The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Alexa Shrake
Navigating the legal world can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The Indiana Lawyer Podcast is here to help you understand the laws impacting your life, work, and community. Whether you’re a legal professional, a business owner, or someone who wants to know how Indiana law shapes the world around you, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Alexa Shrake—a passionate legal reporter—we’re here to bring you clarity and insights like no one else can. This podcast is brought to you by Taft, Today’s Modern Law Firm.
Wed, April 16, 2025
IU McKinney Law professor Gerard Magliocca on Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Gerard Magliocca, professor at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, joins host Alexa Shrake to discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at redefining birthright citizenship, a principle established by the 14th Amendment. Magliocca provides historical context on the amendment's ratification, explains its intended purpose after the Civil War, and examines the legal arguments surrounding Trump's controversial order. He analyzes the ongoing litigation, which has seen federal judges issue temporary injunctions halting the policy's enforcement.
Wed, April 02, 2025
Navigating NIL: Tom Walsh breaks down the changing game for college athletes
In this episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake sits down with Ice Miller Partner Tom Walsh to discuss the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness in college athletics. Walsh, a Purdue University alum and founding member of the Boilermaker Alliance collective, explains how NIL rules have changed since 2021 and what the proposed legal settlement means for universities, athletes, and collectives. The conversation covers revenue sharing, scholarship changes, fair market value evaluations, and legal implications for student-athletes. Walsh also offers insights into how NIL prepares athletes for life beyond college sports and where this area of law might be headed.
Wed, April 02, 2025
Navigating NIL: Tom Walsh breaks down the changing game for college athletes
In this episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake sits down with Ice Miller Partner Tom Walsh to discuss the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness in college athletics. Walsh, a Purdue University alum and founding member of the Boilermaker Alliance collective, explains how NIL rules have changed since 2021 and what the proposed legal settlement means for universities, athletes, and collectives. The conversation covers revenue sharing, scholarship changes, fair market value evaluations, and legal implications for student-athletes. Walsh also offers insights into how NIL prepares athletes for life beyond college sports and where this area of law might be headed.
Wed, March 19, 2025
Judge Elaine Brown on women in law and problem-solving courts for substance abuse and mental health
In this episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake speaks with Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Elaine Brown in honor of Women’s History Month. Judge Brown shares her path from art teacher to judge, the challenges and progress for women in the legal profession, and her long-standing work on substance abuse and mental health initiatives in the justice system. She also discusses her time on the trial and appellate benches, the evolution of community corrections and her commitment to civic education and community service.
Wed, March 19, 2025
Judge Elaine Brown on women in law and problem-solving courts for substance abuse and mental health
In this episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast, host Alexa Shrake speaks with Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Elaine Brown in honor of Women’s History Month. Judge Brown shares her path from art teacher to judge, the challenges and progress for women in the legal profession, and her long-standing work on substance abuse and mental health initiatives in the justice system. She also discusses her time on the trial and appellate benches, the evolution of community corrections and her commitment to civic education and community service.
Wed, March 05, 2025
The Surprising Legal History of Daylight Savings Time with Randall Shepard
With daylight saving time approaching, Indiana’s time zones and clock changes are once again a topic of discussion. Host Alexa Shrake sits down with former Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard to explore the legal history of time in Indiana. They discuss how time became a legal issue, the impact of the Uniform Time Act of 1967, and the political battles over daylight saving time. Shepard also shares insights into Indiana’s past time zone changes, including Evansville’s ties to Central Time and Governor Mitch Daniels’ push for daylight saving time in 2005.
Wed, February 19, 2025
From high school dropout to legal celebrity: The story of attorney Ken Nunn
Attorney Ken Nunn, one of Indiana’s most recognizable legal figures, joins The Indiana Lawyer podcast to discuss his unconventional path to success. In a conversation with host Alexa Shrake, Nunn reflects on his early struggles, including dropping out of high school, flunking multiple grades, and spending time in jail for theft before turning his life around. Now leading a firm with more than 100 employees, Nunn reflects on the lessons he has learned, the mentors who shaped him, and his advice for young lawyers entering the profession.
