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.

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

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!

View her video!

On Feb. 13, 2025, members of the Bench and the Bar attended the robing ceremony for The Hon. Tara Melton. The room was full of friendly faces there to welcome and congratulate Judge Melton on her new role as a Marion Superior Court Judge. You can watch the ceremony recording here. 

Meet Molly Lee, Lewis Wagner LLP, our newest member spotlight!

This announcement was made today by IndyBar President, Lee Christie. The full statement on IndyBar's commitment to the rule of law is available in this post. 

Each year, IndyBar’s Women and the Law Division (WLD) proudly supports mentoring by offering a year-long mentoring program. The program consists of assigned mentoring teams, where three to five lawyers (and law students)—from various practice areas and at different stages in their careers—meet at least once a month. As someone who has participated in the program for several years, I cannot begin to describe the meaningful connections that I’ve made and the things I’ve learned. I’ve been so lucky to have had such amazing friends help me navigate my first few years of practice, and I’m excited to register for this year’s program.

Read more about the program and Judge Helen Marchal's award.

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

Malcom Acheampong recently started a new role with Paganelli Law Group. His practice focuses on business, commercial, and civil litigation.

Ian Goodman recently joined Church Church Hittle + Antrim as a partner. Ian's focus is in advising businesses on commercial & corporate matters, including business creation, mergers & acquisitions, and technology law.