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Tulsa Lawyer Magazine March 2018

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Judiciary - Courts & Government Issue

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A Message from

Christina Vaughn

2017-2018 TCBA President

Title 12 Bills Before the Oklahoma Legislature

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How Much Do You Know About the Judicial Nominations Comisssion?

By Steve Turnbo

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What is the Bench & Bar Committee?

By Robert Redemann

In this Issue TULSA LAWYER

March 2018

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Liberty Bell Nominations-Deadline Extended

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Legislative SessionSummary of Trust & Estate Related Matters

By James C. Milton

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Law Day Luncheon Keynote Speaker-

Mayor G.T. Bynum

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Why TCBA No Longer Handles Grievenaces

By James C. Milton

15 Getting to Know...

Greg Gordon, TCBA Interim Director 17

TCBF Charity Golf Tourney

18 Sixty Years of Celebration- Law Week 2018

The Honorable Martha Rupp Carter, Chair 21 Looking Forward- Law Week Events 22 Fern Holland Remembered 25 Ask-A-Lawyer 28 Health & Wellness - It's not up to luck!

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Classifieds

Happy St. Patrick's Day

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A Message from the President

Christina M. Vaughn Update: Title 12 Bills Before the Oklahoma Legislature

Since the start of 2018, the Tulsa County Bar 2. SB968 would amend 12 O.S. 2008 by moving us Association has been moving at high speed. Every toward more specific pleading requirements. Among time I think I have a moment to sit and reflect for other things, the bill would strike Section 2008(E) my President’s Letter, I find myself headed for more (1), which requires that pleadings be simple, concise, travel and trying to catch up with more work. I enjoy and direct. More importantly, Section 2008(A)(1) the challenges, but, with the month of February being would be amended to require particularized pleading short, I struggle to find the words. of all material facts creating a reasonable inference that the claimant is entitled to relief. If a party pleads

It’s times like these that I am especially a fact based upon belief, the party would be required thankful for the team of board members at TCBA. to particularly plead all facts upon which the belief Jim Milton reminded us recently that our Oklahoma is based. Sen. Julie Daniels is the author. The bill Legislature is gearing up for another session, and there is assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. are several proposed bills that could effect changes in our profession. With thanks to Jim Milton for taking 3. HB3482 would amend 12 O.S. 696.4, which the time to summarize the items of concern, here are provides procedure for recovery of attorney fees quick updates on Title 12 bills before the Oklahoma and costs, by adding a substantive right for the legislature: State of Oklahoma to recover attorney fees and 1. SB1550 would appear to create a new procedure for attacking a judgment based on evidence not previously presented or heard by the court. The new statute would be added to the Oklahoma 4.

Evidence Code. It contains no limitations period.

It makes no requirement that the evidence be "new" in the manner currently contemplated.

This bill runs the risk of disrupting the finality of judgments in Oklahoma. On the other hand, a court interpreting this statute, if enacted, may treat it as purely procedural and require that it be interpreted consistently with existing statutes and common law 5. regarding "new evidence" and applicable statutes of limitations. Sen. Anthony Sykes is the author. The bill is assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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costs in any action in which it is the prevailing party. The bill's author is Rep. John Jordan. The bill is referred to the House Rules Committee.

HB2766 would amend 12 O.S. 759, 762, and 769 would allow the appraiser upon execution of a judgment to be a disinterested legal entity rather than three individuals. The bill would also allow bids at Sheriff sales to take place electronically.

Rep. Scott McEachin is the author. The bill is assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

HB2863 would amend 12 O.S. 667, dealing with legislative continuances. This bill would allow the legislator who is either a party or counsel of record to request the continuance by telephone,

electronically, or by facsimile no later than one day before the event to be continued. Additional requirements are imposed, such as filing a motion two weeks later, and requiring the continued hearing to occur at least ten days after the legislative session ends. Rep. Jason Lowe is the author. The bill is assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

9. Title was stricken in the Senate Judiciary Committee, meaning that the bill would be reheard by the Senate if approved by the Senate and then approved by the House. This indicates that amendments are anticipated at some point in the process. We might see more amendments designed to either conform the two competing versions passed last year or impose additional amendments to the statute. Rep. John Sparks is the author. As noted above, title was stricken by the Senate Judiciary Committee, but otherwise the bill received a do-pass from that committee.

6. HB2871 would create a new procedure for real property owned by one but not both spouses, and which property is not the other spouse's homestead.

The owner spouse can initiate an action requesting the court to judicially determine that the property is not, or was not, the other spouse's homestead.

10. SB1503 would amend 12 O.S. 2015 to This would be intended to allow cures to title give the party responding to an amended defects based on the other spouse's failure or pleading twenty days to respond, rather refusal to join a deed on property that that spouse than the ten days provided in the statute. holds no homestead interest. The cure would be Rep. John Sparks is the author. The bill is available for up to ten years after the conveyance. assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Scott McEachin is the author. The bill is assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

Before the Ides of March pass, I wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and say may the 7. HB3281 would amend 12 O.S. 1148.5A, dealing saddest day of your future with forcible entry and detainer (FED). The be no worse than the amendment would allow the landlord to later seek happiest day of your past. damages for rent and other monetary relief if the court in the FED action renders solely judgment for

Christina M. Vaughn possession. Rep. Chris Kannady is the author. The TCBA President, 2017-2018 bill is assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

8. SB1299 would amend 12 O.S. 3234 to impose the same requirement added in one of the two competing versions adopted last session, dealing with the timing of requests for production or entry upon land (RFP). More specifically, the RFP could be served only (i) after an answer is filed or (ii) upon leave of court if no answer is filed.

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Liberty Bell Award Nominations

JENNA JOHNSON

TCBA Member Month is coming in May! Watch for news on activities & events being planned!

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Deadline Extended - March 16, 2018

Congratulations to this month's Cover Photo Contest Winner!

