May 2022 Tulsa Lawyer Magazine V2

2022-2023 Election Profiles

A Message from the President

Kara Vincent 2021-2022 TCBA President

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TCBA ELECTION PROFILES 2022-2023 See pgs. 4-11 OBA DELEGATE PROFILES See pgs. 13-16

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In this Issue

May 2022

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Be the Leader You Want to Follow

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Brown Bag CLE - Tribal Law

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Member Event - Whiskey Cocktail Class

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Member Event at the The Main Event!

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Your Summer To-Do List

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Thank You Golf Sponsors!

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Oklahoma Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competition

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Volunteer - Who, What, When, Where & Why!

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Lawyer Referral Service - Happy Hour Invite

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Judicial Q&A: Judge Greg Blackwell Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals

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Brown Bag CLE - Appellate Court Do's & Don'ts

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Brunton-Will CLE Award: Sabah Khalaf

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Liberty Bell Award 2022 - Michael Willis

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Sandra Day O’Connor Award Presented to TCBA Street Law Committee

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Volunteer Opportunity with the Eastern Oklahoma Food Bank

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YLD Event - Clubs & Cocktails

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Charcuteray Review

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In Memory of...

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Grapevine

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Congratulations Bowling Champs!

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Classifieds

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TCBA Contacts & Committees

A Message from the President

Kara Vincent

Be the Leader You Want to Follow We’ve reached May my friends, and the time is approaching to vote on the 2022-2023 leadership for the TCBA. Next year, I will have the easiest job in the TCBA, that of Immediate Past-President. By the way, Michael Taubman has threatened to run against me. I’m looking forward to the campaign if he does.

As we enter the final months of this fiscal year and in light of the upcoming elections, I am compelled to think about leadership and what that word really means. Generally, there are seven characteristics for being a good leader. I’ve included those characteristics and some words that describe how that characteristic is implemented: •

Promote a compelling vision – innovation, problemsolving skills, resilience, inquisitiveness

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Treat others the way they want to be treated – respect for others, fairness, empathy

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Admit mistakes – integrity, honesty, accountability, humility, self-confidence, resilience

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Make yourself part of the action – decision-making skills, self-motivation, self-discipline

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Great communication – emotional intelligence, passion, self-awareness

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At first glance, it’s not a long list, but spend a day trying to put these characteristics into action, and you will discover it is difficult – especially when dealing with the issues we encounter each day. Regardless, every attorney reading this article is in a leadership position.

Society expects us to rise above the fray and to “do the right thing.” Maybe that expectation is too high, but we all know perception is reality for most people. Any failing on our part to achieve the goal is greeted with negativity. The pressure can be great. In a time when the mental health of the general populous is suffering, it can seem overwhelming.

Even so, the people in our communities need our help and our leadership. Rather than retreating from the roles of leadership for fear of being berated or perceived as lackong ability, we should lean into those roles. We have a skill set that is unique. Even if you don’t practice in litigation, you have been trained to see both sides of an argument. Of course, you can also pick one and fight for it, but you recognize the opposing view. Many people can’t (some won’t) do that. It takes a leader to see both sides of an issue and drill down to find the common ground. It happens in contract negotiations, mediations, and really, all facets of our work.

In preparing this article (which at this point Delegate tasks – supportiveness, agility in learning, appears to be a chaotic call to action), I tried to find a quote that would sum up the above thoughts on courage Make others feel important – active listening, leadership. There isn’t just one. There are many. I’ve empowerment, care for others, gratitude, attitude of pulled several that I thought were good and I’m sharing them with you here. Maybe one or two will cause you to fairness think about how you operate in your current leadership roles:

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position in the TCBA, serving on the board of directors Leadership generally: • “Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred without of a non-profit or serving in the legislature (we need more attorneys serving in that role), lean in and serve. a head.” - Euripides • “The problem with being a leader is that your never You have a skill set that most envy. It can be used not sure if you’re being followed or chased.” - Claire only to provide resolution of legal issues, but also to shape our the larger community. The TCBA is here A. Murray to help you develop your leadership ability. If you’ve • “I’m a leader not a follower. Unless it’s a dark never served on a committee or the larger Board of place, then you are going first.” - Unknown Directors, please consider getting involved. It will • “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have give you an opportunity to be around other members, to tell people you are, you aren’t.” - Margaret a chance to learn more about the inner workings of the organization, and will give you leadership experience Thatcher to get you to the next level. Be the leader you want to follow!

Promoting a compelling vision: • “When trouble arises and things look bad, there is Sincerely, always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that person Kara Vincent is crazy.” - David Barry TCBA President, 2021-2022 Treat others the way they want to be treated: • “You don’t lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault, not leadership.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower Admit mistakes: • “Some people say, ‘Never let them see you cry.’ I say, if you’re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.” - Tina Fey Make yourself part of the action: • “Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders.” Sloan Wilson Great communication: • “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” - George S. Patton

TCBA ELECTIONS

ONLINE VOTING 8AM - Monday May 2nd, 2022 thru 5PM - Monday May 16th, 2022 Go to

Delegate tasks: • “Delegating work works, provided the one delegating works too.” - Robert Half

https://vote. associationvoting.com/tcba/

Make other feels important: • “You can build a throne with bayonets, but you can’t sit on it for long.” - Boris Yeltsin

Any problems with logging in or to request a paper ballot please email tamiw@tulsabar.com.

We’re all called to some kind of leadership role. Whether you’re seeking to be elected to an officer

TCBA ELECTION PROFILES Officers 2022-2023 The candidates were asked the following questions: Candidates for the Tulsa County Bar Association 2022-2023 Elections present their credentials in this issue of Tulsa Lawyer.

There are no contested positions this year. If a candidate did not provide an answer for a particular question, the question is not listed under their credentials.

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Firm/Employer Name & Position

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Year of Admission to Practice

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Years in Practice in Tulsa

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TCBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years)

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OBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years)

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Outside/Community Activities (last 5 years)

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If elected, what are your goals for this office?

