The Oklahoma Bar Journal October 2025

OCTOBER 2025 | 77 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL pending Ask a Lawyer inquiries and coordinated with OBA and TCBA staffs on a communication seeking additional volunteers from the TCBA membership. Governor Knott reported she helped President Williams obtain appointments for the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, attended the Solo & Small Firm Conference and presented the 2025 Civil Case Law Update to the Oklahoma Judicial Conference. Governor Rogers reported he attended the Clients’ Security Fund Committee meeting and worked with the Bar Center Facilities Committee on agreements. Governor Trevillion reported he attended the Oklahoma County Bar Association Board of Directors meeting and the Access to Justice Foundation board meeting. Governor West reported he attended the Cleveland County Bar Association annual barbecue. REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION Governor Venus reported preparations for the Aug. 16 Wills for Heroes event are progressing. 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 Vice President White said the Professionalism Committee would be presenting a program during the Solo & Small Firm Conference. Governor Barbush said he is continuing to work with the Cannabis Law Committee chairperson on that group’s desired transition from a committee to a section. He also said the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee would be co-sponsoring the yoga event during the Solo & Small Firm Conference. Governor Cooper said the Bar Center Facilities Committee is continuing its work on planned renovations to the bar center, and the Technology Committee is reviewing a proposal from Wicket related to a new membership data platform. Governor Barker said the members of the Awards Committee have each received their packet of OBA Awards nominations and are individually reviewing the candidates prior to their upcoming August meeting. Governor Hixon said the Law Day Committee is prepared to present its annual report and has its next meeting scheduled. Governor Rogers said the Clients’ Security Fund Committee met recently and is reviewing claims. Governor Trevillion said the Access to Justice Committee met and discussed its planned activities during the Solo & Small Firm Conference. Governor Venus said the Solo and Small Firm Conference Planning Committee had concluded its work for the 2025 event and welcomed all to the OKANA Resort, where the conference would soon get underway. PRESIDENT WILLIAMS’ APPOINTMENTS The board approved motions to approve the following appointment and slate of names for consideration: Oklahoma Bar Foundation Board of Trustees – President Williams reappoints S. Shea Bracken, Edmond, to a one-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2026. Domestic Violence Review Board – President Williams proposes to submit the four names of Diana Elena Cupps, Tulsa; Magdalena Anna Way, El Reno; Allyson Anna Marie Stewart, Oklahoma City; and Laura H. McConnell-Corbyn, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma attorney general as suggestions for appointment to a term beginning July 2025 and expiring June 2026. PRESIDENT-ELECT PECKIO’S APPOINTMENTS The board approved a motion to approve the following appointments: Budget Committee – President-Elect Peckio appoints the following

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