2011 indiana bar foundation annual report

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

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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.