Wed, February 05, 2025
10 Years of Innovation in Legal Technology with Ray Biederman of Proteus
Join Indiana Lawyer Reporter Alexa Shrake as she interviews Ray Biederman, CEO of Proteus Discovery Group, in this episode. Ray shares his journey as an attorney to co-founding Proteus, an Indiana-based electronic discovery firm. Learn how Proteus has expanded from Indiana to a coast-to-coast presence and how they utilize advanced technology like generative AI and forensic data collection. This podcast is brought to you by Taft, Today's Modern Law Firm.
Wed, January 22, 2025
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan 22, 2025
Host Alexa Shrake interviews Terry Harrell, executive director of the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, about the array of mental health services the program offers. Shrake also is joined by Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to provide a rundown of the past week's legal news.
Wed, January 08, 2025
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan 08, 2025
Podcast host Alexa Shrake interviews new IndyBar President Lee Christie about his plans for the upcoming year. Shrake also is joined by Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to provide a roundup of the latest legal news.
Thu, December 26, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec 26, 2024
Brooke Burtnett, senior director of public policy at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, joins podcast host Alexa Shrake to talk about takeaways from Dentons' annual legislative conference as the Indiana General Assembly prepares to kick off its 2025 budget-writing session on Jan. 8. Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson also join the podcast to recap the top legal news from the past week.
Wed, December 11, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec 11, 2024
Podcast host Alexa Shrake interviews attorney Charles Braun about his side hobby performing as President Benjamin Harrison. Shrake also is joined by Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to provide a roundup of the latest legal news on Indiana Supreme Court oral arguments and a settlement between the City of Carmel and a business
Wed, November 27, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov 27, 2024
Podcast host Alexa Shrake interviews Christiana Ochoa, dean of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, about the new master of legal studies program the school plans to offer to non-lawyers. Shrake also is joined by Indiana Lawyer Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson to provide a roundup of the latest legal news.
Wed, November 13, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov 13, 2024
Host Alexa Shrake talks with Indiana Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys Executive Director Derrick Mason about a new misdemeanor pilot project. Later, Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson join Alexa in the podcast studio to provide a rundown on the latest legal news, including a lawsuit filed by IndyGo against a transit center contractor and a dispute between the financing arm of Indianapolis-based Disciples of Christ and a New York City congregation.
Wed, October 30, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct 30, 2024
In this week's extended interview reporters Alexa Shrake and Maura Johnson give a look from the media's perspective of the double murder trial in Delphi. Managing Editor Daniel Carson joins them in the studio to give the rundown on lawsuits against Indiana University, Graham Rahal automobile dealership and a federal indictment for forging a judge's signature.
Wed, October 16, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct 16, 2024
Taft Associate Garrett Hutchinson joins reporter Alexa Shrake in the studio to discuss how Taylor Swift has changed the copyright industry with her re-recordings. Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson join Alexa in providing the latest legal news, from on a request to set the execution date of an Indiana prisoner to the Indiana Attorney General debate
Wed, October 02, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct 02, 2024
In our extended interview, Reporter Alexa Shrake talks with MacAna Gilkerson, this year's youngest Diversity in Law honoree. Alexa also joins Reporter Maura Johnson and Managing Editor Daniel Carson in providing news updates on a settlement with Hendricks County and a new appointment to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Wed, September 18, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Sep 18, 2024
Get up to date on the latest legal news from Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake. They’ll give you the rundown on a Lafayette-based company ordered to pay millions of dollars for a fatal crash, a settlement reached for tenants in South Bend and updates on two abortion-related cases. In our extended interview, Alexa talks with Tony Paganelli of Paganelli Law Group about the state's attorney shortage.
Wed, September 04, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Sep 04, 2024
Managing Editor Daniel Carson and Reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake provide the latest legal news this week from a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on ballot access to Chief Justice Loretta Rush being elected a third term leading the Indiana Supreme Court. In the extended interview, Alexa chats with Linda Calvin, chief impact officer at Reboot Representation about Women IN Tech Week.
