Indianapolis Bar Association & Foundation

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Curious how to open your own firm? This 2-hour seminar will teach you how to form a law firm - something that typically goes untouched during law school. Our speakers will address all the things you need to be successful when starting a firm. By the end of the program, you will understand: How to open, operate, and sustain a firm How to handle bank accounts and IOLTA Specific technology and software to streamline your firm Best practices when marketing your new firm Stick around after the seminar to network over light refreshments. Featuring: Chad Dickerson, Viridis Law PC; Enrique Flores, Flores Law Group, LLC; Cory Sprunger, SprungerPEO

Get ready to tour all the landmark Supreme Court cases from the last term, specifically focusing on split decisions with Jane Dall Wilson and Professor (former Justice) Sullivan! Discover how these developments may impact your practice and catch a preview of Professor Sullivan and Nicholas L. Georgakopoulos' new book! Register today at buff.ly/3Y9boyh

Friends of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation are out and about at The Country Club of Indianapolis today for the annual golf outing, the Lawyer Links Classic, presented by Wilson Kehoe Winingham ⛳️ We won’t have results on who the winning foursome is until a bit later, so for now, do you see yourself or your friends in these shots? Wanna join in on the fun? Head on out for our Chip & Sip event today starting at 4 p.m. for a relaxing, no-stress chipping/putting lesson from one of the country club’s golf pros!

We're less than a week out from our Deposition Skills 101 CLE at IndyBar! Join us to help understand the importance of depositions and the complex area of litigation that are full of pitfalls.

It's time for our crowd favorite, Women and the Law Division's Beyond the Book Club event! Catch up with friends and dive into this quarter's book, Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez.

It's time for our highly anticipated Meet the Judicial Officers lunch event! You'll have the opportunity to unlock the secrets of successful presentations in domestic relations and juvenile cases from the bench, gain invaluable practice tips, learn best practices in the Judges courtroom and get an inside scoop on handling ethical issues between counsel and client. Join the Judges and indulge in a luxurious five-star lunch at the renowned Ruth's Chris Steak House, while our panel helps address your questions. When you register you can submit anonymous questions and prepare to engage in insightful conversations with the Marion Superior Court Judicial Officers: - The Hon. Judge Richard M. Blaiklock - The Hon. Judge Stephen R. Creason - The Hon. Judge Melanie L. Kendrick - The Hon. Judge Philip C. Sheward - Magistrate Daun Weliever Simpson - The Hon. Ryan Kenneth Gardner

Meet Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr in her courtroom for the Litigation Section's first Lunch at the Bench of 2024! As a newer magistrate for the Southern District of Indiana join Judge Barr to discover specific procedures, practices, and preferences in her courtroom, Judge Barr's journey to the bench, and how to request a settlement conference. Register at buff.ly/3Wt1lTC

Be our guest for a night of musical joy and spirited fun at Maru Studio Karaoke! Whether you're a seasoned crooner or a first-time performer, everyone is invited to take the stage and shine. This event is open to the Solo and Small Firm division, young lawyers, and students alike. We are looking forward to singing, networking, and mentoring in a fun and relaxed environment. Registration includes two drink tickets and space is VERY limited, so sign up today. Get ready to meet new people, learn a few new songs or artists, and make a couple of referral connections while you’re at it!

Gear up as United States Trustee Nancy J. Gargula, Region 10, provides recent updates on the work of the United States Trustee Program. We'll be discussing staffing and trustee updates, the new uniform depository agreement, the new BPP questionnaire, and more! Register at buff.ly/46ePz2i