The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura...
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 Maura Johnson—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.
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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.
39 min
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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.
29 min
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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.
26 min
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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.
33 min
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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.
31 min
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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.
31 min
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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.
29 min
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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.
33 min
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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.
32 min
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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.
74 min
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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.
23 min
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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.
40 min
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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.
42 min
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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.
29 min
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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.
31 min
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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.
50 min
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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.
27 min
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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.
34 min
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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.
30 min
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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.
38 min
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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.
28 min
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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.
31 min
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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.
32 min
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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.
30 min
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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.
32 min