Wed, August 21, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Aug 21, 2024
In our extended interview, Reporter Alexa Shrake talks with President and CEO of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Charlie Hyde about Harrison's legacy. Alexa also joins Reporter Maura Johnson and Managing Editor Daniel Carson in providing news updates on cameras in the courtroom and the NextGen Bar Exam.
Wed, August 07, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Aug 07, 2024
Get up to date on the latest legal news from Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake. They’ll give you the rundown on an Indiana Court of Appeals ruling of a fatal IndyGo incident, judicial vacancies and a lawsuit against Indiana University alleging discriminatory scholarships. In our extended interview, Alexa talks with Indiana University-Indianapolis pre-law advisor Shana Stump about changes to the LSAT and undergraduate interest in law school.
Wed, July 24, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — July 24, 2024
Managing Editor Daniel Carson and Reporter Maura Johnson provide the latest legal news this week from a lawsuit against Monroe County to the Democrat nominee for Indiana Attorney General. In the extended interview, Reporter Alexa Shrake chats with Evansville Bar Association President Greg Freyberger about his role as president and the challenges the association faces.
Wed, July 10, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — July 10, 2024
In this week's extended interview, Reporter Alexa Shrake chats with Allen County Bar Association President Sarah Beiswanger about her role as president and the challenges that the association faces. Alexa also joins Reporter Maura Johnson and Managing Editor Daniel Carson in providing news updates on U.S. Supreme Court decisions and an abortion poll.
Wed, June 26, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — June 26, 2024
Get up to date on the latest legal news from Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake. They’ll give you the rundown on a new JUDGES Act in Congress as well as a lawsuit against the city of Loogootee for allegedly blocking this year's Pride festival. In our extended interview, Alexa talks with Lucy Dollens and Deborah Pollack-Milgate about the Indiana State Bar Association's women empowerment series.
Wed, June 12, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — June 12, 2024
Managing Editor Daniel Carson and Reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake are back in the podcast studio to give the latest on a Tesla settlement and the theft investigation against former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel. In our extended interview, Alexa talks with Indianapolis sports attorney William Bock about anti-doping efforts and the upcoming U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis.
Wed, May 29, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 29, 2024
Get up to date on the latest legal news from Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake. They’ll give you the rundown on a $4.5 million civil suit against former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel and some members of his family, a manslaughter charge against an inmate for a deadly stabbing of a fellow prisoner at the Terre Haute federal prison, and an exonerated man’s lawsuit accusing Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers of framing him for murder. In our extended interview, Alexa talks with attorney Lauren Rodriguez about her new role as president and CEO of RDOOR Housing and the need for more affordable housing across the state.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 15, 2024
Managing Editor Daniel Carson and Reporters Maura Johnson and Alexa Shrake are back in the podcase studio to give the latest on news with the Delphi murder trial and lawsuits due to protests over the war in Gaza. In this week’s extended interview, Alexa chats with Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jimmie McMillian.
Wed, May 01, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 01, 2024
In this week’s extended interview, Reporter Alexa Shrake chats with IndyBar Hispanic Lawyers Division Chair Briceida Ortega about issues facing the Hispanic community in Indiana and an upcoming continuing legal educational opportunity on immigration law. Alexa also joins Reporter Maura Johnson and Managing Editor Daniel Carson in providing news updates on campaign finance reports, the Delphi double-murder case and an Indianapolis-area TV owner's discrimination lawsuit.
Wed, April 17, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — April 17, 2024
Managing Editor Daniel Carson and Reporters Alexa Shrake and Maura Johnson provide updates on the latest news from Indiana’s appellate and criminal courts, as well as a new commission created by the Indiana Supreme Court. In this week's extended interview, Alexa chats with Chuck Dunlap, president and CEO of the Indiana Bar Foundation, about key takeaways from the organization’s Civics Summit.
