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IndyBar Guest Column: What I’ve Learned from 2020 and What I Hope for in 2021

November 25, 2020 | From IndyBar

There were a lot of things I was going to do this year, places I was going to go (conferences in French Lick, AFCC in New Orleans, a girls’ trip to Hilton Head … gone but not forgotten, clearly) that just went completely off the rails. Instead, I learned some things, experienced some “personal growth” and so far, I’ve survived. I thought I’d share some things in case you were feeling alone, or want to feel superior, or are just looking for some product suggestions.

 

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IndyBar: Attorneys Deliver Peace of Mind During Free Wills Clinic

November 25, 2020 | From IndyBar

For years, IndyBar attorneys have helped community members living in poverty to safeguard their futures through the IndyBar’s Free Wills Clinics. This year, IndyBar volunteers (safely) set up at the Indiana Veterans Center to draft wills and advance directives for Indianapolis citizens at no cost.

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IndyBar: Professional and Technical Civility in Electronic Discovery — Five Tips on How to Avoid a “Discovery War”

November 25, 2020 | From IndyBar

Electronic discovery — like discovery generally — can bring out the best and the worst in lawyers, potentially turning any discovery dispute into a full-blown “discovery war.” But it doesn’t have to be this way! It’s possible to navigate the process in an amicable manner without losing sight of your client’s needs. Here are five suggestions for promoting professional and technical civility in the e-discovery process.

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IndyBar: Congratulations to the Graduates of the IndyBar Bar Leader Series Class XVII!

November 25, 2020 | From IndyBar

Congratulations to our most recent Bar Leader Series graduates! Class XVII celebrated the completion of their Bar Leader Series journey at a virtual graduation ceremony on Nov. 10.

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IndyBar: Take a Photo Tour of IndyBarHQ!

November 11, 2020 | From IndyBar

The new IndyBarHQ space is now open to members! Click here to take a tour of our new home by checking out these photos.

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IndyBar: Four Tools to Enhance Your Firm’s Social Media Marketing

November 11, 2020 | From IndyBar

Marketing is critical to strategic law firm growth. This holds true for solo attorneys and Vault-ranked firms. For those wanting to enhance their social media marketing, consider these four resources.

 

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IndyBar: Mayor Hogsett Declares Oct. 23 ‘Paralegal Appreciation Day’

October 28, 2020 | From IndyBar

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett recognized the work and dedication of IndyBar paralegals last week as he declared Oct. 23, 2020, Paralegal Appreciation Day in the city of Indianapolis.

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IndyBar: Nominations Now Accepted for the 2020 IndyBar Pro Bono Awards

October 28, 2020 | From IndyBar

The IndyBar Pro Bono Awards honor IndyBar members who are practicing lawyers, retired lawyers, in-house and corporate counsel, and law students as well as local law firms who have made outstanding contributions toward delivering volunteer legal services to the poor and disadvantaged.

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IndyBar: Start Gifting with IndyBar’s Giving!

October 28, 2020 | From IndyBar

For 2020 (and likely 2021,) in lieu of the annual gala, the IndyBar Foundation will host an online holiday auction: IndyBar’s Giving. This special event will take place during the week of Thanksgiving in an effort to kick-start holiday shopping and get members into the holiday spirit.

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IndyBar: Day of Giving Raises More than $36,000

October 28, 2020 | From IndyBar

IndyBar members and the community showed overwhelming support during the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s third annual Day of Giving, which raised $36,275 from more than 250 donors.

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IndyBar Sections and Divisions Need You: Apply to Serve on a Committee!

October 28, 2020 | From IndyBar

Each year, the IndyBar offers hundreds of educational programs, social events and opportunities for community involvement, all while introducing new resources and services to serve members of the legal profession. None of these important contributions would be possible without the work of many lawyers, paralegals and law students behind the scenes on section and division executive committees.

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IndyBar: To Refuse or Not to Refuse: That is the Question

October 28, 2020 | From IndyBar

Police usually don’t ask how much a driver has had to drink during a routine stop for speeding in the middle of the day without reason to suspect alcohol consumption. Regardless of your answer, the officer will likely tell you to step out of the car.

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IndyBar Public Outreach Committee Amplifies Voices by Registering Voters Throughout Indianapolis

October 28, 2020 | From IndyBar

As this election season comes to a close, the IndyBar recognizes the hard work and dedication of the Public Outreach Committee during the past few months for helping nearly 100 Indiana residents either register to vote or request absentee ballots.

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IndyBar: Last Call: Apply to Serve on the Indianapolis Bar Foundation Board of Directors by Oct. 23!

October 14, 2020 | From IndyBar

The Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF), the charitable arm of the Indianapolis Bar Association, is a community-focused leader of the local legal profession. The foundation’s ongoing grants and programs are maintained solely through the generosity and energy of its directors, fellows and donors.

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IndyBar: Nominations Now Accepted for the 2020 IndyBar Pro Bono Awards

October 14, 2020 | From IndyBar

The IndyBar Pro Bono Awards honor IndyBar members who are practicing lawyers, retired lawyers, in-house and corporate counsel, and law students as well as local law firms who have made outstanding contributions toward delivering volunteer legal services to the poor and disadvantaged.

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IndyBar: Win Tickets to the 2020 Virtual BGD LegCon!

October 14, 2020 | From IndyBar

The IndyBar Government Practice Section is pleased to offer two tickets to Bingham Greenebaum Doll’s 29th annual Legislative Conference (LegCon) to section members. LegCon will be completely virtual this year and will take place on Thursday, Dec. 17. Registration, as well as the agenda and speaker lineup, will be available soon.

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IndyBar Guest Column: Crisis Empowerment Grant Update (and a Plea for Day of Giving)

October 14, 2020 | From IndyBar and Lee C. Christie

The Crisis Empowerment Grant Program was a wholesale success! More than 110 cases were settled and dozens of cases have been finalized and paid out. More than 40 cases are still active and the selected lawyers continue to work with their clients to assist with their legal issues.

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IndyBar: Geyer to Lead Indianapolis Bar Association in 2023

October 14, 2020 | From IndyBar

The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Nominating Committee has announced the selection of Rebecca Geyer as the 2023 President of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Geyer will serve as the association’s First Vice President on the 2021 Board of Directors and as President Elect in 2022.

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IndyBar: Ask a Lawyer

October 14, 2020 | From IndyBar

IndyBar volunteers were scattered across the city on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for the biannual Ask a Lawyer legal advice program. Click here for photos from the event.

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IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Happenings

September 30, 2020 | From IndyBar

Check out some of the fun, frightful and festive fall fun in store to support the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Foundation!

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