The Oklahoma Bar Journal January 2023

What’s your favorite OBA member benefit? The com munity and fellowship What technology gadget could you not function without? My iPhone. I cannot decide if it is a bless ing or a curse that I am always accessible by email. What’s the best book you’ve read this year? The Crossing by Michael Connelly

on committees to ensure the bar is properly repre sented by our members and the committees and boards are active and working toward accomplish ing the goals of our organization. What challenges are OBA members encountering, and how can the OBA help find solutions? I think one challenge OBA members are encountering is the hangover from the pandemic. We’ve all seen the reduced attendance at events and the desire to stay away from the bubble. What’s your favorite OBA member benefit? The com munity message boards for the various sections and committees. Being able to interact with other attor neys and bounce questions off others is invaluable. It also allows those with a wealth of knowledge the ability to pass that knowledge on to others. What technology gadget could you not function without? I, like so many others, would not be able to function without my computer and the associated “gadgets” of scanners and printers. What’s the best book you’ve read this year? Anything by Stan and Jan Berenstain

RICHARD D. WHITE JR. Governor – District No. Six Tulsa

Background: I’m from Long Beach, California, and I

currently reside in Broken Arrow. I’m married and have five children and 11 grandchildren. Education: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from California State University Long Beach; J.D. from the TU College of Law What is your most important goal during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? To work with our new executive director and other board members in transitioning to new leadership Why is it important for OBA members to serve and volunteer? To keep our bar association effective and relevant, we need talented members to serve and volunteer for the many tasks that can only be accomplished by those within our membership. Serving and volunteering bring about numerous benefits not only to those we serve but to those vol unteering their services. What challenges are OBA members encountering, and how can the OBA help find solutions? The legal profession is evolving. Technology and an ever-greater demand for resources are continuing to bring new challenges. The OBA, as the preeminent lawyers association in Oklahoma, can address these challenges and work in cooperation with others to find appropriate solutions. What’s your favorite OBA member benefit? As a member of the Board of Governors, I appreciate the opportunity to meet new members throughout the state. As a member of the OBA, I find the continuing legal education offerings to be a great benefit. What technology gadget could you not function without? Google Maps What’s the best book you’ve read this year? Black Wall Street 100 by Hannibal B. Johnson

ALLYSON E. DOW Governor – District No. Five Norman

Background: I am from Tulsa. I currently live in

Norman with my hus band and two sons. I

enjoy spending time with my family, going on vaca tion and exercising. Education: I graduated from the OU College of Law in 2012. What is your most important goal during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? To help serve the members of the bar association as a whole and to help bridge the gap between leadership and the general members. Why is it important for OBA members to serve and volunteer? Giving back to the community is important because it helps others learn and grow. What challenges are OBA members encountering, and how can the OBA help find solutions? It appears that members at large are struggling with work/life balance more than ever before. The OBA is working hard to provide great content through CLE programs to help provide guidance in this area.

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