The Indianapolis Bar Foundation awarded seven scholarships to both law students and to individuals preparing to take the Indiana Bar Exam in July of 2016.

The Indianapolis Bar Association is proud to recognize Cheryl Keene of Cohen & Malad LLP as the association’s Paralegal of the Year for 2016.

Electronic filing of all pleadings to pending cases will become mandatory for attorneys in all Indiana appellate courts and in the Hamilton County Circuit and Superior Courts on July 1, 2016. The announcement comes after the successful launch of voluntary e-filing last year.

Proposed amendments affect local court rules on Small Claims at LR49-SC00-502/Attorney Fees.

Assistance from qualified and competent paralegals is crucial to the success of many attorneys. This year, make sure to recognize the important paralegal in your life by submitting a Paralegal of the Year Award nomination.

Children in high crime areas need our help. Through the Indianapolis Bar Foundation Impact Fund, 2015 grant recipient Peace Learning Center (PLC) is launching innovative programs to encourage happier and safer environments while reducing suspensions, expulsions and instructional time lost.

Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts have launched TheRecordXchange, a customized transcript portal. TheRecordXchange offers significant benefits to transcript consumers including public and private attorneys, judges and pro se litigants. 

The Indianapolis Bar Association continues to closely follow Senate Bill 352, which proposes the establishment of a new selection system for Marion County Superior Court Judges.

A bill to provide for the selection of Marion Superior Court judges has passed the Senate and has been closely followed by the Indianapolis Bar Association (IndyBar) Legislative Committee.

Applications for an upcoming vacancy on the state’s highest court are due January 25, 2016 by noon.