The Oklahoma Bar Journal October 2024

F or Y our I nformation

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES The swearing-in ceremony for new bar members is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Oklahoma state Capitol House Chambers. There will be three sessions: 9 a.m. for OCU, 10 a.m. for OU and 11 a.m. for TU and out-of-state graduates. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, join the OBA Management Assistance Program for Opening Your Law Practice. This is a no-cost, semi-annual event for new lawyers, those returning to private practice or those venturing out on their own. This day-long program will address resources for starting a new law practice, professionalism, cli ent management and so much more. Learn more at www.okbar.org/oylp.

CONNECT WITH THE OBA THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA Are you following the OBA on social media? Keep up to date on future CLE, upcoming events and the latest information about the Oklahoma legal community. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. be featured on our cover! Email submissions of about 500 words or high-resolution images to OBA Communications Director Lori Rasmussen, lorir@okbar.org. SHOW YOUR CREATIVE SIDE We want to feature your work on “The Back Page” and the Oklahoma Bar Journal cover! Submit articles related to the practice of law, or send us something humor ous, transforming or intriguing. Poetry, photography and artwork are options too. Photographs and artwork relating to featured topics may also have the opportunity to

DIANA O’NEAL NAMED NEW ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV announced that the Oklahoma Supreme Court selected Acting Director Diana O’Neal as the new administrative director of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), effective Sept. 1. She will succeed Jari Askins, who retired in June. Prior to being named acting director, Ms. O’Neal served as deputy administrative director and chief financial officer for the courts. Ms. O’Neal is a certified public accountant and a graduate of

Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Her background includes exec utive-level positions within other state entities. Following graduation, she began her state service with the Office of the State Auditor and Inspector. Most notable in her more than 25 years in state government, she served as deputy administrator and chief financial officer for the Employees Group Insurance Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

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