The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is beginning the process of selecting a new superior court judge. Judge Grant W. Hawkins (Court 31, Major Felony, Criminal Division) will retire effective September 30, 2022, creating a Democratic party vacancy on the Marion Superior Court. Committee Chairperson and Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David announced applications are…
This is a special collaboration between the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation, Marion County Bar Association, and Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana. The evening will boast an opening session where you will get the opportunity to learn about each organization’s history, mission, goals, and the charitable activities they support; a general discussion about…
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Indiana at Indianapolis, effective upon Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch’s retirement on October 31, 2022. The essential function of courts is to dispense justice. An important component of this function is the…
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana congratulates Judge Tiffany Vivo who was sworn in as a Marion Circuit Court judge yesterday on Friday, December 17. Judge Vivo was appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Sheryl Lynch. She is the first Asian American and Filipino…
IndyBar: Small But Mighty (and Growing): 2021 Spotlight on Indiana’s Asian Legal Community Haroon Anwar, President of APABA-IN Have you heard of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana? We’re an affinity bar association that’s striving to become a household name, but it can only happen with your help! So what is APABA-IN’s purpose?…
Minority groups highlight need for diversity on all-white 7th Circuit The lack of diversity on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals – which would remain unchanged if nominee Thomas Kirsch II is confirmed to fill the current vacancy – is prompting minority groups to speak out and call upon elected officials and the judiciary to appoint…
Asian Pacific American Bar honors Takei, others at regional conference Indiana’s chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is hosting the national bar association’s regional conference later this month, bringing a famed member of the “Star Trek” cast to the Hoosier state. APABA-IN will host the Central Regional Conference for attorneys in the…
Asian Pacific American Bar honors Takei, others at regional conference “Star Trek” and Spam were two topics that drew laughter and invoked inspiration during the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana’s third annual regional conference this weekend. The group presented “Star Trek” original cast member and social activist George Takei with its Trailblazer Award….
Asian Pacific American bar speaks out against racism, calls for legislative action As protests continue nationwide over racial inequities in the criminal justice system, the local chapter of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association is offering its support for the black community while encouraging peaceful protests and legislative action. The Asian Pacific American Bar Association…
Asian Pacific American Bar Association celebrates growth Five years ago, the organization now known as the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana was just an idea in the minds of 11 Asian-Pacific American attorneys in the Indianapolis area. The group gathered one August evening in 2013 to meet one another for the first time…