MAY 2025 | 81 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL JUDGE LUMPKIN RECOGNIZED FOR 50-YEAR MILESTONE Presiding Judge Gary L. Lumpkin of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals was presented with his 50-year anniversary pin during a ceremony at the Oklahoma Judicial Center in April. OBA President D. Kenyon Williams Jr. made remarks during the event and presented Judge Lumpkin with his 50-year certificate. Judge Lumpkin earned his J.D. from the OU College of Law in 1974 after serving on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968-1971, serving 18 months in Vietnam. After serving as a district attorney and associate district judge in Marshall County and district judge for the 20th Judicial District, he was appointed to the Court of Criminal Appeals by Gov. Henry Bellmon in 1989. LHL DISCUSSION GROUP HOSTS SUMMER MEETINGS The Lawyers Helping Lawyers monthly discussion group will meet June 5, July 3 and Aug. 7 in Oklahoma City at the office of Tom Cummings, 701 NW 13th St. The group will also meet June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14 in Tulsa at the office of Scott Goode, 1437 S. Boulder Ave., Ste. 1200. The Oklahoma City women’s discussion group will meet June 26, July 24 and Aug. 28 at the firstfloor conference room of the Oil Center, 2601 NW Expressway. Each meeting is facilitated by committee members and a licensed mental health professional. The small group discussions are intended to give group leaders and participants the opportunity to ask questions, provide support and share information with fellow bar members to improve their lives – professionally and personally. Visit www.okbar.org/lhl for more information, and keep an eye on the OBA events calendar at www.okbar.org/events for upcoming discussion group meeting dates. REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2025 OBA SOLO & SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE The OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference is back for 2025! Register now for the conference, which will be held Wednesday, July 16, through Friday, July 18, at the brand-new OKANA Resort near downtown Oklahoma City. This mid-year event offers CLE and networking opportunities related to solo and small firm practice management, all in a fun, relaxed, resort- casual environment. The room block for the OKANA Resort is open until June 13. Book by calling the OKANA Resort at 1-800-547-3928 and mentioning “OK State Bar – OBA 1,” or visit www.okbar.org/solo and click “Book Your Stay” to book online. Make sure you register and book your room early! You won’t want to miss out. See Jim Calloway’s article on page 54 to learn more, and visit www.okbar.org/solo to register. LET US FEATURE YOUR WORK We want to feature your work on “The Back Page” and the Oklahoma Bar Journal cover! Submit articles related to the practice of law, or send us something humorous, transforming or intriguing. Poetry, photography and artwork are options, too. Photographs and artwork relating to featured topics may also be featured on the cover! Email submissions of about 500 words or high-resolution images to OBA Communications Director Lori Rasmussen at lorir@okbar.org. IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES The Oklahoma Bar Center will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The bar center will also be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Also, be sure to docket these important upcoming events: Opening Your Law Practice: Tuesday, May 20. This is a no-cost, semi-annual event for new lawyers, those returning to private practice or those venturing out on their own. The program will address resources for starting a new law practice, professionalism, client management and much more. Register by emailing Nickie Day at nickied@okbar.org or by calling 405-416-7050. Learn more at www.okbar.org/oylp. OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference: Wednesday, July 16, through Friday, July 18, at the brand-new OKANA Resort near downtown Oklahoma City. Judge Gary L. Lumpkin (left) receives his 50-year membership certificate from OBA President Williams during a ceremony at the Oklahoma Judicial Center in April.
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