The Liberty Bell Award was established more than 35+ years ago to acknowledge outstanding community service. The award is presented to a person who is not a lawyer, but who has demonstrated a dedication to the law through activities that support lawyers and their work in the legal system.

Nominees may be an individual or a group that has: • Promoted better understanding of the rule of law • Encouraged a greater respect for law and the courts • Stimulated a sense of civic responsibility • Contributed to good government in the community

Please forward all nominations to

martha.carter@oscn.net

Deadline for nominations is Friday,

March 16, 2018

Upcoming Legislative Session -

Summary of Trust & Estate Related Matters

By Jim Milton

1. SB1018 would enact the Oklahoma Decanting Act. Drafted by a group of Oklahoma attorneys who practice in the area of trust law, this act is modeled on a similar statute in Texas, but modified to fit the particulars of Oklahoma laws and jurisprudence regarding trusts – such as being protective of beneficiaries. I participated in its drafting. Sen. Julie Daniels is the bill’s author.

The bill has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

2. SB1064 is part of the efforts of the same group of Oklahoma attorneys. This bill would require that the meaning and effect of the terms of a trust be determined by the law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms of the trust or by the law of the jurisdiction where the trust is administered in the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust. Sen. Daniels is the bill’s author. The bill is referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

3. SB1505 is part of the efforts of the same group of Oklahoma attorneys. This bill would enact the Oklahoma Non-Judicial Transfer of Trust Act, allowing for transfers of trusts to other jurisdictions under certain conditions and with certain types of notice. Sen. Daniels is the bill’s author. The bill is assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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SB1003 would enact the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Access Act. I have not yet reviewed to determine (i) whether it incorporates the revisions adopted by the Uniform Laws Commission when it approved the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Access Act and (ii) whether it properly integrates with Oklahoma laws regarding fiduciaries. When this proposal was last introduced, it had some errors, including reference to the wrong Oklahoma statutes governing guardians, because of other states’ use of the term conservator to refer to a guardian of the property.

This bill is assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Based on past experience, I do not anticipate that this bill will survive the committee.

5. HB3534 would create a status-based presumption of undue influence in cases of transfers to a caregiver with values exceeding $20,000. Rep. Chad Caldwell is the bill’s author. The bill is assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

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SB1046, SB1135, and SB1322 would each require background checks for guardians of minors, amending 30 O.S. 2-101. I have not reviewed them to determine how they overlap. I suspect that one of these bills will be passed and become law, given that whoever is pushing it has reached out to three separate senators for sponsorship.

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The Tulsa County Bar Association & Tulsa County Bar Foundation are pleased to announce this year's

Law Day Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Mayor G.T. Bynum

G.T. Bynum was sworn in as the 40th Mayor of Tulsa on December 5, 2016. Prior to his election as Mayor, Bynum served for eight years on the Tulsa City Council. During that time, he was elected as the youngest City Council Chairman in Tulsa history.

Throughout his time in Tulsa city government, Mayor Bynum has focused on fiscal restraint, public safety, infrastructure and quality of life. He led the successful effort to enact the largest streets improvement package in the city's history, authored the first city sales tax cut in Tulsa history, doubled the number of Police academies to increase manpower, authored legislation creating the first municipal rainy day fund in Oklahoma and coordinated efforts to establish the first municipal veterans treatment court in the United States.

Please join us for the 2018 Law Day Luncheon Tuesday, May 1st

Bynum is a proud graduate of two institutions operated by the Augustinian Order of the Catholic Church: Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa and Villanova University, where he served as Student Body President. He previously worked as the managing partner of Capitol Ventures, and before that in the United States Senate for Senators Don Nickles and Tom Coburn.

Mayor Bynum comes from a family dedicated to public service and he and his wife, Susan, are the proud parents of Robert and Annabel – the sixth generation of Bynums to call Tulsa home.

WHY THE TCBA NO LONGER HANDLES GRIEVANCES

By James C. Milton

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The Tulsa County Bar Association (“TCBA”) used to handle attorney grievances. Its now-disbanded Professional Responsibility Committee was charged with investigating attorney grievances involving attorneys in Northeastern Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Bar Association (“OBA”)’s General Counsel had asked the TCBA “to assist with the investigation of grievances filed with the TCBA against lawyers in Northeastern Oklahoma.”2 The TCBA’s bylaws provided that the Committee, “acting under the authority of the General Counsel of the Oklahoma Bar Association[,] shall conscientiously and promptly investigate and consider complaints of unprofessional conduct of member or nonmember lawyers against whom complaints have been made, and either (i) dismiss the complaint; or (ii) forward the complaint to the General Counsel of the Oklahoma Bar Association for further consideration.” 3 The TCBA’s role was “investigative only,” with “more than 60 volunteer members,” investigating and reporting their recommendations.4

But this practice stopped in 2011.

1 In preparing this article, the author received input and assistance from D. Kenyon Williams and D. Faith Orlowski. [KEN AND FAITH: DO YOU WANT TO BE ADDED AS CO-AUTHORS?] 2 State ex rel. Okla. Bar Ass’n v. Whitebook, 2010 OK 72, ¶ 2, 242 P.3d 517, ___ (Kauger, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part). This request was authorized by Rule 3.2(i) of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, which still to this day authorizes the OBA General Counsel “[t]o use the services of other members of the Oklahoma Bar Association (including, but not limited to, any state or county Bar grievance committee) in carrying out the duties imposed upon the General Counsel concerning the general supervision of all disciplinary matters affecting lawyers.” R. 3.2(i), R. Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. App. 1-A. 3 TCBA Bylaws (May 15, 2008), at p. 12, § 8.2(i) (emphasis added).

The Committee’s chair held discretion as to which Committee members would investigate a complaint. Id. The TCBA’s Professional Responsibility Committee then could take “one of two actions: dismiss the grievance, in which case no further action [would] be taken; or refer the matter to the OBA General Counsel for further action, investigations, and possible disciplinary action by the OK Supreme Court.” Whitebook, 2010 OK 72, ¶ 2, 242 P.3d 517, ___ (Kauger, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).

