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Empowering members to thrive professionally & personally through advocacy, education, & connections.

ISBA empowers members to thrive professionally and personally through advocacy, education, and connections. ISBA is a voluntary organization for legal professionals and does not handle lawyer referrals (see your county bar association or Indiana Legal Services) or discipline (see IN Disciplinary Commission).

05/28/2026

Running a solo or small firm and taking care of everything yourself? We hope you've registered for the ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference at French Lick Resort on June 4-6!

This annual conference is Indiana’s premier gathering of solo and small firm attorneys, offering connection with peers, lasting relationships, and practical strategies from experts to move your practice forward with intention.

The deadline to register is Sunday, May 31. Don't miss the opportunity to step away from the daily grind in a world-class resort and return to your practice focused, energized, and ready to lead. Register now: inbar.org/event/SSFC2026

05/22/2026

On Tuesday, ISBA’s Appellate Section held Dinner with the Appellate Judges, a biannual event providing insight, connection, and conversation through a 2.0 hrs. CLE program, networking hour, and fine dining experience.

What makes this evening so special are the many members of Indiana’s Court of Appeals and Supreme Court in attendance who engage in roundtable discussions and answer questions on the reality, mechanics, and artistry of appellate practice.

ISBA warmly thanks the firm sponsors, judicial guests of honor, and all attendees for making this program so wonderful!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Class 14 of the ISBA Leadership Development Academy!

After five months of leadership development, networking, hands-on experiences, and conversations about the future of Indiana’s legal profession, 23 Indiana attorneys graduated last week in Jasper.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s graduates:

- Zac Bailey
- Hannah Brady
- Catherine Braun
- Tom Crishon
- Kristin Froehle
- Rebecca Gray
- Charis Grubbs
- Caylee Hamilton
- Cassie Heeke
- Blaize Hiatt
- Kendra Key
- Glorify Mandima
- Robert Miller
- Trenton Morton
- Shana Paula
- April Satow
- J. Cecelia Satterthwaite
- Autumn Seib
- Benjamin Shoptaw
- George Sorrells
- Jamie Sutton
- Cami Trachtman
- Adam S. Willfond

05/13/2026

Yesterday morning, Indiana gained its newest attorneys. The new admittees were sworn in under the Oath of Attorneys and affirmed their support for the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions.

We hope you take time to celebrate this well-earned milestone and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make throughout Indiana’s legal community.

Congratulations all and welcome to the Indiana Bar!

04/30/2026

"Today, I want to start with what every lawyer knows about: the courthouse steps," ISBA President-Elect Derrick Wilson shared this afternoon on the steps of Birch Bayh Federal Building. "Every courthouse has them. Stone steps worn smooth by the decades, if not centuries, of use. They are not ornamental. They are not accidental. They are deliberate. Those steps mark a boundary between disorder and order. On one side is the noise of life: conflict, emotion, urgency, power and equality. On the other side is rare in human history: an agreement that disputes will be resolved by rules, evidence, and process, rather than violence."

Derrick joined Chief Judge James R. Sweeney II, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush, and dozens of legal professionals in reaffirming the Rule of Law at the Second Annual Law Day Rally co-presented by the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation, ISBA, and others.

It was a powerful reminder to uphold the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions—now, and always—and to promote and demonstrate the fundamental principles of the Rule of Law.

04/27/2026

Last week, Class 14 of the ISBA Leadership Development Academy stepped outside the classroom to experience leadership in action.

From driving semi’s and dump trucks at Allison Transmission to a behind-the-scenes look at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the class explored how leadership shows up in different industries and environments. (Plus a little friendly competition on the go-kart track.)

Huge thank you to the speakers for this session—Sonja Shah, Chief Justice Rush, and Jimmie McMillian—who shared insights on their leadership styles, the current state of Indiana’s profession, and the responsibilities that come with shaping its future.

Class 14 will wrap up their program with their final session in Jasper this May.

