IBF offering seminar on civil rights movement
The Indiana Bar Foundation is offering a special program for attorneys to learn about the fight for civil rights in the movement’s birthplace.
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IBF recognizes Carmel attorney as 2017 Legendary Lawyer
John Proffitt’s colleagues have found him to be an important part of the legal profession, exemplifying not only the highest standards and ethics but also being active outside the practice of law to help the larger community.
John Proffitt named IBF’s Legendary Lawyer
Carmel attorney John Proffitt has been named the 2017 recipient for the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Legendary Lawyer Award.
Indiana joins ABA’s portal offering free legal advice
In recent months, the Indiana resource transitioned from being a stand-alone website that the Indiana Bar Foundation operated to becoming a part of the American Bar Association’s online portal, ABAFreeLegalAnswers.org. Currently, the bar foundation is reintroducing the website — indiana.freelegalanswers.org — to attorneys around the state.
Gift jumpstarts Indiana Bar Foundation’s 2017 campaign
The largest Keystone Society donation ever made will again enable the Indiana Bar Foundation to provide a partial match to donations as part of the 2017 Keystone Society campaign.
Hoosier teams bring home We the People honors
Two Indiana teams triumphed at the We the People national finals this week in Washington, D.C.
IBF grants support housing and expungement programs
Housing initiatives and expungement programs around the state will receive a boost of nearly $700,000 through the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Community Redevelopment and Justice grants.
Indiana Bar Foundation gets help in Statehouse
A Barnes & Thornburg lobbyist is advocating for the organization as well as promoting access to justice.
Zoeller ends public service with donation to bar foundation
Saying he is stepping out of public life, former Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has donated his remaining campaign funds to the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Indianapolis attorney tapped for national mock trial board
Criminal defense attorney and mock trial alumnus Scott Barnhart has been elected to the board of the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
IBF honors advocates of civil legal aid and civic education
This year’s annual event was held Dec. 11 in downtown Indianapolis, bringing together state and federal judges, attorneys and their families.
‘We the People’ enters high-needs schools
Indiana Bar Foundation brings 26 teachers into civic education-focused James Madison Legacy Project.
500-plus hours of pro bono nets award for Fort Wayne lawyer
John Cowan is being recognized with the Pro Bono Publico Award from the Indiana Bar Foundation this December.
Indiana senator to introduce bill extending civil filing fee
The sunset may be longer in coming for the $1 fee that was tacked onto civil legal filings to help shore up pro bono and legal services programs.
IBF fundraising campaign nearing $100,000
The Indiana Bar Foundation’s campaign to raise more unrestricted dollars has exceeded original expectations and is continuing to bring in contributions.
Goshen attorney John Ulmer recognized for 50-plus year career
When the conflict arose between classes and basketball, John Ulmer, like just about any Hoosier would, picked roundball and, inadvertently, took his first steps toward a legal career that has since lasted more than 50 years.
Indiana Bar Foundation welcomes new president a month early
Indiana Supreme Court justice-appointee Geoffrey Slaughter is resigning his position as Indiana Bar Foundation president a month earlier than his term would have ended.
IBF launches new donor society
The Indiana Bar Foundation hopes its new Keystone Society will bring in unrestricted donor dollars.
Second round of settlement money coming to IOLTA
Indiana’s IOLTA program is preparing to receive a multi-million dollar boost. The money is coming from a second round of funding released as part of the settlement agreement with the Bank of America as a penalty for financial fraud during the mortgage foreclosure crisis.
Indiana High School Mock Trial finals this weekend
More than 185 high school students will get their chance to try a trial Saturday and Sunday in front of a panel of experienced judges.