Wed, April 03, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — April 03, 2024
From the death of a state senator to a multimillion-dollar judgment in a federal trademark infringement case, Managing Editor Daniel Carson and Reporters Alexa Shrake and Maura Johnson have the latest legal news. In this week's extended interview, Alexa chats with Church Church Hittle + Antrim Partner Kelleigh Fagan about key things happening in sports law.
Wed, March 20, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — March 20, 2024
Reporter Alexa Shrake and Managing Editor Daniel Carson are in the podcast studio this week with the newest Indiana Lawyer staffer, Maura Johnson, to give a rundown on the latest news, including a $42 million judgment against Tesla and upcoming appellate judge vacancies. For this week's extended interview, Alexa chats with state Rep. Ed DeLaney and Bose McKinney & Evans Partner Ali Bartlett to recap the 2024 legislative session and discuss new laws with the most impact on the practice of law.
Wed, March 06, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — March 06, 2024
From Night Court for Legislators to a new appointment to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Alexa Shrake and Daniel Carson have the latest legal news. In this week's extended interview, Alexa chats with Southern District Court Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker for Women's History Month.
Wed, February 21, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Feb. 21, 2024
In her final episode, IL Editor Olivia Covington hosts this week, with big news from the Indiana Supreme Court about the bar exam and election laws, new judges, marijuana and more. And in this week’s extended interview, Alexa Shrake chats with retired attorney Kevin McGoff about his new book.
Wed, February 07, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Feb. 07, 2024
The 2024 legislative session is in full swing, and Alexa and Daniel are in the studio this week to bring you the latest legislative updates. They also have lawsuit news, a significant ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court, a federal judge’s obituary and more. This week’s extended interview features our annual Q&A with the new IndyBar president. This year, that’s David Duncan of Scannell Properties.
Wed, January 24, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan. 24, 2024
From the State of the Judiciary to judicial confirmations to immigration law to the Legislature, this week’s headlines run the gamut. And in a special extended interview, we’re bringing you a recent episode of another IBJ Media podcast, off the Record with the Indiana 250, which features an interview with Notre Dame Law Dean G. Marcus Cole.
Wed, January 10, 2024
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan. 10, 2024
Happy New Year! In their first episode of 2024, Olivia, Daniel and Alexa are back in the studio with news about an Indiana case before the U.S. Supreme Court, a multimillion-dollar settlement in a wrongful conviction lawsuit, litigation related to the July 2022 shooting at the Greenwood Park Mall, a legislative preview and more. For this week’s extended interview, Olivia chats with Cindy Booth and Phyllis Armstrong, the retired and current executive directors of Child Advocates, respectively, about what’s next for the nonprofit.
Wed, December 13, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec. 13, 2023
In their last episode of 2023, Olivia, Daniel and Alexa bring you news about continued abortion litigation in Indiana, support for potential changes to the state’s bar exam, a new nonprofit leader and a new newsletter from Indiana Lawyer — and more. For this week’s extended interview, Olivia chats with Che’lee John all about Native American law.
Wed, November 29, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 29, 2023
It was a holiday week, but that didn’t slow down Indiana’s legal news. Olivia and Daniel are in the studio to give you the rundown on the state’s new solicitor general, two federal court nominations, criminal charges against multiple ex-officials and more. And for this week’s extended interview, Olivia chats with Justin Swanson of Bose McKinney & Evans and Bose Public Affairs about what to expect from the 2024 legislative session.
Wed, November 15, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 15, 2023
Olivia is in the studio this week with Daniel and Alexa to bring you the rundown on news including the public reprimand of the attorney general, the passing of a judge, the new director of the ACLU of Indiana, a new legal clinic and more. This week’s extended interview features Floyd Superior Judge Maria Granger, who chats with Olivia about the states veterans courts.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 01, 2023
In Tyler’s final episode as host of the Indiana Lawyer podcast, the IL team covers news ranging from changes to the Child Support Guidelines to the denial of habeas relief in a notorious Bloomington murder to a judge’s discussion about the importance of civil legal aid, and more. And for his final extended interview, Tyler chats with Indiana Legal Services about evictions.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct. 18, 2023
The Indiana State Police superintendent criticized a Marion County judge, but IndyBar hit back. The Indiana Department of Child Services is facing yet another lawsuit. And an Oscar-nominated actor gets involved in a case involving LGBTQ+ rights. Get the latest from those stories and more in our headlines section. Plus, Tyler is in the studio with Ice Miller attorney Freedom Smith for this week’s extended interview, which covers an upcoming environmental justice CLE.
