Richard Moore Presides Over 2013 DRI Sexual Torts Seminar

I returned to Indianapolis last Saturday having spent the previous four nights in San Diego, California. Leaving on Tuesday afternoon with snow on the ground to arrive in mostly sunny, 70 degree weather was a nice change.

The reason for my trip was to attend and preside over the 2013 DRI Sexual Torts seminar. The seminar was prepared and presented with three collaborating DRI substantive law committees: Employment Law, Insurance Law, and Medical Liability. My involvement in the latter committee, including two previous turns chairing DRI's annual Nursing Home/ALF Litigation seminar, led to my involvement as Chair of the Sexual Torts seminar. My efforts were greatly enhanced, if not eclipsed, by the two Program Co-Chairs, Jill Stricklin from the Employment Law committee, and Matthew Foy from the Insurance Law committee.

I am not unbiased, but in my view the seminar was quite successful. The topic itself is difficult, and the issues presented in claims involving unwelcome sexual conduct are challenging. In the face of a weighty topic, we had a range of speakers, some of whom brought heft and seriousness to that weight, and others who were able to entertain as much as educate. We were especially entertained with the involvement of well-known criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos, who was all too willing to share candidly from his experience representing well-known---and at times notorious---celebrity clients.

DRI continues to be a source of professional and personal enjoyment for me. I have met a wide network of lawyers from across the country who serve as mentors, colleagues, referral sources, and friends. Several of us at the firm are already looking forward to DRI's Medical Liability seminar in Las Vegas in March.

November is Adoption Month in Indiana

November has long been national adoption month. However, in an effort to highlight the benefits of adoption, Indiana Governor Mike Pence has also declared November adoption month in Indiana. An adoption fair will be held on November 13 at the statehouse where those considering adoption can more learn about the process, including for foster care adoption, private adoption, and post-adoption services. Here's the link: http://www.wishtv.com/news/local/pence-proclaims-november-adoption-month-in-indiana. What a wonderful way to celebrate the benefits of adoption and highlight the existing need in Indiana.