enhance. cultivate. promote. the summation · june 2019 president’s message by: yvette laplante...
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By: Yvette LaPlante
The
Summation
915 Main Street, Suite 108
Evansville, IN 47708
Inside this issue:
EBA News 2
Bar Updates 3
EBF 4
CLE Offerings 5
Calendar 6
The
Enhance. Cultivate. Promote.
June 2019 The Monthly Newsletter of the Evansville Bar Association
This has been fun. And I’m glad it is over.
When I started this adventure, I told you that I had heard bar
leadership was like a relay. My goal was to take the baton from
Clay Havill and advance our position. When you run a race well,
you have just enough energy to make it to the end, leaving
everything you have on the course. I know I ran this race properly
because about a month ago, I started looking for the finish line and
hoping I would cross. As I prepare to hand the baton to Sacha
Armstrong, I hope you’re pleased with what the association has
done during this leg of the relay.
I’ve tried to give you the monthly play-by-play in this column, so I’ll spare you the post-
race recap and skip straight to the color commentary. I learned a lot in this last year. But
mostly the experience solidified something that I already knew: The Evansville Bar
Association has over 500 amazing members and an exceptional staff. I was struck by their
commitment to this legal community every month.
The work our members do is unparalleled--from the CLEs that have been planned,
developed, and taught to the social events that have been organized and attended. In
these columns, I have identified 52 specific people who have significantly impacted the
EBA. But those were just a sampling of many efforts. I’ve heard tale from other bar
presidents of boards and members that were disengaged. That’s not a problem in
Evansville.
The work the staff does is also extraordinary. In her fifteen months here, Julie Moore
Holtz—who had no prior familiarity with bar associations—has learned the business, began
to overcome the challenge of the changing CLE landscape, embraced our traditions
and improved upon them. With the help of excellent chairs, she has organized
Evansville’s first regional mock trial and a beautiful Law Day celebration. Prior to
interviewing for her position, Julie had watched several of the oral histories posted on our
website and could reference them. It was evident to me at that time that she understood
the importance of the stories of our members. While her ideas, work ethic, and
organization have been tremendous assets, watching her build relationships with our
membership has been one of the most fun and rewarding parts of this year.
In October, the EBA hired Ashley Martin, who also quickly began learning the business.
She has found new procedures and methods to make us more efficient than we already
were. Her fresh perspective is a boost that I didn’t know that the bar needed until I saw it.
With Julie and Ashley on staff, this bar will continue to excel.
I’ve now hit the finish line. Incoming president, Sacha Armstrong has been warming up for
this role by working diligently to improve diversity efforts within our organization over the
last several years. She and the board will begin a strategic plan later this fall. They will also
have the opportunity to show off our legal community at the national mock trial in May
2020.
So I pass the baton. If you need me, I’ll be cheering from the bleachers.
By: Judge Smith and Senior Judge Corcoran
What’s in a number? Well, in the past month VLP has been reporting on the work of
EBA volunteers as part of its annual funding request to the Coalition for Court Access. In
2018 EBA volunteers reported providing 2,566 hours of service valued at $513,200. This
includes time on VLP cases as well as serving through Talk to a Lawyer, Teen Court, VITA, and
other projects. As part of that total, the following attorneys provided 50 or more hours in
2018: Bev Corn, Garland Cravens, Steve Culley, Mark Foster, Kevin Gibson, Tim Hambidge,
David Jones, Yvette Kirchoff, Jeff Kolb, Mark Miller, Katherine Rybak, Tracy Thread, Keith
Wallace, Susan Wilkie, and Scott Wylie. Of our paralegal volunteers Lauren Jones also
provided more than 50 hours of volunteer time. Thanks to all of them VLP screened 451
applicants and served over 600 Talk to a Lawyer callers. Big numbers!