Wed, October 04, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct. 04, 2023
The Indiana attorney general is facing lawyer discipline, a U.S. Supreme Court justice comes to town, super PACs secured a victory at the Indiana Supreme Court and a Senate candidate is challenging the state’s election law — get updates on each of those stories and more in this week’s headlines. Plus, Tyler has a conversation with Alanna Fisher, a student at the IU Maurer School of Law who participated in the Rural Justice Initiative this summer.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Sept. 20, 2023
From judicial vacancies to judicial nominations, lawsuits against cities to lawsuits against the state, legislation, an obit and more, the Indiana Lawyer team covers a lot of ground in this week's headlines. That's followed by Tyler's conversation with Cynthia Baker, a professor at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law who discusses this year's Program on Law and State Government Symposium.
Wed, September 06, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Sept. 06, 2023
Tyler, Daniel and Alexa are back this week with the latest updates on the Indiana Department of Child Services, lawsuits related to transgender care and a controversial law that requires school districts to offer unused classroom buildings to charter schools for $1. This week’s extended interview features Marion Superior Court Judge Heather Welch and April Keaton, a deputy attorney general in the AG’s office. They talked with Tyler about the National Association of Women Judges annual conference, which is coming to Indianapolis in October.
Wed, August 23, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Aug. 23, 2023
It’s lawsuit central this week on the Indiana Lawyer Podcast, with Tyler and Daniel giving you the rundown on multiple cases filed against city leaders and new legislation, plus news about a judge who will soon be suspended and changes coming to the Indiana child welfare landscape. This week’s extended interview features Senior Judge Robert Miller Jr. of the Indiana Northern District Court, who chatted with Tyler ahead of his retirement at the end of the month.
Wed, August 09, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Aug. 9, 2023
Tyler, Daniel and Alexa are back together this week with the latest updates on abortion in Indiana, big changes coming to the Office of the Attorney General, a man being sentenced for threatening local judges and more. This week’s extended interview features Derrick Mason and Andrew Cullen of the Indiana Public Defender Commission, who chat with Tyler about the state’s lawyer shortage and what that means for public-interest law, such as public defense.
Wed, July 26, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — July 26, 2023
This week, Tyler and Daniel are in the studio to bring you the rundown on litigation against legislation passed this year, a new chief judge in an Indiana federal court, a lawsuit involving a student publication and more. This week’s guest is Travis Van Winkle, who chats with Tyler about his work on the IndyBar HEAL program.
Wed, July 12, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — July 12, 2023
This week, IL Editor Olivia Covington is in the studio with Daniel and Alexa to give you the rundown on a major Indiana Supreme Court decision on abortion, a judicial admonishment, an update to the Delphi murder case, an attorney involved in the Capitol riot and more. For our extended interview, Alexa sits down with Jane Henegar, the soon-to-be retired executive director of the ACLU of Indiana, to talk about her career and what comes next.
Wed, June 28, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — June 28, 2023
On this week’s episode, Tyler, Daniel and Alexa breakdown a major federal court injunction, criminal proceedings against an Indiana lawmaker, proposed guidelines for guardians ad litem, the passing of two high-profile judges and more. This week’s extended interview features Kerry Hyatt Bennett of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, who spoke with Tyler about the group’s Satellite Attorney Program and the need for pro bono representation for domestic violence survivors.
Wed, June 14, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — June 14, 2023
This week Tyler, Daniel and Alexa give you the rundown on oral arguments being scheduled in a challenge to Indiana's near-total abortion ban, what could be next for Indianapolis OB-GYN Caitlin Bernard, a new federal immigration court in Indianapolis and more. This week's guest is Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Margret Robb, who sat down with Tyler to talk about her retirement and what she's looking forward to next.
