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.

What does the Well-Being Committee do?

Our group offers a wide range of support to legal professionals living and working in the Indianapolis community. Over the years, we've helped more than one hundred lawyers, judges, and paralegals experiencing professional or personal crises. We have a dedicated team of volunteers ready to assist with meals, yardwork, or whatever else our colleagues might need.

Recently, the Well-Being Committee expanded its efforts to include what I call "proactive support" for our members. We're sharing proven, simple ways to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Our legal profession is demanding, and unfortunately, many colleagues struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and substance abuse challenges. Our goal is to address these issues early on, and create a safe, judgment-free space for discussion.

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

Lewis Wagner & Trimble LLP has recently rebranded. This change honors Partner John C. Trimble for his decades of leadership, legal excellence, and deep contributions to the profession. Congratulations on this historic change.

Thaddeus Ailes has joined Harrison & Moberly as a real estate lawyer. Thaddeus often provides services to landlords, tenants, developers, investors, lenders, owner-occupants, and brokers.

Michael A. Moffatt has joined Jackson Lewis PC. Michael focuses on labor and employment law by defending employers against a wide range of employment-related claims. 

Erika Steuerwald has joined CarDon & Associates Inc. where she will expand her health care practice. Erika will continue her work serving the long-term care and senior living community.

Meet our next IndyBar member spotlight Sonya Seeder, General Counsel to Guidon Design

Close your eyes. Envision yourself when you stood, hand raised, and were sworn into the most noble of professions. You probably recall what you were wearing, those who came to support you, how you would celebrate, and the excitement for the career ahead. Your first business card. Your first case. Your first victory and first loss. But somewhere between the I do and now, chances are that you do not remember the words you spoke that day. You’re not alone.

The phrase The Rule of Law is everywhere these days. It is spoken, written, misunderstood by the masses, and repeated without digesting the true import of those four simple words. But as lawyers and judges, we understand that those four simple words carry great significance. The Indianapolis Bar Association is committed to engaging with our legal community and the public by educating and informing on the foundational principles of our profession, our society, and our great Nation through the Rule of Law Initiative. 
 

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This is a joint column co-written monthly by the Chairs of the Masters Division and Young Lawyers Division to compare, contrast, and relate practicing law 25+ years ago to practicing law today. Each column will examine a new general subject. Today we discuss, Business Development Success Isn't Magic.