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Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you?

President Elect - Michael Esmond Moyers Martin, LLP / Partner If elected, what are your goals for this office: My goal as President-Elect will be to support the Year of Admission to practice President’s agenda and begin planning for 2023-2024.

That planning will include getting actively involved with law: 2005 as many committees and sections as possible to identify, Years in practice in Tulsa: promote and recruit future leaders of the organization.

Since 2005 I want to place particular emphasis on growing our TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years): membership and encouraging greater participation in all • Vice President (current) of the tremendous programs and activities of the TCBA. • Treasurer (2020 – 2021) • Budget Chair (2019 – 2020) Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: OBA Offices, Committees (last five years): In an uncontested election, my nomination and • OBA Delegate acceptance stand out as important factors for voters to consider. Beyond that, my experience as an officer and Outside / Community Activities (last five years): board member of the TCBA and a former trustee of the • Pause for Paws, Board Member TCBF has equipped me with valuable insight into the • Tulsa County Bar Foundation, Trustee (2012-2017) Association’s operation and programs that will help me navigate the inevitable challenges we will face and advance the mission for the benefit of our members.

Vice President Stephanie R. Jackson Law Office of Stephanie R. Jackson, PC / Owner-Attorney at Law Practice: 2018

Year of Admission to

Years in practice in Tulsa:

2.5 years

TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last 5 years): • Secretary (current) • Law Related Education Committee, Co-Chair, 2020-2021 OBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years): • EPPT Committee, Tulsa Liaison 2020-2021 • EPPT Medicaid Subcommittee, Member Outside / Community Activities (last 5 years): • TU Law Alumni Board, 1921 Race Massacre Coalition, Co-Chair, 2020-21 • TU Alumni Board, Member, 2019-Present • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tulsa Alumnae Chapter, Emergency Response Team, Chair, 2019-Present • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Washington, DC, Grand Chapter, National Constitution & Bylaws, Member, 2013-Present • Holland Hall School, Board of Trustees, Audit & Risk Management Committee, Chair, 2020-2021 • Family Safety Center, Board of Directors, 2019-Present • David E. and Cassie L. Temple Foundation, Trustee, Board Secretary, 2019-Present

If elected, what are your goals for this office: If elected my goals are to work cohesively with the other elected members of the board, and to perform the duties of secretary in accordance with the TCBA bylaws by ensuring the accuracy of all meeting minutes and maintaining proper preservation of the records, books and papers of the Association, the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: The qualities that I bring to the office of secretary that members should consider when voting for me are (1) commitment, (2) integrity, (3) accuracy, and (4) efficiency.

Secretary - Lizzie Riter Case Manager - Judge Martha Rupp Carter

If elected, what are your goals for this office: My goal is to maintain an organized and clear of record of each Bar Association and Executive Committee Year of Admission to meeting. Additionally, I will timely submit my notes to Practice: 2016 ensure each member has a chance to review and submit Years in practice in Tulsa: amendments. I will continue to preserve the records, books, and history of the TCBA. 5+ years TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last 5 years): • CLE - Chair 2018-2020, • Co-Chair of the Children and the Law • Co-Chair of the Juvenile Law Section 2020-Current • Co-Chair of the Law Day Committee 2021-2022 • Chair of the Law Day Committee 2022-Current • Tulsa County Bar Foundation Trustee 2021-Current OBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years): • Member of the Appellate, Juvenile, and Family law sections.

• Volunteer Attorney for TLC 2018-2019

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: My experience includes planning and forecasting. I am methodical with an eye for detail. I find fulfillment in being of service. Additionally, I am an effective communicator with a vested interest in preserving an objective, organized record for the TCBA. The TCBA is a wonderful organization that hosts several programs that not only better the legal community of Tulsa, but Tulsa County as a whole. For that reason, I love being a member of the TCBA. I would the love the opportunity to do more to help the TCBA moving forward.

Outside / Community Activities (Last 5 years): • Member of the Junior League of Tulsa

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Send resume to Steidley & Neal, located in CityPlex Towers, 53rd Floor, 2448 E. 81st St., Tulsa, OK, 74137, attention Dwain Witt, Legal Administrator.

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Hon. Ann Keele Ken Underwood

Treasurer - Michael P. Taubman Attorney, Welsh & McGough, PLLC Year of Admission to Practice: 2004 Years in practice in Tulsa: 17+ years TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last 5 years): • • • •

Budget, Chairperson (2021-present) Fee Arbitration, Member (2015-present) TCBF, Member (2021-present) Tulsa Lawyer, Chairperson (2016-present)

OBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years): None Outside / Community Activities (Last 5 years): • American Inns of Court, Council Oak/Johnson- Sontag Chapter • Comets Lacrosse, Inc. (d/b/a Tulsa Alliance Lacrosse), Board Member • Council 1104, Knights of Columbus, Treasurer (2016-present)

If elected, what are your goals for this office: TCBA has been fortunate these last several years to have the service of several good Treasurers who established sound financial practices that helped us weather the storms occasioned by changes in executive directors and COVID. I expect to continue these efforts, while looking for opportunities to improve upon our practices with the assistance of TCBA staff and the Executive Committee.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: My experience includes planning and forecasting when I worked as a manager in a retail store. Additionally, I earned my Master degree in Public Administration & Human Organizational Sciences, while working for a suburban township in Philadelphia during graduate school. My knowledge and experience expanded as a departmental manager during law school for my corporate employer, planning and budgeting for the facilities management and new construction projects as well as directing IT services for the entire organization across multiple locations domestically and internationally. Finally, I utilized my years of knowledge and experience for myself in starting and running my own law practice from 2008-2020.