Wed, May 31, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 31, 2023
This week Tyler, Daniel and Alexa give you the rundown on the finalists for the Indiana Tax Court, an Army veteran convicted in a road-rage shooting, a new judicial campus in Morgan County, a major verdict against an Indiana pharmaceutical giant and more. This week’s guests include Courtney Curtis and Dave Powell of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, who sat down with Tyler to discuss IPAC’s 50th anniversary.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 17, 2023
In this week’s episode, Tyler, Daniel and Alexa cover everything from a lawsuit against Indianapolis police to the reversal of a multimillion-dollar jury verdict to an abortion-related lawsuit to the search for a new Tax Court judge — and more. This week’s extended interview features Libby Goodknight of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana, who chats with Tyler about the importance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 3, 2023
Tyler, Daniel, and Alexa are back in the studio this week to give you the rundown on the search for a new Court of Appeals judge, a judicial reprimand, an alleged hate crime, an anti-ESG investing bill and more. This week’s extended interview features a conversation with ISBA Executive Director Joe Skeel, who tells Tyler about a CLE trip to Scotland.
Wed, April 19, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — April 19, 2023
On this week’s episode, Tyler, Daniel and Alexa are in the studio together to discuss bar exam results, a lawsuit against a new Indiana law restricting gender-affirming medical care for minors, a trip to Egypt and more. This week’s guest is Brad Desnoyer, a clinical professor of law at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, who came in the studio to chat with Tyler about legal writing.
Wed, April 05, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — April 5, 2023
This week, Tyler Fenwick takes over as host and gives you the rundown on a judicial confirmation, an important rule amendment, a diversity internship and more. This week's guest is the team from Child Advocates, who come on to discuss their work on a new study into representation for kids in child welfare cases.
Wed, March 22, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — March 22, 2023
This week we take you inside the Statehouse, but not just for legislative news; we also have coverage of legal events supporting women and children. Plus, we have news from Washington, D.C., a story about an exoneration and more. This week’s guest is actually three guests: Norris Cunningham, Brooke Smith and Angela Rinehart of Stoll Keenon Ogden, who came on the show to discuss their work with Indianapolis high school students.
Wed, March 08, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — March 8, 2023
This week’s headlines include a legislative rundown, a look inside a robing ceremony, law firm combination news, “Tiger King” (Yes, that “Tiger King”) and more. This week’s extended interview continues our conversations with local bar association presidents. Up next is Joe Langerak, president of the Evansville Bar Association.
Wed, February 22, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Feb. 22, 2023
On this week’s episode, Olivia and Alexa give you the rundown on a rule change that will allow cameras in Indiana’s trial courts, a disciplinary action filed against a northern Indiana judge, a pair of bills changing the discipline process for the Indiana National Guard and more. This week’s guest is Rebecca Geyer, the 2023 president of the Indianapolis Bar Association.
Wed, February 08, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Feb. 08, 2023
This week's headlines include an Indiana federal judicial nomination, a bill that could restrict the right to bail, a redistricting lawsuit against the city of Gary and more. This week's guest is Senior Judge Mike Witte, former head of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and current president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana.
Wed, January 25, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan. 25, 2023
This week’s episode takes you inside the Indiana Statehouse, where legislative, judicial and executive decisions are happening that could have wide-ranging impacts on the practice of law. We also have lawsuit news, plus an update from an Indiana law school and more. Our guest this week is actually two guests: Jeff Papa and Jordan Seeder, general counsel for the Indiana Senate Republican and Democratic caucuses, respectively.
Wed, January 11, 2023
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan. 11, 2023
Welcome to 2023, Indiana Lawyer Podcast listeners! For our first episode of the year, we introduce you to our new reporter, give you a rundown of what to expect from this year’s legislative session and catch up on some news you may have missed at the end of 2022. Our guest this week is Clifford Johnson, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana.
