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IndyBar: From Committee to Division in one year: The Creation of the Hispanic Lawyers Division
The Hispanic Lawyers Division may be new, but its members know that the issues surrounding its creation have existed for a long time. That spirit guided us from the beginning and will propel future leaders to do great things.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Price Rise: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Law firms don’t do price rises nearly enough.
IndyBar: YouYesYou!
Thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, YouYesYou! (YYY) will expand its programming to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men become better fathers.
IndyBar: Concerns about Changing Bar Admission Standards
While we agree that the diminishing number of licensed Indiana lawyers is a growing challenge, particularly in rural areas, we are reluctant to support the application of Concord Law School at Purdue University Global for a variety of reasons.
IndyBar: Impact of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Employers are already required to comply with the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thus, some employers may think that they will be fully compliant as long as they continue to follow those laws, but that is not the case.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Round Here Buzz: Local Marketing Is Where It’s At for Law Firms
They say all politics is local; but so is most law firm marketing.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Honorable Charnette D. Garner
Judge Charnette Garner’s appointment was among the first gubernatorial appointments following the passage of House Enrolled Act 1036 in 2017, creating merit selection of judges in Marion County.
IndyBar: Empowering the Community: April 27
At 8 a.m. on April 27, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation will host its annual Empowerment Breakfast at Meridian Hills Country Club.
IndyBar: National Bar Association President to Highlight Bench Bar Conference
It’s rare that a lawyer’s career includes time as president of a nationwide bar association. It’s even more rare when that attorney had a lead role in a case that captured the country. Lonita K. Baker has the distinction of achieving these unique achievements.
IndyBar Practice Toolkit: Profit Center: How to Feel More Confident About New Hires
Especially in the current job market, it’s important not to overextend yourself in hiring new attorneys or staff persons.
IndyBar: The EPA and PFAS
The EPA is cracking down on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a ubiquitous family of chemicals that can be found everywhere from dairy farms and military bases to nonstick pans and food packaging.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Depth Perception: Don’t Over-Volunteer’
A lot of attorneys, new and seasoned, volunteer for everything under the sun until they’re so busy, they just wanna puke. Now, that’s not the goal of volunteering.
IndyBar: Restricting Parenting Time
All lawyers who regularly practice family law know the standard for parenting time and can rattle it off without a second thought.
IndyBar: Are Your Investing in Your Paralegal?
By Julie Armstrong Paralegals are vital to the success of law firms across the legal profession. Ask any seasoned lawyer or law firm administrator and they will tell you the most successful practices are anchored by an exceptional team. I’m challenging our Indy legal community to invest in these key players more actively. Are you […]
IndyBar: Nominate a Paralegal Today
Do you know an outstanding paralegal who should be recognized for their contribution to the legal community? Nominate someone who stands out in the paralegal profession and deserves special recognition for the IndyBar’s 2023 Paralegal of the Year Award.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: ‘Service Charge: Your Law Firm Isn’t a Bank, So Stop Acting Like It Is’
Law firms have traditionally extended credit to clients by billing in arrears. But let’s be honest: That’s not a client-facing model.
IndyBar: Championing Small Town America: How to address the rural attorney shortage with private innovation
We have all heard about the dire shortage of rural attorneys. While many are calling for new government programs or top-down fixes, the solution may be something much simpler, private and market driven.
IndyBar: ESG and Sustainability Matter … What Does That Mean?
Winds of change swirl often; however, certain “evolutionary gusts” seem particularly persistent right now.
IndyBar: Step Away from Your Desk with the Foundation
The IndyBar Foundation Visibility Committee is excited to announce some upcoming events.