IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. Tara Melton, Presiding Judge of Marion Superior Court 15
I was one of Governor Eric Holcomb’s last Marion Superior Court appointees on December 31, 2024. I assumed the position January 1, 2025.
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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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Sip and savor: Hoosier attorneys learn history of alcohol, logistics of opening a winery
Attorneys on Sept. 2 gathered at the Mass Ave. tasting room of Peace Water Winery to learn more about the complexities of entering the alcohol business and the logistics of opening a winery in Indiana.
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IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
Shouldn’t we all try to cultivate the most significant relationships with people least likely to judge us for our dumb questions, which we all ask from time to time?
IndyBar: A Review of Navigating Judgment & Order Issues: A Multi-Court Perspective
In this three hour CLE, you will start with practice tips from Curt Hochbein and Tom Blackwell concerning the intersection of state court litigation and bankruptcy actions.
IndyBar: President’s Update
The Association Board of Directors is seeking thoughts as we prepare to create the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan for the association.
IndyBar: When ICE Knocks: Why Attorneys Should Attend the Upcoming CLE on Legal Strategies for Safety and Preparedness
As attorneys, we are often the first line of defense, whether advising a family on how to prepare for a possible detention, or counseling an employer on their rights and responsibilities.
IndyBar: Building the Bridge: Why One Conversation Can Change a Law Student’s Trajectory
There’s a whole other dimension to this profession that doesn’t always show up in textbooks or exams.
IndyBar: Burnout in the Legal Profession: A Silent Epidemic
Recognizing the signs of impending burnout is difficult due to the challenging nature of legal work.
IndyBar: President’s Update
Register for Bench Bar! Golf, Pickleball, Breakfast with Judges at the French Lick Springs Hotel.
IndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
How does the day-to-day differ between early career attorneys and those who are well into their practice, and where do we overlap?
IndyBar: Abigail Wagers Named 2025 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year
Abigail Wagers of Bose McKinney & Evans began as a practice department group assistant and is now the paralegal for one of the firm’s largest practice groups, the Labor and Employment Group.
IndyBar: 2025 Law Day Celebration
Many showed up on May 1 to reaffirm their Attorneys Oath.
IndyBar: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the U.S. District Court for Southern Indiana and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA-IN) hosted an event on May 7
IndyBar: ‘The Judge’s Philosophy: An Analysis of the Ultimate Antagonist in Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian’
Judge Holden in Cormac McCarthy’s novel “Blood Meridian” represents not justice but its complete negation, a character of insurmountable force and philosophical complexity.
IndyBar: President’s Update
Big thanks to our Law Day organizers and volunteers: Chris Hickey, Travis Jensen, Kerry Bennett, Joe Delamater, Jim Klimek, Mike Hebenstreit, Judge Robyn Moberly, and Janet Thompson.
IndyBar: With Lambda and Justice for All: Pledge to March With IndyBar
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Lambda Committee will participate in the Indianapolis Pride Parade on June 14.
Hundreds of Indy attorneys reaffirm their oath amid national discourse over the rule of law
The Indianapolis Bar Association partnered with the Indiana State Bar Association and others for the Inaugural Law Day Rally at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Thursday afternoon.
Funeral services for Judge Cynthia Ayers set for Friday
Former Marion Superior Court Judge Cynthia Ayers, the first African American woman named to the court, died April 19 at the age of 77.
Some bar associations respond to Trump’s verbal attacks on judges, law firms
The Indianapolis Bar Association has announced a “Rule of Law Initiative” that is focused on educating communities about the fundamental principles that support democracy.
IndyBar: President’s Update
IndyBar is joining several other Indiana bar associations and organizations in hosting an Inaugural Law Day Rally at the federal courthouse plaza on May 1.
IndyBar: Raise Your Hand for The Rule of Law
The Rule of Law Initiative seeks to engage the legal community and the public by emphasizing the foundational principles of the legal profession and the nation.