Wed, December 14, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec. 14, 2022
For the last episode of 2022, Jordan and Olivia cover topics ranging from abortion to the Delphi murders to a historic federal court confirmation and more. Our guest this week is Nate Feltman, president, CEO and publisher at Indiana Lawyer parent company IBJ Media.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 30, 2022
As we head into the final stretch of 2022, this week’s episode covers the news you need to finish out the year, including updates to abortion litigation, law firm leadership changes, legislative previews, and more. This week’s guest is Judge Martha Wentworth of the Indiana Tax Court.
Wed, November 16, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 16, 2022
As the dust settles on the 2022 midterms, our special guest on this week’s episode helps us break down what to make of the sometimes surprising results. And in other news, Jordan, Katie and Olivia cover topics ranging from civil rights to the U.S. Supreme Court to the continued coverage of the 2017 Delphi murders — and more.
Wed, November 02, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 2, 2022
This week’s episode breaks down major court cases at both the state and federal level, plus dives into the issues you need to know for the Nov. 8 election. Our guest is Pete Seat, a vice president at Bose Public Affairs Group in Indianapolis.
Wed, October 19, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast - Oct. 19, 2022
This week, Jordan, Katie and Olivia tackle headlines related to abortion, judicial selection, LGBT issues, the U.S. Supreme Court, and more. This week’s guest is Brittany Roberts, a student at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Wed, October 05, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Oct. 5, 2022
This week’s episode covers the bar exam, the hunt for a new appellate judge, an update on the May 2019 shooting that involved four Indiana judges, abortion, and more. This week’s guest is former Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
Wed, September 21, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Sept. 21, 2022
This week’s episode includes news about a new appellate judge, law school enrollment, transgender litigation and more. This week’s guest is Bernice Corley, executive director of the Indiana Public Defender Council.
Wed, September 07, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Sept. 7, 2022
This week’s episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast features news about a law firm combination, a look at a new addiction treatment center, two major Indiana Supreme Court rulings, an abortion update and more. Our guest this week is Joe Skeel, a former journalist and now executive director of the Indiana State Bar Association.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Aug. 24, 2022
It’s back-to-school season for Indiana’s law students, so we chatted with a couple of them to find out how the start of the semester is going. Also in this week’s episode: A feud between the Marion County judiciary and law enforcement, an update on an immigration lawsuit against an Indiana jail and news about two former Indiana lawmakers who have been sentenced to federal prison, plus more. This week’s guest is Katie Jackson-Lindsay, president of the Marion County Bar Association.
Wed, August 10, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Aug. 10, 2022
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 guest is Senior Judge John Baker of the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Wed, July 27, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast - July 27, 2022
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.
Wed, July 13, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast - July 13, 2022
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.
Wed, June 29, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — June 29, 2022
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.
Wed, June 15, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — June 15, 2022
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.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — June 1, 2022
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.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 18, 2022
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 involvement during an ALJ hearing in Georgia regarding U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and his new book on Justice Bushrod Washington.
Wed, May 04, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — May 4, 2022
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.
Wed, April 20, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — April 20, 2022
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.
Wed, April 06, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — April 6, 2022
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, issue of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast.
Wed, March 23, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — March 23, 2022
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.
Wed, March 09, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — March 9, 2022
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 Podcast.
Wed, February 23, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Feb. 23, 2022
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.
Wed, February 09, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Feb. 9, 2022
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.
Wed, January 26, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan. 26, 2022
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 on the Jan. 26, 2022, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast.
Wed, January 12, 2022
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Jan. 12, 2022
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!
Wed, December 15, 2021
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec. 15, 2021
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 Assembly. All of that and more on the Dec. 15, 2021, episode of the Indiana Lawyer Podcast.
S1 E3 · Wed, December 01, 2021
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec.1, 2021
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.
S1 E2 · Wed, November 17, 2021
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 17, 2021
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.
S1 E1 · Tue, November 02, 2021
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Nov. 3, 2021
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.
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