THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL 80 | AUGUST 2025 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Executive Director Johnson reported she attended the Pittsburg County Bar Association reception and Law Day presentation, audiovisual upgrade planning meetings for Emerson Hall, the Young Lawyers Division’s new admittee celebration at Topgolf and a YLD meeting. She filed strikes and suspensions for dues and MCLE, ordered items for this year’s bar exam survival kits and reviewed and edited the draft membership needs assessment as part of the association’s strategic plan implementation. She finalized Judicial Nominating Commission election ballots for distribution and tallied the District 3 and District 4 election ballots to finalize the elections. She also worked on Solo & Small Firm Conference logistics and Annual Meeting preparations, met with the OBA’s auditors and attended a Law for People meeting with the Access to Justice Foundation and the Oklahoma Bar Foundation and a Bar Center Facilities Committee meeting. REPORT OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Past President Pringle reported he participated in a demonstration for the OBA’s website in a joint meeting of the Member Engagement Committee and the Technology Committee. He reviewed litigation bills from outside counsel and attended the swearing-in ceremony for Justice Travis Jett. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Governor Barbush reported he attended the Durant Chamber of Commerce legislative debrief luncheon with local representatives. He joined the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee meeting at the request of the chairperson and reviewed the materials circulated on the proposal for the rule change prior to the meeting. He also attended the LeFlore County Bar Association awards luncheon, the Pittsburg County Bar Association Law Day dinner, the Oklahoma County Bar Association awards luncheon, a Lawyers Helping Lawyers meeting and the Cannabis Law Committee meeting, where he spoke with the chairperson about the committee’s desire to transition from a committee to a section. He participated in the OCU Wrestling Fundraising Scramble and attended the swearing-in ceremony for Justice Travis Jett and the Oklahoma County Bar Association’s retirement party for Debbie Gordon. Governor Barker reported that planning is underway for the Boiling Springs Legal Institute in September. Governor Cooper reported he attended the Oklahoma County Bar Association Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings. Governor Dodoo reported she attended meetings for the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee and the Bench and Bar Committee. She also attended the Board of Governors pre-meeting event. Governor Hixon reported he attended the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee meeting and the Tulsa County Bar Association Board of Directors meeting. He spoke with John Williamson of Smith Carney regarding the OBA audit and with the Law Day Committee chair regarding pending Ask A Lawyer email inquiries. Governor Knott reported she attended the Canadian County Bar Association monthly meeting and presented a CLE to the Appellate Practice Section. Governor Locke reported he attended the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee meeting and the Membership Engagement Committee meeting, along with the Muskogee County Bar Association monthly meeting. Governor Oldfield reported he participated in discussions with the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee related to a proposed rule change. Governor Thurman reported he attended the Bench and Bar Committee’s Professional Ethics Subcommittee meeting and the Pontotoc County Bar Association officers meeting and reception for Cindy Byrd. Governor Trevillion reported he attended the Oklahoma County Bar Association Board of Directors meeting. Governor West reported he attended meetings for the Cleveland County Bar Association Executive Board and the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. He attended The Virtue Center breakfast with the Board of Directors and the swearing-in ceremony for Justice Travis Jett. He also co-presented at Restore Behavioral Health about how mental health professionals should respond to subpoenas. REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION Governor Venus reported the YLD is planning its Wills for Heroes public service event for Aug. 16 in Durant. REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL General Counsel Hendryx reported on the status of litigation involving the OBA. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS President-Elect Peckio reported the Investment Committee is meeting quarterly. Vice President White said the Professionalism
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