Director-at-Large 2 yr, Large Firm: Natalie Sears Associate Attorney, Hall Estill Year of Admission to practice law: 2015 Years in practice in Tulsa: 7 years TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years): • Secretary 2019-2021 • Previous Children and the Law Chair • Previous Young Lawyer Division Chair • OBA Delegate • Current Special Events Committee Chair) OBA Offices, Committees (last five years): • Civil Procedure and Evidence Committee

Outside / Community Activities (last five years): • Pause for Paws, Board Member • Pause 4 Paws, Board of Directors If elected, what are your goals for this office: To continue to participate actively on the Board of Directors for the TCBA and provide any additional insight and perspective for large firms.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: I have been serving on the Board of Directors for the TCBA since I first graduated from law school in 2015. I believe my continued involvement as a young attorney will help ensure the longevity and success of the TCBA.

Director-at-Large 2 yr, Mid Size Firm:

Kara Elizabeth Pratt Barber & Bartz, Partner/ Shareholder Year of Admission to practice law: 2011 Years in practice in Tulsa: 10 TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years): • DAL • OBA Delegate • Law Day Chair, 2016 • Membership Committee Chair, 2018-present OBA Offices, Committees (last five years): • Law Day Committee Co-Chair, 2019 • Law Day Committee Member, 2018-present

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Outside / Community Activities (last five years): • Coordinator American Heritage Girls Troup 0413 • Volleyball Coach for NOAH If elected, what are your goals for this office: Continue providing fun & enjoyable member events and benefits.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: Event planning, people skills, networking and willingness to serve.

How Many?

The Tulsa County Bar Association has 1998 members!

Director-at-Large 2 yr, Solo/Small Firm: Mark A. Smith Partner, Caruso & Smith, PLLC Year of Admission to Practice: 2012 Years in practice in Tulsa: 10 years TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last 5 years): • Chair, TCBA Section of Litigation OBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years): None Outside / Community Activities (Last 5 years): • Board of Directors Green Country Habitat for Humanity

If elected, what are your goals for this office: Bring a new vision, post-pandemic life, for content and services to the membership Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: I like to facilitate cross-group cooperation to bring new programs and improve existing programs

Library Trustee - Julie A. Evans Julie A. Evans, P.C Year of Admission to Practice: 1989

Years in practice in Tulsa: 33 years

TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last 5 years): • Law Library Trustee OBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last 5 years): • OBA Law Schools Committee Chair Outside / Community Activities (last 5 years): • Tulsa Title and Probate Lawyers Association Board of Directors • Tulsa Estate Planning Forum member

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If elected, what are your goals for this office: To continue the work I am doing as the current President of the Law Library Board of Trustees. The Tulsa County Law Library Board benefits from continuity of service of its Trustees and I believe my continued service will be in the best interest of the Board.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: I take serving as Law Library Trustee seriously. I am diligent in attending our monthly Law Library Board meetings and being an active participant. I will appreciate your vote.

56 Judges are members of the TCBA!

Budget/Internal Operations C. Austin Birnie Conner & Winters, LLP (Partner) Year of Admission to Practice: 2014 Years in practice in Tulsa: 8 years TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last 5 years): • Director at Large (Large Firm) OBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years): • OBA Alternate Delegate Outside / Community Activities (last 5 years): • Tulsa Opera Board of Directors

If elected, what are your goals for this office: I will continue to serve the needs of the Tulsa legal community by advancing the TCBA’s commitment to community service, as exemplified recently in our free wills clinic for first responders. I will also continue to promote the wide range of CLE offerings available for our members, and endeavor to increase participation in these and other community events.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you: As a native Tulsan, I am committed to seeing the Tulsa legal community flourish, both in terms of lawyers connecting with other lawyers and in our serving the community as a whole. I have served as a TCBA officer for the past two years, and wish to continue in my service of this great organization.

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OBA DELEGATES 2022-2023 Election Profiles

Each of the nominees for OBA Delegate was asked to provide the following information: • • • •

Employer & position Year admitted to practice Years practicing in Tulsa Their goals are for the office of OBA Delegate

Molly Aspan

• Partner at Practus, LLP • 2003 • 19 years • I have participated in the OBA House of Delegates in some capacity over all of the past 19 years, and I am always proud and honored to represent Tulsa lawyers in matters of importance to our legal profession.

Joel Daniel Auringer •

No photo provided

Roger Curlik • Moyers Martin, LLP/Associate • 2014 • 7 years • To represent the TCBA members' interests and agendas at the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Julie A. Evans • • • •

Staff Attorney – Legal Aid

Services of Oklahoma, Inc. • 2021 • Have practiced for that time in Tulsa (1 year as of April 20, 2022) • To effectively represent Tulsaarea legal professionals-- a cadre of highly qualified and deliberative advocates and counselors-at-law.

Kate Forest

Madison D. Cataudella • Charney Brown, LLC – Associate Attorney • April 2020 • 2 • My goals, if elected, would be to represent the TCBA and its members to the best of my ability and develop lasting relationships among other practitioners in the field across the state.

No photo provided

Julie A. Evans, P.C. 1989 33 I will appreciate your vote.

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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc., Pro Bono Coordinator • 2020 • 1.5 years in practice • To advocate for equal justice for all and to encourage a spirit of pro bono services in Oklahoma’s legal community.

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Philip D. Hixon

Bruce A. McKenna

• Shareholder, GableGotwals • 2001 • 21 • I would be honored to serve as an OBA Delegate. Over the past few years, the OBA has been used to advance positions which are not appropriate for a mandatory professional membership organization and which further discredit the public perception of attorneys. I would endeavor to return the OBA to a nonpartisan professional membership organization, while preserving individual member’s rights of selfexpression.

• McKenna & McKenna, managing member • 1980 • 41 • Professionalism and ethics should always be one of the highest priorities and, it seems that it might be a good idea to increase the annual CLE ethics requirement to 2 hours and tailor the second hour to be devoted to candor to the court – not only while participating in hearings but, also, in litigation – related court filings. I also believe the bar should present more research and writing CLE. I have been a delegate for many years and appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve as a delegate.

Andrew King • Trust Company of Oklahoma Assistant Vice President • 4.5 (September 2017) • 4.5 (September 2017) • I strive to listen to the wants and needs of Tulsa attorneys, as well as the clients we serve, and ensure we are using all resources available through the OBA to serve the needs of our community.