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One year earlier, in 2010, Justice Yvonne Kauger issued an opinion5 concurring in part and dissenting in part in the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision that suspended attorney Merl Alan Whitebook. Justice Kauger’s opinion6 contained a scathing critique of the TCBA’s handling of attorney grievances.

Allowing a County Bar Association to screen grievances and to decide whether such grievances may be dismissed or forwarded to the General Counsel should not be authorized. Such an interpretation fails to provide even-handed due and equal process to Oklahoma lawyers.

For 76 counties in Oklahoma we have a neutral investigator; for Tulsa County, investigations are being conducted by a lawyer's peers and colleagues. Rule 3.2 provides special treatment for Tulsa County lawyers. This treatment may inure to their benefit or to their detriment -either way it is disparate.7

As then-Chair of the TCBA’s Professional Responsibility Committee, Frederick K. Slicker disagreed with Justice Kauger’s opinion. In a letter to then-TCBA President D. Faith Orlowski, Mr. Slicker pointed out that the Committee’s efforts “have historically been independent, diligent, thoughtful, thorough, comprehensive and not tainted by peer pressure, undue influence or an appearance of impropriety. If a grievance involved a Committee member or any member of that committee member’s firm, the Committee member was excused and did not participate in the consideration, action or recommendation of the Committee.”8 Mr. Slicker believed that “there is a role [the Committee]

5 Id., 2010 OK 72, 242 P.3d 517 (Kauger, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).

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7 Whitebook, 2010 OK 72, ¶ 7, 242 P.3d at ___ (Kauger, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).

8 Letter dated August 18, 2011, from Frederick K. Slicker to D. Faith Orlowski, at p. 2.

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can play, provided and only provided that the work of the TCBA Committee and its members is not deemed to be inherently tainted.”9 But because of the concern expressed by Justice Kauger, the Committee discontinued its work and was disbanded. It must be noted that many of the TCBA’s member attorneys participated in or assisted with the Association’s disciplinary functions, and their hard work should be honored, although this work is no longer in the Association’s purview.

committee with the power to dismiss a grievance,14 the process might have been more vulnerable to attack under the Board of Dental Examiners decision.

Even though the TCBA no longer reviews or investigates grievances, the OBA General Counsel’s office still calls upon the TCBA for assistance in a more limited area. More specifically, because the OBA General Counsel’s office does not resolve attorney-fee disputes, the OBA refers some fee disputes (involving Tulsa

Disbanding the TCBA’s grievance-review attorneys) to the TCBA’s Fee Arbitration Committee. process might have been a wise step in light of the U.S. The Fee Arbitration Committee, Supreme Court’s decision in 2014, requiring active [a]t no cost to lawyers or former clients, ... resolves state supervision of a state licensing agency’s activities disputes involving the amount or reasonableness in order to avoid antitrust liability. In North Carolina of attorney fees and/or costs charged or to be State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade charged by the lawyer for professional services Commission,10 the Court held that “[a] nonsovereign for the benefit of the former client. Decisions actor controlled by active market participants” is immune of the Committee are binding upon the parties from antitrust liability only if the challenged restraint is by reason of the agreement of the parties and based on clear state policy and the policy is subject to may be enforced by subsequent court action. active state supervision.11 The arguments of the lawyer and former client

The OBA’s role in investigating grievances is are received by an Investigator selected by and subject to substantial state control. First, the OBA is from the Committee members. The Investigator a mandatory state bar association established by the interviews the parties and summarizes their Oklahoma Supreme Court.12 The OBA’s handling of positions and presents those positions to the grievances is delegated specifically to the Professional Committee in a closed hearing that is not open Responsibility Commission, which performs its work to the public or the parties. Committee decisions subject to and under the supervision of the Oklahoma are made by majority vote of a quorum of at least Supreme Court.13 By adding the extra layer of a TCBA 12 persons including both attorneys and nonattorneys.15

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Id. (emphasis in original).

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135 S. Ct. 1101 (2015).

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12 Preamble, R. Creating and Controlling the Okla. Bar Ass’n, 5 O.S. Ch. 1, App. 1.

13 The Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings are adopted by the Oklahoma Supreme Court pursuant to its “original and exclusive jurisdiction in all matters involving admission of persons to practice law in this State, and to discipline for cause, any and all persons licensed to practice law in Oklahoma ….” Rule 1.1, Okla. R. Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. Ch. 1, App. 1-A.

14 The TCBA Bylaws granted the TCBA Professional Responsibility Committee the authority to dismiss a grievance. But the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings require that the OBA General Counsel must “make a report and recommendation” to the OBA Professional Responsibility Commission, and that the Commission, “upon consideration of the report and recommendation of the General Counsel, and further investigation if deemed advisable,” shall have certain powers including directing no further investigation. R. 5.3, Okla.

R. Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. App. 1-A 15 Committee description, TCBA website, https://www.tulsabar. com/index.cfm?pg=Committee, accessed Feb. 5, 2018. “The committee shall arbitrate disputes between lawyers and clients involving fees charged for professional services where all parties to such disputes have voluntarily agreed to submit the dispute to binding arbitration of the Fee Arbitration Committee. Such disputes shall be investigated and arbitrated according to rules of procedure adopted by the committee.”

TCBA Bylaws (amended 2017), at p. 10, § 8.1.5(f).

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Importantly, the Fee Arbitration Committee’s description of services points out that “[t]his Committee does not resolve client grievances.”16

The TCBA continues to devote significant attention to issues of professionalism. The TCBA’s Professionalism Committee “promote[s] professionalism and civility by encouraging lawyers to handle cases competently, manage law practices effectively, and nurture quality of life sufficiently, through recognition, continuing legal education, and publication in the Tulsa Lawyer and other periodicals.” 17 Mr. Slicker served as Chair of the Professionalism Committee for a number of years and wrote a number of articles on these topics. 18 A number of Mr. Slicker’s articles were later collected in a volume published by the TCBA.19 16

TCBA Bylaws (amended 2017), at p. 10, § 8.1.5(f).

