IndyBar: Marion County Prosecutor’s Office Launches ‘DifferentNotLess’ Initiative
The purpose of the prosecutor’s "DifferentNotLess" initiative is to advocate for the employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities.
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IndyBar: Chief Justice Honored with Antoinette Dakin Leach Award
Members of the legal community gathered to honor Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush as the 2016 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Skyline Club in downtown Indianapolis.
IndyBar: More than 460 Helped at Ask a Lawyer
IndyBar volunteers donated both their time and expertise to provide community members in need with invaluable legal advice and guidance at Ask a Lawyer on Oct. 11. This biannual event is the IndyBar’s largest pro bono program and has helped more than 3,000 Hoosiers over the past two years.
IndyBar: IBF Scholarships Help Students Reach Full Potential
Receiving two Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) sponsored scholarships in 2016 was quite an accomplishment for Alexander Van Gorp. The scholarships provided him not only with needed financial assistance, but also served as inspiration to persevere in his preparations to become an attorney.
IndyBar: Make Your Voice Heard on Marion County Justice System Improvements
IndyBar members are encouraged to be on hand to talk with representatives from Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office at the IndyBar offices on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. regarding ideas for improvements to the processes used within the criminal justice system in Marion County
IndyBar: Indy Reads Named 2016 Impact Fund Grant Recipient
With help from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF), local non-profit Indy Reads is tackling adult literacy issues, and specifically those that face individuals in our criminal justice system.
IndyBar: Learn the E-Filing Ropes at the IndyBar
E-Filing: it’s here to stay in Indiana. Though the new system is designed to simplify the process for all users of the court system, making the change to e-filing means big changes for local lawyers.
IndyBar: IndyBar to Launch New Section in 2017
Exciting things are happening at the IndyBar! A new section—the E-Discovery, Information Governance & Cyber Security Section—is coming in 2017.
IndyBar: Help Us Honor Excellence: Nominations Now Open for IndyBar Recognition Awards
This fall, IndyBar members will be honored for their contributions to our legal community.
IndyBar: Join the Indianapolis Bar Foundation for an Evening Under the Stars on October 14
This annual event helps to ensure that the IBF can continue to provide access to justice for many of our Hoosier neighbors that might not otherwise have access to a lawyer.
IndyBar: Chief Justice Loretta Rush Named 2016 Antoinette Dakin Leach Award Recipient
The spirit of Antoinette Dakin Leach lives on through each award winner and this year’s recipient, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush, is no exception. Chief Justice Rush has forged a career from numerous groundbreaking accomplishments.<
IndyBar: Additional Appointments Made for 2017 IndyBar Board of Directors
The slate for the 2017 Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Directors is now complete with the appointment of four Vice Presidents and the Counsel to the Board by President-Elect Nissa Ricafort of Broyles Kight & Ricafort PC
IndyBar: Get to Know the Justice: Hon. Geoffrey G. Slaughter Opens Up about the Supreme Court and Professionalism
It’s a big change: transitioning directly from private practice to the Indiana Supreme Court. One could only imagine the differences between the two positions, so we recently connected with Indiana’s newest Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Geoffrey G. Slaughter, to talk about exactly what the experience has been like.
IndyBar: Criminal Justice Section Offers Exciting New Scholarship
This year, we are proud to offer a new scholarship to attorneys in their first seven years of practice.
IndyBar Names Young and Trimble Recipients of 2016 Professionalism Awards
The IndyBar Professionalism Committee, led by chair Arend Abel, has named the Hon. Richard Young of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana the 2016 recipient of the Silver Gavel Award, while John Trimble of Lewis Wagner LLP has been awarded the bar’s Professionalism Award.
IndyBar: Barnard to Lead Indianapolis Bar Association in 2019
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Nominating Committee has announced the selection of Thomas A. Barnard of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as the 2019 President of the Indianapolis Bar Association.
IndyBar: Help the Homeless: Volunteers Needed for IndyBar Pro Bono Program
Many people who call Indy home need legal assistance–especially those without a home to live in. IndyBar attorneys have the unique opportunity to help homeless individuals with their legal issues through the IndyBar Homeless Project.
IndyBar: A Fraction of Time for Exponential Benefits: You Can Make a Difference
Two hours out of 744. That’s all it takes to help a family in need—a couple hours each month. The result? Happier, safer families leading to a happier, safer city.