Mike P. McDonald • Legal Aid Services of OK, Inc./ Staff Attorney • Represent Tulsa County in OBA, vote on important matters in OBA, be an effective spokesperson as OBA Delegate.

Paul F. McTighe, Jr. (Pronounced Mick-Tie) • Paul F. McTighe, Jr.,Inc., President • 1973 • 49 • 1.) To give back to TCBA. I have been an active member of the Tulsa Bar Association since 1973.

In 1979 I received a case from the Lawyer Referral Service which set the table for the rest of my career. 2.) To represent all of the TCBA, particularly Small Firms/Solo Attorneys, and 3.) To vote my conscience as a Delegate to the OBA.

James C. Milton • Shareholder and Director, Hall Estill • 1995 • 27 • I would be honored to serve again, and represent Tulsa lawyers at the OBA Annual Meeting.

Share your ideas for Tulsa Lawyer Magazine with us!

Email tulsabarnews@yahoo.com or michael@tulsafirm.com

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Colton Richardson

Sofia Miranda • In-House Counsel, Brotherton Holdings, Inc. • 2020 • 2 • I will serve to encourage member involvement with TCBA and OBA. In addition, I would work on furthering TCBA's involvement with the Tulsa Community.

Melissa Webb Oxford • Graves McLain, PLLC – Associate Attorney • 2010 • 11 years • My goal is to represent legal practitioners in Tulsa and the northeast Oklahoma area at the OBA Annual Meeting and other OBA events. I plan to bring a creative and solution-based focus to challenges that may be improved with OBA intervention and oversight.

I would work to bring increased accessibility and resources to Lawyers Helping Lawyers, a program that is invaluable to those facing difficult challenges presented by the practice of law.

Kara Elizabeth Pratt • • • •

Barber & Bartz-Partner/ Shareholder 2011 10 To represent Tulsa County to the State Delegation.

Bar Center Summer Hours Fridays closing at 2pm beginning June 3rd

• Richardson Richardson Boudreaux, Associate Attorney • 2019 • 3 • As Co-Chair of Young Lawyers Division in TCBA, my goal has been to push more involvement of younger lawyers. As OBA delegate, my goal will continue a push for that involvement and also encourage cross-generational events and programs to help that involvement.

Natalie Sears

• Associate Attorney, Hall Estill • 2015 • 7 years • To continue to participate actively on the Board of Directors for the TCBA and provide any additional insight and perspective for large firms.

Michael Thelan • Carr & Carr Attorneys, Associate Attorney • 2021 • 1 • Provide the OBA with a point of view from Tulsa County attorneys on ideas, issues, and challenges that arise in the practice of law in the area.

David A. Tracy • Manager, Tulsa Family Law Center, PLLC • 1983 • 35 years • I hope to reflect the diversity of the bar in setting policy and advocacy goals that promote the administration of justice for Oklahoma attorneys and judges.

Georgenia A. Van Tuyl

Kara Vincent

• Barber & Bartz, P.C./ Shareholder • Solo Practitioner, also Associate • 2009 Judge for the City of Tulsa, • 12 years Municipal Criminal Cour • As a TCBA delegate, my goal is • 1986 to ensure that we are represented, • 36 have influence, and have a voice • I have been a Delegate from the at the state level so that the needs Tulsa County Bar Association for and desires of our membership are the past 16 years. I would like to continue representing my local Bar Association at the influential in moving our legal community forward.

Oklahoma Bar Annual meeting. My goals, if elected, would be to continue being a representative who is aware of the issues and vote according to the needs of Eric Yoder • Legal Aid Services of the Tulsa Bar. I am acquainted with lawyers of all ages Oklahoma, Inc., Staff Attorney in Tulsa County. I believe I am accountable in resolving • 2020 issues and assisting our local bar at the state level. I • 1.5 would appreciate your consideration and vote as an • To represent the Tulsa legal Oklahoma Bar Association community with professionalism Delegate. and to better the legal profession as a whole.

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2022 Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club

Don't miss the final session!

Sessions will be virtual with registration limited to 15 and prior registration is required. You may register by emailing Lizzie Riter at riterlizzie@gmai.com for members and up to one guest per member.

The TCBA will be CLOSED in honor of Memorial Day. Monday, May 30th.

Tuesday., May 10 Judge Daman Cantrell, will lead the discussion of Unworthy Republic, The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory by Claudio Saunt

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Oklahoma Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competition Owasso High School Emerges as State Champs Tulsa County was well represented in the Oklahoma Bar Association High School Mock Trial competition held in the Bell Courtroom at the University of Oklahoma College of Law recently.

Longtime rivals Jenks and Owasso met in the State Finals after also meeting in earlier rounds three times with their younger teams. The two senior teams battled in the Final Round judged by Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich, federal judges Shonn Irwin, Janice Loyd and Charles Goodwin, Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Judge David Lewis, and Canadian County retired judge Edward Cunningham who presided over the trial. Owasso emerged victorious to claim their fourth State Championship in five years.

The competition involves teams of students taking on the roles of attorneys and defendants in a fictional case. The mock trials are presided over by a judge and attorneys in a courtroom setting, where individual and team performances are evaluated.

The case this year is a criminal trial stemming from a peaceful protest gone awry. The murder victim was one of the organizers of the intended peaceful protest, who died during a clash between groups that were exercising their constitutional rights as citizens of Oklahoma and the United States.

The Mock Trial Program is sponsored and funded by the Oklahoma Bar Foundation and the OBA

Young Lawyers Division. More than 300 judges and enjoy in life is the true gift. They are the future of our attorneys volunteer their time to work with mock trial profession and of our country, and the future looks teams as coaches and to conduct the competitions. brighf rom what we've seen."

