The Oklahoma Bar Journal November 2022

These numbers compare with 21 formal grievances and 95 informal grievances respectively during the same time period last year. From Aug.1 to Aug. 31, there were six disciplinary cases and one petition for reinstatement awaiting deci sions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court. As of Aug. 31, there were 174 grievances pending investiga tion by the Office of the General Counsel for future presentation to the Professional Responsibility Commission. In addition to the pending investigations, there are two grievances awaiting a private reprimand and 11 grievances to be filed as Formal Charges with the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Furthermore, upon the success ful completion of the Attorney Diversion Program, participating attorneys are to receive private rep rimands involving 14 grievances and letters of admonition involving 15 grievances. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submit ted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Erwin reported the Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee has dis cussed possible funding mech anisms for future conferences that would offset expected price increases related to hospitality at many of the state’s hotel and con ference venues. He also reported the Access to Justice Committee met and discussed the upcoming Access to Justice Summit that will

virtual YLD meeting, where he recapped the ABA meeting in Chicago, and the division dis cussed its upcoming elections. The next meeting is set for Sept. 24 at the bar center. He also attended the retirement luncheon for out going Director of Administration Craig Combs. General Counsel Hendryx reported the hearing room at the bar center has been recently upgraded with new technology equipment to allow for better vid eoconferencing. She also said in her report that between Aug.1 to Aug. 31, the Office of the General Counsel received 18 formal griev ances and 73 informal grievances. REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

Governor Rochelle reported he attended the Comanche County Bar Association monthly meeting with CLE and the OBA Audit Committee meeting. Governor Vanderburg reported he attended the August Oklahoma Association of Municipal Attorneys meeting, fall conference and annual mem bership meeting. He also attended the Oklahoma Municipal League annual convention. Governor White reported he attended meetings of the Legal Internship Committee and Audit Committee. REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION Governor Erwin reported he attended meetings of the Access to Justice Committee and Budget Committee. He also attended the

Governor Erwin reported the Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee has discussed possible funding mechanisms for future conferences that would offset expected price increases related to hospitality at many of the state’s hotel and conference venues.

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