2011 indiana bar foundation annual report
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Toward a
Just & Civil Society
Indiana Bar Foundation2011 Annual Report
A Word from
Michael P. Bishop, Board President2011-2012 It has been a privilege to serve as
president of the Indiana Bar Foundation. Throughout the year, I have witnessed civility, stewardship and justice by my colleagues in the Indiana Bar as they helped the Foundation pursue its mission. The momentum of change continues. This forward motion is propelling the Foundation’s programs to the sound depth of its core mission. Please know you play an integral role in the mission by helping introduce more of your colleagues to the programs and by supporting the programming with your time, your expertise and your financial support.
Thank
you!
Board of DirectorsStaff
Access to Justice
Actions & Achievements
Improving Access to Justice
The need for pro bono legal services for the poor is increasing at a time IOLTA revenue is down 23% *.*FY 2011
Need for
servicesRevenuefor
services
• New Cy Pres Rule• Indiana
Appellate Pro Bono Project
• Unbundling Rule Change and Related Limited Scope Representation Pro Bono Projects
Achievements include:
Randall T. Shepard AwardJohn Pushor
for pro bono service
Pro Bono Publico Awards
HonoreesEvansville Bar Association won two awards – one for pro bono and one for law–related education.Two of the
winners - Jackie Bennett (left) and Andrew Campbell(below) - are shown here.
Read more about 2011 honorees recognized at annual Randall T. Shepard Celebration. Join us Friday, October
26, 2012.
Access to JusticeGivan LRAP assists new attorneys working in
legal aid and pro bono organizations
See who is helping
your neighbors?
$175,000 Goal
$90,000
Funds
Raised
$85,00
0
to goal
How you can help
Civics
Actions & Achievements
Indiana’s Problem
48th in Voter Registration
44th in VotingThe Indiana Civic Health Index documented the challenges for civic engagement. Former U.S. Congressman Lee Hamilton joined Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard to bring highlights of the Index to public attention, including a private discussion with Governor Mitch Daniels.
Learn what other leaders think about civic education in this
short video.
Solution: Civic EducationStudents from St. Joseph Middle School, Fort Wayne, answer questions about constitutional principles at the 2012 State Finals. Your donations make it possible for the students to demonstrate their knowledge in a competitive environment.
So
luti
on
From Munster Student to American Diplomat
Katherine Ntiamoah will become a U.S. diplomat in Mexico protecting American citizens abroad in June 2012. Katherine studied We The People in high school in Munster. Read more of Katherine’s story.
Visionary Firms3 Firms Pledge $10,000 to Support
Long Term Civic Education
Your firm can help too! Learn how.
Recognizing
Excellence
Legendary Lawyer 2011Leslie Duvall
Life Fellow
State Senator
Public Servant
Read more about Les Duvall’s professional achievements and the celebration honoring his career.
DonorsThe
Board of Directors gratefully
acknowledges the generosity of those
whose financial investments
make this mission possible.
For a complete list of 2011 donors,
please visit our website.
Fellows
Life Patron FellowsClyde D. Compton, MerrillvilleRobert P. Kassing, IndianapolisJohn K. McBride, Lafayette
The Fellows are the most dedicated supporters of the mission. Fellows embody the legal profession’s ideals in practice, deed
and spirit.
Life Master FellowsDaniel W. Bradford, IndianapolisEric M. Cavanaugh, IndianapolisPaul J. Corsaro, IndianapolisJack G. Hittle, NoblesvilleLinda K. Meier, GreenwoodSteven A. Spence, IndianapolisStephen J. Williams, Fort Wayne
Life FellowsPeyton L. Berg, Daniel K. Burke, Kenneth Collier-Magar, Hon. Roger B. Cosbey, Katharine Van Ost Jones, Timothy E. Kalamaros, Eric A. Manterfield, James J. Olson, George T. Patton, Jr., Peter M. Racher, Liberty L. Roberts, Rodney T. Sarkovics, Melanie M. Sterba, John F. Townsend, III, William C. Wagner and Sean T. White
Fin
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To review the 2011 balance sheet, click here.
Thank You!If you would like to donate to the mission
of the Indiana Bar Foundation, visit us online or
contact our executive director or director of development.