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.
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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.
Improving a child’s access to counsel
A proposed draft rule would change waiver procedures in the juvenile justice system.
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.
Bar Crawl – 10/26/11
Volunteers are needed to make financial education presentations at high schools.
State bar honors 2 judges at annual meeting
The Indiana State Bar Association honored two Court of Appeals judges at its annual meeting Oct. 20 in French Lick.
Indiana State Bar Association launches wellness committee
Incoming Indiana State Bar President C. Erik Chickedantz is asking lawyers to get active as part of a new statewide initiative to promote health and personal well-being in the legal profession.
Legislative study committee to discuss UPL
The Indiana Probate Code Study Commission, which meets for the first time this year on Wednesday, will focus on three items at its meeting, including the unauthorized practice of law.
Talk to a Lawyer training
On Oct. 10, Heartland Pro Bono Council will hold its annual Talk to a Lawyer Today training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Barnes & Thornburg, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Magic, music on the menu for ISBA annual meeting
Lawyers with a flair for entertainment will have the opportunity to shine this year at the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting.
Bar Crawl – 9/14/11
Evansville Bar Association is having a CLE about “A Life in the Law.” The Indiana State Bar Association is accepting applications for its first Leadership Development Academy.
ISBA Young Lawyers Section wins 2 ABA awards
The Indiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section recently was recognized for its work with two awards at the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division annual conference Aug. 6 in Toronto.
Groups seek nominations for 2011 awards
Several Indiana legal organizations are accepting nominations for awards given by their groups. All have July deadlines.
Annual solo and small firms conference reaches out to law students
This year, nearly 30 students from Indiana law schools attended the Indiana State Bar Association’s 10th Solo & Small Firm Conference.
Bar association seeks nominations
The Indiana State Bar Association Latino Affairs Committee’s Trailblazer/Abriendo Caminos Award will recognize for the first time the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of a lawyer who has paved the way for the advancement of other Latino attorneys and/or the Latino community.
Family law attorney dies after battle with cancer
Attorney Stephenie Jocham, a founder of Carmel firm Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, died Thursday morning following a battle with cancer, the firm announced.
ISBA conference registration deadline extended
The Indiana State Bar Association has extended the early bird registration deadline for its Solo & Small Firm Conference to May 23.
Bar Crawl – 4/27/11
Lake County Bar hosts Law Day; Indy Bar annual appellate meeting; ISBA offers solo conference.
Bar Crawl – 4/13/11
Read about an event to help Legal Aid District 11 and more happenings around Indiana bar associations.