The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker, at Indianapolis, Indiana, is due to expire on September 30, 2025. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term.

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Meet our newest member spotlight, Amanda Wilhite.

The Indianapolis Bar Association has appointed James Bell, a partner at Hoover Hull Turner LLP, as its representative on the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee. Bell succeeds Michael Gaerte of Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, who has served in the role since the committee’s formation in 2017. Read more about his appointment.

Meet the faces behind IndyBar with our staff spotlights. We're starting off with Becca Lienemann.

IndyBar has something for everyone at every stage of their practice. Listen in as Scott Oliver from Lewis Kappes PC shares why he values his IndyBar membership in this brief video. Whether you're interested in mentoring as a young attorney, network with a variety of attorneys around Indianapolis, finding your sense of belonging, or you're searching for tangible tools to build your book of business as you expand and grow your career, we are your best investment! Ready to join (or renew) for 2025? Visit www.indybar.org/2025 today!

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Meet our newest member spotlight, April Keaton!

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're discussing meaningful mentorship.

The Racing Attorney Conference, TRAC, first held in 2008, is an annual event that combines education, development, and networking for leaders in the motorsports industry. After a year in Austin, Texas at Circuit of the Americas, TRAC is back in Indianapolis at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park's Top Eliminator Club and the Dallara IndyCar Factory.

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Matthew Neumann has joined Dentons in Indianapolis as a partner in the energy practice. Matt focuses on all aspects of energy and infrastructure projects, including project development, project finance and project M&A matters across varied industries, sectors and project types.

Arqeil Shaw has joined MCBC Law Firm, strengthening the firm's commitment to delivering top-tier legal services. Shaw brings extensive litigation experience and a passion for advocating for clients in complex legal matters. His experience will further enhance the firm's capabilities in serving businesses and individuals across the region.

IndyBar has something for everyone at every stage of their practice. Listen in as LaToya Highsaw from Paganelli Law Group shares why she values her IndyBar membership in this brief video. Whether you're interested in mentoring as a young attorney, network with a variety of attorneys around Indianapolis, or you're searching for tangible tools to build your book of business as you expand and grow your career, we are your best investment! Ready to join (or renew) for 2025? Visit www.indybar.org/2025 today!

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