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Wilson: Unique challenges facing solo and small firm attorneys

May 11, 2022 | Scott Wilson

One of the great aspects of practicing law is the wide variety of ways to make it happen. Whether you are in-house counsel, legal services, a big firm associate, prosecutor, public defender, government lawyer, judge or a solo practitioner, the ways we as lawyers ensure access to, and the delivery of, justice are myriad. Although there are many common elements to each form of practice, there are challenges and opportunities that are unique to each, and the solo or small firm lawyer holds a special place in this cohort of practice options.

IndyBar: Guest Column: Better Together: An Indy Legal Alliance

May 11, 2022 | From IndyBar

The mission of Indy Legal Alliance is to promote and support a thriving, diverse, equitable and inclusive Indianapolis legal community that works together to support law students and lawyers and advance justice in the broader community.

Becker: Challenges in running a small firm during COVID

May 11, 2022 | Carl Becker

When you are a small firm, you become fully familiar with each person in the office, including knowing and caring about each person’s family. As such, the first and most important decisions during COVID were to protect the health of our staff and their families.

IndyBar: Community Justice Center Nomad Training at IndyBarHQ

May 11, 2022 | From IndyBar

The Indianapolis Bar Association and Nomad AV Systems will host training sessions at IndyBarHQ (140 N. Illinois St.) on Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20, for attorney members of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Marion County Bar Association, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana and support staff.

Hogue: Finding my ‘Hamburger University’: 5 nuggets I’ve learned

May 11, 2022 | Thakena Hogue

A friend of mine owns a McDonald’s and has told me that McDonald’s requires its franchise owners to complete a training program called “Hamburger University.” He explained that Hamburger University teaches the franchise owner about the “system” of McDonald’s. In some ways, launching my own firm has been like what I imagined about “Hamburger University.”

Maley: IN Northern District local rules changes you should know

April 26, 2022 | John Maley

The Northern District of Indiana approved amendments to five local rules effective Feb. 25, specifically to Local Rules 5-3, 6-1, 7-1, 7-6 and 56-1. Several of the amendments are significant and impact everyday federal civil practice.

IndyBar: Attend The Inaugural In-House CLE Getaway

April 26, 2022 | From IndyBar

The inaugural In-House Counsel CLE Getaway is June 16-18, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Omni Hotel.

Geisler and Lueders: Effective communication key during major litigation

April 26, 2022 | Steve Geisler and Dan Lueders

When working on major litigation, Steve Geisler and Dan Lueders agree that without effective communication, neither can do their job.

Broecker and Beraldi: 5 services outside counsel should be providing

April 26, 2022 | Ed Broecker and Fernanda Beraldi

The legal profession, particularly for in-house counsel, has not been immune from the “Great Resignation.”

Alford and Broadhead: Tips for creating, maintaining relationships between counsel

April 26, 2022 | Nicholas Alford and Benjamin Broadhead

When it comes to creating a successful partnership with a client’s in-house lawyers, there is more to it than simply “doing good work.”

Bingaman: Indiana’s trailblazing ICLEO program sets tone for success

April 26, 2022 | Kat Bingaman

Indiana University Maurer School of Law student Kat Bingaman shares her experiences with the ICLEO program.

IndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Kicks Off 2022 with Trivia and Inaugural Empowerment Celebration

April 26, 2022 | From IndyBar

On Wednesday, April 20, the IndyBar Foundation hosted its first spring trivia event since 2019.

Hammerle on… “Morbius,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” and “Jackass Forever”

April 26, 2022 | Robert Hammerle

Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Bob Hammerle gives us his take on “Morbius,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” and “Jackass Forever.”

IndyBar: The TCM and the CJC

April 26, 2022 | From IndyBar and Marc Rothenberg

Marion Superior Court Judge Marc Rothenberg explores the perceptions and realities of the Marion County Community Justice Campus.

Morey: Curtis Hill suddenly cares about women’s bodies

April 13, 2022 | Jordan Morey

Disgraced former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has an opinion on women’s bodies. He should keep his thoughts, like his hands, to himself.

Trimble: Suggestions for a better life for lawyers … revisited

April 13, 2022 | John Trimble

Indianapolis lawyer John Trimble revisits a 1993 article about improving lawyers’ lives to determined what has changed — and what hasn’t.

Van Winkle: Mediation advocacy in the age of ‘meet and greet’ sessions

April 13, 2022 | John R. Van Winkle

The recent trend toward only “meet and greet” joint sessions in mediation presents a serious challenge to lawyers in discharging one of their primary mediation functions: to advocate on behalf of their clients to get the best settlement option on the table.

St. Pierre: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault, Harrassment Act

April 13, 2022 | Alyson St. Pierre

On March 3, President Joe Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which amends the Federal Arbitration Act.

IndyBar: Justice Steven David: Collaboration a Hallmark of Indiana’s Judiciary

April 13, 2022 | From IndyBar and Christopher Goff

Basic civility matters. Through a judicial system that models civil disagreement and a collaborative ethos, Justice Steven David said, Indiana “has distanced itself from most every state in the nation.”

Hammerle on… “Uncharted,” “The Outfit” and reliving the Oscars

April 13, 2022 | Robert Hammerle

Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Bob Hammerle gives us his take on “Uncharted” and “The Outfit,” plus his thoughts on this year’s memorable Oscars ceremony.

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