Lawyer enjoys helping cities and towns
Jodie Woods is general counsel for the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, a role she’s had since 1998.
Jenny Montgomery
Articles
Bridging the generation gap
Young lawyers adapt to the profession by understanding tradition.
Lawyers let loose at ISBA talent show
A talent show at the annual state bar meeting allowed lawyers to show off their abilities and even laugh at themselves.
Chickedantz assumes new role as ISBA president
In a 45-minute conversation with C. Erik Chickedantz, the accomplished lawyer and Vietnam veteran never boasted about his own accomplishments, although the many awards in his office are a testament to his service to Indiana’s legal profession.
New ISBA committee promotes healthy living for lawyers
A committee formed by the new Indiana State Bar Association president wants to encourage attorneys to step away from their desks and find time for fitness and wellness.
COA orders new trial in utility theft case
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a theft conviction and ordered a new trial for a man who was prohibited from discussing a lesser offense during closing argument.
Mediation could benefit familes with aging parents
When siblings can’t see eye-to-eye about how to care for their aging parents, families sometimes end up settling disputes in courtrooms. But elder care mediation can help families resolve conflicts before they become matters for litigation, if only more people knew about and used this option.
Students weigh in on jobs outlook
Employment data is less worrisome than law school loan debt.
Efforts begin to toughen human trafficking laws before Super Bowl
The Indiana attorney general says a stricter stance is needed.
Lawmakers discuss sentencing
Proposed changes would reclassify drug crimes and emphasize county oversight.
Baker & Daniels, Faegre & Benson confirm merger
Tom Froehle, chief executive partner for Baker & Daniels, and Andrew Humphrey, chair of Faegre & Benson’s management committee, held a joint news conference Oct. 12 to formally announce that the two firms will merge, effective Jan. 1, 2012. The new firm – Faegre Baker Daniels – will have 770 attorneys and 45 consultants in the United States and abroad, Humphrey said.
Baker & Daniels, Faegre & Benson confirm merger
Tom Froehle, chief executive partner for Baker & Daniels, and Andrew Humphrey, chair of Faegre & Benson’s management committee, held a joint news conference Oct. 12 to formally announce that the two firms will merge, effective Jan. 1, 2012.
Pros, cons of changes in domain naming
Patent attorneys wonder who will benefit from new process.
TV drug court raises ethical concerns
Reporter Jenny Montgomery writes about a new TV drug court.
As season ends, lawyers look to revive interest in softball league
Eight teams participated in the annual softball league this year, but diehard players say that they’d like to see more teams next season.
COA affirms jury’s rejection of insanity defense
The Indiana Court of Appeals has sided with a jury in rejecting a man’s insanity plea, holding that even when crimes seem horrific and senseless, that does not mean the perpetrator is legally insane.
Index shows poor voter engagement
On Sept. 14, results of the inaugural Civic Health Index were released to the public. The data shows that while Indiana is on-par with national standards in volunteerism, the state’s voter turnout and registration are among the lowest in the country.
Mobile devices lighten loads, boost productivity for attorneys
New Albany attorney Derrick Wilson is frequently in the courtroom, and when he needs to check on a fact quickly, he turns to his trusty smartphone.