INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

Serving the legal profession and the public

Participation in bar association

activities is important both at the local and state level as it gives you the opportunity to advance your profession, improve upon it and present a good public image.
Thomas W. Earhart Warsaw, ISBA Member

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

Serving the legal profession and the public

ISBA Mission To improve the administration of justice and promote public understanding of the legal system

ISBA Vision To serve and advocate on behalf of its members, their clients and the publics interest as the independent voice of the legal profession

About the Association

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Serving the legal profession and the public

GENERAL PURPOSE
1. Advance the profession of law 2. Promote & endorse reforms in legislation 3. Cultivate the science of jurisprudence

4. Secure the more efficient administration of justice

5. Advocate for effective & thorough legal education 6. Encourage the continued education of the practicing lawyer

7. Afford a means of social exchange among lawyers in Indiana

8. Improve public perception of lawyers

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INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Serving the legal profession and the public

ORGANIZATION
Voluntary Membership Organization (12,000+) 26 Sections Self-funded

Self-governing
Supported by ISBA staff 33 Standing & Special Committees Funded by ISBA Supported by ISBA staff

About the Association

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Serving the legal profession and the public

CURRENT ISSUES OF INTEREST

Independent judiciary Public perception of lawyers Maintaining relevancy with our members

Law school graduates & job prospects

Unauthorized practice of law Diversity Law practice management Potential tax on legal services Civic education

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INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Serving the legal profession and the public

CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION
Res Gestae, flagship publication e-Addendum, electronic newsletter Direct mail

Website (www.inbar.org)
e-Discussion lists Social Media Facebook (facebook.com/indianastatebar) Twitter (twitter.com/indianastatebar) LinkedIn (linkedin.com/companies/indiana-state-bar-association)

2011-2012 Inaugural initiatives

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Serving the legal profession and the public

ISBA Leadership Development Academy

Preparing for the future
Created to prepare lawyers to fill significant

leadership roles in local & state bar associations, in Indiana communities & organizations Only leadership program offered statewide to Indiana attorneys 2012 class limited to 25 lawyers who have been admitted to practice for less than 15 years Involves a 2-day opening retreat & four daylong sessions during months January through May

2011-2012 Inaugural initiatives ISBA Wellness Committee

Fit to Practice
Promotes personal well-being among judges, lawyers, their staffs and law students by encouraging healthy lifestyles and supporting leadership for healthier communities We encourage healthy lifestyles through: physical activity stress management healthy diet smoking cessation

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Serving the legal profession and the public

Committee will educate and communicate the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, as well as provide events and on-the-move CLEs

The ISBA is committed to lawyers - not just lawyers as law-practicing automatons, but as real people who need to feel good about themselves.
~ Donald R. Lundberg Chair, Wellness Committee

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Casemaker is the fastest-growing online legal research service & is free to members Is your case good law? CaseCheck+ available as an upgrade Webinars: Free online demonstrations available at www.inbar.org ISBA Special Committee: Casemaker Improvement Casemaker in-person training sessions available
Choosing Casemaker as our exclusive online legal research tool was hands-down the best decision for my firm because of its ease of use and vast online legal library.
William R. Jonas Jr., South Bend, Past ISBA President

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Document automation reduces the time you spend drafting documents, lowers your clients cost and increases your firms margin. Provides more than 550 interactive forms ISBA Special Committee: IndianaDocs Webinars: Free online demonstrations available at www.inbar.org IndianaDocs training sessions available

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Sections
With knowledge comes influence

Cutting-edge legal & ethical topics e-Discussion lists Timely & affordable CLE programming Information to guide practitioners Recommendations to improve legislation Networking Job opportunities

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Sections
With knowledge comes influence
Agricultural Law

Government Practice
Health Law Intellectual Property International Law Land Use & Zoning Litigation Probate, Trust & Real Property PLEADS

Alternative Dispute Resolution Animal Law Appellate Practice Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights

Business Law
Construction & Surety Law Corporate Counsel Criminal Justice Elder Law

Senior Lawyers
Taxation Utility Law Young Lawyers

Employment & Labor Law

Environmental Law Family & Juvenile Law General Practice, Solo & Small Firm

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Standing & Special Committees

With knowledge comes influence
Standing Committees:
Affiliate Membership American Citizenship Articles & Bylaws Attorney Fee Dispute Resolution Aviation Law Casemaker Improvement Civil Rights of Children Clients Financial Assistance Fund

Lawyer Advertising Rules Review

Legal Education Conclave Legal Ethics Long Range Planning
Membership

& Membership Benefits

Pro Bono Public Relations State Legislation Technology Unauthorized Practice of Law Wellness

Diversity
Federal Judiciary Honors Improvements in the Judicial System Latino Affairs Law Practice Management

Women in the Law

Written Publications

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Standing & Special Committees

With knowledge comes influence

Special Committees: Attorney Specialization Courthouse Art IndianaDocs Leadership Development Academy Pension & Benefit

Surrogate Attorney Rule

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Networking
A nod to camaraderie

Section & Committee Business

Meetings, Holiday Parties

Continuing Legal Education programs

Annual Golf Scramble Law School Meet & Greet events Receptions e.g., Judicial Reception e.g., Legislative Reception

Bar associations offer the opportunity for lawyers to be exposed to, interact with and learn from other lawyers that come from differing practices and backgrounds.
~ Jeffrey A. Lewellyn Terre Haute, ISBA Member

Conferences Womens Bench Bar Retreat | March Solo & Small Firm Conference | June

Annual Meeting | October

Utility Law Seminars

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e-Discussion lists
Tap your colleagues expertise
Practice-specific discussion groups let you ask questions on the fly and get multiple responses and opinions. Take the opportunity to build your reputation as a helpful, knowledgeable colleague.

