The Oklahoma Bar Journal October 2024

G. WILLIAM RICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The OBA Indian Law Section announces the opening of the G. William Rice Memorial Scholarship, aimed at law school students who intend to practice Indian law in Oklahoma. The scholarship is open to current 2L and 3L students. The OBA Indian Law Section will award between $2,000 and $5,000 to seven deserving applicants to assist with the cost of the bar exam. This scholarship is granted in honor of G. William “Bill” Rice, a beloved mentor, friend and colleague to many. To apply, law students must write a cover

letter describing their commitment to the practice of Indian law in Oklahoma along with a resume containing Indian law-related activities, a law school transcript and a reference letter from an academic professional to Debra Gee by email at debra.gee@chickasaw.net or by mail to P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821. Applications are due Oct. 18. The winners will be announced at the OBA Indian Law Section Annual CLE on Nov. 8.

LHL DISCUSSION GROUPS TO HOST NOVEMBER MEETINGS The Lawyers Helping

Lawyers monthly discussion group will meet Thursday, Nov. 7, in Oklahoma City at the office of Tom Cummings, 701 NW 13th St. The group will also meet Thursday, Nov. 14, in Tulsa at the office of Scott Goode, 1437 S. Boulder Ave., Ste. 1200. Each meeting is facilitated by committee members and a licensed mental health profes

sional. The small group discussions are intended to give group leaders and participants the opportunity to ask questions, provide support and share information with fellow bar members to improve their lives – professionally and personally. Visit www.okbar.org/lhl for more information, and be sure to keep an eye on the OBA events calendar at www.okbar.org/events for upcoming discussion group meeting dates.

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