The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura Johnson

This week’s episode gives an update on the conclusion of the Indiana General Assembly’s special legislative session, which ended with the enactment of a near-total ban on abortion in Indiana. We also have updates on the death of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, a major First Amendment case in the 7th Circuit and Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor’s confirmation process — and more. This week’s featured gue...

This week’s episode features news about a dispute between the Indiana attorney general and a prominent abortion doctor, an update on Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor’s journey to the 7th Circuit and a look at a new initiative to possibly allow cameras in Indiana courtrooms — and more. This week’s guest is Amy Karozos, Indiana’s state public defender.

This week’s episode includes an update on the push for new abortion legislation in Indiana, details from a major law firm merger and a look at changes coming to the Lake County bench — and more. This week’s guest is Judge Jon DeGuilio, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

This episode covers what is arguably the biggest legal news of the year: The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. But we also cover big decisions from the Indiana Supreme Court, plus dive into issues related to immigration and the LGBTQ community, among others. Our extended interview this week is actually two interviews, each discussing the SCOTUS Dobbs decision. 

This week's headlines include a look back at Indiana Lawyer's 2022 Leadership in Law event, information about the state's newest Supreme Court justice and plans to refund $1 billion to Hoosiers, plus more. This week's guest is Tim Kalgreen, director of civic education at the Indiana Bar Foundation.

This week's news includes a Southern District of Indiana magistrate judge being selected to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals bench, the Legislature's override of the governor's veto on HEA 1041, a lawsuit filed against Netflix by two women in the "Our Father" documentary and much more. This week's guest is Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush. 

This week's episode includes disciplinary action taken against a southern Indiana judge, the finalists for the upcoming Marion Superior Court vacancy and a complaint filed by The Bail Project and ACLU of Indiana regarding a new Indiana law. This week's guest is Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor Gerard Magliocca, who discusses the recent SCOTUS draft opinion leak, his in...

This week's news includes a lawsuit filed against Black Lives Matter by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, law school passage numbers, an update on the Indianapolis Lawyer accused of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol and the recent turnover on Indiana's appellate and trial court benches. This week's guest is Legal Services Corporation board member Abby Kuzma.    

This week's news includes a leadership change at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, updates on major lawsuits in the state and federal courts and a new nomination to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. This week's guest is IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Karen Bravo.

In this episode, we've got an update on the search for a new Indiana Supreme Court justice, a look at a lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Child Services and a rundown of this year's law school rankings — and more. Plus, we sit down with the president of the Indiana Paralegal Association to learn more about a critical sector of the legal field. Hear all that and more on the April 6, 2022, i...

News from the U.S. Capitol riot, guidance from the Disciplinary Commission, a tour of the new Marion County courthouse, and a conversation with the Indiana Senate leader — all that and more on the March 23, 2022, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast.

With the world watching the situation in Ukraine unfold, we bring you the story of the connection between the Hoosier and Ukrainian judiciaries. Plus, news about judicial selection, Statehouse updates, law firm leadership changes and more, as well as an interview with the new president of the Indianapolis Bar Association — all that and more on the March 9, 2022, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podca...

A lecture from a U.S. Supreme Court justice, an update on civil legal aid, a look at Indiana judicial selection, a rapid-fire rundown of news from the Indiana Statehouse and a conversation with a U.S. attorney — all of that and more on the Feb. 23, 2022, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast. 

An interview with a federal magistrate, an update on a lawsuit against a state official and a conversation with an Indiana legislative leader — all that and more on the Feb. 9, 2022, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast. 

In this episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast, we've got updates on court COVID procedures, criminal justice legislation and turnover at the state's largest university. We also have a conversation with the Republican candidate for Marion County prosecutor. Plus, IL managing editor Jordan Morey sits down with Austen Parrish, dean of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. All of that and more...

Welcome to the first Indiana Lawyer Podcast of 2022! In this episode, we cover the start of the legislative session, some good news for the Indiana Bar Foundation and some sad news for the Marion County legal community. Plus, hear our interview with Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt. All of that and more on the Jan. 12, 2022, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast! 

On this week's episode, Jordan Morey and Olivia Covington cover a development in the case of a police officer who was fatally shot, a decision on sanctions in a case challenging the 2020 presidential election and a change to the plans for the new Marion County Community Justice Center — and more. Plus, they chat with a public affairs expert about the upcoming session of the Indiana General Assembl...

A lawsuit to stop judicial selection, an interview with a civil forfeiture expert and a conversation with longtime Indiana Bar Foundation leader Chuck Dunlap — all of that and more on the Dec. 1, 2021, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast. Brought to you by Taft.

In the second episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Jordan Morey tells us about a retiring justice, a trio of lawsuits and some new law firm leadership. He also chats with Clayton Miller, the new president of the Indiana State Bar Association. All of that and more in the Nov. 17, 2021, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast! Brought to you by Taft. 

On the inaugural episode of the Indiana Lawyer podcast, host Jordan Morey brings you headlines from Indianapolis to Lake County and across the state. Jordan and co-host Olivia Covington also sit down to chat with the three newest judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals: Judges Elizabeth Tavitas, Leanna Weissmann and Derek Molter. Brought to you by Taft.