The Oklahoma Legislature convened on Feb. 4. This legislative session should be interesting. We have a new governor and lieutenant governor, 46 new members of the 101-member House of Representatives and 11 new members of the 48-member Senate.

By Clark Musser with Travis Pickens On Nov. 19, 1863, two and a half years into the Civil War and just outside the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a national cemetery was dedicated. The customary centerpiece of such ceremonies was an oration, usually lasting two or more hours. The organizers were…

By Jimmy K. Goodman Some people ask why I “dig” public service work. Professionally, we use pro bono as short for pro bono publico, which loosely translates to “for the public good.” So pro bono is then service “for good.” This story is about digging for good. It is shared…

February bar journal available – articles relating to estate planning, plus new member benefits, eliminating the terror of lost client files and more. Check your mailbox or read online.

I learned from my father, who was a lawyer, civic leader and public servant, that making a living as a lawyer and making a difference in the world are complementary and completely doable. It is a high honor to serve as your president in 2019. As president, I come to…

Read about 2019 bar leadership and staff, member services and benefits, plus new court leadership, estate planning for family business succession and private takings under Art. 11, §23 – Check your mailbox or read it online.

(OKLAHOMA CITY – Dec. 12, 2018) The Oklahoma Bar Association’s Clients’ Security Fund will pay more than $120,000 to seven people who lost money or other property from the dishonest conduct of their attorney.  The association is reimbursing money to the clients of four deceased or former lawyers whose actions…