The Oklahoma Bar Journal March 2024

contents March 2024 • Vol. 95 • No. 3

THEME: A nimal L aw Editor: Melissa DeLacerda

On the Cover: Sassy DeLacerda of Stillwater by A'Lissa DeVorss/Fat Cat Photography

FEATURES What Is Animal Law? B y G ary M axey

PLUS

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Legislative Monitoring Committee B y S handa M c K enney

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A Conversation With an Animal Law Practitioner B y C haris L. W ard and K atie B ray B arnett Wildlife and the Law: A ‘Bird’s-Eye View’ of Various Laws Governing the Interactions Between People and Nature B y R honda J. M c L ean Oklahoma’s Laws and Lawyers Have a Vital Role To Play in Helping Humans and Animals Impacted by Domestic Violence B y C haris L. W ard

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Annual Meeting

OBA Leadership Academy: Meet Class Eight Professional Responsibility Commission Annual Report

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Traveling With Your Best Friend B y M organ M axey

DEPARTMENTS

PAGE 36 – Annual Meeting

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From the President

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From the Executive Director

Law Practice Tips

Oklahoma Bar Foundation News

Young Lawyers Division For Your Information

Bench & Bar Briefs

In Memoriam

Editorial Calendar

PAGE 40 – OBA Leadership Academy: Meet Class Eight

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