Indiana Bar Foundation

A little as we count down to tomorrow’s Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon!

Looking back on last year’s celebration has us even more excited for what’s ahead. From honoring incredible changemakers to connecting with supporters and friends of the Foundation, it was a day filled with inspiration, impact, and community.

We can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow and celebrate another amazing group of honorees. See you soon!

Please join us in welcoming Lance Williams as our second 2026 Marketing and Development Intern!

Lance is a recent graduate from Wabash College, with a Bachelor's in Rhetoric and a minor in Asian Studies. During his time at the Indiana Bar Foundation, Lance will be assisting us with creating social media content, external communication, and planning events, including our 2026 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon!

Lance is excited to use his creativity to spread knowledge of the Foundation's goals in ways that are both informative and engaging.

Read his blog here: https://www.inbarfoundation.org/summer-intern-lance-williams/

Please join us in welcoming Aviya Melrose as our 2026 Marketing and Development Intern!

Aviya is a second-year student at Indiana University Bloomington studying psychology and law and public policy with interests in marketing, communications, and public outreach. This summer, she's helping with social media content, writing projects, and preparations for the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon.

She's excited to continue growing creatively and professionally while meeting inspiring people and learning from their experiences throughout the internship.

Read her blog here: https://www.inbarfoundation.org/summer-intern-aviya-melrose/

We are less than two weeks away from our Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon!

Registration for our premier event closes tomorrow, June 18th. If you are interested in celebrating this year's honorees, we encourage you to buy a ticket and join us on June 26th for an unforgettable evening!

RSVP via our website:
https://www.inbarfoundation.org/2026-annual-meeting-awards-luncheon/

We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of the Indiana Bar Foundation team, Nicolette Mántica!

Nicolette joins us as our Volunteer Engagement Manager, where she will help lead volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement for our Civic Education programs. In this role, she will work closely with volunteers and community members to ensure they are prepared and supported as they contribute to programs like We the People and Mock Trial.

We are excited to have Nicolette on board and look forward to the passion, expertise, and enthusiasm she will bring to our mission.

Take a moment to get to know Nicolette, discover what you might have in common, and be sure to say hello when you see her out and about!

Congratulations to Fishers High School student Caden Rose, who earned a spot in the Presidential 1776 Award national finals as Indiana’s only finalist!

Caden first became involved in civic education through the We the People program, where students build the civic knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills that prepare them to make an impact beyond the classroom.

We’re proud to see Indiana students representing our state on the national stage and demonstrating the impact civic education can have on the next generation of leaders.

For decades, Hon. Paul D. Mathias has helped inspire students and strengthen civic education through his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to public service across Indiana.

Through his work with We the People and the Indiana Court of Appeals, he has dedicated his career to encouraging civic engagement and helping others grow as leaders in their communities.

We are proud to celebrate Judge Mathias and the lasting impact of his work across Indiana! Read his profile to learn more about himself: https://www.inbarfoundation.org/legend-award-honoree-profile-hon-paul-d-mathias/

Yesterday, the Indiana Bar Foundation invited leaders from civil legal assistance organizations to come together for a day to discuss ways we can advance our legal aid systems to assist Hoosiers.

We are grateful for the support of the Indiana Supreme Court by having Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush and Justice Geoffrey G. Slaughter attend and share during our meeting.