The Oklahoma Bar Journal August 2023

OBA President Brian Hermanson discusses the Law Day theme “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration” while recording educational video content to be shared on social media.

OBA Vice President Ken Williams answers phones at the Tulsa County Bar Association during the Ask A Lawyer event on May 1.

professional responsibilities. In speaking with lawyers across the state concerning Law Day, I know that we take these obligations seriously, as lawyers are quick to volunteer. While we await next year’s event, I encourage all of you to seek out pro bono opportuni ties that fit your schedule. Find more information about volunteer opportunities in your area by vis iting the Pro Bono Portal, a project of the Access to Justice Foundation in partnership with the Oklahoma Bar Foundation. 1

addressing their needs through this free service. Volunteer attor neys provided direction, connected folks with resources or just helped put people’s minds at ease. As I conclude my fourth year as chair of the Law Day Committee, I want to thank all of you. We are all just temporary stewards of this profession, helping our neighbors and communities with some of the biggest challenges they face. Some may not have the resources to address their needs, but Rule 6.1 compels us to render pro bono public service as part of our

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ed Wunch is a staff attorney with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc. He serves as the OBA’s 2023 Law Day

Committee chair and is a 2013 graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Law.

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1. Visit https://okprobono.org.

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