IndyBar: Robert Elzer to Receive Annual Patricia Paxton Wagner Award
The Estate Planning and Administration Section is pleased to award Robert W. Elzer the 2018 Patricia Paxton Wagner Award for Excellence in Estate Planning and Administration.
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IndyBar: The Bears on Patrol Program — A Symbol of Love and Hope for Children
The Bears on Patrol program has a special meaning to my family and me. On April 23, 2008, the mother of my children was murdered right before their eyes by their biological father while I was on the phone with him. Biologically, the kids are my nieces, but I’ve since taken them in. At a traumatic moment in their lives, donated stuffed animals given to them by emergency response teams were all the comfort they had.
IndyBar: An Open Letter to Procrastinating Attorneys:
Don’t Despair. The IndyBar has you covered with all the last-minute CLE you could ask for.
IndyBar: Attorneys Needed for Naturalization Ceremonies
Twice a month, a ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse welcomes newly naturalized American citizens. It’s an awe-inspiring ceremony–and you can be a part of it.
IndyBar: Chief Judge Robyn Moberly Honored, Shares Hope for the Future of Women in the Law
The IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division proudly recognized Chief Judge Robyn Moberly of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana as the recipient of this year’s Antoinette Dakin Leach Award honoring a trailblazing woman in the legal profession.
IndyBar: Thank You, Day of Giving Donors!
The legal community came together on October 24, 2018, to support the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s first Day of Giving, raising more than $18,000. Donations during the Day of Giving were crucial in the foundation’s efforts to fulfill its mission.
IndyBar: Real Friends, Ellen DeGeneres and Those Who Tell You Like It Really Is
As I sat in the Supreme Court of Indiana two weeks ago at the IndyBar’s third-annual Memorial Service, I got to thinking about one of my real friends who we had recently lost. He was my “little brother” James and he had always given it to me straight.
Meditation, mindfulness prepare lawyers for the holiday season
Individuals stressed about the nearing holidays got a bit of a breather last week when life coach and yoga instructor Lori Bisser led IndyBar lawyers in the practice of meditation and mindfulness.
IndyBar: The Alligator in the Room — Avoid “Fights and Flights” During Mediation
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending another excellent IndyBar CLE program on mediation. The topic was “The Alligator in the Room,” our reptilian brain, which is triggered when we are under stress, causing an emotional, rather than a logical, response.
IndyBar: Accompanists, Tiny Dancers and the IndyBar Recognition Breakfast
At the IndyBar, we have hundreds of volunteers who serve our members, promote justice and enhance the legal profession on a daily basis and rarely get a thank you worthy of their efforts. IndyBar will seek to honor at least some of them on Nov. 13.
IndyBar: Attorneys Deliver Peace of Mind During Free Wills Clinic
IndyBar volunteers set up at both the John Boner Neighborhood Center and the Haughville branch of the Indianapolis Public Library to draft wills and advance directives for nearly 20 Indianapolis citizens at no cost.
IndyBar: Chief Judge Robyn Moberly Honored, Shares Hope for the Future of Women in the Law
The IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division proudly recognized Chief Judge Robyn Moberly of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana as the recipient of this year’s Antoinette Dakin Leach Award honoring a trailblazing woman in the legal profession.
IndyBar: CLE You Won’t Find Anywhere Else — Register for These Programs to Keep Your Credit Life Interesting
Here at the IndyBar, we want to make sure you don’t get bored. That’s why we’re switching things up and throwing a few never-before-seen programs on our calendar for you to add to your credit count and enjoy!
Serving their communities: Bar groups volunteer for Week of Service
Around Indiana, attorneys put aside their lawyerly work recently to paint, clean, stock, harvest, weed, plant, saw and hammer. They volunteered in their communities as part of the Indiana State Bar Association’s fourth annual Week of Service, Sept. 23-29.
IndyBar: IoT — Connected to the Internet and the Courts
Our devices are tracking us, and the data they collect is making its way into the courtroom. Discovery and smart technology was the topic of “The Connected World: A Lawyer’s Guide to the Internet of Things,” the latest CLE from the E-Discovery, Information Governance & Cybersecurity Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association.
IndyBar: Frontlines
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation is excited to announce its first annual Day of Giving on October 24, 2018! Please join your fellow judges, lawyers, paralegals and friends in the legal community to help us meet our fundraising goal of $50,000.
IndyBar: Honor Excellence — Legal Community Stars to Receive Recognition Awards
Join us on November 13 at Meridian Hills Country Club as we honor just a handful of the many lawyers, judges and students who’ve made their mark in 2018.
IndyBar: Share Stories and Celebrate Life at the Indiana Supreme Courtroom on November 1
On November 1, the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Helping Enrich Attorneys’ Lives (HEAL) Committee is hosting the third annual Memorial Service — Celebration of Life and Career to honor licensed attorneys from the Indianapolis area who passed away during the past year.
IndyBar: Sections and Divisions Need You!
As 2018 ticks to a close, IndyBar sections and divisions are in the process of evaluating their committee rosters and determining vacancies for 2019. Now is the perfect time to indicate your interest in serving on a committee.