In collaboration with the IU McKinney School of Law, the Indianapolis Bar Association is recruiting attorneys to volunteer their time (in-person or via Zoom) for the benefit of law students participating in mock interviews. Attorney volunteers will provide students with reasonable expectations in the interview process and help them avoid common pitfalls in a "hands on" learning experience. This is a core program administered by the law school, so volunteers should expect responsiveness and clear communication.

TOTAL VOLUNTEER TIME ANTICIPATED: Less than 90 minutes

TIMELINE: Interviews would be completed before the end of the 2025 Fall Semester, likely to commence as early as September 2025.

IndyBar’s Bill Watch Report is an important tool,  ensuring that legal professionals in Indianapolis stay informed and engaged with legislative developments that impact the practice of law. This past session, 1,250 different measures were filed by the General Assembly. The Public Advocacy Committee, made up of lawyer-lobbyists, reviewed every bill and resolution, tagging relevant bills to specific practice groups’ tracking lists. Through this work, IndyBar is able to offer a comprehensive tool for attorneys, law firms, and other legal professionals to track proposed bills, track their progress through the process, and understand the potential implications of these legislative changes on their work and their clients. This service facilitates active participation in the legislative process and empowers legal practitioners to make informed decisions.

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Janet L. Thompson has joined Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani as an Associate. Her practice focuses on providing strategic legal representation in appellate matters, commercial litigation, professional liability, and general litigation.

Brent D. Mosby has joined Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as Of Counsel. He draws upon his more than twenty years of experience as in-house counsel and as a private practitioner to offer a unique perspective to his clients.

Finis Tatum IV has joined Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani as a Partner. He practices primarily in the areas of complex civil litigation and white-collar defense and internal investigations.

Scott A. Oliver was recently awarded the Red Cane Award for the most outstanding Adjunct Professor of Law at Indiana University McKinney School of Law—an award given annually to just one adjunct, based on student nominations for teaching excellence.

He was also named to the Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the fourth consecutive year—an achievement reserved for no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state, selected through a rigorous, multi-phase process that evaluates professional achievement, peer recognition, and legal excellence.

Scott is a partner in Lewis Kappes PC’s Lending & Finance department, where he advises bank and non-bank lenders on SBA loan closings across all 50 states. Together with his team of attorneys, paralegals, and SBA closing professionals, he helps lenders maximize loan volume and protect the SBA guaranty through precise, process-driven legal oversight. 

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