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IndyBar: Talking Points with the Top Paralegal
IndyBar recently recognized Cheryl Keene as the 2016 Paralegal of the Year. The award is given to an outstanding paralegal in the Indianapolis community, and Keene exemplifies the passion, dedication, and service worthy of this recognition.
IndyBar: Bench Bar A ‘Can’t Miss’ Event for 22 Years
The idea for the IndyBar Bench Bar Conference came from similar events in the 1990s in St. Louis and Kansas City. Now, the local event is bigger than either of those and offers great opportunities for education, networking and fun.
DTCI: A baby boomer responds to the millennial generation
Let’s put this in a little intergenerational perspective. Many boomers don’t think millennials are sufficiently committed to their jobs and their futures with their employers. To whatever extent boomers are “disappointed” in millennials, that is a fraction of the disappointment, generally speaking, the Greatest Generation (the boomers’ parents) had in so many young boomers about 40-50 years ago.
ABA releases employment data for 2015 grads
The American Bar Association has released its annual employment reports for law schools for 2015 graduates. Of the four Indiana law schools included, Notre Dame Law School had the highest percentage of graduates working in full-time long-term positions where bar passage was required, while Valparaiso University Law School had the highest unemployment rate.
IndyBar: New IndyBar Resource Available to Marion County Litigators
IndyBar members will be walking into the courtroom with even more confidence, thanks to a recent resource compiled by the association’s Litigation Section.
IndyBar: Stay in the Loop with News and Resources Just for Solo/Small Firm Attorneys!
Signing up for the new IndyBar solo/small firm listserv is easy AND FREE! This new resource gives you a chance to personally interact with colleagues to solve a problem and provide tips and guidance.
Campbell: Everything Is AWESOME!!! At The Indianapolis Bar Foundation
Everything is AWESOME!!! from the "Lego Movie" is really about what the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) does every day—advance justice and lead positive change in our community through philanthropy, education, and service. And, yes, that work is awesome!
IndyBar: Cheryl Keene Named IndyBar Paralegal of the Year
The Indianapolis Bar Association is proud to recognize Cheryl Keene of Cohen & Malad LLP as the association’s Paralegal of the Year for 2016.
IndyBar: IndyBar Service Plays a Supporting Role in Historic Oral Argument
Josh Tatum discusses the Indiana Appellate Institute.
DTCI: A protracted push and pull
The Indiana Supreme Court’s history with asbestos litigation and its statute of repose.
Evansville Judge Kiely honored with freedom award
Vanderburgh Circuit Judge David Kiely was honored April 29 by his colleagues on the bench and bar for his work helping to expand problem-solving courts and establish special programs for offenders.
IndyBar: Ask a Lawyer – More than 560 people helped!
Read more about the recent Ask a Lawyer event.
IndyBar: Have you heard the news? IndyBar Launches Listservs for Sections and Divisions
Some of the most valuable tips and resources come not from a scholarly journal or a classroom—they come from a productive discussion with colleagues.
IndyBar: Nominations Now Open for IndyBar Paralegal of the Year Award
Assistance from qualified and competent paralegals is crucial to the success of many attorneys. This year, make sure to recognize the important paralegal in your life by submitting a Paralegal of the Year Award nomination.
Wright: In Full Swing for Spring: Get Involved with the YLD!
The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) had a very successful first quarter – thanks to our diligent board and dedicated membership. On behalf of the YLD, I am happy to report on the YLD’s accomplishments to date, as well as our upcoming objectives next quarter.
IndyBar: Breakfast with the Bar Serves up ‘Cold Pizza’ Tips
Breakfast with the Bar is a monthly IndyBar Law Student Division event held throughout the academic year where law students mingle with attorneys in a small group setting. Each event features a different practice area or type. While Breakfast with the Bar will take a break for the summer, keep an eye out for it to start back up in September, and enjoy a law student’s recap of the most recent session!
DTCI:10 tips to maximize contract effectiveness, enforcement
Eager to consummate the deal, contracting parties often rush the negotiation process and end up with a written document that does not clearly explain the agreement or define the parties’ respective obligations.
Allen County attorneys prep class for WTP finals
One Allen County school is getting the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in a national civics competition, and the Allen County legal community is making sure it will happen.