At the turn of the 21st century, gang culture dominated South Central Los Angeles. The two most prevalent gangs were the 11 Deuce Hoover and the Block Crips. Kiera Newsome's father, like most young men, had gravitated toward the gang lifestyle, so she was raised by her mother. Kiera's mother emphasized the importance of education and made sure her kids were receiving one.  

At the turn of the 21st century, gang culture dominated South Central Los Angeles. The two most prevalent gangs were the 11 Deuce Hoover and the Block Crips. Kiera Newsome's father, like most young men, had gravitated toward the gang lifestyle, so she was raised by her mother. Kiera's mother emphasized the importance of education and made sure her kids were receiving one.  

Service on the Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Directors is an invaluable opportunity to play a role in the future of the legal community.

Service on the Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Directors is an invaluable opportunity to play a role in the future of the legal community.

There are currently two vacancies at the Wayne County Public Defender Office. Information on how to apply, salary, etc. can be found here.

There are currently two vacancies at the Wayne County Public Defender Office. Information on how to apply, salary, etc. can be found here.

As we all know, Bench Bar was canceled last year due to the ongoing global pandemic. Bench Bar is resuming this year with gusto, with appropriate CDC-guided precautions from June 17-19 in Louisville, KY. It is taking place at the beautiful and new Omni Hotel. We will have access to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Bench Bar is a great time to re-connect with colleagues and make new connections with folks we don’t know or know well. After over a year of being all virtual, it will be a delight to have in-person interactions.

As we all know, Bench Bar was canceled last year due to the ongoing global pandemic. Bench Bar is resuming this year with gusto, with appropriate CDC-guided precautions from June 17-19 in Louisville, KY. It is taking place at the beautiful and new Omni Hotel. We will have access to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Bench Bar is a great time to re-connect with colleagues and make new connections with folks we don’t know or know well. After over a year of being all virtual, it will be a delight to have in-person interactions.

A selection committee acting on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Foundation has announced the selection of Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana as a recipient of the IndyBar's prestigious Luminary Award of Excellence. Chief Judge Pratt will be honored at the 2021 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on June 19.

A selection committee acting on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Foundation has announced the selection of Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana as a recipient of the IndyBar's prestigious Luminary Award of Excellence. Chief Judge Pratt will be honored at the 2021 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on June 19.