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Oklahoma Lawyers To Offer Free Legal Advice

April 15, 2022
Lawyers across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28, during the annual statewide celebration of Law Day. Oklahoma residents may call 405-493-9131 or 918-551-6022 to speak to a licensed attorney at no charge. Those with legal questions also have the option to email AskALawyer@okbar.org to access the service.  “This is the 47th… Read more...

OBA Day at the Capitol is Back for 2022!

March 9, 2022
March 22, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Oklahoma Bar Center | Emerson Hall, 1901 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma CityRSVP for lunch: Alisha Davidson; 405-416-7014Click here for the full schedule. CLICK for ZOOM link Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 22, when OBA Day at the Capitol returns to the Oklahoma Bar Center. The event… Read more...

Owasso High School Mock Trial State Champs

March 7, 2022
Owasso High School’s Team Zip, Zap, Zok edged out Jenks High School’s Team The Truth to claim the Oklahoma High School Mock Trial Championship. Owasso High School has won the state championship four of the last five years.   The mock trial program, now in its 42nd year, involves teams of students portraying attorneys and defendants… Read more...

MOCK TRIAL TEAMS HEAD TO SEMIFINALS

February 25, 2022
Eight teams from Jenks, McAlester, Moore, Oklahoma City, Owasso and Tulsa will participate in the 2022 Oklahoma High School Mock Trial semifinals. The rounds are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 28 in Oklahoma City at the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma and in Tulsa at the Page Belcher Federal Building. The… Read more...

Judicial Nominating Committee Announces Nominees for the Court of Criminal Appeals

January 21, 2022
The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announces the three nominees for the position of Court of Criminal Appeals, District 1.  After concluding the review process and conducting in person interviews,  the JNC submitted to the Governor the following nominees for this position: William J. Musseman, Jr., Broken ArrowJoy L. Thorp, Broken ArrowRussell C. Vaclaw, Bartlesville Under… Read more...

Tulsa Attorney Takes Oath as OBA President

January 20, 2022
Tulsa attorney James R. “Jim” Hicks was sworn in as the Oklahoma Bar Association president during a virtual ceremony on Jan. 14. He will lead the OBA’s 17-member Board of Governors that meets monthly and governs the 18,000-member association. Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Darby administered the oath from his office at the Oklahoma Judicial… Read more...

OBA Law Day Student Contest Deadline Extended

January 18, 2022
The Oklahoma Bar Association has extended the deadline for students participating in the 2022 Law Day annual art and writing contests. The new deadline for entries is Feb. 4. The theme for this year’s contest, open to all Oklahoma students, is “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” The contest, now… Read more...

OBA Reimburses Client Losses

January 4, 2022
The Oklahoma Bar Association’s Clients’ Security Fund will pay $176,509.38 to 19 people who lost money or other property from the death or dishonest conduct of their attorney. The association is reimbursing money to the clients of eight deceased, suspended or former lawyers whose actions led to the losses. “Oklahoma attorneys work hard to maintain… Read more...

2022 OBA Law Day Student Contest

December 7, 2021
https://www.okbar.org/lawday/contest/ The Oklahoma Bar Association is celebrating Law Day with its annual art and writing contests for all Oklahoma students. The theme for this year’s contest is “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” The deadline for entries is Jan. 14, 2022. “This is the 46th year for this fun, educational… Read more...

President’s Awards Announced During Annual Meeting

November 19, 2021
OBA President Mike Mordy presented several President's Awards during the 2021 Annual Meeting. The awards were presented to OBA members and staff for special recognition of their service and accomplishments. Scott Bearskin GoodeIn recognition of your bravery in sharing your story with your peers, so to show others there is hope.Miles PringleIn appreciation of your… Read more...