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Diversity Awards Deadline Extended

August 3, 2021
The OBA Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Awards deadline has been extended to August 16, 2021. Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher was born February 8, 1924, in Chickasha. She boldly challenged and forever changed segregation laws on her path to achieving her lifelong ambition of becoming a lawyer and was a key figure in the Civil… Read more...

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY

July 26, 2021
The Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applicants to fill the following judicial office of Associate District Judge, Sixteenth Judicial District, Latimer County, Oklahoma.  This vacancy is due to the retirement of the Honorable William Welch on August 1, 2021. To be appointed an Associate District Judge, an individual must be a registered voter of the applicable… Read more...

District 5 & 6 Commissioners Announced for JNC

June 21, 2021
Two new attorney members of the Oklahoma Nominating Commission were elected Monday, June 21, 2021, from Oklahoma's District Five and District Six. Ballots were counted at the Oklahoma Bar Association following the closing of the election on Friday, June 18, 2021. Joel C. Hall was elected for District Five and David K. Petty was elected… Read more...

Summer CLE Series Underway

June 21, 2021
The OBA kicks off the Summer CLE Series with six programs, presented online. The series, from June 22 - July 27, 2021, features a variety of topics presented by OBA members. Purchase the bundle to save money, or sign up individually. The purchase of just one course will earn an invitation to an in-person social… Read more...

In Memoriam

June 15, 2021
Summer 2021 Jon M. Carter of Cleveland died March 23. He was born Dec. 9, 1954. Mr. Carter received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1998. He served as a public defender for the Pawnee Nation Court, providing services to tribal members and acting as guardian ad litem for many… Read more...

JNC Conducts Interviews for Oklahoma County District Judge

June 11, 2021
On Friday, July 9, 2021, the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will conduct interviews for the position of District Judge in Oklahoma County, Seventh Judicial District, Office 2, a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Thomas E. Prince to the Court of Civil Appeals. The following individuals have applied and will be interviewed: Kaitlyn… Read more...

Pro Bono Summer Challenge

May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 – OBA's Access to Justice Committee is excited to share a new competition sponsored by the Oklahoma Access to Justice Commission and Access to Justice Foundation - the 2021 Summer Pro Bono Challenge! UPDATE! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 18. To participate, complete the signup form at bit.ly/probonosummer no later than June 18. Competition is heating up!… Read more...

Nominees Announced for Court of Civil Appeals Judge

May 27, 2021
May 26, 2021 – The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) today announced the three nominees for the position of Judge for the Court of Civil Appeals, District 3, Office 1, a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable P. Thomas Thornbrugh. After concluding the review process and conducting interviews today, the JNC submitted the following… Read more...

Congratulations to new 2021 OBA Members

May 20, 2021
The Oklahoma Bar Association welcomed 67 new members April 20 during an outdoor Swearing-In Ceremony at the Oklahoma Judicial Center. Successful applicants took the Oath of Attorney and signed the Roll of Attorneys. Below is a gallery of the day. Welcome new OBA Members! Vice-Chief Justice M. John Kane IV and Chief Justice Richard Darby… Read more...

JNC Announces Applicants for District Judge in Oklahoma County, Seventh Judicial District, Office 6

May 20, 2021
May 19, 2021 – The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announced today the following individuals have applied for the position of District Judge in Oklahoma County, Seventh Judicial District, Office 6. Kaitlyn G. Allen, Edmond John E. Barbush, Edmond Lewis A. Berkowitz, Edmond Bonnie J. Blumert, Oklahoma City Sara Murphy Bondurant, Edmond Charles “Brent” Dishman, Edmond… Read more...