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Your destination for all podcasts produced by the Indianapolis Bar Association! IndyBar is your premier organization for legal education, professional networking, social connection, and a sense of community for Indianapolis-based attorneys. Previous shows include: Off the Record and What About? both hosted by James Bell. Current airings include IndyBar: Asked and Answered, featuring Ana Carolina Hohn and Hon. Tricia McMath. The views and opinions expressed in these programs are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org!

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June 5, 2026Episode 627 min

Finding Your Legal Lane - Rebecca Loeffler

Welcome to Episode Five of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Rebecca Loeffler of Paganelli Law Group and focuses on pivoting, communication with your mentor, and maybe guest lecturing in Ana's class.. stay tuned law students!Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue to bridge the bar one conversation at a time.---Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to AAandApod@gmail.com, and we'll discuss them anonymously!Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks.The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

May 8, 2026Episode 521 min

Finding Your Legal Lane - Brooke Smith

Welcome to Episode Five of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Brooke Smith of Krieg DeVault LLP and focuses on the realities of early legal careers, pivoting, and the right time to get bangs..?Join us as we share insights, swap personal stories, and continue bridging the bar one conversation at a time.---Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to AAandApod@gmail.com, and we'll discuss them anonymously!Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks.The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

April 17, 2026Episode 426 min

Finding Your Legal Lane - Dan Long

Welcome to Episode Four of Asked and Answered, co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division. This episode features Dan Long of Quarles and Brady LLP and focuses on the realities of early legal careers.Join us as we dig into what new attorneys can actually expect in their first years of practice, share practical insight, and continue bridging the bar one conversation at a time.---Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to AAandApod@gmail.com, and we'll discuss them anonymously!Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks.The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

April 3, 2026Episode 328 min

Asked and Answered: Early Career Realities - Mentorship

Welcome to Episode Three of Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division, this episode explores the value of mentorship - how to find it, foster it, and make the most of it at every stage of your career. Join us as we share stories, offer practical insight, and continue bridging the bar one conversation at a time.---Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to AAandApod@gmail.com, and we'll discuss them anonymously!Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks.The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

March 13, 2026Episode 227 min

Asked and Answered: Early Career Realities - Your Credibility

Welcome to Episode Two of Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division, the show dives into the practical, the awkward, and the unexpectedly funny sides of practicing law. Join us today as we get to know our co-hosts, engage in thoughtful conversation, and bridge the bar one step at a time.Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to AAandApod@gmail.com, and we'll discuss them anonymously!Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks.The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association, visit IndyBar.org

February 27, 2026Episode 140 min

Asked and Answered: Early Career Realities - Your Foundation

Welcome to Episode One of Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by Ana Carolina Hohn, Chair of IndyBar's Young Lawyers Division, and Judge Patricia McMath, Chair of IndyBar's Masters Division, the show dives into the practical, the awkward, and the unexpectedly funny sides of practicing law. Join us today as we get to know our co-hosts, engage in thoughtful conversation, and bridge the bar one step at a time.Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers. Submit your questions to AAandApod@gmail.com, and we'll discuss them anonymously!Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks.The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association visit IndyBar.org

February 13, 20268 min

IndyBar: Asked and Answered - Trailer

Welcome to Asked and Answered, the podcast where young lawyers get candid answers, real advice, and a few laughs from those who’ve been around the bar a while. Co-hosted by the Chairs of the Young Lawyers Division and the Masters Division of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the show dives into the practical, the awkward, and the unexpectedly funny sides of practicing law. Whether you’re wondering where you fit, how to grow, or what on earth you’re supposed to do next — we’ve got you. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers.Submit your questions to AAandApod@gmail.com, and we'll discuss them anonymously!Intro music is Frost, graciously provided by friends of the pod: Everybody Jaywalks.The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely held by the speakers and do not necessarily represent the organizations they belong to. For more information about the Indianapolis Bar Association visit IndyBar.org

October 8, 2024Episode 101 hr 0 min

What About Being the Prosecutor? with Ryan Mears

Greetings! Today’s guest on “What About with James Bell” is none other than the Honorable, high top wearing, Elected Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and our sponsor is the Proteus Discovery Group.Today we ask "What about being the Prosecutor?"To answer that question, we’re going to talk about things that make America great like basketball, discretion and second chances. We will take a serious look at what can be done to make our city better and then we end with some silly rapid fire questions.There’s a lot of ground to cover and we hope you enjoy the show.This podcast was brought to you by Proteus Discovery Group. Download, "Mastering Short Message Data: A Guide to Defensible Collection and Review" here: https://resources.proteusdiscovery.com/mastering-short-message-data-guide. If you would like to contact the team at Proteus, head to proteusdiscovery.com/contact. Timestamps: Opening: 0:00 - 0:52Ryan Mears Interview Part 1: 0:53 - 27:13Proteus Discovery Group Ad: 27:14 - 28:16Ryan Mears Interview Part 2: 28:17 - 58:36Closing: 58:37 - 1:00:48

October 3, 2024Episode 938 min

What About John Trimbling / Problem Solving?

In this podcast, 2024 IndyBar Luminary Award Winner John Trimble talks about optimism, problem solving and, of course, we have to tell a Bob Knight story.But the most important part of this podcast comes later when John talks about what he learned from his bout with cancer. So for the low price of $0.00, you will get a little bit of fun and a little bit of wisdom from a pillar of the bar. We hope you enjoy!Today's episode was brought to you by LawPay. Visit Lawpay.com/indybar to see receive no monthly fee for three months! Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 1:10John Trimble Interview Part 1: 1:11 - 12:14Recognition Breakfast Promo: 12:15 - 13:21John Trimble Interview Part 2: 13:22 - 17:23Law Pay Advertisement: 17:24 - 18:18John Trimble Interview Part 3: 18:19 - 38:06Closing: 38:07 - 38:52

August 20, 2024Episode 81 hr 4 min

What About the "Hart" of Nashville Music (and feelin Elvis)? with Ashley Hart

Nashville recording artist (and Deputy Director of the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program) Ashley Hart feels the music and loves Elvis. She tells us about her days trying to “make it” in the business and about playing music with those who played with Elvis, including the Jordanaires, DJ Fontana, and James Burton. She even got to know Lisa Marie Presley herself.Ashley and James' conversations takes us to Graceland, Las Vegas, Market Square Arena, and everywhere in between so they can answer the question, "what about feelin’ Elvis?" The spirit of Elvis enters the podcast and if you listen, you will feel a higher power. Be sure to stick around to the end of the show to hear Ashley absolutely CRUSH "Can't Help Fallin in Love" and then we close out the show with Ashley's own original, "Hart Song."Today's episode was brought to you by LawPay. Visit Lawpay.com/indybar to see receive no monthly fee for three months! Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 1:58Ashley Hart Interview Part 1: 1:59 - 34:54Law Pay Advertisement: 34:55 - 35:49Ashley Hart Interview Part 2: 35:50 - 58:58Closing: 58:59 - 1:00:00"A Hart's Song" by Ashley Hart: 1:00 - 1:04:05