04/24/2026

On Wednesday, ISBA and the Marion County Bar Association co-presented The Rule of Law Under Pressure, a Law Day–inspired program examining how foundational legal principles function in today’s climate.

The program featured two sessions that explored:
-the role of judicial and attorney independence in preserving fairness and public confidence, and
-how current federal and state laws shape conversations and decision-making around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Designed to be fact-based and nonpartisan, the discussions provided clarity, context, and practical insight.

We thank our distinguished speakers and panelists for their thoughtful guidance:

Session One – Rule of Law, Judicial Independence, and Attorney Independence
Chief Justice Loretta Rush • Hon. Tanya Walton Pratt • Professor Joel Schumm • Ken Falk • Moderator: John Maley, ISBA President

Session Two – Legal Framework Governing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Professor Cynthia Baker • Kendra Key • Don Smith

Thank you to our partners, speakers, panelists, and attendees for contributing to this timely, important program!

04/15/2026

Events like yesterday’s Judicial Reception remind us how valuable it is to create space for connection across Indiana’s legal community. We’re extremely grateful to our judicial guests and ISBA members who joined us for an evening of conversation and appreciation.

Special thanks to our gold and silver sponsors—Allen Law Group, Cassiday Schade LLP, Taft Law, Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, Faegre Drinker, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP, and Lewis & Kappes—and additional supporters for their continued support of Indiana’s judiciary!

04/13/2026

📢 Upcoming free legal clinic on Saturday, April 25 in Indianapolis from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET!

Hoosiers can meet one‑on‑one with volunteer attorneys for help with a variety of civil legal needs, including wills, estate planning documents, expungements, landlord/tenant, and other common concerns.

Some services require pre‑registration, while others are available on a walk‑in basis. Check out the flyer for details and registration information.

04/06/2026

Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) President, John Maley, wrote a statement on behalf of the ISBA to the Department of Justice on the proposed rulemaking for the Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys.

"Regarding the Proposed Rule, our leadership has studied the proposal and considered its potential impact on the admission and discipline of attorneys in Indiana, as well as on the public trust in our system of justice. We respectfully oppose the Proposed Rule, and for three reasons.

First, attorney regulation and discipline are the exclusive province of each jurisdiction’s highest court. In Indiana, our Indiana Supreme Court is entrusted with the admission and discipline of Indiana attorneys. The Court – along with its Indiana Board of Law Examiners and Indiana Disciplinary Commission – has the experience, expertise, skills, training, and authority to regulate all attorneys in Indiana. Principles of separation of powers and federalism would be violated if the Proposed rule were passed. Our state judicial branch is the authority to regulate the conduct of attorneys in our state.

Second, federal government attorneys, just like state and local government attorneys and private practitioners, appear in the same 92 state courts in Indiana and the same two United States District Courts in Indiana. We are all subject to the same Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct; none of us are above the law. This uniformity promotes public confidence in our legal system and preserves respect for the Rule of Law. Departing from that uniform framework risks undermining both public confidence in and the perceived fairness of the disciplinary system.

Third and finally, the Department of Justice – like all other employers of attorneys in Indiana – has the power to instill additional rules and standards on its personnel above and beyond those required by our Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct as administered by our Indiana Supreme Court. But no employer of attorneys in Indiana can impose lesser standards or impede our Indiana Supreme Court’s supervision and regulation of Indiana attorneys regardless of their employer.

In closing, we join and support the Conference of Chief Justices in their public comment. We respectfully urge that the Proposed Rule not be enacted."

Read the full statement here: https://buff.ly/JbkuO6J

04/04/2026

Join us for a program that takes a clear, fact‑based look at foundational Rule of Law principles. Attendees will gain practical insight into judicial independence, lawyer self‑regulation, and attorneys’ ethical responsibilities in maintaining public confidence in the legal system.

The program also offers an objective examination of the legal framework governing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, with guidance attorneys can apply when advising clients and making professional decisions.

This is an opportunity to engage thoughtfully with complex issues that are shaping the legal profession right now. Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3hH68mo

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