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Committees & Task Forces

IndyBar Committees & Task Forces

IndyBar Committees & Task Forces take on important business and initiatives on behalf of the association. Committee and task force sizes vary in size of members, length of volunteer commitment and nature of work, but all offer volunteers a meaningful way to contribute their efforts for the betterment of the bar and the Indy legal community.

Committee & Task Force Appointments

Appointments to committees and task forces occur annually in the fall. To express your interest in serving on a committee or task force, contact IndyBar Executive Director Julie Armstrong at jarmstrong@indybar.org.

Current Committees & Task Forces

Bar Leader Steering Committee

The Bar Leader Steering Committee is responsible for the oversight of the IndyBar's annual Bar Leader Series program. 2011-2012 Committee Chair: The Hon. Jane Magnus-Stinson, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana

Bar Review Committee

The Bar Review Committee is responsible for the oversight of IndyBar Review, the official bar review course of the Indianapolis Bar Association. 2012 Committee Chair: Christine Hickey, Rubin & Levin PC

Bench Bar Conference Committee

The Bench Bar Conference Committee is responsible for the planning and execution of the IndyBar's annual Bench Bar Conference. 2012 Committee Chair: The Hon. Tim Oakes, Marion Superior Court

Diversity Job Fair Committee

The Diversity Job Fair Committee is tasked with the planning and execution of the annual Diversity Job Fair. 2012 Committee Chair: Brita Horvath, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee, working with the association's treasurer, provides oversight on the finances of the organization. 2012 Committee Chair: The Hon. Robyn Moberly, Marion Superior Court

Grievance Committee

The Grievance Committee, comprised of about 60 local practicing attorneys and separated into four different panels, investigates complaints filed to the Disciplinary Commission. 2012 Committee Chair: Kent Newton, Newton Becker Bouwkamp Pendoski PC

Helping Enrich Attorneys' Lives (HEAL)

HEAL reaches out to members of the Indy legal community who are experiencing personal crises like health issues. Volunteers communicate with the member to determine how the bar could help and ultimately organize assistance. 2012 Committee Chair: Ellen Townsend, Hackman Hulett & Cracraft

Legal Services Advisory Committee

The Legal Services Advisory Committee oversees the operation of the IndyBar's Lawyer Referral Service. 2012 Committee Chair: Tim Hurlbut, Rubin & Levin PC

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee monitors legislation on behalf of the association, alerting members to items of interest and coordinating the IndyBar's response to potential legislation. 2012 Committee Chair: Hon. Heather Welch, Marion Superior Court

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for the IndyBar's membership outreach efforts, including both recruitment of new members and retention of current members. 2012 Committee Chair: Lizzie Schuerman, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is tasked with soliciting and reviewing nominations and presenting a slate of nominees for the following positions on the Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Directors: First Vice President, Treasurer and five At-Large Board Member positions. Committee Chair: Kevin McGoff, Bingham McHale, LLP

Professionalism Committee

The IndyBar's Standing Committee on Professionalism is tasked with working to improve public confidence and trust in lawyers through activities that (a) promote positive lawyer images in the Indianapolis community and (b) educate members and the public on how to avoid those circumstances that can lead to client distrust and dissatisfaction. 2012 Committee Chair: David Herzog, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

Pro Bono Committee

The Pro Bono Committee monitors, operates and evaluates the IndyBar's pro bono initiative and identifies future opportunities for pro bono service and involvement. 2012 Committee Chair: Keith Berlin, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Publications Committee

The group evaluates and assesses existing IndyBar publications and is responsible for the development of new publications. 2012 Committee Chair: Rebecca Geyer, Hollingsworth & Zivitz PC

Public Outreach Committee

The Public Outreach Committee is responsible for creating and/or organizing the association's public outreach activities unrelated to pro bono service, which includes programs or services such as educational videos, publications and programs for children. 2012 Committee Chair: Daniel Tomson, Feiwell & Hannoy PC