AWARDS

Chairperson and Liaison:
Kimberly Warren
34776 New Hope Road
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 239-7961
kwarren@coleandreed.com

Objective: To honor and reward noble efforts by YLD members, chairs and officers.

CHILDREN & THE LAW

Co-Chairperson:
Lily Debrah
722 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 402
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 606-3062
ldebrah@dmw-law.com

Co-Chairperson:
Carol King
317 E. 113th St.
Jenks, OK 74037
(918) 298-0949
carol.king@sbcglobal.net

Objective: To provide programs and services to improve the quality of life for children through advancements in law, justice and public safety. This committee should also provide programs to educate children about the inter-working of the legal system.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

Co-Chairperson:
Eric Schelin
124 E. 4th St.
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 583-9922
eschelin@fdlaw.com

Co-Chairperson:
Lindsey Andrews
1624 Greenbriar Ave. Ste. 600
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 691-2648
landrews@coxinet.net

Objective: To work with the OBA's director of Continuing Legal Education to prepare and promote CLE seminars which are useful and of interest to young lawyers, as well as members of the senior bar.

DISASTER LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Chairperson and Liaison:
Joshua L. Schwartz
2000 S. Wheeling Ave, Suite 401
Tulsa, OK 74104
(571) 228-9620
Joshua@joshuaschwartz.com

Objective:To assist victims of disasters by providing free legal advice in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and/or other contributions that the committee deems appropriate. This committee is typically only active in the wake of a disaster which results in a need for its services.

GIFT OF LIFE PROJECT

Co-Chairperson:
Randy Grau
320 Robert S. Kerr Ste. 621
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 713-1503
rgrau@oklahomacounty.org

Co-Chairperson:
Sarah Glick
101 N. Robinson Ave. Ste. 1300
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 272-1908

Objective: To educate members of the bar about organ and tissue donations and to encourage participation in organ sharing networks.

LAW SCHOOL

Co-Chairperson:
Robert Faulk
118 E. Randolph
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 249-9100
Robert@faulklawfirm.com

Co-Chairperson:
Ashley Bowen
100 N. Broadway Ste. 2900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 553-2859
abowen@hallestill.com

Objective: To assist law students in recognizing and dealing with issues that will affect them as they enter into the legal profession.

LONG RANGE PLANNING

Chairperson:
Christopher Camp
300 ONEOK Plaza
100 W. 5th St.
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 588-1313
chriscamp@h2law.net

Objective: To review and revise the OBA/YLD Long Range Plan.

MEMBERSHIP

Co-Chairperson:
Molly Bircher
320 S. Boston, Suite 400
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 594-0595
mbircher@hallestill.com

Objective: To investigate the needs of young lawyers and determine how YLD can attempt to meet those needs, by providing both resources and relevant committees/projects for its members, including the preparation and distribution of a membership information CD-ROM.

MOCK TRIAL

Chairperson
Jennifer Scott Moradi
100 N. Broadway Ave. Ste. 3300
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 272-9241
jsmoradi@andrewsdavis.com

Objective:To organize and conduct mock trial competition among Oklahoma high school students on a statewide basis.

NEW ATTORNEY ORIENTATION

New Admittee Happy Hour:
Sara Barry
100 W. 5 th St. Ste. 1000
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 595-4850
sbarry@gablelaw.com

Jasen Corns
1000 Park Centre
525 S. Main
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 583-7129
jcorns@tulsalawyer.com

John Weaver
5301 Eric Court
Oklahoma City, OK 73135
(405) 413-8432
jdweaver1@aol.com

Swearing In Receptions:
Doris Gruntmeir
Office of Regional Counsel
1012 Honor Heights Dr. Bldg. 7
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 680-3983
doris.gruntmeir@va.gov

Bar Exam Survival Kits:
Julia Tiller
7109 NW 118th
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 720-5900
E-mail: JTiller.Law@cox.net

Kimberly Waite
2935 E. 57 th Pl.
Tulsa, OK 74105
(918) 747-8222
alexander3551@sbcglobal.net

Objective: To host receptions honoring new admittees to the Bar, to introduce new admittees to the OBA/YLD, and to encourage young lawyers to actively participate in bar activities.  This committee also guides and organizes preparing Bar Exam Survival Kits for the persons taking the bar exam.

NOMINATIONS

Chairperson:
Keri Williams
400 S. Monroe St.
Stillwater, OK 74076
(405) 385-5148
kwilliams@osugiving.com

Objective: See OBA/YLD Bylaws, Article V

PUBLICATIONS/WEBSITE PROJECT

Co-Chairperson:
Richard Rose
300 NE 1st
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 236-0478
rrose@mahaffeygore.com

Co-Chairperson:
Chris Camp
300 ONEOK Plaza
100 West Fifth St.
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 588-1313
chriscamp@h2law.net

Objective: To provide information and articles to the Oklahoma Bar Journal and the OBA Web site promoting YLD activities and projects and keeping Bar Association members current regarding YLD activities and accomplishments.

RELIGION AND THE LAW

Chairperson:
Trey Tipton
P.O. Box 722764
Norman, OK 73070
(405) 217-8700 ext. 228
trey@journeychurch.cc

Objective: To draft and distribute a handbook  for religious professionals and religious organizations and institutions which addresses common legal issues concerning these individuals and entities.  It is also expected that a seminar for religious professionals will be conducted on issues such as tort liability, employment law, sexual misconduct, taxation, religious liberty and others.

SENIORS

Chairperson:
Orenthel Denson
4334 NW Expressway, Suite 273
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 286-4251
E-mail: odensonlaw@hotmail.com

Objective: To publish and distribute information for senior citizens on a wide array of topics which affect their rights.

SURVIVING THE SEASON

Co-Chairperson:
Shawnae Proctor
660 Parrington Oval, Room 213
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-4124
srobey@ou.edu

Co-Chairperson:
Lara Russell
33672 S. 4230 Rd.
Inola, OK 74036-5914
lmrussell@future-link.net

Objective:  To provide assistance for the indigent and elderly during the harsh weather conditions present in Oklahoma (Community Outreach component of YLD).

TOLERANCE EDUCATION PROJECT

Co-Chairperson:
Jeff Clark
125 North Third
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7993
jeffsclark2003@yahoo.com

Co-Chairperson:
Mariatu Kargbo
215 Dean A. McGee, Suite 109
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 609-5960
mariatu_kargbo@fd.org

Objective: To promote tolerance among children in Oklahoma for differences in race, religion, national origin and other differences which make up the melting pot of America.

VOLUNTEERS TASK FORCE

Co-Chairperson:
Ashley Williams
Oklahoma Tax Commission
P.O. Box 53248
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3248
(405) 319-8550
awilliams@tax.ok.gov

Co-Chairperson:
Libby Higham
320 S. Boston Ave. Ste. 400
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 594-0684
ehigham@hallestill.com

Objective:Produce and distribute a pamphlet for volunteers addressing their legal rights and responsibilities.

WILLS FOR HEROES/C.A.P. (CITIZENSHIP/AMERICANISM/PATRIOTISM)

Co-Chairperson:
Lindsey Andrews
1624 Greenbriar Ave. Ste. 600
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 691-2648
landrews@coxinet.net

Co-Chairperson:
Richard Rose
300 NE 1st
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 236-0478
rrose@mahaffeygore.com

Objective: To promote citizenship, Americanism and patriotism.