He swore at me in front of my client. I was really surprised. I was a young lawyer at the time, and he was the opposing counsel and managing partner of a prominent law firm. I had requested documents that his associate had promised, and that my client had flown in to review (and to which we were legally entitled). It prompted this unprofessional outburst and a refusal to provide the material. He thought he could intimidate and embarrass me.

To give attorneys across practice areas a concise update they can use with clients immediately. Join Patrick H. Wanzer, CPA, CTRC, from Breakthrough Tax Resolution for this timely one hour webcast presentation.

ICLEF's 40-Hour Family & Civil Mediation courses provide an excellent learning environment with practical experience in mediation. Each program has a professional & informative approach to the psychological, legal, and business aspects of mediation. This course provides the 40-hour instruction certified as appropriate for mediation training by the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education under the Indiana Trial Rule - ADR. The Family to Civil Crossover Training provi

Family-owned businesses inevitably face moments of transition — whether through generational succession, ownership realignment, or dissolution. This practical, issue-driven program equips attorneys with the tools to help clients navigate those moments with foresight, precision, and minimal conflict. The content will utilize a hypothetical fact pattern to explore how thoughtful drafting, strategic planning, and tax awareness can transform potential disputes into orderly tran

Family law practitioners (and general litigators) often encounter tax consequences that materially affect outcomes. Join Patrick H. Wanzer, CPA, CTRC, Breakthrough Tax Resolution for this one hour presentation that will address these tax matters!

We just returned from a family trip to Japan, and I couldn’t help but consider some of the culturally different negotiation approaches – and the lessons we can learn from them. Here are three. Of course, these are broad and general tendencies. And exceptions abound, especially on an individual level.

We recently solicited bids to repaint our house from three residential painters/painting companies, all of whom came recommended by friends or family. We also requested bids for an upcoming home renovation. (Yes – our house needs some work!). Despite having gone through this for similar projects 10-15 years ago, I was still surprised to receive a huge variation in the bids. In fact, some were almost twice as expensive as others.

Please join Indiana Worker's Compensation Board Chair Linda Hamilton, program Co-Chair Krysten LeFavour, along with their faculty discussion leaders and several members of the Indiana Worker's Compensation Board for the annual Masters program. Be sure to register and reserve your spot now as attendance is in-person only!

Leadership is no longer optional for today’s legal professionals—it’s essential. Whether you're managing a corporate legal department, running a firm, or guiding a team of professionals, your ability to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience directly impacts performance, culture, and client outcomes.

Effective March 1, 2026, the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new law goes into effect that requires certain residential real estate transactions be reported to the federal government. Lawyers are subject to the reporting requirement. We will include a WalkThrough the Flowcharts to Determine What Transactions are Reportable and Determining What Must Be Gathered Using FinCEN’s Fileable Form.