Take Opposing Counsel to Lunch

The IndyBar Professionalism Committee invites you to join IndyBar member and Congresswoman Susan Brooks at our annual Take Opposing Counsel to Lunch event! We encourage you to extend an offer and invite opposing counsel to this can't-miss luncheon. Through anecdotes and personal observations, Congresswoman Brooks will speak on civility and professionalism from her vantage point as a former practicing lawyer and current member of the House of Representatives. This is not a political event, but a unique opportunity for you to hear from an IndyBar member now serving in Congress. Her career has taken her through roles as a criminal defense lawyer, later as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana and now as the 5th District’s representative in Congress. 
 
Civility between counsel is imperative to attorney professionalism and key to providing excellent client service. Lawyers not only represent clients, but they represent our legal system and our community's citizens and are actively responsible for the service of justice. To adequately fulfill these duties, professionalism and civility must be a top priority.
 
Sometimes, it can be tough to stay civil with opposing counsel. This event is an opportunity to spend a relaxed noon hour with opposing counsel. Extend an invite to a lawyer on the other side of a case or transaction and join your colleagues for a meal and camaraderie. As we get to know each other, we'll ALL better serve our clients and our profession!

Speakers:  Congresswoman Susan Brooks

RESERVATIONS/CANCELLATIONS FOR LIVE EVENTS.  To ensure the utmost accuracy in our reservation records, the Indianapolis Bar Association cannot accept reservations over the phone for CLE seminars, luncheons, or other programming. Reservations must be delivered or mailed to the Indianapolis Bar Association office, faxed to (317)269-1915, or e-mailed to iba@indybar.org. Reservations received less than 24 hours prior to an event and walk-in registrations cannot be guaranteed; they will be accepted on a space-available basis, will include an additional $5 charge, and may not include lunch. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the program to receive a refund. If no cancellation is received, payment is due in full. For arrangements due to physical disability, please call the Indianapolis Bar Association at (317) 269-2000.

RESERVATIONS/CANCELLATIONS FOR ONLINE COURSES.  Your purchase provides a 30 day access from the time of purchase to view and complete the educational requirements of the Indiana CLE Commission.  Failure to complete the online course within 30 days will require you to re-enroll and purchase again in order to view and complete the education program.

NOTE: CLE credit will not be reported to the Indiana Supreme Court Commission for Continuing Legal Education (CLE Commission) until payment for the course has been received in full.  The CLE Commission will not approve online CLE credit if you previously received credit for the same live course.  It is your responsibility to monitor your credits.

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