Joseph Maley Foundation

Navigating Special Education Laws: A Primer for Indiana Attorneys
2026-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Content: Thousands of Indiana students qualify for special education services. Many families struggle to navigate the complex maze of regulations. This primer gives attorneys the nuts and bolts of what they need to help counsel families. Topics covered include:

Free Appropriate Education
Appropriate Education Evaluations
Individualized Education Evaluations
Least Restrictive Environment
Procedural Safeguards
Notice & Process Rights
Duty to Disclose Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Speaker: John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg, Special Education Director, Joseph Maley Foundation
Cost: $45 or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program
Paying by check or have any questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org
1.0 Hours CLE Approved Live & Virtual Program.
Virtual Tickets Available: Remote webinar via secure login with attendance monitoring
Registration details coming soon!

Transition, Disability, and the Law
2026-10-22 12:00 - 13:00
Content: This course provides guidance on the topic of students with disabilities as they transition from school to their adult lives, working and participating in their communities, employment and/or postsecondary education. Topics include:

What Are Transition Services?
Indiana Guardianship Law and the Least Restrictive Alternative
Vocational Rehabilitation
Higher Education Accommodations – Section 504 and ADA Title II and III
SSI and Medicaid
Other Transition Resources
Practical Tips for Helping Students and Parents Navigate Transition

Speaker: Mary Elizabeth Ford, Barnes & Thornburg, Associate
Cost: $45, or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program.
Registration: josephmaley.org or check to Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org
1.0 Hours CLE Approved Live & Virtual Program.

Planning for Loved Ones with Special Needs
2026-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
This course provides guidance for attorneys on the topics of

Guardianships
Special Needs Trusts
Wills
Power of Attorney
Social Security
Medicaid

Speaker: Elizabeth Homes, Law Office of Elizabeth A. Homes LLC, Indiana Registered Civil Mediator, Special Needs Planning/Guardianship
Cost: $45, or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program.
Registration: josephmaley.org or check to Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org
1.0 Hours CLE Approved Live Program (Virtual Tickets Available)
The Foundation will submit CLE registration for Indiana attorneys. For attorneys seeking CLE credit for other states, attendees must handle such submission.

Legal Ethics in Special Education
2026-12-02 12:00 - 13:30
Content: Thousands of Indiana students qualify for special education services. Many families struggle to navigate the complex maze of regulations. This course, tailored to ethical issues for attorneys guiding families in special education legal issues, addresses the following ethical issues:

Common Ethical Issues In Representing Students in Special Education Matters
● Attending Case Conferences
● Dealing with Unrepresented Persons
● Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
● Can You Tell Parents What to Say?
● Do We Know the School is Represented?
● What if you, the Lawyer, are the Parent?
● Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect

Speaker: John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg, Special Education Director, Joseph Maley Foundation
Cost: $45 or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program
Paying by check or have any questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org. Checks can be mailed to: Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
1.5 Hours CLE Approved Live Program
Virtual Tickets Available: Remote webinar via secure login with attendance monitoring
Registration details coming soon!

Federal Civil Practice Seminar: Insights from Bench and Bar
2026-12-18 13:30 - 16:45
Federal court civil practice regularly involves issues under the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, as well as federal law and rules addressing attorney conduct. On the pro bono front, federal courts in Indiana offer unique programs and opportunities for pro bono service to indigent parties, and ethical rules come into play in these situations as well.
Cost: $95
Speakers will be announced shortly.
Paying by check or have any questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Senior Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org. Checks can be mailed to: Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
3 hours CLE
Virtual Tickets Available: Remote webinar via secure login with attendance monitoring
The Foundation will submit CLE registration for Indiana attorneys. For attorneys seeking CLE credit for other states, attendees must handle such submission.