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Id., at p. 11, § 8.1.5(n).

18 Mr. Slicker was Chair of the Professionalism Committee during D. Kenyon Williams’ term as TCBA President, when Mr. Williams initiated a “professionalism moment” delivered by the chair of that committee at each meeting of the TCBA board of directors.

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Frederick K. Slicker, Essays on Professionalism (2015).

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Brown Bag CLE Presentations.

Featuring panel discussions & topics of interest for almost every lawyer. Getting paid, elder law & ethics to name a few.

Dates are being planned for March, April & May now!

THE JUDICIAL How much do you know?

By Steve Turnbo

Steve Turnbo, APR, Fellow PRSA Chairman Emeritus, Schnake Turnbo Frank

With more than 40 years in the business, Steve Turnbo’s name is synonymous with public relations. Name a project, a company, a good cause, or most any PR scenario and Steve has personal experience at handling it, and with success. From economic development activities and intelligence gathering for investors, to coaching clients on addressing a roomful of reporters and pitching story angles to media outlets, Steve’s done it all.

Steve was a partner with Schnake Turnbo Frank for more than 25 years before being named chairman emeritus. Fortunately – for the firm and its clients – he’s still engaged, devoting his time to client work, business development and community endeavors.

Education: bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Tulsa Community Involvement: Oklahoma Academy, past chairman; Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce, past chairman; Tulsa Regional Chamber, past chairman; Will Rogers Memorial Foundation, past chairman Accolades: Oklahoma Academy, Key Contributor Award, 2010; North Tulsa Heritage Foundation, Image of the Community Award, 2004; Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, Humanitarian Honoree, 2003; Public Relations Society of America, College of Fellows, 2002; University of Tulsa Distinguished Alumni Award, 2001 Passions: University of Tulsa, sports 12 Tulsa Lawyer

When Chris Benge called me three years ago to inform me that the Governor was planning to appoint me to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), I was quick to divulge that I had not heard of the JNC. Shame on me for not being better attuned to the civics of our state.

Since her appointment, I have enjoyed learning about the JNC and the work to which they are charged, which is selecting judicial candidates; for the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, District and Associate District Judgeships, and the Workers Compensation Court.

As a lay member of the 15 member JNC, being a part of the selection process is, without question, my most proud moment as a citizen volunteer.

There are 15 members of the JNC who serve without compensation. Six members are lawyers, one elected by the members of the Oklahoma Bar Association from each of the six congressional districts as existed in 1967. Nine members are non-lawyers; six are appointed by the Governor and not more than three can belong to any one political party. The three remaining non-lawyer members are appointed by the President Pro Tempore, the Speaker of the House, and one is selected by other members of the Commission, and not more than two can be from the same political party. The responsibility is awesome and the process is transparent, devoid of political influence. It is an objective and wholesome process.

The JNC was established as a part of the Judicial Department in 1967 by an amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution. An Oklahoma

NOMINATING COMMISSION Supreme Court scandal in the 1960’s was catalytic Today, the JNC meets on an as needed in the formation of the JNC, which began operating basis, convening when vacancies occur due to retirement, death, retirement, promotion of a in 1969. sitting judge, or creation of a new judicial position.

Labeled by many as “the worst judicial The Commission investigates and interviews scandal in U.S. history, with political corruption applicants and determines by majority vote which by certain Oklahoma Supreme Court justices”, three applicants to recommend to the Governor the JNC has emerged as an independent body of for consideration. All communications during the citizens serving and selecting candidates for the selection process are confidential.

Governor’s review and ultimate selection. Yet some members of the legislature have proposed “doing Candidates are required to fill out a thorough away with the JNC” and taking over the selection application and are subject to a background process.The Oklahoma Bar Association, and other check by the Oklahoma State Bureau of legal organizations, have voiced opposition to Investigation. The Governor has sixty days from politicizing the selection process. the date the nominations are received to make an appointment from among the nominees. T h e

The Judicial branch of government, from JNC meets in the Administrative Office of the the beginning of statehood and creation of the Courts in the Oklahoma Judicial Center, 2100 Oklahoma Constitution, was designed to be North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City. Each are separate, equal and independent of the other two interviewed for 25 minutes by the JNC and three branches of government. And that has been the are voted upon for forwarding to the Governor. norm since 1969.

Each interview is “led” by a lay member and A little history to put into context the a lawyer, but other members of the Commission formation of the JNC……. can, and do, participate in the interview process. In

In 1965, a young Republican Representative, recent years there have been rumblings from some G.T. Blankenship of Oklahoma City, spoke to legislators who feel compelled to ‘take over” the his colleagues and espoused his belief that “a selection process. courtroom, next to a house of worship, was the Judicial independence is a sacred tenet of most sacred public institution.” His knowledge of rumors of bribes being paid to high ranking judges our democracy and a vital asset to the citizens of resulted in an independent investigation, leading to Oklahoma. indictments of Supreme Court Justices N.S. Corn More information and Earl Welch. Guilty pleas and guilty verdicts ensued, followed by prison terms. can be found at

http://www.oscn.net/jnc/about

Getting to Know...

Greg Gordon, TCBA Interim Director (1) You previously held leadership and management positions in corporations. Can you tell us a little about your career path that’s led you to TCBA?

I was blessed to have experienced a wide variety of management roles in the corporate world. It’s what I wanted in my career. At the same time, it’s always been important for me to be a part of non-profits. Whether it’s church, my daughter’s school or Big Brothers Big Sisters as an example, I think we all have a duty to share our talents in our community. Since leaving the corporate world, I’ve focused on projects including serving as administrator for my church. I’d like to think the management skills I acquired in the corporate world have been helpful for the organizations I support. I know I always get something in return.

