Are you among the millions of Americans who’ve resolved to be more productive in 2022? The key to success is translating the intention into specific actionable steps. Since making the productivity resolution myself some years, ago I’ve gleaned many useful tips from business self-help books and engaged in plenty of trial and error. Following these four practices has made a real difference in my productivity.

At this time, all jury trials in Marion County will be continued and reset after January 21, 2022. Additionally, facial coverings will be required and occupancy capacity will be limited in all areas of the courthouse.  

Last year, I started writing this column in my car outside of my daughter’s ballet studio, tired and cautious, but hopeful. I end it writing from the second floor of the majestic Riviera Club, amidst the comingling odors of disinfectant and turkey Manhattan, more tired, less cautious and a bit resigned. Is this growth? Is this progress? Or rather, is this a spiritual ouroboros? Was David Byrne right after all? Is it all really the “same as it ever was”?

Applications for a vacancy created by the retirement of Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David will be accepted through February 3, 2022. 

Central Indiana neighbors can start the year off without nagging legal questions when the Indianapolis Bar Association offers free legal advice during extended Virtual Ask a Lawyer hours on Tuesday, January 11. 

Happy New Year! We hope you'll spend a lot of time with us this year. See the IndyBar calendar and read the latest news here.

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

Your time has almost run out to get 2021 CLE credits! We've got hours of CLE available for you this week in addition to hundreds of hours of on-demand programming you can access right now. See the schedule and read the latest IndyBar news here.

Lawyers rely heavily on their communication skills – both oral and written. However, to many of us, the topic of legal writing probably sounds like a class we took in law school. As lawyers, written communication comes in various forms and we likely don’t fully realize how often we’re using our writing skills for advocacy.

Today, I want you to think seriously and deeply about your holiday wish list. What do you really want?