She joined the Virginia Army National Guard in 2011 and continued to serve during her time attending the University of Iowa College of Law. She is an active member if IndyBar, currently serving as the Chair of the Hispanic Lawyers Division. She’s also a previous board member of the IndyBar Foundation and is a Distinguished Fellow.
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