The Oklahoma Bar Journal October 2025

contents October 2025 • Vol. 96 • No. 8

THEME: I mmigration L aw Editor: Norma Cossio

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

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Navigating Immigration Court Hearings for Oklahoma Residents: Master Calendar and Individual Hearings Explained B y Y ovana L opez M edina A Call To Reform Work Authorization Options for Foreign Nurses B y D iane H ernandez D uarte -G onzalez : Overcoming Unlawful Presence Under §212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act From Inside the United States B y K atelyn W ade Immigration Relief for Victims of Abuse and Crimes B y L orena R ivas

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From the President Bar News in a Minute

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From the Executive Director

Law Practice Tips

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Board of Governors Actions Oklahoma Bar Foundation News

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Bench & Bar Briefs

In Memoriam

Editorial Calendar

Classified Ads The Back Page

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PLUS

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A Contract for Deed Transfers Equitable Title to the Buyer (16 O.S. §11A) B y K raettli Q. E pperson

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Annual Meeting

Women in Law Conference Photo Highlights

2026 Committee Sign-Up

Access to Justice

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