(2) It seems today that employees do not stay very long with one employer. In your experience, what’s behind this trend?

I think employers and employees together work to build a value proposition – how does the employer benefit from the employee’s services and what does the relationship with the employer provide the employee. I think employees move when they see the balance skewed or at least not offering them what they want. Not that what they’re offered by the employer is somehow unfair, it’s that they want opportunity not available with their current employer. It’s not always about money. Acquiring new experiences and growing their skills in particular is high on many employees’ list of benefits. At the same time, it’s difficult for an employer to bring opportunity in this area if the employer is not growing themselves or not particularly skilled at managing work and its people.

(3) You’ve been involved with other non-profits and associations throughout your career, how would you describe the Executive Director’s role?

The Executive Director’s role at TCBA is similar to executive roles at most other smaller non-profits, or any small organization for that matter. The executive is responsible for everything. Strategy is used to make sure programs evolve to meet its clients’ changing needs. On the other hand, dayto-day work must be executed to deliver quality service, like making sure the coffee is hot. For a role like Executive Director, my dad used to say you were “Chief, cook and bottle washer.” Years ago I wasn’t sure what that meant. I get it now.

(4) How would you describe your leadership style?

I think I have a collaborative style of leadership. I think it’s important that the whole team understand at some level what our challenge is and what we can best do to meet that challenge.

(5) You’ve worked with large and small teams for projects and for operations of the organization. Can you describe what makes a team succeed?

Communication is probably the most important element of a team’s success. The bigger the team, the more complex the work, the more we need effective communication. Effective communication doesn’t always mean more communication. I recall a project team member complaining that they were spending all their time responding to the project manager’s emails. It reminded me that when the work is complex, there’s no substitute for a phone call.

(6) Considering the next 5 years for TCBA, where do you see this going?

There’s a lot of energy at TCBA. Leadership is very engaged and clearly working together closely to move the organization forward. I’ve gotten to know a number of committee and section leaders and their passion and commitment is amazing. After just a few weeks on the job, I don’t know exactly where the organization is headed but I know it will only be a more valuable resource for its members and the community.

(7) When you’re away from work, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I have a wide variety of interests. My wife says I have too many hobbies (Her exact words are, “You don’t need any more hobbies”). I like golfing, fishing, cooking, working on houses and cars, and reading. Right now I’m reading The Great Bridge by David McCullough. It’s the story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. The engineering, especially at that time, is absolutely fascinating. The politics were pretty interesting also – think of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall.

(8) Anything else you’d like the TCBA members to know?

I like to walk. I guess it’s my way of staying fit but really I just like to walk. In addition, I have strong motivation. We have a Border Collie that insists on work everyday. Since we don’t have any sheep at the house, walking is the next best thing to work for her.

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Law Day 2018: Sixty Years of Celebration!

The Honorable Martha Rupp Carter, 2018 TCBA Law Week Chair

When I think of the rule of law and how to describe what that means, I feel sensations of lightness and “freedom” as I search for the words to explain. When listening to international news accounts, I believe we often must feel lighter living in this country. Here, within the framework of law, people can have, state, and even live in conformance with their opinions even if those opinions conflict with opinions of elected leaders without government reprisal. We know the checks and balances innate within our system of government allow each branch of government to check the other two. There is comfort in knowing our government is designed so that none of our three branches of government can run amok unchecked. Of course, this system is not self-executing.

to celebrate and renew awareness of the important role of the judicial third branch of government to the freedoms we hold so dear. We the people must act to secure the endurance of our constitutional democracy and preservation of our liberties. We cannot take those freedoms for granted, and it is incumbent on all of us to work to maintain them.

The powerful theme of Law Day 2018 is “Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom.” That theme lights the way

We proudly tout our system of democracy as the best government in the world. We celebrate our rule of law and our system of government annually on Law Day with a Presidential Proclamation and have done so since 1958 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day nationally.

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What better way to support this vital work than to recognize, celebrate, and participate in Law Day 2018?

This is the 60th Anniversary of Law Day nationally even though Oklahomans have celebrated Law Day longer than other Americans. Law Day in Oklahoma began in 1951 as “Know Your Liberties – Know Your Courts Week,” the brainchild of Wewoka attorney, the late Hicks Epton. The “Know Your Liberties – Know Your Courts Week” spread across the nation winning two Freedom Foundation awards for the Oklahoma Bar Association. The event was created to educate the public about the legal system and to celebrate American liberties.

The sentiment back of the event was that lawyers bear the responsibility of informing citizens about their liberties under the law and the court system. Lawyers are, after all, the ones most educated and privileged.

Oklahoma changed its celebration to “Law Day” in 1960.

2018 Law Day Committee

Isn’t it great that Oklahoma was first to celebrate “Law Day”? This first is a cause for pride.

The Tulsa County Bar Foundation’s Law Day Committee’s work to plan Law Day events is on-going.

This year’s Law Day Lunch is scheduled on Law Day’s officially designated date, May 1.

The Law Day Committee proudly announces that Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum is the Law Day Lunch keynote speaker.

Law Day events need your help. Volunteers are needed for a two-hour stint at Ask-A-Lawyer on May 3 led by Dan Crawford. Dan is a 28 year volunteer and facilitator of Ask-A-Lawyer. Don’t fear difficult questions; you will be provided with basic information for use in answering most questions. Attend the Naturalization Ceremony coordinated by Whitney Bowman on April 11, 2018, noon, at the Federal Courthouse. Speaker is Moises Echeverria, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice. Rebekah Guthrie-Frisby leads the effort on the Naturalization Clinic scheduled for April 28, 2018, to help people desiring citizenship with the naturalization process. Rodney Buck, a 25 year Law Day volunteer, leads efforts on the Law Day Art and Writing Contest for students. Encourage your child to enter and your child’s teacher to facilitate participation by his or her students to enter the contest on or before the deadline of April 13. Volunteer to speak in a school about Law Day. We can provide a lesson plan. Fancy yourself an actor? We need you for the Gold E. Locks and the Three Bears mock trial for elementary school students. Can you sing? Join David Tracy in the newly formed Tulsa Bar Chorus. Nominate a deserving recipient for the Liberty Bell, the Sandra Day O’Connor, or the BruntonWill Continuing Legal Education awards. There are so many opportunities to make this Sixty Year celebration of our Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom meaningful and special.

