The Oklahoma Bar Journal January 2023

is business casual, what is snappy casual, what is formal attire, can I wear sneakers with a suit? Is this shirt and pants appropriate? Of course, the incred ible staff at the OBA are more than willing to help with anything you may ever need. If the OBA staff isn’t sure of the answer, they will find you one. You can also always reach out to any member on the OBA website and get an answer. What’s your favorite OBA member benefit? The won derful events. It is a great way to mingle and network with OBA members from all walks of life. Plus, what is better than a free lunch, free dessert or free drink! What technology gadget could you not function without? Google Maps and Outlook Calendar. How did people know where to be and when without our phones telling us? Oh, and it is much easier to have Google tell you where and when to turn instead of trying to read printed-off directions from MapQuest while driving. What’s the best book you’ve read this year? Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. It’s an excellent insight into how others think.

What technology gadget could you not function without? Google Maps on my phone. I would be lost without it. What’s the best book you’ve read this year? For All Who Love the Game by Harvey Penick. Mr. Penick is considered one of the best golf instructors in history, and he wrote this book for female golfers based on his experiences with some of the best to ever play the game. I reread it before my daugh ter competed in the Native Youth National Golf Championship this summer and utilized parts of it in her preparation both physically and mentally as well during the tournament, and I have no doubt that using some of Mr. Penick’s advice helped her win the championship.

S. SHEA BRACKEN Governor – District No. Three Edmond Background: I grew up and graduated from high school in Stillwater. I joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school, which included a deploy ment to Fallujah, Iraq. Following deployment, I

DUSTIN E. CONNER Governor – District No. Four Enid Background: I was born and raised in Garfield County. I attended Garber schools, graduating in 2002. After law school, I came back to Garfield County to serve the community and have been with Gungoll

completed my education and started practicing law. I work with Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst and primar ily practice catastrophic injury and medical negli gence cases. I have an amazing wife, Lindsay, and two wonderful daughters, Makenna and Teagan. Education: Bachelor’s degree from OSU in 2008; J.D. from the OCU School of Law in 2011 What is your most important goal during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? To spread the word of the amazingness of the OBA and get OBA members more involved and engaged Why is it important for OBA members to serve and volunteer? It is a way to pay it forward and truly make a difference. I have been fortunate to have amazing mentors over my career who have helped me at the drop of a hat. The legal community is an amazing group that will go to great lengths to help others, and everyone truly benefits when we serve and help one another. What challenges are OBA members encountering, and how can the OBA help find solutions? What is the appropriate dress attire for events and meetings these days?? It seems like every event or group gather ing has a different type or style of dress attire – what

Jackson Box & Devoll since graduating from law school. I have two daughters, Averly and Emerie, and a son, Charlie. I enjoy working with community groups, attending Oklahoma State athletic events and spending time chasing my kids to school and athletic events. Education: Bachelor’s degree from OSU in 2006; and a J.D. from the OCU School of Law in 2011 What is your most important goal during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? My goal for 2023 is to attend a local bar activity in every county that encompasses my district. Why is it important for OBA members to serve and volunteer? Our organization relies upon an active bar to continue to excel. While the employees at the bar are invaluable to the association, it takes all of us, as attorneys, to volunteer our time to serve

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