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IBA: Free CLE for Pro Bono Volunteers
The Indybar’s Pro Bono Standing Committee is pleased to announce that the Julian Center, Neighborhood Christian Legal
Clinic ad Heartland Pro Bono are teaming up to present three CLE’s this fall.
IBA: Indiana Court Official to Lead National Court Organizations
Lilia G. Judson, executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration, has been elected
vice-chair of the Board of Directors of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).
IBA: Law Students Services Offered
As another school year begins, the halls of IU Law School-Indianapolis are once again filled with anxious and overwhelmed
first year students. Right away the IBA Student Division offers practical programming, networking, and fun events to help
students acclimate to their new setting.
IBA: Court to Conduct Magistrate, Commissioner Evaluation
The Marion Circuit and Superior Courts have announced they will be conducting a performance evaluation of all current Magistrates and Commissioners now serving those courts.
IBA: Bar Leaders Sought for Board Service
It’s already that time of year, when attention turns to nominating the Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Directors
slate.
IBA: Surviving in the Legal Practice
Competition for solo practitioners and law firm associates is only getting tougher each month as more lawyers lose their jobs.
IBA: Changes in Marion Superior Court Assignments
Changes in Marion Superior Court Bench Assignments Judge Barbara Crawford recently began service as the newest judge on the
Marion Superior Court.
IBA: Criminal Jury Questionnaire Under Review
Those practicing in the Marion County Criminal Courts have long sought revision to the jury questionnaire to improve the
effectiveness of juror selection and to improve the efficiency of the process. A movement is now underway to undertake those
needed revisions.
IBA: PAC Approved as Alternative for Judicial Campaign Contributions
A plan calls for the creation of a new political action committee to receive and distribute voluntary contributions to judicial
candidates for the Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts.
IBA: Saving Time and Sanity
Time spent on the phone with a prospective client is time well spent when that prospective client becomes a paying one.
IBA: Did You Know?
At this week’s American Bar Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, the Indianapolis Bar Association will be well-represented
as several bar members and staff will be participating in leadership positions.
IBA: Lawyer Telecommuting on the Rise
The days of being chained to a desk truly are ending for most lawyers.
IBA: Bar Foundation Seeks Leaders
Your Indianapolis Bar Foundation is seeking energetic leaders interested in helping to guide this dynamic fundraising board
in 2011.
IBA: Climate Changing the Billable Hour
A survey recently released by law firm management consulting company Altman Weil reports a clear consensus emerging among US law firms on changes in the profession.
IBA: Mediation Day
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s ADR Section and the Bar’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono jointly hosted their first annual Mediation Day on August 3, 2010 at Baker & Daniels downtown Indianapolis office.
IBA: Zoning Cases Moved with Judge Keele
Marion Superior Court Judge Michael Keele recently moved from civil court 12 to civil court 7 prompting a discussion about
assignment of zoning and substantive civil environmental cases.