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2010-2011 HCBA OFFICERS

President: John S. Terry, jterry@ckplaw.com

Vice President: Leslie Henderzahs, henderzahs@cchalaw.com

Secretary: Paul Felix, Paul.Felix@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Treasurer: Tom Aycock, aycocklawoffice@gmail.com

NEW ADDITION

The firm of Wanzer Edwards, PC welcomes Laura Holt as their newest attorney. Ms. Holt joined the firm on September 6, 2011 and will continue practicing in several areas, including family law and collaborative law.

SUMMIT TO PREVENT RECIDIVISM

On Friday, November 18^th, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Hamilton County Courts, Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, Hamilton County Probation Services, and Hamilton County Community Corrections will host a summit on reducing the risk of recidivism by adult offenders. The summit will be held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Services Center, located at 18106 Cumberland Road in Noblesville. The summit will count for 2.5 hours of CLE credit. For questions, please contact Ralph Watson at 317-776-9760 or by email at ralph.watson@hamiltoncounty.in.org.

LEGAL HISTORY CLE SYMPOSIUM

The Historical Society of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will host its fourth annual Legal History CLE Symposium: “Civil Rights in the Southern District” on Friday, November 18^th, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the William E. Steckler Ceremonial Courtroom at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, located at 46 East Ohio Street in Indianapolis.

Speakers include U.S. Attorney Joseph Hogsett, Court Historian Doria Lynch, the Honorable S. Hugh Dillin, Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, and Judge Denise K. LaRue. Admission is $50.00 for non-members of the Historical Society and free for members. Also, 3 hours of CLE credit is pending approval. More information can be found at the following website: http://www.insd.uscourts.gov/Education/hist_society.htm

HOLIDAY PARTY

It is starting to feel like winter, and it is time to think about the HCBA holiday party. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 15^th, 2011 at Prairie View Golf Club. If you bring two canned goods for donation to the Our Lady of Grace Food Drive, the cost will be $10. Otherwise, the cost will be $17. Election of officers for the next two years will also be held, and entertainment will be provided by Heather Becker’s choir from Our Lady of Grace. Reservation announcements will come from Joni Haymaker and RSVPs should be made to Joni as well.

HAMILTON COUNTY TO JOIN NEW PRO BONO DISTRICT

The Indiana Supreme Court has adopted re-districting recommendations made by the Indiana Pro Bono Commission. The Commission’s report can be viewed in full at www.indybar.org/_files/ProBonoRedistrictingReport2011.pdf

As a result, beginning January 1^st, 2011, Hamilton County residents will no longer be served by Heartland Pro Bono Council. Hamilton County will join the district presently known as District 6 (along with Blackford, Jay, Madison, Delaware, Randolph, Henry and Hancock counties). The Pro Bono District Program which will serve our needy residents is District Six Access to Justice, Inc. The Executive Director is Christi Brock and information about the program, including an application for referral to pro bono counsel, can be found at www.myjustice.org.

MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE

Jenna Stewart has been appointed to chair the HCBA’s Public Service Standing Committee in 2012. The objectives of the committee will be as follows:

1.) To increase the number of Hamilton County attorneys who provide pro bono services (reported to be a dismal 9% in 2009).

2.) To conduct at least one pro bono program in the name of the HCBA during 2012.

Volunteers to serve on the committee will be asked to commit to a minimum of one year of service, attendance at monthly committee meetings, and follow-through on action items in support of the committee’s objectives. Anyone interested in serving on the committee should contact Jenna Stewart at jms@jmstewartlaw.com or 317-690-2945.

EUCHRE UPDATE

The finals are set, and two underdog teams are left. The Noblesville No. 2 seed of Miksha and Emerson will be playing the Westfield No. 2 seed of Retzner and Strzynski. Shaun Blumenthal is arranging for the event to be played on ESPN 6 on tape delay.

BAR ASSOCIATION REMEMBERS ITS MEMBERS

The HCBA honored the memories of Gary Dewester and Stephenie Jocham, on October 17^th and October 21^st, respectively. Many members attended and shared their fond memories of these two members of the bar who passed away this year.

HCBA GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS

The Hamilton County Bar Association hosted its Annual Judges and Lawyers Golf Outing on September 28^th at Fox Prairie Golf Course in Noblesville. Thirty-five players of all skill levels participated in the 18-hole scramble-format tournament and enjoyed dinner, camaraderie, and prizes after golf. The team of Jim Crum, Jeff Zipes, Dan Coots, and Blake Shelby won this year’s event. Bruce Bittner, Brent Borg, Steve Lutz, and Harry Sauce finished 2^nd.

The outing is open to any Indiana judge, lawyer, or law student, so be on the lookout for next year’s event. We welcome participation from lawyers and judges throughout the State. If you would like to be notified of next year’s outing, please contact Kevin Klausing at 317-846-6514.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Summit

Friday, November 18^th, 2011 (9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
Hamilton County Juvenile Services Center

Legal History CLE Symposium

Friday, November 18^th, 2011 (1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
William E. Steckler Ceremonial Courtroom at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

HCBA Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, December 15^th, 2011
Prairie View Golf Club

COMMITTEES AND CONTACTS

Administrative Assistant: Joni L. Haymaker, haymakerj@gmail.com, 753-4970

Chili Cook-off Subcommittee: Shawn Blumenthal 317-773-3737; sblumenthal@yahoo.com

EDUCATION: Judge Hughes, Eric Douthit and Rob Emmerson

GOLF: Bruce Bitner and Kevin Klausing

NOMINATING: Stephenie Gookins; sgookins@ckplaw.com

PUBLIC SERVICE: Jenna Stewart

SOCIAL: Jillian Keating, jkeating@chwlaw.com.

FIRM ANNOUNCEMENTS OR NEWS

If you have any news or announcements to share, please contact Liz Currid Bowen at 575-9918 or liz@severstorey.com.

Please direct additions, comments, and/or corrections to the BARRISTER BANTER to Liz Currid Bowen at liz@severstorey.com.

Submissions due by the 10^th of each month for the upcoming newsletter.