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EBA Bar @ the Bar Mixer
Thursday, June 27 at 5pm
The Peephole
Hosted by Duff Law
If you would like to give, donations will
be accepted for Holly’s House
5:00 pm
Monday, June 3
EBA Off ice
L i ght ref reshments and beverages prov i ded
Sponsored by:
To RSVP,
call 812-463-3201 or email
Dear Member,
As part of the strategic planning process for the Evansville Bar Association (EBA), we are gathering input
on the services and benefits that you receive as a member of the EBA. We also are interested in hearing
about the challenges you face and the ways in which we can better serve you as we chart a course for
the association.
Please respond to our membership survey by June 12, 2019 to provide us with your feedback.
Please answer the questions as completely as possible by following the prompts to navigate through the survey. It should take 10
minutes to complete. If you need to exit the survey before completing it you may return at any time by clicking the original survey
link to return to where you left.
Your responses are confidential and will be compiled and analyzed by the ABA Division for Bar Services. Should you have any
questions about the survey or need help completing it, contact Joanne O'Reilly at (312) 988-5348 or [email protected].
Thank you very much for your contribution to this process.
Sacha Armstrong
President Elect
EBA Board of Directors
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Bar Updates:
Please welcome new members Brandon Danks, Kyle Faulkner,
Kimberly Knightingale and Jason Stephenson. Also, please
make the following changes and additions to your address
book:
Vanderburgh Circuit Court is now accepting resumes for the Staff
Attorney/Administrator position. To be considered for the position,
send cover letter and resume addressed to Judge David Kiely at
[email protected]. For job description and salary
schedule for this position click HERE. Deadline is June 10, 2019.
The Law Offices of Steven K. Deig is interviewing experienced legal
secretaries for a position with their firm. We offer competitive
compensation with a 401K, health plan, and liberal paid time off
plan. Please forward your resume to Tammy Springer at
The Law Offices of Steven K. Deig is seeking to expand its business
and estate planning practice. The firm currently consists of 7
attorneys and 6 support staff. A qualified candidate should have
5+ years of experience in business and or estate planning and
have an existing client base. The compensation package is
competitive and includes a 401(k) with a 4% match. The hourly
work requirement is very reasonable. Contact Steve Deig at (812)
477–5577 or [email protected].
Liberty Mutual Insurance is seeking an trial attorney to join its in-
house litigation team as a remote attorney in Southern Indiana.
Candidates must be admitted in Indiana, and preferably have
“first chair” trial experience in the field of personal injury.
Competitive salary and benefits package offered. Liberty Mutual
is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to
apply for this position go to http://bit.ly/2JwxASwH.
Brandon Danks
Danks & Danks
1 Southeast 9th St., Suite 101
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 426-1000
Jason Stephenson
CenterPoint Energy
211 Northwest Riverside Dr.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 491-4231
jason.stephenson@centerpoi
ntenergy.com
Kyle Rudolph
Berry Global
101 Oakley Street
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 306-2168
Jay Walden
Jay Walden Law
202 East North Street
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-2611
Lee Veazey, Conductor of Evansville Philharmonic Youth
Orchestra II and EBA member, took center stage at the
Victory Theatre for the EPYO Spring Concert on Saturday,
May 11.
Congratulations to Andy
Ozete who was named an
Indiana Lawyer Leadership
In Law 2019 Distinguished
Barrister.
Read more...
Kimberly Nightingale
Department of Child Services
100 East Sycamore
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 459-6986
Kyle Faulkner
United States Federal Court
2505 Antilles Dr.
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 320-7891
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I t has been a pleasure serving as
the President of the Evansville Bar
Foundation.
As of June 1, I will hand over the reins to incoming
President, Ryan Parker. Ryan has already begun
planning for the 2019-2020 Foundation grant cycle,
and I am certain it will be another exciting year for the
Foundation under Ryan’s direction.
Thank you to Allison Comstock and Michele Bryant,
who have both completed their respective terms as
Board members, and thank you to Julie Moore Holtz,
who supports the Foundation in so many ways.
