The Oklahoma Bar Journal October 2026

LAUNCHING YOUR LAW PRACTICE

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. WRITE FOR THE BAR JOURNAL TO EARN MCLE CREDIT Recently, the Oklahoma Supreme Court amended the rules for mandatory continuing legal edu cation to include writing scholarly articles that are published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal . The MCLE Commission will award 6 credits per published article for each contributing author. Contact OBA Communications Director and Oklahoma Bar Journal Managing Editor Lori Rasmussen at lorir@okbar.org to learn more about this opportunity. Visit https://bit.ly/3ZepRZ3 to read the Supreme Court order. chairperson, has set a public hearing on the 2027 OBA budget for 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at the Oklahoma Bar Center, 1901 N. Lincoln Blvd., in Oklahoma City. 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET Pursuant to Article VII, Section 1 of the Rules Creating and Controlling the Oklahoma Bar Association, Jana L. Knott, presi dent-elect and Budget Committee

On Oct. 29, join the OBA Management Assistance Program for Launching Your Law Practice: A Hands-On Workshop. This is a no-cost, semiannual event for new lawyers, those returning to private practice or those venturing out on their own. This day-long workshop will address resources for designing a client-centered firm, improving workflows using AI, business planning and more. Learn more at www.okbar.org/launching-your-law-practice.

OBA MEMBER AND PROLIFIC AUTHOR BOB BURKE HONORED The Oklahoma County Law Library in September marked a historic milestone with the formal dedication of a new reading room and per manent collection honoring Bob Burke, a prominent Oklahoma attorney, prolific historian and dedicated member of the legal community. Hosted in partnership with the Oklahoma County Bar Association, this dedication recognizes Mr. Burke’s extraordinary contributions to pre serving the rich heritage of the Oklahoma bench and bar. Mr. Burke has authored more than 150 books documenting the state’s legal milestones, foundational biographies and cultural history. By donating his extensive personal catalog of published works to the library, Mr. Burke has ensured that these invaluable historical and legal resources remain permanently accessible to practitioners, legal scholars and the public alike. Notable members of the bench and bar gather to recognize Bob Burke on Sept. 10 at the Oklahoma County Law Library. From left: Howard K. Berry III, Justice Noma Gurich, Retired Justice Yvonne Kauger, Bob Burke, OBA President Amber Peckio, Justice Dana Kuehn and OCBA President Judge Anthony Bonner.

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