Oklahoma Bar Journal
January 2025 | Law Practice Basics

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Tax Season and the 1099 Lawyers Should Never Receive
By Julie Bays, OBA Management Assistance Program Director It is tax season, which means banks are sending out 1099 forms. If you receive a 1099 for your IOLTA trust account,
Trauma Informed Lawyering: What It Is and Why It Matters
By Jim Calloway It is impossible to teach everything we lawyers need to know in law school. Lawyers involved in domestic practice often deal with emotional and unhappy clients. I’m
ABA TECHSHOW 2025: Celebrating 40 Years of Legal Innovation
By Julie Bays For 40 years, ABA TECHSHOW has been the premier event for legal professionals to explore how technology transforms their practices and elevates client service. As we mark
What Lawyers Can Learn from Consumer Electronics Show 2025: Trends That Matter
By Jim Calloway One might not expect that the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas would hold many lessons for lawyers. But legal technology-focused blogger Stephen Embry took away
LinkedIn Branding Strategies for Lawyers
By Jim Calloway We have seen a resurgence in professional engagement on LinkedIn the last few years. As other social media hosting sites have evolved into platforms less appropriate for
Communicating Effectively with Clients
By Jim Calloway Precise and accurate communications are critical in the attorney-client relationship because they form the foundation of trust and understanding, helping clients comprehend the legal advice given and