With the generous support of you, the Evansville Bar
Association members, the Foundation will continue to
serve those worthy and deserving programs such as
the Evansville African American Museum, Holly’s House,
and Vanderburgh County CASA as they strive to
provide law related services and programs to
members of our community.
To donate to the Foundation, click the DONATE button
below or go to
https://evvbar.org/foundation.aspx
Kelly Jackson, President
Court Counsel Wilfred Bussing III
James Casey
Marc Fine
James Gentry, Jr.
Hon. William Hussmann
Becky Kasha
Michael Land
Ole Olsen, Jr.
Sheets, Charles & Charles
Stone & Stratman
Stephen Thomas
Tuley Law Office
Attorney of Record Donald & Elizabeth Baier
Steve Barber
Todd Barsumian
Erin Bauer
Diane Bender
Goldie Bockstruck
D. Timothy Born
Hon. Elaine Brown
Michele Bryant
Robert Carithers
William Cartwright
Allison Comstock
Hon. Sheila Corcoran
Beverly Corn
Hon. Richard D’Amour
Sarah Dauer & Zach LaGrange
Scott Evernham
Blair Gardner
Gerling Law Offices,
Gayle Gerling Pettinga
Kevin Gibson
Glenn Grampp
Ryan Hatfield
Hon. Carl Heldt
David Lamont
Teresa McKeethen
Morgan Stanley Group
Musgrave Law Office,
Bob Musgrave
Hon. Robert Pigman
Carrie Roelle
Katherine Rybak
G. Michael Schopmeyer
David Shaw
Philip Siegel
Hon. Wayne Trockman
Lori Underwood
VanStone & Kornblum,
Kathryn L. Kornblum
Keith Vonderahe
Brent Weil
Mike Woods
Neil Woods
Sarah Woods & Javier Lugo
Robert Scott Wylie
Legacy of Leadership Randall K. and Rebecca L. Craig Family Foundation, Inc.
Lead Counsel Gary and Paula Gerling Foundation, Inc.
Steve Hoar
David Robinson
Bradley and Kimberly Salmon
Brian and Barbara Williams
New Attorney (0-3 Years)
Tanisha Carothers
Frank Mattingly
Kristin McLaughlin * As of May 31, 2019
The annual meeting of the Vanderburgh Law Library
Foundation will take place Wednesday, June 12,
2019, at 12:00 noon in the Law Library Conference
Room. We will elect officers and make plans for the
upcoming year. All members of the Foundation are
welcome to attend and participate as we support
the Law Library in meeting the legal information
needs of the courts, the bar, and the community at
large.
We look forward to seeing you on June 12. If you or
your firm did not receive a meeting notice in the
mail, please let me know. Thanks so much!
As always, I welcome your questions, comments, and
suggestions. Please feel free to contact me at (812)
435-5175 or [email protected].
Thursday, September 26
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Evansville Bar Association
6 CLE/6 Applied Professionalism/ 6 Ethics
To register call (812) 463-3201 or email [email protected].
Free for EBA Member
0-3 Years in Practice
$100 for Non-member
0-3 Years Practice
Presented by the
Young Lawyers
Section
EBA Commercial Law Section Member $25/course
EBA Member $30/course
Non-member $50/course
Members of the ISBA Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
Section receive additional $5 discount/course
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You can find an up-to-date listing of CLE on the EBA website at evvbar.org
EBA Member $165*; Non-member $240*
To register for CLE call (812) 463-3201 or email
* Non-refundable
2019 Consumer
Bankruptcy Series Presented by
Chapter 13 Trustee Office and the EBA
Tuesday, September 10 Case Law Update (1 CLE) Tuesday, September 17 Business Issues in Chapters 7 and 13 (1 CLE) Tuesday, September 24 Real Estate Issues in Bankruptcy (1 CLE) Tuesday, October 1 Current Status of Student Loans in Bankruptcy (1 CLE) Tuesday, October 8 Roundtable Discussion (1 CLE) Wednesday, October 16 Bankruptcy Ethics: What Do You Do When Your Client Is A Crook? (1 CLE/1 Ethics)
EBA Office Noon-1pm
To register call (812) 463-3201, email
[email protected] or register online HERE.
