November 18, 2015 Monthly Meeting

Indiana Paralegal Association, Inc.

November 18, 2015 Monthly Meeting

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please join us for the Indiana Paralegal Association's

November 18, 2015 monthly meeting.

Guest Speaker:

Topic: Changes to Administrative Rule 9

Join us to learn more about the latest updates to Administrative Rule 9 regarding public access to court records.

1.0 hour of CLE approved by NFPA

Maggie Smith, Esq. 

Maggie has been recognized as one of the The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of appellate practice and has been named one the top 25 Women Attorneys in Indiana by Super Lawyers®. 

She has been involved in hundreds of appeals, and has represented businesses, individuals, and groups in all types of appellate proceeding at every level of the state and federal appellate courts, and also has significant experience representing amicus curiae parties before Indiana's appellate courts.  Maggie has been actively involved in drafting the Indiana Appellate Rules, is a leader in the state and national appellate practice communities, and is a frequent presenter on appellate topics.

Prior to entering private practice, she served as a judicial law clerk with the Indiana Supreme Court and was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Indiana University, teaching legal writing and reasoning and appellate advocacy.

The Indiana Supreme Court appointed Maggie to its Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure in 2009, and in this capacity she is engaged in the continuous study of all the Indiana Rules of Procedure (Trial Rules, Evidence Rules, Jury Rules, Appellate Rules, Professional Conduct Rules, etc.).   Maggie has been actively involved in the e-fling projects, Administrative Rule 9(G) overhaul, and the appellate rules.

Location:

Barnes & Thornburg

5th Floor Auditorium, 11 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN  46204

Menu:

Roast Beef & Swiss on Croissant

Club Sandwich – Turkey, Ham, Salami, Bacon, Swiss, Cheddar, and Lettuce on a Baguette

or

Garden Salad - mixed greens with carrots, broccoli, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, egg, shredded cheese, grilled chicken, and a white balsamic vinaigrette

All lunches will be served with three-cheese tortellini salad, crunchy Asian salad, and a chocolate chip cupcake with cream cheese icing, and are on a first come, first served basis.

Price:

Member:  $35.00

Non-Member:  $40.00

Brown-bag Member:  $20.00

Brown-Bag Non-Member:  $30.00

Please make reservations by Noon on Monday, November 16, 2015.  IPA cannot guarantee food and/or seating for late reservations.  Cancellations after that date/time will still require payment.