DORIS Research, in partnership with Blackline Studio, is working with the Indianapolis Bar Association to determine the best direction for the IndyBar's future office space. The research project will take place over the next 11 weeks, until early November.

For families living in poverty in Indianapolis, an unanticipated legal issue can quickly escalate into a major crisis. Lack of transportation and knowledge of how to deal with the problem plus day-to-day stressors like dealing with childcare, medical needs and putting meals on the table can easily leave these families feeling like there's nowhere to turn for help.

With help from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF), local non-profit Kids' Voice of Indiana will bring free legal assistance into the community to directly assist these families through a new Community Mobile Law Program, funded through the IBF's 2017 Impact Fund Grant.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has announced that Judge Richard A. Posner has retired from the bench, effective September 2, 2017.

The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Nominating Committee has announced the selection of Andrew L. Campbell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP as the 2020 President of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Campbell will serve as the association’s First Vice President on the 2018 Board of Directors and as President Elect in 2019.

The Indianapolis Bar Association is proud to recognize Ida Hayes of Indiana Legal Services as the association’s Paralegal of the Year for 2017. Hayes will be honored with the award at the IndyBar Paralegal Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, September 18 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Indianapolis.

Do you have the cutest pet in town? Show us! From now until "Animal House: Homeowner's Coverage Issues Related to Pets and other Animals," submit your adorable photos of your dog, cat, or bird (anything!) in our Cutest IndyBar Pet Contest for your chance to win a $50 Metazoa Brewing Co. gift card!

The judges of Marion County Courts, in compliance with the provisions of Trial Rule 81, have given notice of proposed amendments to their local court rule concerning Criminal Division Rules.

The investiture ceremony for Christopher M. Goff as Indiana’s 110th Justice will take place on Friday, September 1 at 10:30 a.m. EDT in the Supreme Court Courtroom, on the 3rd floor of the Indiana State House.

Thank you to IndyBar President, Nissa Ricafort, for letting me crash Nissa’s News on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation! It has been my privilege to serve as the President of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation this year and to work with such terrific people on such a great cause.

For the first time, after 25 years, in the same room, we're gathering the defense, the prosecution and the judge involved the Mike Tyson rape conviction to discuss the case known worldwide to have began the debate on sexual roles and racial attitudes in the criminal justice system.