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Welcome to Episode Eleven of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar’s Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar’s Masters Division. In the second installment of Beyond the Billables, John Higgins of Krieg DeVault joins the conversation to explore the day-to-day realities of billing and time management. John shares practical advice on recording time accurately, writing clear and detailed entries, and understanding what happens after time is submitted. He discusses why bills may be reduced and why those adjustments don’t always reflect the quality of an associate’s work. Throughout the conversation, John emphasizes that billing is an opportunity to communicate the value of your work and strengthen client relationships. Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue to bridge the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next, we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to the latest episode of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar’s Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar’s Masters Division. This episode features Chad Bradford and kicks off our new miniseries, Beyond the Billables, exploring the business of practicing law. Drawing on nearly 24 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation, Chad discusses how law firms make money, the differences between defense and plaintiffs’ practices, and how billable hours translate into firm revenue. He explains the relationship between billing, realization and collections, and what young lawyers should understand about billable requirements. Chad also shares practical advice on accurately recording time, clarifying assignments and receiving feedback, emphasizing how communication and strong working relationships help attorneys build successful careers. Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue to bridge the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next, we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Nine of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar’s Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar’s Masters Division. This episode features Fernanda Beraldi. Fernanda shares her journey from practicing business law in Brazil to building a legal career in Indiana. She discusses navigating Indiana’s unique licensure process for foreign-trained attorneys, the differences between Brazil’s and the United States’ legal systems, and how her international background shapes the way she approaches negotiation, risk and working with clients across cultures. Fernanda also shares how she became the owner of Windsor Jewelry and why preserving the historic Indianapolis business became her “love letter to Indianapolis.” Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue to bridge the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Eight of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Magistrate Katie Melnick. Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue to bridge the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Seven of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Hon. Kelly Scanlan, Senior Judge.  Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue to bridge the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Five of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Rebecca Loeffler of Paganelli Law Group and focuses on pivoting, communication with your mentor, and maybe guest lecturing in Ana's class.. stay tuned law students! Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue to bridge the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Five of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Brooke Smith of Krieg DeVault LLP and focuses on the realities of early legal careers, pivoting, and the right time to get bangs..? Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue bridging the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Four of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Dan Long of Quarles and Brady LLP and focuses on the realities of early legal careers. Join us as we dig into what new attorneys can actually expect in their first years of practice, share practical insight, and continue bridging the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Three of Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division, this episode explores the value of mentorship - how to find it, foster it, and make the most of it at every stage of your career. Join us as we share stories, offer practical insight, and continue bridging the bar one conversation at a time. --- Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode Two of Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division, the show dives into the practical, the awkward, and the unexpectedly funny sides of practicing law. Join us today as we get to know our co-hosts, engage in thoughtful conversation, and bridge the bar one step at a time. Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Episode One of Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division, the show dives into the practical, the awkward, and the unexpectedly funny sides of practicing law. Join us today as we get to know our co-hosts, engage in thoughtful conversation, and bridge the bar one step at a time. Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association visit IndyBar.org

Welcome to Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by the Chairs of the Young Lawyers Division and the Masters Division of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the show dives into the practical, the awkward, and the unexpectedly funny sides of practicing law. Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and we'll discuss them anonymously! Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association visit IndyBar.org

Greetings! Today’s guest on “What About with James Bell” is none other than the Honorable, high top wearing, Elected Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and our sponsor is the Proteus Discovery Group. Today we ask "What about being the Prosecutor?" To answer that question, we’re going to talk about things that make America great like basketball, discretion and second chances. We will take a serious look at what can be done to make our city better and then we end with some silly rapid fire questions. There’s a lot of ground to cover and we hope you enjoy the show. This podcast was brought to you by Proteus Discovery Group. Download, "Mastering Short Message Data: A Guide to Defensible Collection and Review" here: https://resources.proteusdiscovery.com/mastering-short-message-data-guide. If you would like to contact the team at Proteus, head to proteusdiscovery.com/contact.  Timestamps:  Opening: 0:00 - 0:52 Ryan Mears Interview Part 1: 0:53 - 27:13 Proteus Discovery Group Ad: 27:14 - 28:16 Ryan Mears Interview Part 2: 28:17 - 58:36 Closing: 58:37 - 1:00:48

In this podcast, 2024 IndyBar Luminary Award Winner John Trimble talks about optimism, problem solving and, of course, we have to tell a Bob Knight story. But the most important part of this podcast comes later when John talks about what he learned from his bout with cancer. So for the low price of $0.00, you will get a little bit of fun and a little bit of wisdom from a pillar of the bar. We hope you enjoy! Today's episode was brought to you by LawPay. Visit Lawpay.com/indybar to see receive no monthly fee for three months!  Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 1:10 John Trimble Interview Part 1: 1:11 - 12:14 Recognition Breakfast Promo: 12:15 - 13:21 John Trimble Interview Part 2: 13:22 - 17:23 Law Pay Advertisement: 17:24 - 18:18 John Trimble Interview Part 3: 18:19 - 38:06 Closing: 38:07 - 38:52

Nashville recording artist (and Deputy Director of the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program) Ashley Hart feels the music and loves Elvis. She tells us about her days trying to “make it” in the business and about playing music with those who played with Elvis, including the Jordanaires, DJ Fontana, and James Burton. She even got to know Lisa Marie Presley herself. Ashley and James' conversations takes us to Graceland, Las Vegas, Market Square Arena, and everywhere in between so they can answer the question, "what about feelin’ Elvis?" The spirit of Elvis enters the podcast and if you listen, you will feel a higher power. Be sure to stick around to the end of the show to hear Ashley absolutely CRUSH "Can't Help Fallin in Love" and then we close out the show with Ashley's own original, "Hart Song." Today's episode was brought to you by LawPay. Visit Lawpay.com/indybar to see receive no monthly fee for three months!    Timestamps:  Intro:  0:00 - 1:58 Ashley Hart Interview Part 1: 1:59 - 34:54 Law Pay Advertisement: 34:55 - 35:49 Ashley Hart Interview Part 2: 35:50 - 58:58 Closing: 58:59 - 1:00:00 "A Hart's Song" by Ashley Hart: 1:00 - 1:04:05