Hebenstreit: Thanks
Three hundred sixty five days sounds like a long time, but 2011 has flown by very quickly. This is my last column in Indiana Lawyer.
Three hundred sixty five days sounds like a long time, but 2011 has flown by very quickly. This is my last column in Indiana Lawyer.
Less than 24 hours ago, I knew exactly what my topic for this column was going to be.
IndyBar President Michael Hebenstreit writes about volunteering to be a child advocate or guardian ad litem.
IBA President Michael Hebenstreit recognizes that the elections are over and everyone wants to get back to normal life again … but the process is beginning again.
Do you have too many clients? If so, you can probably skip this article; but, if not please read on.
In the current legal market, there are many lawyers, both new and more experienced, who find that they have to “go it on their own.”
We all know what pro bono legal service means and probably know or believe that it is a good idea. But have you ever thought about how it actually works?
In 2010, 61.2% of Hoosiers were registered to vote which placed us in 43rd place in the United States. We were even worse in voter turnout. Only 39.4% of Indiana residents actually voted in the 2010 elections which placed us in 48th position. The national average was 45.4%—a full six points higher than Indiana was able to muster.
Service has always been important, but in today’s frenetic world, receiving good and prompt service is critical.
One of the corner stones of our American system of jurisprudence is free and open access to the trial courts and judicial system. The ability of businesses to solve their disputes in an orderly fashion and the predictability of outcomes encourages business to be conducted in our country.
Do you know what the term “articling” means? I did not until recently, but it is quite relevant to the discussions swirling around about the value and importance of a law school education.
Life moments. Some may be an accomplishment (winning a big trial), a disappointment, a funeral or a seemingly insignificant event. We all have them—some good, some not so good, but they are those events that for some reason stick with us for a lifetime.
What does the 4th of July mean to you?
Michael Hebenstreit writes about Julie Armstrong’s 20th anniversary with the IBA.
John F. Kennedy once said that “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” Twenty five young members of the IndyBar are living proof of that.
The IBA president discusses the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
I don’t know about you, but when I was in law school, I read the appellate cases and was impressed with, and in awe of, the entire legal system. It was a system whose foundation rested soundly on the Constitution, but had immense flexibility in its application.
Hopefully, you have seen the promotional material about the Bench Bar conference coming up June 16 to 18 in French Lick. What started about 20 years ago as a noble experiment has morphed into a first class educational event.
In mid April, the IndyBar is co-hosting a great racing event.
Sometimes, world events are just too much to ignore.