Indiana State Bar Association

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Attorneys with 5–15 years of experience: It’s time to invest in your next chapter. ISBA's Leadership Development Academy is looking for Indiana's rising movers and shakers, and the application deadline for the Class of 2026 is Nov. 3. Learn more about LDA: inbar.org/lda

It's National Retirement Security Week, and ISBA is here to support Indiana legal professionals on their path to retirement with the Retirement and Succession Planning Guide. Find the guide and additional retirement & succession planning resources here: inbar.org/retirement

Learn about Hon. Andrea Trevino winning the 2025 Nanette K. Raduenz Award, the Law Practice Management Committee’s new resource page, and more in this month’s Sections & Committees Newsletter. Read the latest: inbar.org/blogpost/19818…

Update from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana: They remain open for business and will maintain sufficient staffing as necessary to continue to support the court's obligations. As of now, all trials and hearings will proceed as scheduled.

Registration is open for ISBA’s 2025 Annual Meeting. Planned with purpose, this year's event focuses on connection and support across all stages of practice. Learn more about the upcoming Annual Meeting on Oct. 9-10 and register here: inbar.org/annualmeeting

This is LDA. Applications are open now until Nov. 3. Learn more and start your application here: inbar.org/lda

Learn all about the Pro Bono Committee winning the 2025 ABA Harrison Tweed Award, the Tax Section's law student scholarship, and more in this month’s Sections & Committees Newsletter. Read the latest: inbar.org/blogpost/19818…

In this special issue of Res Gestae, voices from across Indiana reflect on the meaning of the rule of law, how it is taught today, and what we can do to educate and help others understand its longstanding importance. Read more: cdn.ymaws.com/www.inbar.org/…

We are excited to announce that we have been recognized with the @ABAesq 2025 Harrison Tweed Award for our Pro Bono Committee’s Walk-In Legal Clinic Series! Learn more: buff.ly/dYuCKa7

The ISBA Pro Bono Committee and One More Non-Profit are hosting a free walk-in clinic on Saturday, July 26 in Indianapolis from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. Stop by to speak with a licensed attorney on matters of expungements, landlord/tenant, immigration, and more!

Learn all about ISBA’s new plan to address the attorney shortage, the 2025 Solo & Small Firm Conference, and more in this month’s Sections & Committees Newsletter. Read the latest: inbar.org/blogpost/19818…

This month’s Sections & Committees Newsletter is packed with updates—from ISBA’s new mentorship program to the 2025 Solo & Small Firm Conference and more. Read the latest: inbar.org/blogpost/19818…

Introducing ISBA’s New Mentorship Platform: Mentor City! 🤝 Whether you're a new attorney looking for guidance or an experienced lawyer ready to mentor, Mentor City makes it easy to connect with fellow ISBA members. Click here to get started: buff.ly/KR09SOv

This month’s Sections & Committees Newsletter is packed with updates—from our section and committee leader orientation to ISBA winning the 2024 STAR Award for Exemplary Communications and more. Read the latest: inbar.org/blogpost/19818…

Earlier this month, the Indiana State Bar Association hosted a We the People demonstration at their Committee and Section Leadership Orientation. The highlight of the event was the students, who took center stage to showcase to community stakeholders what the program.

The ISBA Pro Bono Committee and One More Non-Profit will be hosting a free walk-in clinic this Saturday, January 25 in Indianapolis. Stop by to speak with a licensed attorney about expungements, landlord-tenant issues, immigration, and more.

Reclaiming Joy In Law: Lessons On Purpose And Happiness abovethelaw.com/2025/01/reclai…

Curious about additional services? Some counties offer in-person consultations, virtual sessions, or hotlines. Visit inbar.org/talktoalawyert… to learn more about the program and see what’s available near you!

Have legal questions? ISBA's Talk to a Lawyer Today program is here to help! Submit your non-criminal legal questions to Indiana attorneys via Indiana Free Legal Answers: indiana.freelegalanswers.org

Discover what our members have been up to this month. You'll learn about the group of ISBA members sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court, the winner of the 2024 Cathy Canny Award, the 23rd Annual Women's Bench Bar Retreat, and more. inbar.org/blogpost/19818…