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.

On Feb. 6, 2025, members of the Bench and the Bar attended the robing ceremony for The Hon. James K. Snyder. The room was full of friendly faces there to welcome and congratulate Judge Snyder on his new role as a Marion Superior Court Judge. You can watch the ceremony recording here. 

IndyBar has something for everyone at every stage of their practice. Whether you're interested in mentoring as a young attorney 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! IndyBar Foundation President-Elect Kent Winingham, Wilson Kehoe Winingham, shared why he values his IndyBar membership in this brief video. Ready to join (or renew) for 2025? Visit www.indybar.org/2025 today!

Meet Esther Sandlin, Associate at Ice Miller LLP, our newest member spotlight!

IndyBar shares its tribute to our members who passed in 2024. Hon. Helen Marchal, 2025 Chair of the HEAL Committee, Lee Christie, IndyBar President, and Katie Jackson-Lindsay, IndyBar President-Elect, conducted our service.

We're grateful for these individuals who furthered the profession and gave back to our Indianapolis community. Open this post to view a list of the honorees and our Memorial Service Video. 

The Federal Court Family Celebrates Black History Month with Living History: The Black Women Judges of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals CLE on Friday, February 21 at 2 p.m.