Use your privilege and knowledge to make Law Day 2018 count!

Joseph V. Allen Rodney L. Buck Judge Damon Cantrell Judge Martha Rupp Carter, Chair Daniel L. Crawford Paul Davis Darrah Day Rebekah L. Frisby-Guthrie Maren Minnaert Lively Kara E. Pratt Deborah Reed Robert Redemann David Tracy Whitney Bowman Webb

Looking Forward: Law Week Events Grab your calendars and get involved!

Liberty Bell Award

Student Poster/Poetry/Writing/Art Contest and Coloring Contest The Liberty Bell Award is given each year by the Deadline for nominations -Friday, March 16, 2018

Tulsa County Bar Association and Tulsa County Bar Foundation during Law Week to honor outstanding citizens within the local community. Nominees may be a person, person(s) or community organization that has promoted a better understanding of the rule of law; encouraged a greater respect for law and the courts; stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, and contributed to good government in the community. Nominations can be sent to Judge Martha Rupp Carter, Law Week Chair at martha.carter@oscn.net.

Sandra Day O’Connor Award

Deadline for entries is Friday, April 13, 2018

For rules and entry information please visit the Tulsa County Bar Association’s website at tulsabar.com.

Members should encourage their friends in education and their children’s educators to promote participation in this student contest. With a rich history of student involvement it is a great opportunity to promote civics with our future generations. Contact Rod Buck for more information.

Naturalization Ceremony

Wed., April 11, 2018 at Noon Federal Courthouse.

Deadline for nominations-

Speaker is Moises Echeverria, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Center for Community Justice

The Sandra Day O'Connor Award is given in honor of the first female Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Justice O'Connor has in retirement made it her mission to highlight the importance of legal civics education. The award will go to the person(s) most significantly advancing the teaching of legal civics in Oklahoma schools in Tulsa County. Nominations can be sent to Judge Martha Rupp Carter, Law Week Chair at martha.carter@oscn.net.

The Naturalization Clinic

Friday, March 16, 2018

will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018, at a location to be determined to assist people who wish to become citizens with the naturalization process and forms.

OBA Ask-A-Lawyer Program Thursday, May 3, 2018

1-800-456-8525 / askalawyer@okbar.orgAnnual Tulsa Brunton-Will Continuing Legal Education Location - The new OETA Studios.Downtown OSUTulsa Campus 532 N. Greenwood, Tulsa Award Contact Dan Crawford to VOLUNTEER! Deadline for nominations918-240-7331 or liondc@gmail.com Friday, March 16, 2018 2 hour shifts available with various volunteer times The Brunton-Will Continuing Legal Education Award available goes to the Tulsa County Bar Association member who has dedicated years of service to: educating other Law Day Luncheon Banquet attorneys in the theories and practical considerations of May 1, 2018 the law; developing meaningful and thought-provoking Keynote Speaker: Mayor G.T. Bynum educational programs that benefit both fellow attorneys See page 6 in this issue of Tulsa Lawyer for details and and the public at large; and, teaching fellow attorneys registration information. the highest professional and ethical standards as exemplified by his or her own conduct in the practice of law. Nominations can be sent to Judge Martha Rupp Carter, Law Week Chair at martha.carter@oscn.net.

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Fern Holland to be Remembered and Honored "I wish I had more hours in the day," Holland wrote to a friend, according to the New York Times. "It's crazy and is driving me crazy because I really love these people and I see the potential and I just can't give enough to give them justice."

On March 29, The University of Tulsa College of Law Women's Law Caucus will honor a cherished alumna and renowned women's rights activist, Fern Holland, while also spotlighting a local female attorney who exemplifies her passionate advocacy, at the annual Fern Holland banquet.

In less than one year, Holland made waves in a culture where women did not have a voice. She was instrumental in starting four women's rights centers and assisted victims in potential criminal cases. In an example of her grit and determination, she once hired a bulldozer to take down a man's house which was illegally erected on an Iraqi woman's land.

Holland graduated from The University of Tulsa College of Law in 1996. After serving in the Peace Perhaps her broadest stroke of assistance to Iraqi Corps in Namibia, Holland relocated to Iraq to women was her assistance on writing the Iraqi improve women's lives and advocate for them in the constitution pertaining to women's rights. democratic process. She was targeted and murdered in 2004 because of her advocacy work.

After Holland was killed in 2004, she was honored with the Defense of Freedom Medal, which Holland’s spirit and zeal for women's rights will acknowledges civilian employees who are killed or be remembered at this year’s banquet on March wounded in the line of duty.

29, 2018, at the Pearl District Building at 6 p.m.

The evening will also honor a female lawyer in the community who embodies Holland's passion and determination to serve others.

In her role with the Peace Corps in Namibia, Holland was instrumental in starting several schools. She then joined the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq with the aim of improving the situation of Iraqi women.

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As Holland noted that she could not give "enough" justice to the women of Iraq, the legal community is reminded to give unadulterated advocacy just like Holland gave to Iraqi women. As part of this reminder, the Fern Holland Banquet will honor a local female attorney who provides zealous advocacy in a way that embodies Holland's spirit.

The TU College of Law Women's Law Caucus requests nominations of local female attorneys who exude Fern Holland's zealous advocacy. Requirements include admittance to the Oklahoma Bar. Preference will be giving to TU Law alumnae. Send nominations to womenslawcaucustu@gmail.com

by March 12.

