The Oklahoma Bar Journal February 2023

period last year. As of Nov. 30, there were five disciplinary cases await ing decisions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30, 2022, the Supreme Court issued one confidential order, one order of immediate interim suspension, one order approving resignation pending disciplinary proceedings and one order approv ing reinstatement. As of Nov. 30, there were 169 grievances pend ing investigation by the Office of the General Counsel for future presentation to the Professional Responsibility Commission. In addi tion to the pending investigations, there is one grievance awaiting a private reprimand, one grievance awaiting a letter of admonition and nine grievances to be filed as formal charges with the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Furthermore, upon the successful completion of the Attorney Diversion Program, participating attorneys are to receive private reprimands involving 13 grievances and letters of admo nition involving 19 grievances. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review.

BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Erwin reported the Access to Justice Committee had a very successful summit with more than 212 attendees. The committee’s post-event survey demonstrated attendees liked the event’s virtual format, and it will likely be con tinued. Governor Edwards said the Clients’ Security Fund Committee has recently met, and chairperson Micheal Salem is prepared to deliver the committee’s report to leadership. He also said the Professionalism Committee is searching for a new chair in the wake of the recent death of its chair, Linda Scoggins. President-Elect Hermanson said the Membership Engagement Committee met during the Annual Meeting and discussed an upcom ing survey related to the develop ment of a mobile app as a member benefit. Governor Garrett said the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee is meeting monthly and continues its discussions of the need to expand monthly discussion groups to nonmetro areas. She also said the committee’s Wellness Matters CLE held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting was well attended. She also reported the Cannabis Law Committee met during the Annual Meeting and is planning a CLE to be held soon. She said the commit tee is serving as a resource for the ABA Cannabis Law Committee, which will begin meeting in 2023. Vice President Pringle reported the Legislative Monitoring Committee is planning its Legislative Kickoff event to be held Jan. 27; the agenda and speakers are being determined. BOARD OF GOVERNORS VACANCY The board passed a motion to approve the appointment of John E. Barbush, Durant, to fill the Board of Governors District 2 vacancy with a term expiring in 2025.

an Oklahoma Cost Administration Implementation Committee meet ing as well as a meeting of its drafting subcommittee. Governor White reported he attended the Annual Meeting. He also attended a Tulsa County Bar Association board meeting, where he presented the Professionalism Moment. He has also authored an article on pro fessionalism that will be published in The Tulsa Lawyer January issue. Governor Erwin reported he attended numerous events in con junction with the Annual Meeting, including the Annual Luncheon, General Assembly and House of Delegates, the retirement lun cheon honoring Executive Director Williams and the Young Lawyers Division meeting. General Counsel Hendryx reported from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, the Office of the General Counsel received 13 formal grievances and 56 informal grievances. These numbers compare with 10 formal grievances and 71 informal griev ances respectively for the same time REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION

President-Elect Hermanson said the Membership Engagement Committee met during the Annual Meeting and discussed an upcoming survey related to the development of a mobile app as a member benefit.

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