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was discussed. He reported that discussion during the April OBA YLD meeting centered around service projects and organiza tional goals, and a plan to accom plish the agreed-upon goals will be discussed at the next meeting, where Melissa Brooks, Legal Aid Pro Bono coordinator, will speak. He also reported that four OBA members represented the YLD at the ABA YLD meeting. General Counsel Hendryx reported that from April 1 to April 30, the Office of the General Counsel received 10 formal grievances and 85 informal grievances. These numbers compare with four formal grievances and 66 informal griev ances respectively during the same time period last year. As of April 30, there were four disciplinary cases and one reinstatement awaiting decisions from the Supreme Court, and there were 174 grievances pending investigation by the Office of the General Counsel for future presentation to the Professional Responsibility Commission. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Erwin reported the Access to Justice Committee met and heard from Executive Director Williams and Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation Executive Director Katie Dilks. He also said the Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee had received an update from OBA Management Assistance Program Director Jim Calloway. Governor Ailles Bahm reported the Bench and Bar Committee met and discussed the impact of legislation currently being discussed by the Oklahoma Legislature and is considering the ongoing need for a public education initiative regarding an independent judiciary. Governor REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

Responsibility Tribunal, some of whom are laypersons. Governor Bracken reported he attended the OCBA board meeting and Law Day event. He participated in educational opportunities related to legislation. Governor Conner reported he attended the Garfield County Bar Association meeting and spoke with his local legisla tors. Governor Davis reported by email he spoke at the Bryan County Bar Association meeting and discussed legislative topics. Governor Dow reported she attended the Oklahoma County Bar Association Family Law Section meeting, OBA Family Law Section meeting and Cleveland County Bar Association monthly meeting. Governor Garrett reported she chaired the monthly Cannabis Law Committee meet ing. Governor Rochelle reported he attended the Comanche County Bar Association Luncheon and Law Day picnic as well as the OBA Board of Governors has been party. Governor Smith reported she attended the OCU Law Alumni Awards Dinner and is planning to attend the OBA Diversity Committee’s meeting scheduled for May 24. Governor Vanderburg reported he attended the Oklahoma Association of Municipal Attorneys board meet ing, the International Municipal Lawyers Association Climate Change Task Force meeting and the Oklahoma Municipal Judges Association seminar and meeting, where he was elected treasurer. REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION Governor Erwin reported he attended the April YLD meeting as well as the ABA YLD Mid Year meeting in Atlanta and also attended the April Access to Justice meeting, where the Summer Pro Bono Challenge

virtually attended the OBF Court Grant Committee meeting; and chaired the Justice Assistance Grant board meeting. He also attended the District Attorneys Council board meeting and a meeting of its Technology Committee, as well as the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association board meeting and taught at the District Attorneys Councils Prosecution Boot Camp. He also attended the OBF Board of Trustees meeting and OBA/OBF joint dinner. He worked on setting up the OBA Budget Committee and communicated with potential mem bers. He also met and participated in phone calls with legislators. Executive Director Williams reported he attended the Seminole County Law Day event and pre sented a CLE. He also attended the Tulsa County Law Day Luncheon, YLD board meeting and Access to Justice Committee meeting, where he was invited to discuss various issues. He met with the Center for Nonprofits to discuss finalizing the OBA membership survey and participated in conferences with the auditor for the 2021 audit and with counsel regarding the status of litigation. He also attended the joint OBA/OBF event at the Harn Homestead and reviewed video content for a possible domestic violence program in October. reported she attended the Bench and Bar Committee meeting and discussed the opportunity for public education related to the Judicial Nominating Commission. She also attended the OCBA Law Day Luncheon. Additionally, she worked on legislative issues and sent an educational email to all the members of the Professional REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Governor Ailles Bahm

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