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The Diversity Committee is now accepting nominations for the Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Awards to be presented in November. The three award categories are members of the judiciary, licensed attorneys and organizations that have championed the cause of diversity. All nominations must be received by Monday, August 2. For additional information, please contact Diversity… Read more...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recently named several OBA members to various positions. Courtney Warmington, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education April 13, 2021 – Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Courtney Warmington to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. “Courtney is a driven Oklahoman who is dedicated to succeeding in everything she does," said Governor Stitt. “Her passion… Read more...
Decisions from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals were released today by the office of Clerk John D. Hadden. Travis John Hogner v. The State of Oklahoma2021 OK CR4OPINION LUMPKJN, JUDGE: ¶1 Appellant Travis John Hogner was charged and tried by jury for Feloniously Pointing a Firearm (21 O.S.Supp.2012, § 1289.16) or in the alternative… Read more...
March 5, 2021 – The Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) today announced the three nominees for the position of Associate District Judge for Osage County, Tenth Judicial District. After concluding the review process and conducting in person interviews, the JNC submitted the following nominees for this position to the Governor: Julie R. Bushyhead, SperryBurl O.… Read more...
McAlester High School Team Black2021 Oklahoma High School Mock Trial Champions From left: Olivia Harkins, Emily Collins, Caleb Brown, Maria Fassino, McKinsey Tighe, Raksha Tabada and coaches Nicole Green and retired Judge James Bland.Not Pictured: Kamden McKelvey and Kirstyn Santino March 3, 2021 – McAlester High School Team Black edged out the Owasso High School’s Team… Read more...