The Oklahoma Bar Journal September 2024

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will meet this week. Governor Locke reported the Membership Engagement Committee recently met and continues its work in engaging law schools and plan ning events for newly admitted OBA members. They will also meet during the Annual Meeting. Governor Thurman reported the Civil Procedure and Evidence Code Committee will meet soon. ACTION PERTAINING TO RULES GOVERNING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS The board passed a motion to approve a three-member com mission appointed by President Pringle in conformance with Rule 3.3 (b)(2) of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings pertain ing to a grievance received against a member of the Professional Responsibility Commission. The three appointed members are Angela Ailles Bahm, S. Shea Bracken and James R. Hicks. 2024 LAW DAY REPORT Law Day Committee Chair Ed Wunch submitted a written report that was presented with the board agenda for its review.

She assisted an individual who was interested in running for the Board of Governors and attended the Access to Justice meeting. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Oldfield reported the Legal Internship Committee recently met. Governor Barbush said the Cannabis Law Committee has successfully engaged state agency leaders and is planning its upcoming CLE, which will be open to all lawyers. He said the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee is working on defining its mission and ensuring funding mechanisms are sound. Governor Ailles Bahm added the committee will meet this week and has coordinated with the Oklahoma County Bar Association and Tulsa County Bar Association to advertise LHL in the Tulsa Lawyer and OCBA Briefcase . She also said meetings with mental health services provider A Chance to Change are regularly occurring in efforts to continue improving services. Board members are encouraged to attend a fundraiser for the LHL foundation that is being planned. It was discussed that the LHL Foundation needs some sort of internet presence to enable the sharing of information and allow online donations. Governor Ailles Bahm also reported the Legislative Monitoring Committee recently met and will present the annual Legislative Debrief this week titled “Statute Symposium.” Governor Bracken reported the Military Assistance Committee will meet during the Annual Meeting. Governor Conner said Awards Committee chair LeAnne McGill will be presenting as OBA Award winners are recognized during various events at the Annual Meeting. Governor Hixon reported the Law Day Committee

The board passed motions to approve the following appointments. Budget Committee: President Elect Williams appoints members as set forth below. Members of the House of Delegates: Jana Knott, Anthony L. Bonner Jr., Jeff Trevillion, Michael E. Esmond and Ashley R. Webb. Board of Governors: Philip D. Hixon, Angela Ailles Bahm and Miles Pringle Executive Director Johnson reviewed the various venue options available and provided updates on planning and dates to be determined for the 2025 event. NEXT BOARD MEETING The Board of Governors met in August, and a summary of those actions will be published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal once the min utes are approved. The next board meeting will be held virtually on Friday, Sept. 20. 2025 SOLO & SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE

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The board passed motions

to approve the following appointments.

Board of Editors: President Pringle appoints retired Judge Becky R. Baird, Miami, District 1, to a three-year term starting Jan. 1, 2024, and expiring Dec. 31, 2026. Professional Responsibility Tribunal: President Pringle appoints Kelly Kavalier of Stillwater to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2027, filling a vacancy left by Melissa DeLacerda of Stillwater, who is rotating off.

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