Banquet tickets may be purchased for $15 each and tables of eight are $250. Make your reservation at law.utulsa.edu/fernholland2018. For all questions regarding this event, contact event coordinator Morgan Smith at mts257@utulsa.edu.

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What is the Bench & Bar Committee?

By Robert Redemann, Chair

The Tulsa County Bar Association’s Bench & Bar Committee is a wonderful example of how attorneys and judges work together to advance the aims of both groups.

It counts as its members attorneys from all court related practices and appellate, district court and municipal judges. It is a true private-public partnership.

And it’s one you should consider joining.

The Bench & Bar Committee focuses on the aims of: 1. Encouraging an atmosphere of civility and courtesy in the courtroom, 2. Fostering continued good relations between the judiciary and all other members of the bar, 3. Identifying problems common to the Bench and the Bar and collaborating on ways to solve them,

The Committee has also selected and is presenting five topics of interest at the Tulsa County Courthouse in its ongoing Brown Bag seminar series which includes lunch hour programs on: Mediation, Discovery Disputes, Attorney Fees, Elder Law and Ethics. These presentations are a great opportunity for judges and attorneys to work together in an educational but somewhat relaxed atmosphere.

Two of this year’s Committee members, Judge Caroline Wall and Tim Gilpin, are also working on producing an informational video about jury duty.

Other similar video projects to help people who come to the courthouse have been discussed such as how to navigate around the building and where to find the things visitors need while there.

The Committee also discusses its potential role in state-wide judicial matters such as attacks on the Judicial Nominating Commission, developing a response procedure to unfair criticism of judges, recent cases, and how to help those who need to use the Courthouse but have limited funds. With areas of work as broad as these, you are sure to find something interesting and productive to do, so please consider attending. You will be welcomed.

4. Exploring funding opportunities to help provide improvements at the Courthouse that are not funded by the Supreme Court or Tulsa County, and 5. Providing judiciary involved continuing legal education.

In pursuit of these aims, the Committee meets once per month at noon with both attorneys and judges attending to discuss, plan and act on the aims. As examples of some of the Committee’s work, this year the Committee helped to present the biennial judicial dinner, the major fundraising effort by TCBA and Tulsa County Bar Foundation for the judiciary and to honor Tulsa County’s incoming Presiding Judge William Musseman.

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Health & Wellness Benefit Suite For TCBA Members A healthy life takes more than luck!

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• Ride around Tulsa offering various tours of the city, ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.

• Whether you want a leisure ride, or a team-building opportunity, this one-of-a-kind experience is a must-do.

• Citibike.Tours offer a $25 discount (reg.$45) and also a portion of their purchase will go to provide rides for the deaf/blind community and teambuilding for at risk schools. To book online go to: https://citibiketours.acuityscheduling.com/ schedule.php?appointmentType=4205510 Stephen Lindsey of Legacy Fitness & Performance • Health and fitness services, including personal training and virtual coaching.

• Private and small group personal training, workout and performance programming, as well as nutrition services like meal planning available.

• Pricing on private training is $40 for 30 minutes and $75 for 60 minutes. Small group training starts at $40 per person. Pricing on workout and nutrition programming is $159.

• Stephen is offering 10% off all services at this time for TCBA members.

• Contact Stephen at slfitpro@gmail.com or call him at (918) 813-0121 for more information.

T-Town Training & Fitness • Discounted membership to their gym.

• They offer a fun and encouraging environment – with challenging workouts – that support their member's health and wellness lifestyle.

• conveniently located in the East Village District in Downtown Tulsa. It's close to all major highways, which makes it easily accessible from anywhere in the Tulsa metro area.

• Indoor training area of more than 3,000 square feet and more than 3,500 square feet of outdoor functional workout space.

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The Hungry Ninja • Convenient and customizable ways to nourish yourself and your family.

• Personal concierge service for you to order fully customized meals that can be delivered to your home or office or picked up from them.

• Meals are prepared, packaged, delivered so all you have to do is refrigerate and heat when you are ready to enjoy them.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, so you may never have to cook again!

• Delivery is available in the greater Tulsa area either weekly or bi-weekly.

• Call Ryan or Maegan at (918) 973-1963 to get started.

Sacred Wellness Ashley Anne Ashton, LMT • Specializes in Trigger point, Sports, Active Release, Myo Fascial, I.A.S.T.M, Cupping, and Raindrop therapy • Facebook.com/aaa.sacred • Instagram: @aaa.sacred • Located off 51st between Yale and Harvard • Call for appointment: (253) 820-8708 and refer to TCBA member discount • Discount: 1 hour massage discounted to $55 (normally $70) Massage & Bodyworks by Michelle Michelle Hodges, LMT • Located at 1099 S. Aspen Ave., BA OK 74012 • Call for appointment: 918-641-4104 and refer to TCBA member discount • Discount: 50% off your first 1hr massage • 25% off any and all massages for the next year • Discount can apply to house-calls, or office setup • 50% off massage during birthday month

Grapevine News

Ken Ray Underwood announces the relocation of his practice to The Beacon Building at 406 S. Boulder Ave. Suite 640 Tulsa, Ok 74103. He will continue to focus on representing people with claims for catastrophic injury or death arising from wrecks, medical mistakes, nursing home neglect, defective products and dangerous premises. He can be reached by phone at 918 582 7447 and by email at ken@ulawok. com.

Mark Darrah will deliver the 2018 Carl G. and Gladys L. Herrington Distinguished Lecture at Rogers State University, Claremore, Oklahoma, on April 5, 2018. He will give a morning presentation that day on campus at 10:00 am in the Carolyn Taylor Center that is open to the community and general public.

Mark is a solo civil and probate practice attorney in Tulsa, the author of A Catalogue of Common People, and a regular commentator on Public Radio Tulsa.

The late Mr. & Mrs. Herrington established the lectureship endowment as a way to provide exceptional educational opportunities for students. The PEO Chapter BM co-sponsors the morning session to support scholarship funding. For more information, call the RSU Foundation at (918) 343-7773.

