Hon. Alicia A. Gooden
Marion Superior Court Family Law Division Term Chair
Marion Superior Court 14, Family Division

How long have you been a judge?
I have been a Judge since November of 2015; however, I served as Master Commissioner in Marion Circuit Court from 2001-2010.

What tip do you have for lawyers appearing in family division courts?
Be ‘straight up’ with your clients.  Don’t ever predict what will happen in court; it rarely goes exactly as planned. Be prepared and TALK to opposing counsel prior to the hearing. Stipulate to as much as possible so that the court can focus on the truly contested issues.

Who are your mentors, and what do you respect most about them?
Judge Bill Lawrence – always a smile on his face and so genuinely courteous with lawyers. Judge Robyn Moberly – she has guided me since I was a baby judicial officer; she’s sharp, ambitious and leads with grace.

What do you believe is a common misperception about being a judge?
It’s not just about judging.  There are numerous administrative responsibilities that come with running a court – staffing, managing calendars, revising local rules and forms, working on committees both internally and within the Supreme Court committees. We do a lot more than just sit on the bench and hear cases!

Hon. Alicia A. Gooden
Marion Superior Court Family Law Division Term Chair
Marion Superior Court 14, Family Division

How long have you been a judge?
I have been a Judge since November of 2015; however, I served as Master Commissioner in Marion Circuit Court from 2001-2010.

What tip do you have for lawyers appearing in family division courts?
Be ‘straight up’ with your clients.  Don’t ever predict what will happen in court; it rarely goes exactly as planned. Be prepared and TALK to opposing counsel prior to the hearing. Stipulate to as much as possible so that the court can focus on the truly contested issues.

Who are your mentors, and what do you respect most about them?
Judge Bill Lawrence – always a smile on his face and so genuinely courteous with lawyers. Judge Robyn Moberly – she has guided me since I was a baby judicial officer; she’s sharp, ambitious and leads with grace.

What do you believe is a common misperception about being a judge?
It’s not just about judging.  There are numerous administrative responsibilities that come with running a court – staffing, managing calendars, revising local rules and forms, working on committees both internally and within the Supreme Court committees. We do a lot more than just sit on the bench and hear cases!

Congratulations and best wishes to these IndyBar members on their career moves and accomplishments! Have something to share? Email Julie Armstrong to be featured.

 
Taft welcomes Elizabeth Little as an attorney in the firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring group in the Indianapolis office. She provides integrated and strategic legal counsel on financial matters, including complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, related litigation matters, and commercial contracts.

 
Chad Oswald has joined Dentons in Indianapolis as of counsel. A member of Dentons’ Commercial Litigation practice, Chad focuses his practice on fiduciary, commercial and real estate disputes. He also represents small businesses, shareholders, closely held business members and large corporations in complex commercial litigation.
 

Congratulations and best wishes to these IndyBar members on their career moves and accomplishments! Have something to share? Email Julie Armstrong to be featured.

 
Taft welcomes Elizabeth Little as an attorney in the firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring group in the Indianapolis office. She provides integrated and strategic legal counsel on financial matters, including complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, related litigation matters, and commercial contracts.

 
Chad Oswald has joined Dentons in Indianapolis as of counsel. A member of Dentons’ Commercial Litigation practice, Chad focuses his practice on fiduciary, commercial and real estate disputes. He also represents small businesses, shareholders, closely held business members and large corporations in complex commercial litigation.
 

ChatGPT is all anyone can seem to talk about these days, from grandmas to grade schoolers.  That is how you know when a technology has captured the popular zeitgeist. Now, if you haven’t used it yet, or are unfamiliar with it, ChatGPT is what is called a ‘generative AI’ tool, that is rendered in the form of a chatbot.

ChatGPT is all anyone can seem to talk about these days, from grandmas to grade schoolers.  That is how you know when a technology has captured the popular zeitgeist. Now, if you haven’t used it yet, or are unfamiliar with it, ChatGPT is what is called a ‘generative AI’ tool, that is rendered in the form of a chatbot.

The nomination period has begun for the 2024 Boards of Directors for the Indianapolis Bar Association AND the Indianapolis Bar Foundation. There are also opportunities for service with the Association's Section and Division Executive Committees.  Volunteering with IndyBar is an invaluable opportunity to play a role in the future of our legal community.

The nomination period has begun for the 2024 Boards of Directors for the Indianapolis Bar Association AND the Indianapolis Bar Foundation. There are also opportunities for service with the Association's Section and Division Executive Committees.  Volunteering with IndyBar is an invaluable opportunity to play a role in the future of our legal community.

Nominations are now being accepted for IndyBar's 2023 Paralegal of the Year Award. We encourage you to nominate someone who stands out in the paralegal profession and deserves special recognition. Deadline is April 7th. The award recipient will be honored at the Paralegal Luncheon on June 2, 2023.

Nominate your paralegal here.

Register for the event here. 

Nominations are now being accepted for IndyBar's 2023 Paralegal of the Year Award. We encourage you to nominate someone who stands out in the paralegal profession and deserves special recognition. Deadline is April 7th. The award recipient will be honored at the Paralegal Luncheon on June 2, 2023.

Nominate your paralegal here.

Register for the event here.