Indianapolis Bar Association & Foundation

The clock is ticking for you to get your CLE requirements for the year! It's a good thing IndyBar has you covered. As 2024 ends there's no need to get confused, we have your quick answers to some of the top questions you might have.

IndyBarHQ will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday Nov. 27 through Friday Nov. 29 with staff working remotely on that Wednesday. IndyBarHQ will open back up on Monday, Dec. 2. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

The holidays are right around the corner and we want to celebrate with you! Join the Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section at Indiana Repertory Theatre in the Cabaret Room for drinks and appetizers to celebrate the holidays! Register today at indybar.org/cmbholiday

By order of the Circuit Court Judge, the Community Justice Campus will be closed starting at noon on Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Juvenile Detention Center, Initial Hearing Court, and RSR (Juvenile Probation Intake) will remain open and operational.

Meet Dan Tomson, a Motions Practice Staff Attorney for the Court of Appeals of Indiana! Dan is responsible for making sure all motions filed with the Court of Appeals receive a ruling. His first experience with IndyBar was participating in the Bar Leadership Series IV. Outside of work, Dan enjoys singing at his church, volunteering with Ronald McDonald House, the Indianapolis Opera, and playing volleyball and kickball. Discover more about Dan and his work at indybar.org/tomson Know someone we should highlight or want to share your story? Message us here and a staff member will follow up with you.

We're not done with Celebration Week yet! Congratulations to these incredible members for receiving awards within their sections and divisions of law! Congratulations to Robert W. York, Robert W. York & Associates; Monica McCoskey, Paganelli Law Group; Chuck Niblick, Ice Miller LLP; Elizabeth Bentz Williams, Clark Quinn Moses Scott & Grahn LLP; Phil A. Nicely; Heather A. Welch, Senior Judge & Mediator/Arbitrator for JAMS; Hon. Marie Kern, Marion Superior Court; Laura E. Adamaitis Thirion, Plunkett Cooney PC; Wayne C. Turner, Hoover Hull Turner LLP

Join the Labor & Employment Law Section for your chance to hear from speakers as they provide insights into the latest legal changes and industry updates. Stick around after the program and celebrate the season at the Labor and Employment Law Sections' Holiday Luncheon. Can't make it to the CLE? No worries, attend the luncheon at a special rate!

Join us for another round of our game-show-style CLE with Ethics credit! This interactive session will challenge attendees to answer questions and compete for the top spot. Our host will guide us through a fun hour where we will: - Explore ethical implications and pitfalls of discovery disputes, gaining guidance on litigation holds? - Learn about the moral duty to preserve evidence - Discuss the ethical use of E-Discovery platforms and vendors as well as considerations of privacy and client property safekeeping

We're going on a journey for an informative and engaging CLE before getting into a cheerful spirit for a holiday celebration. First join us for a CLE program that will update you on all you need to know to stay current on how probate is operating currently in various jurisdictions. By attending, you'll help benefit you, your practice, and your clients. As we're wrapping up the year, stick around for merriment with your friends and colleagues. Our annual holiday party is back and better than ever. We hope we will see you there! Additionally, we will recognize and honor one of our most distinguished colleagues, Bob York, with the Patricia Paxton Wagner Excellence in Estate Planning and Administration Award for his outstanding service and commitment to our profession.?

Get ready to discuss some of the hottest and most important insurance coverage topics being litigated in Indiana during IndyBar's Insurance Symposium. Our seasoned presenters will address quick-hitting coverage topics in 30-minute segments, keeping you engaged and informed. Don't miss out on this one-stop-shop seminar to get end of year CLE, CME, and Ethics credits! Topics include:? - Additional insured/dual duties - Mediation for parties (CME credit) - Attorney malpractice coverage (Ethics credit) - PFAS Litigation coverage update - AI in the insurance industry - Cybersecurity