These breakfasts have been a low-key avenue to introduce lawyers and law students from underrepresented groups to local lawyers, law firms and legal departments serious about communicating that their voices are valued.
Judge Ayers recently assumed senior judge status after 32 years on the bench of the Marion Superior Court, making her one of the longest sitting judges in the state of Indiana.
Vanessa Lopez Aguilera, born in Puerto Rico, to a Puerto Rican mother and Colombian father, came to Indiana in third grade.
This training will be presented by Mindy Mitnik, a nationally recognized licensed psychologist and expert in this area.
Be the person that makes someone’s day by taking a few minutes to nominate a fellow IndyBar member for recognition for one of the honors below.
We will be responsible for building boxes on the assembly lines; scanning, sorting, and inspecting donated food items; and bagging bulk food donations.
“Talk to your client and opposing counsel early and often!”
The Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic is a law student-run clinic where attorney volunteers, in-person or remote, supervise students and assist when needed. Offerings are held most Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Fellowship Church located at 3125 E 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46201.
Members of the bench and the bar gathered at the Community Justice Center for the robing ceremony for the Hon. Tricia Caress McMath on August 22, 2024.
Trial court judges and the members of the Supreme Court are considering adopting Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Guidelines. These proposed guidelines are designed to bring consistency and accountability in civil family law cases where a GAL is utilized.
“…what I do have are a very particular set of skills… skills that make me a nightmare for people like you…I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.”
Giving back to the community is important as a legal professional. Whether it’s through time, knowledge, or work product, our members strive to cultivate connection with the people who call Indianapolis home. IndyBar’s sections, divisions, and committees are always working to create these community support opportunities for our members.
Get ready! The Indianapolis Bar Foundation is thrilled to invite you and your friends to the 2024 IndyBar Foundation Annual Gala. Join us on September 20 at the beautiful Heirloom at N.K. Hurst, located at 230 West McCarty Street in Indianapolis.
If national surveys on attorney wellness hold true, we are among a group of burned out, depressed, anxious legal professionals who, on average, drink more than we should, sleep less than what’s recommended, and find little to no work satisfaction.
The IndyBar Litigation Section is sponsoring two more installments of its recurring ‘Lunch with the Bench’ series. Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr will host the first lunch on August 22, 2024, and Southern District Magistrate Judge Kendra Klump’s presentation will follow on September 4, 2024. Both events will take place from noon until 1 p.m. at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis.
September will be here before you know it, and IndyBar has a fantastic schedule of social and educational events available for you as we ease into cooler temperatures.
Robert F. Wagner, G. Daniel Kelley, Jr, John C. Trimble, Jarrell B. (Jerry) Hammond, and Dina M. Cox. Robert’s love for trial work (and trial lawyers) is contagious.
Submissions of interest are now being taken for the 2025 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association. A variety of opportunities to lead are available with varying responsibilities and time commitments among the roles.
Submissions of interest are now being taken for the 2025 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association. A variety of opportunities to lead are available with varying responsibilities and time commitments among the roles. The following vacancies exist for the coming year and must be filled by an attorney member:
Marion Superior Court Magistrate Ronnie Huerta passed away earlier this month on June 10.