THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL 6 | SEPTEMBER 2025 Bar News in a Minute MEET THE NEW OBA MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR, JULIE BAYS The Oklahoma Bar Association welcomes Julie Bays into her new role as director of the OBA Management Assistance Program. Ms. Bays was recently promoted to this position, succeeding longtime MAP Director Jim Calloway, who retired in May. Ms. Bays said, "As someone who’s always been passionate about using technology to solve problems, I’m excited to modernize the OBA Management Assistance Program and make it easier for our members to find the tools and guidance they need to manage their practices with confidence." Ms. Bays has served as the OBA’s practice management advisor since November 2018, providing assistance and counsel to attorneys using technology and other tools to manage their offices efficiently. She plays a key role in planning the OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference. She is also involved with the OBA’s access to justice initiatives, such as Oklahoma Free Legal Answers. She was co-chair of the Planning Board for ABA TECHSHOW 2025 and continues to serve as a board member for TECHSHOW 2026. Prior to joining the OBA, she served in the Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General beginning in 2002, where she was responsible for prosecuting antitrust and consumer protection cases. She was appointed chief assistant attorney general of the Consumer Protection Unit in 2013. In this role, she traveled the state to educate consumers about identity theft and other types of consumer and internet fraud. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OBA ANNUAL MEETING The 2025 OBA Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 6-7 at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. During this year’s meeting, bar business will be conducted, and the annual OBA Awards will be presented. Read more information about this year's meeting on page 61 of this issue. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE OBA WOMEN IN LAW CONFERENCE The OBA Women in Law Conference and Mona Salyer Lambird Spotlight Awards Luncheon will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City. This year’s guest speaker is artist DG Smalling, who will present Operation Lady Justice. Register now at www.okbar.org/wil. Learn more about this year's conference on page 70 of this issue. 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.
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