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Oklahoma lawyers have elected two attorneys to serve as new members of the Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). Trace Cole Sherrill of Durant and Steven L. Stice of Norman will each serve six-year terms on the 15-member commission, with terms expiring in 2031. Mr. Sherrill was admitted to the Oklahoma bar in 1992 after graduating…
Read more...Applicants for July 2025 Bar Exam
The Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct impose on each member of the bar the duty to aid in guarding against the admission of candidates unfit or unqualified because of deficiency in either moral character or education. To aid in that duty, the following is a list of applicants for the bar examination to be given July…
Read more...Reinstatements | 2025
To see 2024 Notices of Reinstatement, please click here.The following suspended members of the Oklahoma Bar Association have complied with the requirements for reinstatement, and notice is hereby given of such reinstatement: May 14, 2025OBA# 31311, Natherral Jashont Washington; 1000 Macon St., Ste 300; Fort Worth, TX 76102 June 4, 2025OBA# 2939, Jack D. Fisher; PO…
Read more...Oklahoma Lawyers Offer Free Legal Advice May 1
Numbers to call: 405-429-4290 and 918-340-5297 Email: AskALawyer@okbar.org Hundreds of attorneys across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Thursday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the annual statewide Law Day celebration. Oklahoma residents may call 405-429-4290 or 918-340-5297 to speak to a licensed attorney at no cost. Questions can also be emailed…
Read more...Jenks High School Named Mock Trial State Champion
By Todd A. Murray For more than 40 years, Oklahoma high school students have assumed the roles of attorneys and witnesses through the Oklahoma High School Mock Trial program and honed their listening, speaking and persuasion skills. The participants used a fictional case drafted by the Mock Trial Committee, which is funded by the Oklahoma…
Read more...Bar Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2025
The Oklahoma Bar Association congratulates these members who reach significant milestone anniversaries in 2025. 70 Years CLEVELAND COUNTY Gene Charles Smith, Norman OKLAHOMA COUNTY Gordon F. Brown, Oklahoma City William James Robinson, Oklahoma City OUT OF STATE Gerald Gaylord Barton, Monterey, CA 60 Years BRYAN COUNTY Payton L. Phelps, Durant CANADIAN COUNTY Richard Meacham Fogg, El Reno CLEVELAND COUNTY Ben T. Benedum, Norman Don R. Nicholson II,…
Read more...A Message From OBA President Ken Williams
Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors Continues to Support Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission All OBA members should be aware of some proposed changes currently under consideration by the Oklahoma Legislature. These changes, if adopted, could impact access to justice and regulation of the practice of law should the measures advance this spring and be ratified…
Read more...Member Resignations | 2025
For 2024 resignations, click here. The following members have resigned as members of the association and notice is hereby given of such resignation: Jan. 13 OBA# 15722, Leslie Virginia Batchelor; 1450 Duffner Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73118 OBA# 13641, Mary Karen Dale; 4121 E 47th St; Tulsa, OK 74135-4736 OBA# 12501, Susan Stidham Brandon; 2213…
Read more...Applicants for February 2025 Bar Exam
The Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct impose on each member of the bar the duty to aid in guarding against the admission of candidates unfit or unqualified because of deficiency in either moral character or education. To aid in that duty, the following is a list of applicants for the bar examination to be given February…
Read more...New OBA Member Benefit: Smokeball Bill
Smokeball Bill offers OBA members a streamlined solution to manage trust accounts more effectively while simplifying their billing processes. Managing client trust accounts is a critical responsibility for Oklahoma attorneys that requires strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Many small firms still rely on manual processes for trust accounting, which can lead to compliance risks and…
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