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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowSelf-nominations and nominations of colleagues are now being taken for the 2026 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association. A variety of opportunities to lead are available with varying responsibilities and time commitments among the roles.
The following vacancies exist for the coming year and must be filled by an attorney member:
• 1st Vice President (Also a member of the Executive Committee. Serves one-year term and will automatically assume the office of President-elect in 2027 and President in 2027.)
The 1st Vice President is in line to assume the presidency of the association with the full-time assistance of the Executive Director. The 1st Vice President is a member of the leadership team with direct influence over the success of the association $2+ million operating budget, 12-person staff, and services and programs provided to nearly 5,000 members. The average monthly time commitment of the 1st Vice President is 4-6 hours.
• Treasurer (Also a member of the Executive Committee. Serves a two-year term, 2026 and 2027.)
The Treasurer works with the Associate Executive Director to maintain the finances of the Association. An independent annual audit is conducted and monthly financial reports are produced for Treasurer review and board acceptance. The Treasurer also makes themselves available to review and sign semi-monthly payables. Along with the Associate Executive Director the Treasurer monitors accounts receivable and budgetary goals. The Treasurer serves as co-chair of the Audit and Investment Committee with the Foundation Treasurer. The Treasurer also reviews for approval all budget needs and requests. The average monthly time commitment for the Treasurer is 2-3 hours.
• At-Large Director (There are five positions available, each two-year terms, 2026 and 2027.)
At-Large Directors are involved and engaged in determining policies, procedures, and regulations for the Association. The monthly time commitment of an at-large director is 2-3 hours per month. The Board of Directors, which is made up of 33 members of the association, meets monthly with the Executive Committee members meeting additionally every six weeks. Tasked with setting and the policies of the Association and guiding the implementation of the association’s strategic plan, the board of directors has the opportunity to provide meaningful impact on the success of our Indianapolis legal community.
All members of the Board of Directors are expected to provide active and visible support for the association’s programs and services and visibly support the activities of the association on a monthly basis including special events and the Bench Bar Conference. Board members are also expected to support the Indianapolis Bar Foundation with a financial contribution within their individual means. Members of the board also attend an overnight retreat each November for the purpose of training and planning.
Self-nomination for board consideration is encouraged, as are nominations of colleagues. The interest form is brief and can be found online at www.indybar.org/2026board. Deadline to submit is Friday, August 15, 2025. The Nominating Committee will select an inclusive slate of nominees which reflects our community while recognizing current and previous leadership and service to the Indianapolis Bar Association.
Should any member wish to bypass the nominating committee process, the petition for independent nomination which requires written support of fifty members of the association may be found on the association’s website.•
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