On April 13, President Joe Biden nominated Judge John Z. Lee to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. If confirmed, Judge Lee would be the first Asian American appellate judge on the Seventh Circuit. Judge Lee will be filling the seat held by Judge Diane Wood, who took senior status in December…
You are invited to attend the APABA Indiana’s Annual Lunar New Year CLE! Join us for this informative annual seminar that explores important legal issues in our time. AGENDA Session 1: Go Get ‘Em Tiger!: The Importance of Building Diverse Corporate and Nonprofit Boards for Career Advancement and Organizational Success 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Membership on nonprofit, private sector,…
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…
NAPABA & GAPABA Present Leading Through Crisis Chief Legal Officer Roundtable Friday, April 15, 2022 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM ET FREE, but REGISTRATION REQUIRED for ZOOM LINK SPEAKERS: Priya Aiyar, CLO & SVP, American Airlines David Zapolsky, SVP, GC & Secretary, Amazon Tony West, EVP, CLO & Corp. Secretary, Uber Marie Oh Huber, SVP, GC &…
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…
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….