Judge Pratt makes history
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt becomes the first African-American federal jurist in Indiana.
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Former Florida chief justice to speak on diversity
A former chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, who was on the bench during Bush v. Gore, is the keynote speaker at this year’s President’s Dinner at the Indiana State Bar Association annual meeting in Indianapolis.
Judge Pratt to be officially sworn in Friday
The state’s first African-American federal judge will be formally sworn in Friday afternoon at the United States Courthouse in Indianapolis.
BLE executive director appointed to national bar admission council
The Indiana Board of Law Examiners executive director has been appointed executive secretary of the Council of Bar Admission Administrators.
State’s longest-seated chief public defender dies
Indiana’s longest-seated chief public defender and the first ever public defender in Porter County died unexpectedly Sept. 29.
New grant available for Indiana legal history projects
If you’ve wanted to print walking-tour brochures or create an oral history of your county’s courthouse, there’s now a grant that can help you achieve that goal.
Candidates for Marion County prosecutor debate Wednesday
Marion County Republican prosecutor candidate Mark Massa and Democratic candidate Terry Curry will discuss their positions on various topics at a debate tomorrow.
Practicing Law in Indiana: Ethics Update Oct. 1
Indiana Lawyer is sponsoring “Practicing Law in Indiana: Ethics Update” CLE event on Oct. 1 in Indianapolis. Speakers Don Lundberg of Barnes & Thornburg and Sally Franklin Zweig of Katz & Korin will review decisions and rule amendments from the past year dealing with questions of professional responsibility, legal ethics, and the law of lawyering.
Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m.; the program is from noon to 1 p.m. at Barnes & Thornburg, 5th Floor Conference Center, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. The cost is $60, which includes lunch. One hour of CLE/Ethics credit is available. Click here to register online or to download a printable registration form. For questions or more information, contact Karen Aruta at (317) 472-5201 or [email protected]. Registrations are due by Sept. 27.
High court amends Indiana rules
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued 14 orders amending various Indiana rules.
Senate hearing Wednesday for nominated lawyer
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a full hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the nomination of Indianapolis attorney John R. Fernandez to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
5K event to fight domestic violence set
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence will host its annual 5K Race Away From Domestic Violence in Indianapolis this month to help raise awareness and money for its efforts to end abuse and violence.
Lugar, Zoeller to discuss Mexico’s criminal justice system
Sen. Richard Lugar and Attorney General Greg Zoeller will be in Indianapolis Sunday to discuss Mexico’s conversion to a new criminal justice system as it struggles with organized crime cartels.
ACLU of Indiana’s dinner to honor organization’s founder
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s annual dinner this year will honor Irving Fink, an attorney who helped found the organization and Indiana Legal Services.
Supreme Court takes 4 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to four cases Sept. 17, including one involving translated transcripts presented to a jury in a drug case.
Northern District seeks comment on local rules
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District are seeking public comment on several proposed local rule changes.
Law school needs judges for moot court competition
Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis needs judges for its annual Honorable Robert H. Staton Intramural Moot Court Competition.
Lawyers support motorcycle ride for charity
Indianapolis attorneys and a law firm are among the sponsors and participants in a scenic motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit the children of Christel House, based in Indianapolis with locations around the world.
IBF announces pro bono award winners
Ralph Adams, the former staff attorney and director of Legal Services of Maumee Valley, will receive this year’s Randall T. Shepard Award for excellence in pro bono service. He, along with other recipients of pro bono awards, will be honored at the Shepard Award Dinner in October.
Tippecanoe County judge recognized for access to justice work
Tippecanoe Superior Judge Gregory J. Donat is the 2010 recipient of the American Judicature Society’s Kathleen M. Sampson Access to Justice Award. Judge Donat has worked to improve access to justice for everyone.