The Indianapolis Bar Association is aware of recent statements that have been made regarding the Marion County criminal justice system and specifically in regard to pre-trial reform. In these statements, Marion County judges have been criticized for not publicly responding to the concerns expressed, and their lack of a response has been misconstrued as an attempt to evade these issues. 

The Women and the Law Division excited to celebrate our August Member of the Month, Lynsey David of Lewis Wagner LLP!

The IndyBar Professionalism Committee is currently soliciting nominations for the 2021 IndyBar Professionalism Award (Attorney) and IndyBar Silver Gavel Award (Judge).

The Indianapolis Bar Foundation would appreciate your support at this weekend's family-friendly event at Tibbs Drive-In! Make plans to go, and check out what else is happening this week along with the most recent IndyBar news here.

The proposed changes include amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil and Criminal Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence

Attorney, paralegal and law student volunteers are needed at upcoming Small Claims Tenant Assistance Clinics in Lawrence and Warren Townships with intake assistance from Indiana Legal Services. You can make a difference in the life of a neighbor facing eviction.

More news ripped from the headlines on the executive/legislative powers issues! Recently, the Attorney General has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to take up the case by filing a petition for a writ of mandamus and prohibition – a rare procedural move.

Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt has issued a General Order, effective Tuesday, August 3, 2021, that requires all entrants and occupants of federal courthouses in Indiana to wear face coverings and maintain six feet of social distancing in all public spaces, regardless of vaccination status

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

Our calendar features extra fun this week: get to know fellow IndyBar friends and colleagues at one of the two social events! See what else is happening and read the most recent IndyBar news here.