Justice Steven David and Indiana’s Civic Education and Civil Legal Assistance Champions Announced

Retiring Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David and leaders in civic education and civil legal assistance received recognition for their dedicated service during the Indiana Bar Foundation’s inaugural Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on June 24. Among his many accomplishments, Justice David has been an avid Foundation supporter and member of the Board of Directors. During the luncheon, Justice David received the Foundation’s Legend Award and an Indiana artist’s hand-crafted piece of artwork. Justice David said earlier this year that he would retire this fall after 12 years on Indiana’s high court.

Leaders in Indiana’s civic education and civil legal assistance also received special recognition during the luncheon. Scott Wylie, Executive Director of Pro Bono Indiana and Managing Attorney, Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana, and Foundation Board Member received the Champion in Civil Legal Assistance Award. Janet Chandler, Foundation Board Member, Mock Trial, and We the People teacher at Hamilton Southeastern High School, received the Champion of Civic Education Award. Both Chandler and Wylie were presented with an Indiana artist’s hand-crafted piece of artwork.