The Oklahoma Bar Journal February 2024

PROFESSIONALISM MOMENT President Hermanson reviewed and discussed his focus on civil ity in the courtroom, which he emphasized throughout his year long term as president. OBA GROUP INSURANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The board passed a motion to approve the recommendation of the OBA Insurance Committee to change some of the insurers and update current insurance offerings as an added value to members. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AWARDS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The board passed a motion to approve the recommendation of the Awards Committee that no changes be made to the commit tee’s customary practices or to the awards to be presented during the Annual Meeting in 2024. The board passed a motion to approve the recommendation of the Clients’ Security Fund Committee to distribute funds to approved 2023 claimants as equitably as possible over the mul tiple years of claims against one deceased attorney – to be accom plished by prorating payouts this year and carrying over some funds to next year with the intent of a similar 88% proration. The motion included the issuance of a corresponding press release to be approved by Chairperson Salem and General Counsel Hendryx. CLIENTS’ SECURITY FUND REPORT

The board passed a motion to approve the recommendation of the executive director to begin using LegisOK as the OBA’s service provider for legislative monitoring and bill tracking.

Keith Oehlert, Oklahoma City, to a three-year term as layperson that expires Dec. 31, 2026. OBA Professional Responsibility Commission – The board passed a motion to approve the reap pointment of Matthew Beese of Muskogee to a three-year term that expires Dec. 31, 2026; and the appointment of Robin Rochelle of Lawton to a three-year term that expires Dec. 31, 2026, replacing Heather Burrage of Durant. Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS – The board passed a motion to approve the appointment of Julie Rorie, Oklahoma City; Eric Davis, Oklahoma City; and Hershel Gorham, El Reno; to three-year terms that expire Dec. 31, 2026. OBA MCLE Commission – The board passed a motion to approve the reappointment of Kim Hays of Tulsa to a one-year term as chair person that expires Dec. 31, 2024; the reappointment of Matthew Beese, Muskogee; and the appoint ment of John R. Andrew, Ponca City; to three-year terms that expire Dec. 31, 2026. Board of Editors – The board passed a motion to approve the appointment of Magdalena A. Way, El Reno, District 9, to complete an unexpired term that expires Dec. 31, 2024; and the appointment of Norma G. Cossio, Enid, District 4,

to keep pace with cost-of-living increases since the program’s inception. President Hermanson also asked the Military Assistance Committee to come forward with recommendations for structural changes to the program to ensure there is adequate assistance available to meet the demand for services. DISCUSS “LEGISOK” – LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA LLC The board passed a motion to approve the recommendation of the executive director to begin using LegisOK as the OBA’s service provider for legislative monitoring and bill tracking. PRESIDENT-ELECT’S APPOINTMENTS (BOARD VOTE REQUIRED) Clients’ Security Fund – The board passed a motion to approve the reappointment of Micheal Salem of Norman to a one-year term as chair person that expires Dec. 31, 2024; the reappointment of Peggy Stockwell of Norman to a one-year term as vice chairperson that expires Dec. 31, 2024; the reappointments of Jennifer K. Christian, Oklahoma City; John Kinslow, Lawton; and Derek K. Burch, Oklahoma City; to three-year terms that expire Dec. 31, 2026; and the appointment of

HEROES PROGRAM PRESENTATION

The board passed a motion to approve raising the program’s current annual maximum income requirement from $47,000 to $60,000

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