The Oklahoma Bar Journal April 2026

prepare for Heroes Day in November 2026 to provide legal assistance to military service members and veterans. Governor Oldfield said the Legal Internship Committee plans to meet in February. Governor West said the Bar Association Technology Committee plans to meet in February. Governor Hixon said the Civil Procedure and Evidence Code Committee will meet later in January. He also reported the Law Day Committee is meeting regu larly and will hold its annual art contest judging event in February at the bar center. Governor Locke said the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee and the Membership Engagement Committee are both meeting regularly. Governor Loyall said the Legislative Monitoring Committee is meeting regularly and plan ning its annual Legislative Kickoff event on Jan. 30 at the bar center. Governor Dodoo said the Bench and Bar Committee is teaming up with the Access to Justice Foundation and the Access to Justice Committee to plan and host the new “ICYMI” series focused on “roadshow” education program ming and CLE. The series will focus on eviction forms in 2026.

board meeting as an observer. She also attended the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in ceremony for 2026 officers and new board members. Governor Norman reported he attended the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in ceremony for 2026 officers and new board members. Governor Oldfield reported he attended the Kay County Bar Association meeting, the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in ceremony for 2026 officers and new board members. Governor Trevillion reported he attended the Access to Justice Committee meeting, the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in cer emony for 2026 officers and new board members. Governor West reported he attended the swear ing-in ceremony for 2026 officers and new board members and the Cleveland County Bar Association monthly meeting. General Counsel Hendryx reported on the status of pending litigation involving the OBA. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Vice President Bracken reported the Military Assistance Committee is continuing its work to plan and REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

She attended the has-been party for outgoing board members, par ticipated in the Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma scenario planning session and participated in the PRC December meeting. Governor Barker reported he attended the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in cer emony for 2026 officers and new board members. Governor Cooper reported he worked on Bar Center Facilities Committee matters with Executive Director Johnson. Governor Dodoo reported she attended the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in ceremony for 2026 officers and new board mem bers. Governor Jones reported he attended the Board of Governors Christmas party and December board meeting as an observer. He also attended the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in ceremony for 2026 officers and new board members. Governor Hixon reported he attended two Law Day Committee meetings and a session of the Tulsa County Bar Association’s “Street Law” program at Central High School. He also attended the has-been party for outgoing board members and the swearing-in ceremony for 2026 officers and new board members. Governor Locke reported he attended and hosted President-Elect Knott for a local visit to Cherokee County. Governor Loyall reported she attended the Board of Governors Christmas party and December

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The board passed a motion to form a task force to continue the work that began in 2025 under then-President Williams, aimed at addressing the lack of legal

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