Professionalism

IndyBar Professionalism Efforts

The Indianapolis Bar Association is committed to reducing image related barriers that may keep some from obtaining legal advice and that may create distance in some attorney-client relationships. Through the IndyBar's Standing Committee on Professionalism, our members are 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.

Efforts to Maintain Professionalism:

• Resolution on Professionalism
• Standards for Professionalism
• Family Law Civility Resolution

Efforts to Maintain Public Confidence:

• Policy on Responding to Unfair Criticism of Lawyers
• Policy on Responding to Unjust Criticism of the Judiciary
• Resolution on Judicial Independence

Lawyers in Transition: A Professionalism Committee Initiative

If you are a lawyer in the midst of a job change, these materials created by the IBA Standing Committee on Professionalism may be helpful. Click here to access the Lawyers in Transition guide.Another guide has been created to assist employers. Click here to access the Lawyers in Transition guide for employers.

Recognizing Professionalism

The Professionalism Committee recognizes professionalism through two awards: The Silver Gavel award for judges and the Professionalism Award for attorneys. These awards are given annually only when a qualified candidate exists. For more information on the awards and for a listing of past winners, click here.