IndyBar: Students, Apply for Academic and Educational Scholarships by March 1
Applications are now being accepted from deserving law students for Indianapolis Bar Foundation 2021 scholarships.
Indianapolis Bar Association
Articles
IndyBar: Thank You for Your Donations to the Criminal Justice Section Clothing Drive!
Donations of coats and warm clothes were dropped off to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Your donations came at a good time, as the jail was running low on these supplies. We appreciate the generosity of our members every day, but especially during these tough times!
IndyBar: The Courage to Send an Email
If you haven’t heard of Brene Brown, you should look up her documentary “Brene Brown: The Call to Courage” for some laughs and solid advice about how to grow into a better version of ourselves by embracing vulnerability.
IndyBar: Complimentary On-Demand Program Offered During February
The Indianapolis Bar Association is proud to make “Widening Your View: Understanding Implicit Bias, Microaggressions and Your Professional Responsibility” available at no charge for IndyBar members.
IndyBar: Contractions in Formal Legal Writing: Is it Casual Friday Yet?
Thee debate in legal writing circles rages: Are contractions acceptable?
IndyBar: The Indiana Legislature is Now in Session
I am extremely proud to inform you that your Indianapolis Bar Association leadership is diligently engaged in the task of carefully evaluating proposed bills and making the thoughtful determination regarding whether to take action to support, oppose or suggest amendments. It has been absolutely inspiring to watch our IndyBar section leadership wholeheartedly embrace this daunting task on behalf of our members and our clients.
Web Exclusive: Indianapolis lawyer kicks off IndyBar HQ’s member art installation
Indianapolis attorney Ron Katz Katz’s creation honoring the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the first installation in what the Indianapolis Bar Association hopes becomes a member-driven art exhibit at the new downtown IndyBar headquarters.
IndyBar: Tea and Pivoting with the IndyBar & IBF
While the IndyBar and Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s successes are due in large part to the generosity and dedication of our community, the leadership, boards, and staff pirouetted through the minefields of 2020 like a barefoot parent dodging Legos on a hardwood floor.
IndyBar: Employer and Sponsor Registration Now Open for 2021 Diversity Job Fair!
Looking to find your next great law clerk or show your support for diversity in our community? Employer and sponsor registration is now open for the 2021 Diversity Job Fair!
IndyBar: Donations Needed for the Criminal Justice Section Clothing Drive
The Criminal Justice Section is kicking off the year by helping those in need! Please consider donating to our clothing drive: any coats, gloves, sweatshirts, sweatpants, socks (or any clothing!) can be dropped off in our donation box inside the front vestibule at IndyBarHQ (140 N. Illinois St.) by Feb. 4.
IndyBar: Weekly Bill Watch Reports Keep up with Legislation that Matters to You
With the help of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, the IndyBar Legislative Committee (chaired by Mindy Westrick of the Indiana Energy Association) provides weekly Bill Watch reports throughout the session, which highlight progress and recent actions taken on bills being monitored by the association.
IndyBar: Save the Date for the 2021 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference!
Plan to join us this year for the return of the beloved IndyBar Bench Bar Conference! After a hiatus in 2020, Bench Bar is returning to Louisville this summer from June 17-19 and it’ll be your chance to relax and get away for the wee
IndyBar: I’ve Got Your (Feed)Back: Giving and Getting Feedback in Mediation
Recently, I participated in a mediation. The case did not settle. Later that evening, I received an email from the mediator, giving me some feedback as to the what the mediator thought were the stumbling blocks in the case that day and some ideas as to what resolutions may still be salvageable. I rarely receive post-mediation emails from a mediator. But I really appreciated the feedback. It was challenging yet motivating.
IndyBar: Make a Connection: Participate in the Women and the Law Division Mentoring Program!
Female mentorship in the workplace is important now more than ever, and the IndyBar Women and the Law Division (WLD) is looking to help you find your perfect match!
IndyBar: Pretty Paper: Modern Lawyers Can Still Use Pen and Paper
If going full electric makes you uncomfortable, there is a middle ground. Apps like Livescribe allow you to use smart pens and smart paper to capture traditional and nontraditional electronic notes via the traditional mechanism you still love. Yes, it’s a real ink pen. Yes, it’s real paper. Sorry, fountain pens are unavailable.
Judge James Kirsch announces retirement from Indiana Court of Appeals
Veteran Indiana Court of Appeals Judge James Kirsch announced Thursday he will retire this fall, capping a quarter-century on the state’s appellate court bench. Kirsch said in a statement he will continue to serve as a senior judge.
IndyBar: See Your Art or Photography at IndyBarHQ
IndyBarHQ was designed with our members’ needs in mind, and as we continue to make the the space our own, we want to involve our members in the decor of our public spaces and meeting rooms.
IndyBar: Save the Date for the 2021 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference!
After a hiatus in 2020, Bench Bar is returning to Louisville this summer and it’ll be your chance to relax and get away for the weekend while reconnecting with each other and with your practice.
IndyBar, IBF Welcome New Boards at Virtual Installation, Leadership Celebration and Annual Meeting
Members of the bench and bar gathered virtually for the official installation of the boards of directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation on Thursday, Jan. 14.
IndyBar: The Eternal Debate: Who is in Your Top Five?
Who are your top five lawyers of all time? That is indeed a very heavy question, writes IndyBar President Jimmie McMillian.