“The competition gives students a unique opportunity to develop public speaking and critical thinking skills while encouraging interest and an appreciation of our judicial system,” OBA Mock Trial Committee Chair Todd A. Murray said. “These skills, together with developing self-confidence, team building and leadership will benefit them in whatever career path they choose.” Owasso Coach District Judge Daman Cantrell said, “this is my 34th year to volunteer for the OBA program, and it is one of the best things the OBA does. I appreciate all of the attorney volunteers that give of their time. We have had six young people come out of our program and go on to law school and become lawyers. Even those that don’t fondly remember their experiences and appreciate the skills that they have gained and friendships made. Two of our attorney coaches, Maegan Murdock and Kaylind Baker, were on our Owasso team when they were in high school, so they’ve come full circle to giving back. “

In recent years, Tulsa County teams have dominated the OBA competition. Jenks, Holland Hall and Owasso have won recent championships, and Bishop Kelley has been near the top. Broken Arrow has been in the semifinals consistently. Other judges have been involved as coaches, including Judge James Bland of Macalester, Judge Douglas Kirkley of Coweta, and Judge Jill Weedon of Clinton.

Jenks’ attorney coaches were Mike Horn, Morgan Medders, Stacey Accord, and Jenny Day. The Owasso team will compete in the National Championship tournament hosted virtually by the Michigan Bar Association on May 5-7.

In fact, federal judges Irwin and Goodwin pointed out to the students after the competition that they were competitors in the OBA program decades ago when they were in high school.

Tulsa lawyer Ken Underwood, also an Owasso coach, said, “The Owasso High School Mock Trial Team has taken us to the State Championship Finals eight years in a row. Every year we are amazed and inspired by the dedication, focus and talent of these young people we coach. They are simply the best. They work hard, remain focused, stay humble and always act with character and integrity. They treat each other and opposing teams with respect and kindness. As we watch them develop their courtroom skills and master the rules of evidence, we also see them develop the confidence and personal power to overcome challenges in law and in life. In every Mock Trial competition, one team wins, but no one ever loses. Every student we coach is a champion, and they always fill our hearts.

The success the members of our teams have enjoyed in the courtroom is rewarding, but the success they Tulsa Lawyer 21

WHERE TO VOLUNTEER:

• Afghan Refugee Pro Bono Project – Catholic Charities is looking for attorneys to help our new neighbors apply for asylum so they can attain lawful permanent resident status to remain in the United States. Contact Kojo AsamoaCaesar at kasamoa-caesar@cceok.org. No prior immigration law experience required and training and mentorship provided.

• TCBA Pro Bono List – The LRS line often receives calls from people needing low or pro bono assistance and TCBA began keeping a list of attorneys willing to assist individuals of certain demographics (veterans, senior citizens, the disabled, grandparents raising grandkids) in various legal areas (family law, estate planning, criminal, landlord tenant issues and small claims court) at the onset of the pandemic. If you are willing to take one or more pro bono cases screened by the TCBA LRS Coordinator please contact Jeril Haug at 918-587-6014.

WHY YOU SHOULD VOLUNTEER:

• Volunteers gain professional experience and training.

• It strengthens your community. A recent report by the National Conference on Citizenship found that “participation in civil society can develop habits that make individuals employable and strengthen the networks that help them find jobs.”

• It’s good for your health. Its been said that doing good for someone else interrupts tensionproducing patterns in the brain and replaces them with a sense of purpose, positive emotion and higher confidence levels, and that people who volunteer feel a greater sense of satisfaction with their lives and consider their health generally better than those who don’t.

• It improves your employability. Recruiters rank volunteer participation higher than personal presentation when looking at prospective candidates.

• You make meaningful connections.

Volunteering lets you meet people from all walks of life. It gives you the chance to form relationships that can have a lasting impact on you.

• You will gain perspective. Coming in contact with people from different backgrounds and learning about perspectives different to your own can be a profound and growing experience.

Judicial Q&A Judge Greg Blackwell Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals What area(s) of the practice of law did you find most interesting?

I've been fascinated with appellate law since the beginning of my legal journey. I am thriving doing the work of the Court of Civil Appeals because it requires two things that I truly enjoy: deep thought about the law and building a consensus around the truth. I’m humbled and privileged to have been given the opportunity to come to work each day to serve the trial bench, the bar, and the people of Oklahoma doing what I love. · Please explain your philosophy of public involvement and practice of giving your time to community service.

How do you anticipate your personal philosophy would translate to your service at the Court of Civil Appeals?

As an appellate judge, I’m blessed with two full-time attorneys on my staff. As a former federal law clerk, I’m a big believer in term judicial clerkships and have elected to make one of these positions open to new lawyers for one-year terms. Although I do not view this as true community service—as I think the Court and I stand to gain from the practice as much as the clerks—I am hopeful that the program, especially if followed by other appellate judges throughout the state, will increase the judiciary’s engagement with the bar, our law schools, and the general public. Although it’s early days, thus far, the program has been a great success. ·

large accounting firm, and then starting her own (very successful) accounting practice out of our home. She's been a fantastic role model for my sister, me, and just about anyone she’s ever interacted with. She has been a model of perseverance, determination, and consistency, for which I’m genuinely grateful. · What have you found most challenging about your job?

Although we are writing primarily to correct errors and resolve specific cases, our words have consequences that can affect not just that case, but the law of the state and more importantly the people of Oklahoma as a whole.

Although we must consider each sentence carefully, Who or what has inspired you most in your the volume of our work also demands a certain celerity professional life and why? in drafting opinions. Balancing these two competing In my opinion, in the world as it was meant to be, interests has been, and will likely always be, one of the parents are the best role models for their children. most challenging aspects of this role.

Both my parents, but my mother especially, have made What was the most valuable piece of advice you my world nearly perfect in this regard. She raised received during your career as an attorney. two children while becoming a CPA, working for a 24 24 Tulsa Tulsa Lawyer Lawyer

When in doubt, make a list of everything you need or want to do. And when I say everything, I mean everything. Getting that information out of my head and onto a piece of paper has been a key to my success (and my sanity) over the years.

