March 2006
YLD Sends
Representatives
to Chicago
Four Young Lawyers Division members traveled to Chicago
to represent the OBA/YLD at the American Bar Association Midyear
Meeting from Feb. 9 – 13. Shanda McKenney of Oklahoma City,
Javier Ramirez of Henryetta, Chris Camp of Tulsa and Keri Williams
of Stillwater attended a very lively YLD Assembly where various resolutions
were debated and voted on, including a resolution in support of an
ABA dues increase, a resolution to ensure that the executive branch
operates within the confines of FISA (or seeks amendments thereto),
and various resolutions related to immigration law. Many of these
issues were controversial and heavily debated on the assembly floor.
The trip was not without its fun. The delegates met
and attended receptions with other delegates from throughout the
country and took advantage of the Chicago nightlife.
“Serious debate was held on several resolutions
directly affecting young lawyers, but the Windy City also lived up
to its reputation by offering some of the finest restaurants, networking
opportunities and entertainment available in the Midwest,” Ms.
McKenney said. “Despite the winter weather, I thoroughly
enjoyed attending the ABA Midyear Meeting on behalf of the OBA/YLD.”
Volunteers Needed for National Mock Trial Championship
The National Mock Trial Task Force needs YLD volunteers
for the social events at the National Mock Trial Championship in
Oklahoma City from May 11 – 14. There will be high school students
from all over the nation competing in this competition, and we want
to make their experience in Oklahoma an enjoyable one. Below are
the dates and locations where help is needed. Please contact Keri
Williams at kwilliams@osuf.org or (405) 385-5148 if you are available
to help or would like more information.
- May 11 – Downtown Sheraton Pavilion from 5 – 10
p.m. We need 18 volunteers for the pinning ceremony to take
tickets, check food vouchers and give directions.
- May 12 – RedHawks Game at Bricktown Ballpark
from 5 – 10 p.m. We need 12 volunteers to escort teams, monitor
the bus and give directions.
- May 13 – Cox Convention Center from 5 – 10
p.m. We need 21 volunteers for the finals banquet to check wristbands
and to prepare seating charts, etc.
- May 12 and 13 – A few scoring panelists are
still needed for morning and afternoon sessions on both days. You
have to have scored at least two rounds at the state level to
score for the national
competition.
Important
Upcoming Dates
April 27 – 6 p.m., Full Moon
Café, 1525 E. 15th St. in Tulsa
May 4 – 6 p.m., Bricktown
Brewery (Land Run Room),
1 N. Oklahoma Ave. in
Oklahoma City
Receptions honoring the newest OBA members will be
held on these dates in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. All attorneys – new
and more seasoned – are invited to attend! Appetizers and beverages
will be provided. For more details on the Tulsa reception, contact
Sara Barry at sbarry@gablelaw.com. For the Oklahoma City reception,
contact John Weaver at jweaver@oktax.state.ok.us. |
