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What the New Vaccine Phase Means for Members

March 1, 2021
The second phase of COVID-19 vaccinations in Oklahoma is well underway. What does this mean for OBA members? As a reminder, legal professionals and their staff are considered essential workers under Gov. Stitt’s Executive Order from March 2020. One of the new second phase qualifiers includes adults age 65 and older, and adults of any… Read more...

NOTICE OF HEARING

February 23, 2021
ASHLEY K. ADRIANSE, SCBD # 7007 TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given pursuant to Rule 11.3(b), Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S., ch. 1, app. 1-A, that a hearing will be held to determine if Ashley K. Adrianse should be reinstated to active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association. Any… Read more...

JNC: Interviews for Oklahoma County Vacancies

February 12, 2021
February 11, 2021–On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will conduct interviews for the position of District Judge in Oklahoma County, 7th Judicial District, Office 9. As previously announced, the following applicants will be interviewed for this position: Anthony L. Bonner, Jr., Midwest CityBrock R. Ellis, Oklahoma CityErick W. Harris, Oklahoma CityKari… Read more...

Cooking Through the Snow

February 12, 2021
The lingering and dramatic Oklahoma winter weather at least is giving us more reason to use our soup kettles and slow cookers. Chili, soup and hearty food season continues. While the internet often is our go-to to look up recipes, there's nothing like going through a well-worn cookbook. The 2011 OBA cookbook, "Justice is Served,"… Read more...

Share the Love, VOLUNTEER

February 8, 2021
The need for legal assistance is great, especially during this pandemic. We thank Oklahoma lawyers for all you do, and offer these reminders about these OBA programs that you can become involved with throughout our state. Oklahoma Lawyers for America’s Heroes Program (okbarheroes.org) The Oklahoma Lawyers for America’s Heroes Program was launched on Veterans Day… Read more...

JNC: Rescheduled Interviews for Assoc. District Judge, Osage County

February 8, 2021
OKLAHOMA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSIONFebruary 8, 2021 - Due to the potential for dangerous travel conditions, the interviews for the position of Associate District Judge for Osage County, previously scheduled for February 9, are being rescheduled for March 4, 2021. As previously announced, the following individuals have applied for this position: Linda M. Branstetter, Nowata Julie… Read more...

YLD Meets Online for First 2021 Meeting

January 29, 2021
The YLD meets online, January 27, 2021. The OBA Young Lawyers Division held its first meeting of 2021, led by April Moaning, chair. One of the first action items for the YLD will be preparing "Survival Kits" for those taking the bar exam in February. In addition to lots of snacks, the YLD is adding… Read more...

JNC: VACANCY Oklahoma County District Judge

January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021 - The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) today announced a vacancy for the position of District Judge in Oklahoma County, Seventh Judicial District, Office 2. This vacancy is created by the appointment of the Honorable Thomas E. Prince to the Court of Civil Appeals. Two more vacancies were announced recently by the JNC.… Read more...

Justice Colbert to Retire

January 19, 2021
1/19/2021 Barbara Hoberock - Tulsa World OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Tom Colbert will retire effective Feb. 1. “With the retirement of Justice Tom Colbert, the Supreme Court of Oklahoma will lose a strong voice of sound reason and superb legal analysis,” said Oklahoma Chief Justice Richard Darby. “In his 16 years on the… Read more...

President Mike Mordy’s Inaugural Remarks

January 15, 2021
Congratulations Mike Mordy, the 2021 president of the Oklahoma Bar Association. He and other officers and board members were sworn in this morning virtually by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Richard Darby. View Pres. Mordy's inaugural remarks. https://vimeo.com/500464323 Read more...