McAfee & Taft has announced that trial lawyer Dru A. Prosser has joined its Litigation Group and will focus much of his practice on the representation of automakers and other leading manufacturers and distributors of consumer, commercial and industrial products in the defense of product liability claims. His practice also encompasses the areas of complex business litigation, insurance litigation, personal injury, and healthcare litigation in both state and federal courts.

Prosser graduated with highest honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2015 and is a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel, and Defense Research Institute.

Announcing the selection of Mark Stanley founder of Stanley Myers Morgan Law Firm among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2017. Selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters.

To be considered for selection, an attorney must have litigated (for either plaintiff or defendant) a matter (1) with at least $2,000,000 in alleged damages at stake or (2) with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake. These minimum qualifications are required for initial consideration. Thereafter, candidates are carefully screened through comprehensive Qualitative Comparative Analysis based on a broad array of criteria, including the candidate’s professional experience, litigation experience, significant case results, representative high stakes matters, peer reputation, and community impact in order to rank the candidates throughout the state.

Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state will receive this honor and be selected for membership among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®.

With these extremely high standards for selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®, less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community.# # #If you would like more information about America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® or the selection process, please visit our website at www.

Top100HighStakesLitigators.com or contact Kevin Wieser – Membership Director at Membership@ AmericasTop100Attorneys.com.

McAfee & Taft has announced the expansion of its family law practice with the addition of Ronald W. Little and Christian D. Barnard.

Ron Little is a veteran family law attorney whose practice is focused on the representation of clients in negotiations and disputes involving prenuptial agreements, complex divorce actions, the valuation of tangible and intangible business and personal assets, the appropriate division of assets and debts, child custody, and alimony and child support payments. continued on next page...

Much of his practice involves the representation of clients who have complicated financial situations, particularly those with substantial investments as well as ownership interests in closely held businesses, and who require sophisticated advice and finesse in navigating closely intertwined personal, business and financial decisions.

Little’s achievements have earned him inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Oklahoma Super Lawyers.

Little earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University and is a 1992 honors graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law. He is a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and American Bar Association.

Christian Barnard’s practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including prenuptial agreements, legal separation, divorce disputes and the related division of personal and business property and debts, alimony and child support payments, child custody, guardianship matters, and adoptions. He also represents clients in mediation and litigation related to the modification of alimony and child support agreements.

Barnard earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2009 and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2005. He is a member of Tulsa County Bar Association and Oklahoma Bar Association.

His achievements have earned him inclusion in Oklahoma Super Lawyers’ list of “Oklahoma Rising Stars,” which recognizes the state’s top up-andcoming attorneys.

Gable Gotwals announces Officers and Directors 2018 Officers and Directors for GableGotwals David Keglovits Chair and CEO Sid Swinson President Amy Stipe VP Finance John Dale VP Talent Terry Ragsdale VP Growth Dale Cottingham Secretary Scott Rowland Member Rob Robertson Member 30 Tulsa Lawyer

TULSA COUNTY BAR SECURITY MEASURES:

We have installed security cameras in several key locations, and will be monitoring entry into the building. The main entrance is now secured with a magnetic lock controlled by staff. When you arrive, you will need to press the intercom button and announce yourself by name, bar number and purpose of visit. Staff will then remotely unlock the door. This is similar to security systems installed inside some courthouses, such as Rogers County, controlling access to court chambers.

We at the TCBA will continue evaluating the best methods of providing for the safety and comfort of those who use the facility.

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Grapevine submissions that exceed these limits will be edited as necessary. Tulsa Lawyer will make every attempt to include announcements received by the deadline in the next available issue. If space runs low, we will hold your announcement until the next issue that has available space.

Large announcments such as Super Lawyers, etc. may be withheld from publication if space is limited in any given issue.

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THE CIVIL DIVISION OF THE TULSA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE is seeking applicants for an assistant district attorney with 0-2 years of experience. This position includes advising and representing county officials in various matters regarding all aspects of county government. Qualified applicants must have a J.D. degree from an accredited school of law and be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Oklahoma. Candidates for the Feb. 2018 bar examination will be considered. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Excellent State benefits. Send cover letter, resume, professional references and a recent writing sample to: gmalone@tulsacounty.org

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Position for Litigation Associate Attorney in Tulsa

We are recruiting an experienced partnertrack Associate Attorney to handle all phases of civil litigation within a strong team setting that focuses on client service and maximizing outcomes.

Our practice includes challenging procedural and technical issues, and the successful candidate will possess strong analytical and advocacy skills. We use the latest technology to maximize efficiency.

We are looking for the right attorney to join our team who will take pride in the service we deliver and fit within our friendly, low-key firm environment.

Candidates must have at least 5 years experience in civil litigation that reflects highly developed skill in legal research, drafting memoranda, briefs and discovery, taking depositions, managing document production, and oral argument.

Candidates should submit a recent writing sample and CV to smcdaniel@ok-counsel.com.

Litigation Paralegal

Growing Tulsa law firm seeks experienced litigation paralegal. At least three years of civil litigation experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and experience working with medical malpractice cases.

Please provide cover letter, resume and references to: MClarke@amlawok.com Salary commensurate with experience.

Hanson & Holmes is a mid-town firm looking for an associate attorney 1-3 years experience to office-share with the firm and work on referral matters involving transactional and some litigation pertaining to business clients, estate planning, trust administration, probate, guardianship and similar areas. Included is a significant amount of legal work including associate training and mentoring regarding these areas of the law. Interested attorneys may send your resume to: rholmes@hansonholmes.com.

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Two offices available - located at 1616 S. Main Street. Rent is negotiable with price break for 12 month lease or for both offices. Space includes use of three conference rooms, two kitchens, reception area, and lots of free parking.

Receptionist, copier, or paralegal use negotiable. Contact BC Lee 918.585.1107 or BC@fryelder.com.

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