Was there one piece of advice you received during your career from which all lawyers &/or judges could benefit?

"Wherever you go, there you are." Changing your situation won’t change who you are. Everyone has an opportunity to make their world, and the world at large, better from right where they are.

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

If you're interested in arguing your client’s case before the Court, file a motion requesting oral argument pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 1.9. Surprisingly, for what is likely a complex set of reasons, we receive very few such motions. To quote an author far more eloquent than myself: “Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!”

Brunton-Will CLE Award:

Sabah Khalaf

The BruntonWill CLE award is presented once a year to an outstanding Tulsa County attorney who has demonstrated excellence in teaching CLE courses on a regular basis. The award is intended to honor someone who made the commitment and sacrifice to help educate and instruct attorneys in the ever changing world of law. The Tulsa County Bar Foundation is proud to present the 2022 award to Sabah Khalaf.

Sabah is a trial lawyer whose practice is focuses on DUI defense and major crimes in federal, state, tribal, and municipal criminal courts from pre-filing investigation to trial. He effectively

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communicates with his clients, prosecutors, and other agents to quickly minimize the stress and disruption a criminal case can be and he applies that same tenacity to coordinating quality and information continuing legal education to attorneys and paralegals. One of this awards namesake, Paul Brunton, retired in 2017 and without prompt, Sabah stepped into providing the TCBA’s Annual Criminal Law Hodgepodge CLE. This is a full day of CLE with topics ranging from McGirt to DUI’s and Sabah continuously finds great speakers to address timely topics. Sabah is also a member of the TCBA Bench & Bar Committee and assisted with coordinating the return of the Brown Bag CLE series at the Tulsa County Courthouse.

“Sabah organized an informative and insightful CLE, Criminal Law Hodgepodge, in December 2021 amid COVID restrictions. I do not practice criminal law but there was crossover appeal for civil practitioners, particularly concerning an overview of McGirt. The day long presentation was very well organized and planned” shares TCBA member and Tulsa attorney Mary Bundren.

The TCBF greatly appreciates all the efforts Sabah takes keep on top of the continuous changes in the law and that he shares that knowledge with the members of the Tulsa County Bar Association.

Liberty Bell Award 2022 Michael Willis

The Tulsa County Bar Foundation is proud to announce this year’s Liberty Bell Award recipient is Michael Willis. The Liberty Bell Award is given to a non-lawyer who has promoted better understanding of the rule of law, encouraged great respect for law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, or contributed to good government in the community. It is also one of the most prestigious awards presented by the TCBF.

the repository for legal instruments that affect land title, the office is crucial to the legal foundation in our county. In his five years as County Clerk, Michael has modernized the office. He has released hundreds of thousands of documents for online viewing. He has created a mapbased land record system where every resident of Tulsa County can now get a copy of their deed online for free.

Michael Willis was elected as the Tulsa County He focuses his staff on customer service, which is not Clerk in 2016 and began his service in 2017. Prior to common in government.” running for County Clerk, Michael served Tulsa County as Chief Deputy County Commissioner and Public In addition to his service to the County as the Information Officer for almost seven years.

County Clerk, Michael is involved heavily in the Tulsa Community and volunteers hundreds of hours per year Local attorney Austin Bond has worked with in law enforcement as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and Michael on multiple Veterans’ projects and initiatives has since 2009. “Besides being an innovative leader and for several years and says “He is a highly capable consummate public servant, Michael’s civic involvement and dedicated public servant to the people of Tulsa is truly inspiring” comments Assistant District Attorney County and our Veterans. When Tulsa began its national James G. Rea. He actively advocates for the recruitment model specialty Veterans Treatment Court Program, of Veterans by first responder entities, is a member of Michael worked tirelessly behind the scenes to fight Leadership Tulsa and Tulsa’s Young Professionals, for County resources and support for the program and serves on boards including that of Rebuild Oklahoma, has continued to do so to this day. Since he became Tulsa Sports Commission, INCOG, Friends of The County Clerk, he has led several Veterans’ initiatives MET and the OU Master of Public Administration and support programs through his office and the wider Advisory Board, and has served on several other county government. He has spent countless hours at community and non-profit boards over the years. He Veterans’ and civic organizations explaining County has also volunteered his service at the state level serving benefits and access, and personally scanning Veterans as Governor’s appointee to the Board of Directors for and active duty Service Members’ records and discharge the Office of Juvenile Affairs from 2014 until October documents into the County Clerk’s Office program for 2016. recording military discharge papers and supplying free certified copies for Veterans in Tulsa County. Michael Michael Willis is truly an asset to the County and has also been an indispensable asset to the Tulsa and its Veterans and is an outstanding individual who works Broken Arrow Veterans Day Parades and multiple hard to support the foundation of law in our county.

Veterans job fairs.”

He was born in Tulsa and grew up in West Tulsa Judge William LaFortune added that Michael’s and Sapulpa. He attended the University of Oklahoma “service as Tulsa County Clerk is what makes him an where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs and excellent candidate for the Liberty Bell Award. The Administration, and a Master of Public Administration.

County Clerk's Office, while not directly tied to the courts, is a significant piece of the legal system. As

Sandra Day O’Connor Award Presented to TCBA Street Law Committee The Sandra Day O’Connor Award is given in honor of the retired Justice of the US Supreme Court, and first female Justice in history, who in retirement has made her mission highlighting the importance of legal civics education.

Justice O’Connor was instrumental in establishing the award-winning website icivics.com which has been invaluable to educators teaching this critical subject matter. The award will go to the person or persons who have significantly advanced the teaching of legal civics in Oklahoma schools. This year’s award goes to the 2022 TCBA Street Law Committee.

TCBA President Kara Vincent gathered some YLD attorneys and the chairs of multiple TCBA committees to discuss how we can expose more middle school and high school students to the profession of law. Two young attorneys mentioned the Street Law program and their positive experiences with the program through other connections we found a group of students to start a pilot program.