Check out the
upcoming video
replays on the
website at
evvbar.org
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Ethics Potpourri Thursday, September 26 - 8:00am-Noon, EBA Office
Applied Professionalism Thursday, September 26 - 8:00am-4:00pm, EBA Office Hot Topics for In-House Corporate Counsel (7 CLE)
Tuesday, October 22 - 8:00am, Welborn Conference Center
Trivia Night Thursday, October 24 -6:00pm, The Ballroom at Sauced 30th Annual Estate & Business Planning Institute
Friday, November 15 - 8:00am, DoubleTree Downtown Evansville
Annual Hot Topics 2019 Friday, December 6 - 8:00am, German American Bank Downtown Anatomy of a Jury Trial—EBA Video Replay
Tuesday, December 10 - 8:30am, EBA Office
06/03 EBA Annual Meeting - 5:00-6:30pm, EBA Office—RSVP HERE
06/04 Family Law Section Meeting - Noon, EBA Office
06/06 Talk To A Lawyer - 4:30-6:00pm, EBA Office
06/07 Get Out and Move! - Noon, EBA Office—Get out of your office, take a walk and get to know your colleagues!
06/13 Morning Mixer - 7:30am, Donut Bank (Hwy 41 and Lincoln Avenue)
EBA New Board Member Orientation - Noon, EBA Office
Young Lawyer Night at the Otters* - Dinner and beverages provided beginning at 5:35pm,
Game @ 6:35pm, Bosse Field Party Deck—RSVP HERE
06/17 EBA Video Replay - Advanced Deposition Strategies and Technology (2 CLE) - 9:30-11:30am—
REGISTER HERE
EBA Video Replay - The Lawyer Well-Being Movement: Is There Really Such A Thing? (1 CLE/1
Ethics) - Noon, EBA Office—REGISTER HERE
06/18 Talk to a Lawyer - 11:30am-1:00pm, EBA Office
06/19 New Section/Committee Chair Orientation - Noon, EBA Office
06/20 EBF Board Meeting - Noon, EBA Office
EBA Board of Directors Meeting - 4:00pm, EBA Office
06/21 EBA Video Replay - Buying or Selling A Business 101 (1 CLE) - 9:00am, EBA Office—REGISTER HERE
EBA Video Replay - What You Need to Know About Immigration Law (If You’re Not An Immigration
Lawyer) (1 CLE) - 10:30am, EBA Office—REGISTER HERE
EBA Video Replay - Why Civility Matters (1 CLE/1 Ethics) - Noon, EBA Office—REGISTER HERE
Get Out and Move! - Noon, EBA Office—Get out of your office, take a walk and get to know your colleagues!
06/25 EBA Video Replay - Preserving and Obtaining Cell Phone Records (1 CLE) - Noon, EBA Office—
REGISTER HERE
EBA Video Replay - Digital Forensics and E-Discovery on a Budget (2 CLE) - 2:00-4:00pm, EBA
Office—REGISTER HERE
06/26 CLE Committee Meeting - 11:45 am, EBA Office
06/27 EBA Bar at the Bar Mixer - 5:00pm, The Peephole; Hosted by Duff Law
06/28 EBA Video Replay - Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Mediation (3 CLE/3 Ethics) -
9:00am-Noon, EBA Office—REGISTER HERE
*COMING SOON...A NEW EBA FAMILY EVENT!
For reservations, pricing, or to verify credits or content for the ICLEF video replays, please contact ICLEF at (317) 637-9102
06/10 Legislative Update 2019- 9:00am-12:30pm, EBA Office
06/24 Section 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Funds - 9:00 am-4:30 pm, EBA Office