5 most popular ISBA discussion groups

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Young Lawyers Probate, Trust & Real Property Elder Law Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights General Practice, Solo & Small Firm

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Publications

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Publications

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Publications

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Publications

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ISBA Legal Career Center

Helps to connect members with new employment opportunities

Job seekers can post their resume online, view jobs & sign up to receive job posting alerts at no cost
Employers can view resumes & post job openings Visit: http://jobs.inbar.org

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Legislation

ISBA sections & committees are

instrumental each year in the successful advocacy of many pieces of legislation

ISBA members often testify in support of or in opposition to proposed legislation

Members are able to let legislators know about issues important to the legal community & the public it serves at its annual Legislative Reception

"Without the State Bar's presence at the legislature, Indiana would not be at the forefront on so many probate and trust matters.
Jeffrey B. Kolb Vincennes, ISBA Member

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Community Outreach Programs

Giving back made easy
Participation in the State Bar affords you the opportunity to improve upon the perception of lawyers with various community outreach programs offered statewide.

Talk to a Lawyer Today | January

Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer | February

Law Day | May Indiana Kids Election | November

The bar association provides opportunities to serve beyond our clients; it allows us to extend our service to the community to help change how lawyers are perceived by the general public.
~ Michael J. Jasaitis Crown Point, ISBA Member

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Community Outreach Programs

Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer

Attorney volunteers visit K-8 classrooms to give a 1-hour presentation about why Lincoln was a lawyer, the Constitution & more

Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section

February 12th | Abraham Lincolns Birthday Visit: www.whylincolnwasalawyer.com Attorney materials include:

Grades K-2 | Graces Letter to Lincoln

Grades 3-5 | Biography: Abraham Lincoln Grades 6-8 | Baller band bracelets

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Community Outreach Programs

Talk to a Lawyer Today

Jan. 16, 2012 | Martin Luther King Jr.s B-Day Sponsored by the ISBA Pro Bono Committee Attorneys statewide provide free legal consultations with members of the general public More than 30 walk-in locations & a statewide Spanish hotline are available to the public Nearly all pro bono districts participate with more than 200 attorneys providing free legal information

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Community Outreach Programs

Indiana Kids Election

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 | Election Day Under Indiana law, schools must give instruction on the election process two weeks prior to general elections IKE provides FREE curriculum guides to participating schools to help meet this requirement Schools hold mock elections for students in K-12 to provide hands-on learning experience

In 2012, more than 500,000 students are expected to elect their own governor and president

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Community Outreach Programs

Law Day 2012

Opportunity to educate the local community about the courts, the law and our rights Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section

May 1, 2012 | Law Day

2012 Law Day theme: No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom The YLS distributes copies of the ABA Planning Guide to local bars, which provides talking points, Law Day activities for K-12, sample press releases and much more.

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Community Outreach Programs

Student Financial Education Program

Attorney volunteers visit high school classrooms to give a 1-hour presentation on financial responsibility & management

Sponsored by the ISBA Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Section

Election Day | 2012

Mentor Match
A mentoring initiative for local bar Associations

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Serving the legal profession and the public

Sponsored by the Indiana State Bar Association A one-year program Mentor Match accomplishes the following:
Fosters the development of your practice skills Increases your knowledge of legal customs Contribute to a sense of integrity in the legal profession Promotes collegial relationships among legal professionals & involvement in the organized bar Improves your legal ability & professional judgment Encourages the use of best practices & highest ideals in the practice of law

Curriculum: The Mentoring Plan Mentors receive 12 hours of CLE (to include ethics) for completing the program Mentees receive six hours of CLE (to include ethics) for completing the program

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NEWS FROM YOU!

Help improve the perception of lawyers & the legal profession in general by submitting news to promote local CLE programs, attorney volunteer service projects, local bar happenings, honors received and much more. The ISBA communications department highlights member news from around the state in the biweekly e-Addendum and on its Facebook and Twitter pages. Also, with longstanding contacts with local newspapers, radio and TV stations, the State Bar can assist its members by providing press releases to media outlets statewide. To submit an item for publication, or if you need assistance with a press release, please contact Carissa Long at 800.266.2581 or clong@inbar.org.

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

Serving the legal profession and the public

The bar association provides an

opportunity for lawyers to speak with a unified voice and influence matters relevant to all Hoosiers. It also provides a great opportunity to meet lawyers throughout the state and learn more about the law and its relevance to our society.
C. Erik Chickedantz Fort Wayne, ISBA President