The Street Law program and content was designed using current research and best practices in the fields of civic education, youth development, teacher professional development, and democracy education. Since its inception in 1972, Street Law has been providing legal community partnership program to teach practical law to young people and adults who are most vulnerable to injustice. This program ensures that participants know their rights and build key life skills to help them advocate for themselves and their communities.

By utilizing the Street Law Legal Life Skills Program this committee has spent this Spring providing students from the Zone Academy “opportunities to develop the legal knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to live as informed, empowered, and civically- engaged community members”. Committee members include Rachel Baker, Carol Beatty, Katie Dilks, Whitney Dockrey, Jeril Haug, Timothy Michaels-Johnson, Pansy MooreShrier, Deborah Reed, Pierre Robertson, Kara Vincent, and Tami Williams.

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April 8, 2022 Students along with TCBA President-Elect Philip Hixon, Jennifer Annis and Sam Clancy toured GableGotwals Law Firm.

Students had the opportunity to visit the Tulsa County District Court and met with Judge Sharon Holmes in her courtroom for a question and answer session on March 24th.

How many TCBA senior members?

212

TCBF Community Outreach Committee New Volunteer Opportunity A fantastic opportunity to support the community and make your volunteer hours count! Two shifts to select from that is most convenient with your schedule.

NOTE: Please make sure to follow the link in your confirmation email to register and complete your signup on the OK Food Bank site.

When:

Saturday, May 7th, 2022 Option 1: 9am - 12pm Option 2: 1pm - 3pm

Where:

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma 1304 N. Kenosha Ave, Tulsa 74106

Tasks:

Bagging, boxing, assembling, sorting, weighing and labeling food donations and product in the Volunteer Center

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EVERY volunteer will need to create a new account and register for the timeslot you would like, even if you have previously set-up an account. See link in your confirmation email.

Make sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes are required for safety.

Masks are mandatory for unvaccinated AND vaccinated volunteers and staff.

If you have additional questions, please contact Julie Rivers at JulieR@tulsabar.com or 918-584-5243 x1001

TCBA Member Event

Charcuteray Be sure to check out all the Member Events in this issue of Tulsa Lawyer.

Don't miss out on the fun & networking!

Maureen Johnson & Teddi

Victoria Eller

Judge Moody & Judge Nightingale Tami Williams

Jennifer Zuyus

W. Michael Hill

1947-2022

Mike Hill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on March 24, 2022. His sudden passing is a reminder that tomorrow is never promised.

Mike was born on July 14, 1947 in Norman, OK to Windham and Bette Hill. He moved to Tulsa at a young age, and he attended Will Rogers High School. After graduation from high school, he attended Baylor University where he was a member of Beta Tau Alpha. Mike was an avid Baylor fan, and he attended multiple games, including several bowl games and the 2021 National Championship basketball game.

While at Baylor, he met his wife of 48 years, Sally McGill. Together they built a life full of love, fun, adventure, and family. After graduation from Baylor, he was drafted and served in the US Army, stationed in Germany. Upon discharge, he attended law school at the University of Tulsa.

He was a member of the Tulsa County and Oklahoma Bar Association. He also had the great honor of being admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.

In 1984, he was co-founder of the law firm Secrest & Hill where he worked until his passing. He was a long time member of Asbury Church where he served on the Foundation Board. He was also a member of the Faithbuilders Sunday School class where he served as a teacher.

Although Mike was dedicated to his work, his greatest joy was spending time with his friends and family.

Whether it was after-church lunches with the class, traveling the world with family and friends, or his annual trip to the Indy 500, Mike was always up for an adventure. Wherever he went, he was always in a hurry to get there and in an even bigger hurry to leave. An avid reader and music-lover,

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he enjoyed discussing books and music with others, and his signed leather book and vinyl record collections were quite impressive.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sally; son, Eric Hill and his wife, Kelli; daughter Jayme Wilson and her husband, Jonathan; grandchildren Noah, Gabe, Leah Claire, and Creek; brother, John Hill and his wife, Linda; along with several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Asbury Church in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Asbury Church in memory of Mike Hill. The address is 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133, and the website is https:// asburytulsa.org/ .

Kenneth Miles

1946-2022 Kenneth George Miles passed away on April 12, 2022 after a brave fight with cancer. Ken was born in Lancaster, PA in 1946 and married Judy Lehew in 1971. He attended Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI and the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, TX. Ken also served in the US Army for 20 years, including two tours of duty in Vietnam, and was a decorated combat veteran. He was an avid Volksmarcher, an attorney specializing in real estate and banking and a longtime member of the TCBA. Ken was also a long time member of the Tulsa Opera Chorus and served as a Scoutmaster for Tulsa’s Troop 20, and at the Scouting District level for many years.In lieu of gifts and flowers please donate to the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children in Owasso.

Grapevine News Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP (DSDA) has named Matthew T. Crook as a partner of the firm.

With 20 years of experience practicing law, Matt is a commercial litigator specializing in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy. He also practices in construction litigation.

“We’re excited Matt has become a partner of the firm, “said Tom Q. Ferguson, managing partner of DSDA. “He’s been a great addition to our Litigation Practice team, which continues to provide quality counsel to our clients on a local and national basis.”

Matt is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Tulsa County Bar Association. In 2020, he was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve on the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission and will serve until 2025. Previously, Matt served as a director for several nonprofit boards, including American Heart Association, Crime Prevention Network and Big Brothers and Sisters of Green Country.

A Nameless Grave ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"A soldier of the Union mustered out," Is the inscription on an unknown grave At Newport News, beside the salt-sea wave, Nameless and dateless; sentinel or scout Shot down in skirmish, or disastrous rout Of battle, when the loud artillery drave Its iron wedges through the ranks of brave And doomed battalions, storming the redoubt.

Thou unknown hero sleeping by the sea In thy forgotten grave! with secret shame I feel my pulses beat, my forehead burn, When I remember thou hast given for me All that thou hadst, thy life, thy very name, And I can give thee nothing in return.

