Oklahoma Bar Journal
Annual Meeting Photo Highlights
This year’s Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Judicial Conference on July 10-12 in Norman, was a memorable and successful event, bringing lawyers and judges together to learn and connect.
Check out some of the photos from the event! More photos can be found on the OBA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/okbarassociation.
During the Annual Luncheon on Thursday, July 11, speakers Burns V. Hargis, John R. Hargrave and Tom J. McDaniel share stories and experiences during their times as presidents of colleges and universities in Oklahoma during their panel discussion, “Tales from the Principal’s Office.”
The OBA celebrated several award winners this year, with awards presented throughout the three-day meeting. From left Judges Jon K. Parsley, Richard C. Ogden, Sheila D. Stinson and Donna L. Dirickson received President’s Awards from OBA President Miles Pringle for "fostering, maintaining and promoting integrity, learning, competence and public service and improving the forum for legal discussion."
President Pringle and his wife, Andrea, dance to the local 90s cover band, My So Called Band, during the Barristers' Ball on Thursday evening.
OBA Vice President Amber Peckio tries her hand at dunking 2024 OBA President Miles Pringle. Proceeds from the dunk tank benefited the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Foundation.
Annual Luncheon attendees had the opportunity to hear Andrew M. Coats, this year’s recipient of the Joe Stamper Distinguished Service Award, talk about his late colleague, Joe Stamper, in whose honor the award was named.
The John E. Shipp Award for Ethics was presented posthumously to Oklahoma County Public Defender Bob Ravitz, who died in January. President Miles Pringle presents the award to Mr. Ravitz' widow, Diane Ravitz, who attended the OBA Annual Luncheon to celebrate his remarkable legacy with his friends and colleagues in the legal profession.
The first OBA conference dedicated to artificial intelligence in the legal profession was held on Friday, July 12, in conjunction with the OBA Annual Meeting. During this one-day conference, attendees had the opportunity to learn about emerging artificial intelligence tools for the legal world and how to implement them in their practices.
Left: Kicking off this year’s Annual Meeting was Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear with his session, “Exploring the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and Indian Law Today.” Right: OBA Annual Meeting attendees joined Oklahoma’s judges for a joint plenary session featuring Dr. Karen Korematsu discussing “Korematsu v. United States: What are Civil Liberties?” Dr. Korematsu discussed the experiences of her father, Frank Korematsu, during the WWII Japanese internment and how his bravery and perseverance shaped civil liberties today.
Congratulations to Kate Dodoo, Oklahoma City, newly elected to the Board of Governors as member at large, and Amber Peckio, Tulsa, elected as the OBA's next president-elect. Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2025.
President-Elect D. Kenyon Williams Jr. presides over this year’s House of Delegates, where delegates conducted association business.
On Wednesday, July 10, TU, OU and OCU hosted their annual law school luncheons, celebrating alumni and honoring award winners.
OBA Annual Meeting Co-Sponsor OAMIC hosted the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, July 10. Attendees enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres and live music throughout the evening.
Originally published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal – OBJ 95 No. 7 (September 2024)
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