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Web Exclusive: Fennell to offer pro bono abroad through Fulbright scholarship in Republic of Maldives
A 10-hour time difference couldn’t stifle Monica Fennell’s excitement about being in a foreign country for a unique opportunity to do what she loves: talk about pro bono work. Indianapolis-based Fennell, who serves as pro bono director at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and as an adjunct professor at Butler University, was recently chosen to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, sending her to the Republic of Maldives.
Kinney: ‘Be curious, not judgmental’: Doing DEIAB ‘heart work’
Many trainings and conversations around DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging) barely scratch the surface of the complexity of issues and the people involved. Ted Lasso can help make the work easier. I love the Apple TV+ show “Ted Lasso” and its one-liners, one of which is pertinent to DEIAB work: “be curious, not judgmental.”
David: Tips on intentional celebrations of diversity holidays
There are over 200 holidays and events that celebrate diversity and inclusion. With the breadth of worthy celebrations, how does your organization select the right ones to recognize?
Hammerle on… “The King’s Man,” “The 355” and “Drive My Car”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Bob Hammerle gives us his take on “The King’s Man,” “The 355” and “Drive My Car.”
IndyBar: Online IndyBarHQ Room Reservations are Now Available for IndyBar Members
Save your seat in a private focus room, a meeting room or even the IndyBarHQ Education Center!
Applegate: Helping your clients select a trustee: What to consider
Creating a trust comes with a crucial decision: choosing the trustee. There are some key things that are important for your clients to consider when determining the right trustee.
Hague: Employers: Invest in your employees like you do your clients
If our goal is to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, the focus cannot just be on hiring diverse attorneys. Law firms must also make concerted efforts in retaining their diverse attorneys.
Marquez: Implementing a secure BYOD policy at your firm
Well before the current pandemic, BYOD policies were already in place for many law firms. BYOD stands for “bring your own device,” which in general terms allows users to access corporate data on their own personal devices.
Many Afghan evacuees stuck in legal limbo after Atterbury
Three days after the final group of Afghan evacuees departed from Camp Atterbury, DeFur Voran associate Kelli Liggett met with some of the families who had resettled in Muncie. What she found on Jan. 28 was a mix of immigration cases — many of which, she estimates, won’t be processed by the time their humanitarian parole status is up in two years.
IndyBar: Indianapolis Has the Diverse Talent You Need: Sign on to be An Employer or Sponsor at the 2022 IndyBar Diversity Job Fair
The benefits of having a diverse legal team, whether in the public or private sector, has been acknowledged by the Indianapolis legal community well before 2022. The Indianapolis Bar Association takes pride in its diverse legal community and is committed to promoting continued diversity as evidenced in its annual Diversity Job Fair.
Legal leaders reflect on expected Black woman SCOTUS nomination
Indiana Southern District Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt has joined a chorus of elation prompted by President Joe Biden’s recent announcement that he intends to make good on his promise to appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court of the United States when Justice Stephen Breyer leaves the bench.
New Plews Shadley Racher & Braun managing partner sees opportunities for boutique firm
Gregory Gotwald has been named the managing partner at Plews Shadley Racher & Braun. He is taking over when the world is lurching toward normalcy but times are still uncertain. Yet Gotwald said he is sure his firm will weather the changes just fine.
Recent diversity programs designed for change
The Indiana legal community has recently launched a variety of initiatives focused on improving and increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the profession.
Facing off: Marion County prosecutor candidates target violent crime, community trust
Two candidates — Republican Cynthia “Cyndi” V. Carrasco and incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears — will vie for the position of Marion County prosecutor this November.
Marion Co. juvenile judge leads new effort to encourage students of color to become lawyers
The Tindley Law and Public Policy Institute has the ambitious goal of launching in the fall of 2022. Marion County Juvenile Judge Geoffrey Gaither is clear that he wants the initiative to become the premier law program for charter schools.
IndyBar: President’s Message: My Vow to You in 2022
I am proud to serve as president of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, and I cannot wait to share what we have in store in 2022.
Parrish and Stroud: Pipeline programs at IU Maurer School of Law
In this guest column, Indiana Lawyer invited us to discuss some of the initiatives occurring at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law that help recruit talented and diverse students.
IndyBar: Indy Lawyer-Legislators Talk Details of Session at Esteemed Lawyer-Legislator Luncheon
Plans and updates from the 2022 Indiana General Assembly were hot topics of discussion at the Lawyer-Legislator Luncheon on Feb. 8!
ACLU sues Valpo schools over transgender restroom access
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the Valparaiso Community School Corporation after the local high school allegedly denied a transgender high school student access to a restroom and locker room consistent with his gender identity.