Attorney Thomas M. Askew was appointed as the Presiding Municipal Judge for the City of Sand Springs by its city council on March 28.

Attorney Sharon Weaver was appointed as Assistant Municipal Judge for the City of Sand Springs at the same meeting.

Askew is a shareholder and director in the firm’s Tulsa office. He litigates business disputes, first- and third-party insurance matters, transportation liability cases, "bad faith" cases, business torts, contract disputes with private and governmental entities and personal injury matters.

Weaver is also a shareholder in the firm’s Tulsa office. She serves in a number of practice areas, with a focus on civil litigation, appellate law and alternative dispute resolution.

Both Askew and Weaver will serve a two-year term, serving from May 1, 2022 through April 3, 2024.

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May Birthday Celebrations?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We are striving to take care of our members as well as taking care of the community. If there’s anything we can do to help you, please let us know. We are here to support your business and we want you to be successful.

By being a member of the TCBA, you are also a member of the Tulsa County Bar Foundation. As a general rule, the funds that come into the Foundation are the result of a fundraising event for our community and the monies raised are immediately distributed back out into the community through non-profit organizations.

In an effort to assist the Foundation, we have implemented a monthly “Fund the Foundation” program.

To participate we are asking each member who has a birthday this month to consider making a donation to the Foundation. You can do so with the QR Code to the below.

If you are not currently a Fellow, please consider joining that program. As a thank you (and let’s be honest, an encouragement to other members), if you donate before the 10th of the month we will include a shout out to you in the next issue of Tulsa Lawyer Magazine.

If you wish to donate or join the Fellows program, please contact Tami Williams or Julie Rivers and they can assist you.

We value your membership & Happy Birthday!

Sincerely, Kara Vincent, TCBA President

2021-2022 TCBA CONTACTS, COMMITTEE & SECTION CHAIRS

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TCBA OFFICERS

President................................................................ Kara Vincent Past President.........................................................Kimberly Moore President-Elect.........................................................Philip D. Hixon Vice President.......................................................... Mike Esmond Secretary..............................................................Stephanie Jackson Treasurer................................................................. Lesa Creveling Budget/Internal Operations..................................Michael Taubman Foundation President ............................................Hon. Ann Keele Director at Large (1) Large Firm.................................Austin Birnie Director at Large (2) Large Firm..........................

Philip Hixon Director at Large (1) Medium Firm........................Jennifer Struble Director at Large (2) Medium Firm..................

Kara Pratt Director at Large (1) Small Firm...........................Linda Morrissey Director at Large (2) Small Firm...........................Tamera Childers Director at Large (2) Public Sector.........................Hon. Ann Keele ABA Delegate............................................................. Molly Aspan OBA Delegate................................................................Rick White Library Trustee (1)......................................................Kim Vojvoda Library Trustee (2)........................................................ Julie Evans Presiding Judge .......................................... Hon. Doug Drummond U.S. District Court ..................................

Hon. John Heil Tulsa Municipal Court............................. Hon. Gerald Hofmeister TU Law School Student Representative...............Trevion Freeman

FOUNDATION APPOINTMENTS

Law Day ......................................................................Lizzie Riter Community Outreach................................................ Ashley Webb Golf Chair.......................................................... ...Kimberly Moore Scholarship Chair........................................................Randy Lewin

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FOUNDATION

President.............................................................. ...Hon. Ann Keele Foundation Vice President............................................Justin Munn Treasurer..................................................................... Philip Hixon Trustee....................................................................... Lizzie Riter Trustee........................................................................Chad McLain Trustee......................................................................... Jim Gotwals Trustee................................................................Catherine Hoopert Trustee...........................................................................Rick White Trustee..................................................................Michael Taubman TCBA President..........................................................Kara Vincent TCBA Pres. Elect....................................................Philip D. Hixon

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Access to Justice..........................................Pansy Moore-Shrier Animal Law..................................................... ..........Katy Inhofe Bench & Bar.................................................... Kevinn Matthews Children & the Law......................................... ........Lizzie Riter Children & the Law Vice Chair..........Timothy Michaels-Johnson CLE ................................................................. ...Michon Hughes Diversity Development...........................................Deborah Reed Fee Arbitration................................................. ...........Gary Crews Law Related Education.................................................................

Lawyer Referral............................................... .......Karen Wilkins Membership Services....................................................Kara Pratt Mentoring......................................................... ..................................

Military/Veterans ............................................. ...Mitchell Garrett Military/Veterans Co-Chair.............................. Hon. David Guten Nominations & Awards.................................... ..Kimberly Moore Pro Bono............................................................... Mac Finlayson Professionalism................................................ ...........Rick White Public Relations....................................................Steve Layman Social Media.........................................................Collaborative Special Events.................................................. .......Natalie Sears Tulsa Lawyer.................................................... Michael Taubman Young Lawyers Division..............................Colton Richardson Young Lawyers Division............................... ........Billy Duncan

SECTION CHAIRPERSONS

ADR/Mediation..........................................................Melissa Fell Bankruptcy....................................................... ........Paul Thomas Business/Corporate.......................................... ..............................

Criminal Law................................................... ........Daniel Levy Employment Law..............................................Kassidy Quinten Energy & Mineral Law.................................... .......Ryan Pittman Family Law...................................................... ..Jordan Dalgleish Health Law ...................................................... ............................

Health Law Vice Chair..................................................................

Juvenile Law.................................................... ..........Lizzie Riter Juvenile Law Co-Chair.......................Timothy Michaels-Johnson Litigation...............................................................Mark A. Smith Municipal Law.......................................................................TBD Paralegals/Legal Assistant.......................................Karlyn Apon Paralegal /Legal Assistants Vice Chair............ Kathyrn Keener Probate/Estate/Elder......................................... .........................

Tax ......................................................... .....Ashlee Crouch Technology ...................................................Pansy Moore-Shrier Workers Comp................................................. ............................ * Section Chairs will be updated as positions are filled.

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