Not long ago, while at work, the pediatrician's office called me wondering why Kate and I missed her annual check-up. Despite the fact her appointment was on my iPhone calendar, my desk calendar, as well as the calendar that hangs in the kitchen pantry, I'd completely forgotten. 

After rescheduling the appointment, I turned around to my desk covered with research for an order due the next day, memorandums I needed to read, a draft of jury instructions, notes for an upcoming hearing and the day's to-do list, with nothing checked off as completed. In trying to do it all, in both my professional and personal lives, I realized I wasn't doing well in either.

Now, in retrospect, I understand missing my daughter’s appointment wasn’t that big of a deal. But at the time, it seemed to be.  What was a simple misstep manifested into something much more grim; tangible proof that my work-life balance was anything but balanced.  

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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA-IN) hosted an event on May 7, 2025, titled “The Changing Face of America: The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.”

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Meet IndyBar's newest member spotlight, Taylor Kirlkin!

While the month of May is always an exciting time around Indy, and this May has been no different, it is also Mental Health Awareness Month. We at the Well-Being Committee hope that while you are following practice progress at the Brickyard, cheering on our Pacers, and dodging popup rainstorms you will continue to - or perhaps even start to – prioritize your well-being. 

Congratulations to these IndyBar members on their accomplishments! Have something to share? Email Becca Lienemann to be featured.

Richard M. Ellery has joined the Franklin College Board of Trustees. He is general counsel and secretary at OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc., with nearly 30 years of legal and business experience.

Reagan Gibson has announced the formation of The Gibson Legal Group, www.thegibsonlegalgroup.com. She and her team focus its practice on business and real estate litigation services. 

Brian Park has joined Reminger as a partner in the Indianapolis Office. His practice focuses on defending health care providers and hospital systems. His experience spans all phases of litigation, having handled matters at their inception during pre-suit negotiations, through trial, and on appeal up to the Indiana Supreme Court. 

Joey Wright has joined Amundsen Davis as an associate. She focuses on labor, employment, and immigration law.

The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Lambda Committee is happy to announce that we will again proudly participate in the Indianapolis Pride Parade on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. on Mass Ave. Last year, our members, their families, and friends came together to walk, celebrate, and support our LGBTQ+ colleagues, clients, and loved ones. It was a day filled with laughter, community, and the best Indianapolis has to offer.

Our presence at Pride was not just about fun, although we did have a lot of that. It was also an opportunity to showcase the services and support available through IndyBar's lawyer referral service: Indy LawyerFinder. It was a meaningful reminder that, beyond celebration, Pride is also about making sure that all people, regardless of identity, have access to the legal support they need.

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IndyBar’s Masters Division has relaunched the Mentor Connect Program, a FREE mentorship platform available to all IndyBar members. The goal of Mentor Connect is to provide limited practical and professional guidance or assistance for several types of lawyers. 

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In fiction, judges typically represent justice and moral authority. From Judge Haller in "My Cousin Vinny" with his famous "What is a Yute?" line, to Judge Snyder from "The Simpsons" declaring "Boys will be boys," fictional judges often embody civic virtue and judicial wisdom.  However, one literary "judge" stands apart as the antithesis of these noble figures. Judge Holden in Cormac McCarthy's novel "Blood Meridian" represents not justice but its complete negation, a character of insurmountable force and philosophical complexity.

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In today’s fast-paced world, balancing work, life, and personal health can feel like a juggling act. With the constant pull of deadlines, family obligations, and societal pressures, it is easy to lose sight of your well-being. 

The Indianapolis Bar Association is proud to recognize Abigail Wagers of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP as the 2025 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year! Wagers will be honored with the award at the IndyBar Paralegal Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, May 29 at IndyBarHQ.