New class admitted to state bar
Speakers shared wisdom and encouragement with Indiana’s newest legal professionals and reflected on the role of attorneys in the United States as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary this year.
Indianapolis Bar Association
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Protests, speech on college campuses under federal, state scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s threats to bar federal funding have certainly set a new tone for speech and protests on college campuses, but it’s difficult to tell what college policies have changed as a result.
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Shift to online continuing education causing financial crunch for some bar associations
For years, some local bar associations depended on revenue generated from their in-person classes. But now they are looking for ways to adjust.
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‘Important first step’: IN Supreme Court considering amending rules on who takes the bar
The Indiana Supreme Court is considering a proposal that would bring graduates of law schools outside the United States and non-American Bar Association-accredited schools one step closer to being able to sit for the state bar exam.
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Opening up the bar? Concord Law wants grads to take Indiana bar exam, but Hoosier leaders raising concerns
In Indiana, law school graduates have to graduate from American Bar Association-accredited law schools to take the state bar exam. But a proposed rule change, if approved, could open the bar exam to additional law school grads.
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Bill overhauling Marion County judicial selection committee heads to Braun’s desk
House Bill 1033 gives Indiana Gov. Mike Braun more of a say in judicial appointments to the Marion County courts.
Indiana governor could replace local bar associations in selecting Marion County judges
Proposed legislation would remove representatives from local bar associations and legal groups from the judicial selection process — a change opponents worry could politicize the judiciary.
IndyBar: President’s Update
I want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible honor it has been for me to serve as president of the Indianapolis Bar Association.
IndyBar: Rock Stars of the Bar: IndyBar’s Got Talent Returns to The Vogue
The gavel isn’t the only thing Indianapolis lawyers know how to drop.
IndyBar: IndyBar Paralegal Committee Successfully Collects 300+ Teddy Bears for Eskenazi Hospital Patients
IndyBar’s Paralegal Committee partnered with Eskenazi Hospital’s Emergency Department to help spread a little Christmas comfort by sponsoring a Teddy Bear Challenge at the Paralegal Holiday Luncheon.
IndyBar: President’s Update
Thanks go to the IndyBar members that assisted the legislature with legal analysis during the recent special session.
IndyBar: Congratulations to these IndyBar Members for achieving 50 years of practice!
See who has reached this lawyerly milestone.
IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
As we turn the page to a new year, it’s the perfect moment to reassess how you work, what you want to achieve, and how your practice can evolve.
IndyBar: President’s Update
We are in the middle of organizing our annual remembrance program for lawyers who passed on in 2025. Let us know of anyone who should be included.
IndyBar: Employee Ownership Trusts – Succession Planning with Purpose
An Employee Ownership Trust holds a portion of ownership of a company for the benefit of a defined purpose, not an individual beneficiary.
IndyBar: Your Community is Calling! Support the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Mission
You make it possible for the foundation to advance justice and lead positive change in Indianapolis through philanthropy, education, and service.
IndyBar: The IndyBar effect, from membership to momentum
When I joined IndyBar as a law student, I was simply looking to build community. What I found instead was a professional hub that accelerated my growth
IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
Take every opportunity to sit second chair, ask to tag along, and internalize the practices you like for future use.
IndyBar: President’s Update
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for the vital role you play in strengthening our legal community and advancing justice in our state.
IndyBar: Celebration Week 2025, honoring IndyBar award winners
See which IndyBar members received awards for their service to the legal community and the Indianapolis Bar Association in 2025.
IndyBar: A Peek Behind the Screen: Mitigating Legal Risks Associated with Pre-Employment Screenings
Employers must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances associated with pre-employment screenings.
IndyBar: President’s Update
As a continued way to serve our community of members, IndyBar will host our monthly headshot session on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
IndyBar: Congratulations to the 2025 Classes of Indianapolis Bar Foundation Fellows!
Find out who the honorees are.
IndyBar: Legal Impacts on Property and Casualty Insurance Post-COVID: Navigating a New Risk Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic produced a seismic wave of litigation across multiple sectors, but few areas were as profoundly tested as the property and casualty insurance industry.