Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors monthly meeting.

The IndyBar Foundation’s Day of Giving is more than a 24-hour giving challenge: it’s our chance to come together to demonstrate the important impact that lawyers and legal professionals make in our city every day. Your generosity helps law students reach their career goals, makes crucial legal help available for our neighbors, and strengthens our profession and our community.

Rally your friends and colleagues and help us make strides toward improving our community! Plan to make your gift to the IndyBar Foundation on October 1! Use the big, gold DONATE TODAY button in the top corner of this screen to contribute!

Please plan to help us reach our Day of Giving fundraising goal so that we can continue to support:

Our Community—In 2022, more than 4,000 neighbors turned to legal advice and pro bono services delivered through IndyBar Foundation-funded programs like:

• The Virtual Help Desk, which connects individuals seeking legal assistance with free guidance every weekday via a live online chat.

• Ask a Lawyer and Legal Line, which provides additional opportunities for free legal assistance.

• Free Wills Clinics and the Hospice Program, which provide peace of mind for vulnerable neighbors through no-cost estate planning.

Our Profession—We're granting nearly $150,000 in total grants in 2024 bringing our 10 year total to nearly $1.5 million making possible innovative services, technology and events to benefit and educate central Indiana lawyers and legal professionals, including:

• Academic and educational scholarships for law students to defray the cost of tuition and bar prep.

• Scholarships for practicing attorneys to career-building programs like the Bench Bar Conference.

• Investment in technology to facilitate professional development and legal education at IndyBarHQ.

Our Future—We are constantly looking for ways to invest in the future of local lawyers and the central Indiana community, with $35,000 granted for the Community Empowerment Fund each year. We invest in the future through:

• The Community Empowerment Fund Grant, which provides funding for essential programs that further the IndyBar Foundation's mission and improve our community.

• Hands-on education and invaluable networking for law students through attorney shadowing opportunities at foundation-funded pro bono programs.

Through the work of our many volunteers and the donations of our supporters, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation empowers those furthering justice in our community. Celebrate the impact of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation and its many supporters at this special breakfast gathering! Those honored at the event include:

2024 Class of Life Fellows

• Julie Armstrong, Indianapolis Bar Association & Foundation

• Amanda Blystone, Broyles Kight & Ricafort PC

• Susan Cline, Cline Law Group LLC

• Raegan Gibson, Paganelli Law Group

• Steven Glazier, Cohen Garelick & Glazier PC

• Hon. Jane Magnus-Stinson, United States District Court

• F. Anthony Paganelli, Paganelli Law Group

• Stephen Peters, Kroger Gardis & Regas LLP

• Nissa Ricafort, Broyles Kight & Ricafort PC

• Elizabeth Walker, Becker Bouwkamp Walker PC

2024 Class of Distinguished Fellows

• Matthew Barr, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

• Christopher Bayh, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

• Lacey Berkshire, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

• Emily Chimenti, Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC

• Erin Connell, Connell Michael Kerr LLP

• BreAnna Davis, JD Finish Line

• Matthew Dinn, Popcheff & Dinn LLC

• Peter Elliott, Lewis Wagner LLP

• Jon Ferguson, Healthy Hoosiers Foundation

• Adriana Figueroa, Office of the United States Attorneys

• Rachana Fischer, Office of the United States Attorneys

• John Gallo, Marion County Prosecutor’s Office

• LaToya Highsaw, Paganelli Law Group

• Shelley Jackson, Krieg DeVault LLP

• Taylor Kirklin, Office of the United States Attorneys

• Andrew Lehmann, TransUnion LLC

• Katherine Marshall, Christie Farrell Lee & Bell PC

• Jessica Meek, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum

• Andrew Meek, U.S. District Court for the Southern

• District of Indiana

• Hon. Charles Miller, Marion Superior Court

• John Millspaugh, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP

• Hon. Derek Molter, Indiana Supreme Court

• Libby Moyer, Ice Miller LLP

• Andrew Nevill, Woodard Emhardt Henry Reeves & Wagner LLP

• Jonathon Noyes, Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC

• Jesse Pace, Broyles Kight & Ricafort PC

• Deborah Pollack-Milgate, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

• Crystal Pulley, Kids’ Voice of Indiana

• Barath Raman, Lewis Wagner LLP

• Angela Rinehart, Ice Miller LLP

• Elizabeth Roberson, Krieg DeVault LLP

• Eric Schmadeke, Densborn Blachly LLP

• Michael Schult, Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP

• Raeanna Spahn, Eskew Law LLC

• Finis Tatum, Hoover Hull Turner LLP

• Alexander Van Gorp, Strada Education Foundation

• Levy Wash, Fisher Maas Howard Lloyd & Wheeler PC

• Mindy Westrick Brown, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

• Germaine Willett, Ice Miller LLP

• Kyli Willis, Buchanan & Bruggenschmidt PC

2024 Community Empowerment Grant Recipient

• Keeping Wealth in Our Communities Project 
  An offering of Indiana Legal Services, the Keeping Wealth In our Communities Project focuses on keeping wealth in our low-income communities by facilitating real property transfers through education, collaboration, and direct service to clients. 

Step into an enchanting atmosphere at the IndyBar Foundation's Gala, where the energy of the city comes alive under the twinkling sky.

Upon arrival you'll be greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and blooming florals. Nods to popular cities from across the country set the backdrop to an evening filled with laughter, music, and memories. Discover pockets of lush greenery, plates of delicious food, and open bars adorned with signature cocktails. Register for the VIP hour and your arrival is accompanied by early access to the bar and amazing door prizes.

The dress code for this remarkable event encourages guests to don their most vivid and vibrant attire, reflecting the lively and spirited atmosphere. The vibe of the evening promises to be as dynamic as the city itself. Whether you'll be in cocktail attire or a gorgeous suit and floor-length gown, let your outfit becomes part of the experience!

Join us for an unforgettable evening where all proceeds go towards furthering the IndyBar Foundation's mission. There will be opportunities to connect with friends, enjoy delicious food, sip signature cocktails (and mocktails), take immersive photos in the photo booth, dance, and much much more.

Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors monthly meeting.

Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors monthly meeting.

Tee up to support the Indianapolis Bar Foundation at the 2024 Lawyer Links Classic!

This year's golf outing will take place Thursday, July 25 at The Country Club of Indianapolis. Check-in opens at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at noon. The Classic features an informal lunch, driving range time, and a shotgun start with teams competing in scramble-style over the 18-hole course. A reception follows play.

Are you new to golf? Not up for a full day on the course? This year, take part of our brand new Chip & Sip event starting at 4 p.m. on the putting green. It's perfect for novice golfers to seasoned veterans! Receive instruction from a golf pro while enjoying light refreshments, then join the players and teams for the closing reception in the clubhouse.

This event is a great opportunity to socialize with colleagues, entertain clients, and support the mission of the IndyBar Foundation.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Deneen Fitzgerald at dfitzgerald@indybar.org to join us as a sponsor.

Join the Indianapolis Bar Foundation in celebrating the unofficial start of summer as we come together for a fun-filled block party behind IndyBarHQ! This outdoor gathering will feature food, beverages, music, and games. This will be the perfect opportunity to connect with friends and enjoy all the fellowship, food, and fun our community has to offer. Registration includes two drink tickets and complementary snacks.

All event proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.

Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors monthly meeting.

IndyBar Foundation Trivia Night is back! Assemble your colleagues, friends, and family to form the most unbeatable team, and then make plans to join us on Thursday, April 18 for a night of good-natured competition. Emceed by Adam Christensen, teams of up to five individuals will compete to be crowned the IndyBar Foundation Trivia Night champions.

Plus, you'll get to check out Indy's Blind Owl Brewery and enjoy two drinks with your registration. Don't miss out--this fun event regularly sells out, so secure your spot early.

Check in will begin at 5:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 6 p.m.

Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors monthly meeting.

Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors monthly meeting.

Indy legal professionals are bursting with talent, even outside the courtroom! Join us at IndyBar's Got Talent presented by Hurst Limontes LLC to enjoy performances by some literal rock star performers from our very own legal community along with your friends, family and colleagues. We'll gather at the iconic Vogue Theatre for this very special night. Don't miss it!

Each ticket includes 2 drinks and light snacks.

Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors monthly meeting.

Join the Indianapolis Bar Association and Indianapolis Bar Foundation at the 2024 Leadership Celebration Breakfast, where the incoming presidents and board of directors of the association and foundation, as well as committee chairs, will be installed to serve in 2024. Register at the link below.