Before you check out for the Independence Day holiday weekend, make some time on your calendar for an IndyBar seminar! See the calendar and the latest IndyBar news here.

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

The Indiana Supreme Court has named Adrienne L. Meiring as the Disciplinary Commission Executive Director. Meiring currently serves as counsel for the court’s Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commission.

In June 1997, Mary Schmich wrote an essay for the Chicago Tribune that became known as “Wear Sunscreen.” Twenty-four years and two weeks later, IndyBar Foundation President Adam Christensen presents his attempt at the same, a hat tip to “Wear Sunscreen,” tailored for our profession and our times.

The rule amendments are adopted, effective July 1, 2021. 

We had an absolute BLAST at Bench Bar this past weekend, but now it's time to get back to the grind! Check out what's on our calendar this week and catch up on IndyBar news here.

As anyone trying to buy a house in 2021 knows: demand is high, supply is low, competition is fierce and it seems like people have lost their minds. With inventory scarce for existing homes, you might think this is the perfect scenario for homebuilders to ramp up supply. Unfortunately, new home construction has its own set of challenges adding to the headache.

The Indianapolis Bar Association has selected 18 emerging attorney leaders to participate in its Bar Leader Series. With the goal of preparing talented and diverse early-career lawyers to take their places as both leaders in the legal profession and leaders in addressing needs of the community, the Bar Leader Series is an intensive year-long leadership development program designed specifically for Indianapolis Bar Association member attorneys in their third to tenth year of practice.

Beginning in May, select yoga studios began offering FREE strength-building yoga sessions on Saturdays at the Fishers Farmers Market. Social-distanced instruction will take place on the stage of the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater from 8 to 9 a.m. These sessions offer a great opportunity to break a sweat, relieve stress, prioritize self-care and jumpstart your weekend!  

Please take a moment to nominate a female attorney who has demonstrated some of the attributes of Antoinette Dakin Leach by encouraging other women in the pursuit of this honorable profession or blazing a path not taken by others.