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Law Day 2021 Theme: “Advancing the Rule of Law Now”

December 4, 2020

The OBA Law Day Committee is planning activities for Law Day 2021, including the student contest that invites students in pre-K through 12th grade to submit entries on the theme: "Advancing the Rule of Law NOW." Nearly 1,300 students from 46 towns and about 70 schools and home school groups entered the contest the 2020… Read more...

President’s Awards Recognize Champions of Covid-19

November 13, 2020

Nov. 13, 2020 - OBA President Susan B. Shields announced winners of the 2020 President's Awards during a virtual General Assembly program as part of the 2020 Annual Meeting. Shields awarded Board of Governors Vice President Brandi Nowakowski and Past President Chuck W. Chesnut in appreciation of their support and friendship, and in recognition of… Read more...

State Bar Annual Meeting Participation Soars

November 4, 2020

The Oklahoma Bar Association’s 116th Annual Meeting will be historic. The meeting set for Nov. 9-13, 2020, will be virtual for the first time ever and is shattering the record for participation with more than 1,400 members registered. Susan B. Shields President Susan B. Shields of Oklahoma City chose a theme of “Bouncing Back” to… Read more...

She’s Number One; Norman attorney registers first for Annual Meeting

November 2, 2020

"I made it a priority to register for the annual meeting because, as a young attorney, I am always searching for opportunities to learn, especially free ones that come with a swag bag for the early birds," said Kelly Bergin from Norman. Bergin was among the first 500 registrants who received a box filled with… Read more...

Courtfacts.org Provides Judicial Retention Ballot Information

October 22, 2020

News Release, October 21, 2020 - Voters wanting to know more about the eight judges on the statewide judicial retention ballot can find background information for all the judges on one website, www.courtfacts.org. Created by the Oklahoma Bar Association, the website offers biographies and photos of the judges, plus an explanation of how the merit… Read more...

Biographies of Officers and Board of Governor Candidates Without Opposition

October 1, 2020

Pursuant to Rule 3, Section 3 of the OBA Bylaws, the following nominees have been deemed elected due to no other person filing for the position. They will take office in January 2021. President-ElectJames Hicks, Tulsa James "Jim" Hicks James “Jim” Hicks practices in Tulsa with the firm of Barrow & Grimm PC. His focus… Read more...