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IBA: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Creates Impact Fund
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation has reorganized its grant making activity with the intent to provide greater impact with its dollars.
Wishard/Baker & Daniels Receives National Pro Bono Health Award
Baker & Daniels LLP has received national recognition for its efforts working with Wishard Health Services to improve health care disparities by pooling resources provided by doctors, lawyers, social workers and educators.
IBA: Nod to professionalism
The Professionalism Committee of the Indianapolis Bar Association extends a Nod to Professionalism to Assistant United States Attorney Bradley A. Blackington.
IBA: Planning Ahead for Solo or Small Firm Lawyers
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you were suddenly involved in an accident, or had an unexpected illness, or an untimely death? In such situations, how would your clients fare? Who would cover upcoming court dates?
IBA: Join the IndyBar at Komen Race for the Cure
The Indianapolis Bar Association has formed a team for the upcoming Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to be held on Saturday, April 16.
IBA: Take a Law Student to Lunch
View photos from the “Take a Law Student to Lunch” event.
IBA: Networking Today for Opportunities Tomorrow
Never before has networking been more important to professional growth.
IBA: Where are the Great Paralegals?
Do you know an outstanding paralegal that should be recognized for his or her work? Then nominate that individual for the 2011 Paralegal of the Year Award.
IBA: Meet the Prosecutor Happy Hour
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry at “Meet the Prosecutor Happy Hour.”
IBA: What You Need to Know About Student Loans
Graduating from law school today without student loan debt is a rarity.
IBA: Expert Witnesses Merit Special Consideration
Fifth in a series of articles on Witness Control and Cross Examination
Law Student Scholarship Applications Now Available
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Annually, it awards academic and educational scholarships to deserving law students as one way of carrying out its mission – to advance justice and lead positive change in Indianapolis through philanthropy, education and service. Applications for 2011 Academic and Educational Scholarships are now being accepted.
Legal Hiring Expected to Remain Strong in Second Quarter
Hiring in the legal field should remain strong in the second quarter of 2011, new research suggests.
Looking on the Bright Side…
I freely admit this is the time of year that I question my family’s decision to establish our residence north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Going for weeks on end without sunshine is not good for one’s soul. In Indiana, March is the month that typically throws a couple of cruel jokes this way. About the time Hoosiers become convinced that we have turned the corner and Spring has really arrived, the weather gods typically throw in a last winter storm (or two).
Time is Running Out to Volunteer
Attorneys are needed to provide one-on-one legal counseling to members of the public during IndyBar’s Ask a Lawyer program on April 12 at the following Marion County Library locations from 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
IndyBar Adopts Policy on Social Media
More and more social media is being used as not just a personal form of communication, but as professional communication, as well. Recognizing the need to interact with its large membership, the Indianapolis Bar Association established a presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Money and Ethics: “Non-refundable” Fees
It’s the beginning of a case and your client has agreed in writing to a $10,000 non-refundable retainer. You get to work. The case is messy. There are motions to prepare, witnesses to interview and your client is constantly calling for “updates.”