IndyBar Podcasts

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...

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 stori...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 s...

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...

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 tak...

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...

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' co...

Today we ask the question, "What about being Jim Voyles?" There is no one better to ask than the man himself, legendary criminal defense attorney, Jim Voyles! We kick off the conversation in January 1943, head to the 1968 DNC, go to St. Elmo's with Mike Tyson, spend 50 hours in a truck with Bob Knight, and so much more!  Today's episode was brought to you by LawPay. Visit Lawpa...

As we approach the dog days of summer, we ask the question, "What about coaching little league?" To answer that question, James tells you about his historic coaching career and how he was able to fend off his players from breaking the record for most Oreos eaten and Gatorade drank during a little league soccer season.    Today's podcast was brought to you by LawPay. Visit Lawpay.com...

You heard us George. We are starting our own country! As Americans across the country prepare to celebrate Independence Day, James asks the question, "What About Becoming an American?" Sit back and relax as James tells you a story.    Happy 4th of July everyone!    Intro: 0:00 - 0:39   James' 4th of July Message: 0:48 - 8:38   Final Thoughts: 8:38 - 10:47

Mansplaining.    What is it? Why does it happen? How do we avoid it? And what should it really be called?  In this episode, attorney Raegan Gibson of the Paganelli Law Group answers these questions and many others. (And James finally gets to present his first ever Jon Stewart-esque “Moment of Zen.”)    Today's episode was brought to you by Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates ( https://www.rgeye...

Ever wonder who to hire or who makes for the most successful lawyer? Then you should listen to Dr. Evan Parker “Moneyballer to the Lawyer Stars” as he answers the question, "What About Moneyball for Lawyers?" Evan and James discuss what past experiences can predict attorney success, practicing law in the new hybrid world, and that “IU McKinney vs. IU Maurer” thing. We close out the episo...

Bonjour! Today, James asks the question, "What About Finding Your Landing Zone?" His guest is attorney and author of Find Your Landing Zone: Life Beyond the Bar , Kevin McGoff! James and Kevin's conversation leads them to the Rain Tree Inn outside of New Castle, IN, jail parking lots, epitaphs and plans for change. We close out the show with today's big winners and losers. Give...

Today, James asks the question, "What About Going Federal?" and who better to ask than U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Indiana, Hon. Jane Magnus-Stinson. James and Judge Magnus-Stinson discuss topics vital to the survival of the American justice system including mansplaining, the definition of a highway, who has the best presidential handshake, the Talking Heads, U...

James Bell returns to the mic with his new podcast, What About? with James Bell! Featuring guests based in Indianapolis to New York City, tune in every other week beginning Tuesday, April 9th to here James ask the question, "What about?"

Accomplished Indy criminal defense attorney Bob Hammerle of Hackman Hulett LLP has devoted almost as much time to his love of film as he has to the legal profession. During this episode of Off the Record, host Kerry Bennett chats with Bob about his journey in the profession, some memorable experiences, advice for new lawyers and his picks and pans in the movie world.  Learn more about Bob's l...

The Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt became Chief Judge of the United States District Court of for the Southern District of Indiana on March 20, 2021. She is the first person of color to serve as the Southern District of Indiana's chief judge, and the tenth chief judge in the court's history.  In this episode, host Bianca Black chats with Judge Pratt to find out how she made her way to the f...

With more than four decades of experience, Hoover Hull Turner partner David Herzog has had a front row seat to the continued evolution of civil litigation.  Join host Eric Schmadeke of Densborn Blachly  LLP to talk about the state of jury trials, how newer lawyers can build their practices and more.

After of year of pandemic-related stress and challenges, people across the world are still struggling, and of course, legal professionals in our own community are no exception. When it gets to be too much, where can you go for help? Off the Record host Kerry Hyatt Bennett is here with Loretta Oleksy of the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) to help figure it all out. Together, Lo...

Off the Record is back for 2021, and we're welcoming some new faces to the team! Join us as we meet three new hosts who will help bring even more stories of Indy's lawyers to life: Kerry Hyatt Bennett of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Bianca Black of Littler Mendelson PC and Eric Schmadeke of Densborn Blachly LLP. Show Notes: OnyxFest Who the Bleep Did I Marry (subscrip...

Winfield Ong is an experienced federal litigator and the former criminal chief for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana. In addition, he is a President Obama judicial nominee for the U.S. District Court, and he is a current white collar criminal defense attorney at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum.  During this interview, the main topics of discussion were Winfield's...