IndyBar: President’s Update

The IndyBar President’s Update is a regular feature where we share what’s been happening behind the scenes, celebrate wins, and give you a sense of where we’re headed. It’s a way to keep everyone in the loop, reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, and look ahead to what’s next.

• Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2025 IndyBar Awards! So many of our members devote their time and talents to our legal community and our community at large, so thank you to everyone for your contributions in 2025. The following are the recipients of this year’s awards:

• President’s Award for Service to the Association – Honorable Jane Magnus-Stinson

• President’s Award for Service to the Profession – The Rule of Law Executive Committee: Chris Hickey, Travis Jensen, Hon. Frank Sullivan, Professor Joel Schumm, Amy Johnson, Raio Krishnayya, Thomas Jones

• Board of Directors Award – Lindsay Scott

• Dr. John Morton Finney Jr. Award for Excellence in Legal Education – Ray Biederman

• Commitment to Mentorship Award – Enrique Flores

• Professionalism Award – Pete Schoeder

• Silver Gavel Award – Hon. Helen Marchal

• Unsung Hero Award – Emily Shrock

• Young Lawyer of the Year Award – Monica McCoskey

All of our Award Recipients will be recognized at the Recognition Breakfast on November 19 at the Meridian Hills Country Club. This breakfast typically sells out so if you are interested in attending to celebrate someone you know who is receiving an award, you can register by visiting www.indybar.org/recognition.

• Just a reminder as the legal education year comes to an end that IndyBar has the largest collection of Indiana-specific CLEs available in our On-Demand Catalog, including 45 one-hour programs available to members for FREE. Visit www.indybar.org/ondemand and get your CLE credits in order before the year-end rush!

• The IndyBar Foundation Board of Directors Retreat is scheduled for November 6-7 in French Lick, and the IndyBar Association Committee Chairs and Board of Directors Retreat is scheduled for November 13-14 in French Lick. Thank you to all the chairs of the Association Committees, Sections and Divisions as well as the Boards of Directors of both the foundation and association for all you do and the time you give to our legal community.

• IndyBar is continuing to monitor, alongside our member law firms, the recently announced policy of the Attorney General regarding DEI practices within law firms. We are also monitoring Preliminary Draft No. 3141 for the General Assembly regarding judicial matters and the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.

• There is no better way to stay connected within our legal community, network with other legal professionals, and give back to our community than to be an IndyBar member! Don’t forget to renew your IndyBar membership, or join us, for 2026 so that you can continue to take full advantage of all the benefits IndyBar provides to its members. Visit www.indybar.org/2026 to renew or join today.•