After two years of research, planning, searching and negotiation, it’s finally here: the new home of the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation.

For the 15th year in a row, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) hosted a successful Lawyer Links Golf Classic at the Country Club of Indianapolis this July.

The latest legal scoop to keep you in the loop: Here are the top five stories from the IndyBar this month.

We're getting close to the end of the year, so make sure to stop into the IndyBar to get your needed CLE credits and catch up with old friends! See what's happening this week here.

Effective Oct. 28, 2019, Civil Division 14 is using a revised case management order.

There's plenty to do at the IndyBar this week! Give back to your community, squeeze in some CLE and chat with judges. Make plans to join us and check out what's going on here.

Indianapolis Bar Association attorney members participate in the naturalization ceremonies by handing out a booklet containing the U.S. and Indiana constitutions and presenting brief remarks. Volunteers are currently being recruited to represent the IndyBar during these ceremonies, typically held on Thursdays twice a month at 10 a.m. in various locations, but most frequently the Indiana War Memorial downtown.

Get your IndyBar fix this week! We've got a full calendar of can't miss events, so make plans to join us! Get the latest IndyBar news and see upcoming events here.

The Paralegal Committee will once again sponsor the annual Teddy Bear Challenge to benefit the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Indianapolis EMS and Indianapolis Fire Department’s “Bears on Patrol” programs in connection with our annual holiday luncheon. We will be collecting new and “gently-loved” stuffed animals (no more than 18 inches in height) to be presented to the law enforcement and fire department agencies at the IndyBar Paralegal Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 5.

My wife and I decided nearly 30 years ago that the most fun parents (the ones whose homes were always overflowing with kids and their friends), were disposed to say “yes” more than “no.” We decided that unless we had a really good reason, we would try to be “yes” parents. This led to many unexpected adventures and many learning experiences.