The Oklahoma Bar Journal May 2025

Governor Barbush reported the Cannabis Law Committee met and is discussing transitioning into a section. It is also working to establish best practices for cannabis law practitioners and developing a CLE.

with state law schools. Governor Thurman reported the Bench and Bar Committee recently held a well-attended luncheon at Faculty House. Governor Knott said the Legislative Monitoring Committee has met, and its planned Day at the Capitol event will be held the following day. Governor Rogers reported the Clients’ Security Fund Committee has a meeting scheduled for April. Governor Trevillion said the Access to Justice Committee met recently and is discussing this year’s Access to Justice Summit as well as a CLE to be held during the upcoming Solo & Small Firm Conference. Governor Dodoo said the Law Schools Committee is conducting site visits; the OCU School of Law visit has already taken place, and the visits to the OU and TU law schools are com ing up. Reports and findings are expected by the end of April. JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ELECTIONS PROCEDURE The board passed a motion to approve procedures pertaining to this year’s Judicial Nominating Commission elections in districts 3 and 4, as those districts existed in 1967.

transitioning into a section. It is also working to establish best practices for cannabis law practi tioners and developing a CLE. He also said the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee is meeting regularly. Governor Cooper reported the Bar Center Facilities Committee is discussing the roof and bar center entryway, which are currently being reconfigured, and pricing estimates are forthcoming. He also said the Military Assistance Committee is meeting regularly and would like to partner on an upcoming Wills for Heroes event that is being planned for August in Durant. Governor Barker said the Awards Committee met and estab lished deadlines for submitting nominations during the upcom ing awards cycle and discussed a recommendation to rename the OBA Trailblazer Award to honor recently retired Justice Yvonne Kauger. Governor Hixon reported the Law Day Committee met in March, and a ceremony to recog nize the student contest winners is scheduled for April 2. Governor Locke said the Membership Engagement Committee contin ues to work on updating public service brochures and is work ing on developing partnerships

REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review.

2024 PRC AND PRT ANNUAL REPORTS

General Counsel Hendryx presented highlights from the reports that were submitted to the Supreme Court in February and published in the March 2025 issue of the Oklahoma Bar Journal . She noted that in 2024, 1,081 griev ances were received against 818 lawyers, which represents fewer than 5% of members. the Investment Committee met recently and is reviewing the investment policy to align with current organizational goals. Past President Pringle reported the Solo and Small Firm Conference Planning Committee is meeting regularly, and a sub-committee is developing programming. Governor Oldfield reported the Legal Internship Committee met recently. Governor Barbush reported the Cannabis Law Committee met and is discussing BOARD LIAISON REPORTS President-Elect Peckio said

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