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has seen 500 evictions over eight counties and is currently gather ing data regarding the same. He will be presenting his work to the commission this fall. The committee also heard from Communications Director Rasmussen who is encour aging the committee to contribute monthly submissions on the topic of Access to Justice for publication in the Oklahoma Bar Journal. General Counsel Hendryx reported the Office of the General Counsel received 21 formal grievances and 62 informal grievances from June 1 to June 30. These numbers compare with 16 formal grievances and 56 informal grievances respectively the same time period last year. As of June 30, there were 174 grievances pending investigation by the Office of the General Counsel for future presentation to the Professional Responsibility Commission. In addi tion to the pending investigations, there was one grievance awaiting a private reprimand and 12 griev ances waiting for formal charges to be filed. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was sub mitted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Erwin said the Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee is celebrating its successful event in June. He said the Access to Justice Committee met and discussed a report on REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

also chaired the Cannabis Law Committee meeting. Governor Hilfiger reported he attended the Solo & Small Firm Conference and Muskogee County Bar Association meeting. Governor Rochelle reported he attended the Solo & Small Firm Conference. Governor Smith reported by email she attended the Solo & Small Firm Conference as well as the Diversity Committee meeting. Governor Vanderburg reported he attended the Solo & Small Firm Conference and the Oklahoma Municipal Judges Association Board of Directors meeting. He also reported the Kay County Bar Association will provide $30,000 in scholarships to local students.

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Governor Erwin reported he attended the Solo & Small Firm Conference and YLD June meeting. He reports the primary focus of the division’s June meeting was final preparations for the Solo & Small Firm YLD hospitality suite. Also discussed was a planned August event with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma as well as the division’s upcoming “mandatory” July meet ing, where Bar Exam Survival Kits will be assembled. He also attended the Access to Justice Committee meeting, where the main topic of conversation was the status of evictions. He said the committee heard from Adam Hines, Access to Justice Commission intern, who

Governor Erwin said the Access to Justice Committee met and discussed a report on evictions that is being prepared for presentation to the Board of Governors at an upcoming meeting. The report will cover topics such as geographic inequalities, habitability and issues related to proper notice.

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