Election Issue 2017-2018
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TULSA LAWYER
In this Issue
A Message from
Matt Farris
May 2017
2016-2017 TCBA President
5 VP's Corner
TCBA ELECTIONS 2017-2018
Anne Keele
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TCBA Officers Election Profiles
18 OBA Delegate Profiles 24 Section News - Litigation 25 Calendar of Events
26 Work-Life Balance For Attorneys: Real or Myth? By Fabio A. Sciarrino, Esquire
28 Golf 30 Grapevine & Classifieds
Returning This Year: Electronic Voting TCBA Officers and OBA House of Delegates 2017- 2018 ELECTIONS
This year you will have the option to cast your vote online or via paper ballot. On Monday, May 8th, the TCBA will send out an email to all eligible voting members which will allow them to cast their vote electronically. Paper ballots are available upon request, contact the TCBA for details. All ballots must be received on or before 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
Ballots received after this time will NOT be counted.
Results will be announced Friday, May 26th, 2017 Candidate Profiles Available at www.tulsabar.com Tulsa Lawyer 1
A Message from the President
Matthew S. Farris
When it Rains it Pours
– promises excellent and relevant content as Jim regularly speaks across the country addressing the use of technology in the legal industry. If you have never heard Jim speak regarding technology and the law, you should make time to attend this Brown Bag CLE. Jim is truly an expert.
No, I am not going to begin with an April showers bring May… reference. Instead, I am going to try and summarize in this short space all of the ‘goingson’ during this extremely busy time of year. As you will see below, the TCBA and the TCBF have been hard at work planning and executing events f/b/o association members and the community at large. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge and thank Judge Daman Cantrell, his committee and the many volunteers for their collective time and efforts donated to execute the Law Week/Law Day events held last week, which included: a free Immigration Clinic, on site Law Day programming at local elementary and middle schools, the Ask-A-Lawyer call-a-thon, and culminating with the Annual Law Day luncheon featuring TU Law Professor Tamara Piety as the keynote speaker. I hope you were able to attend one or more of these events. Next, in just a few short days, the TCBA Brown Bag CLE series at the courthouse continues on May 4th featuring Jim Calloway, the OBA’s Director of its Management Assistance Program.1 Jim’ presentation - How to Ethically Use Technology in Your Practice 1 Jim also chairs the OBA’s Law Office Management & Technology section. 2 Tulsa Lawyer
On May 13th, the TCBA Special Events Committee – chaired by Tim Rogers – will host an event for association members at the Tulsa Roughnecks FC soccer match at ONEOK field beginning at 7:00 p.m., as the Roughnecks take on Orange County SC. The TCBA will provide discounted tickets on a first come, first serve basis. TCBA members will receive more details and information regarding when tickets will be available in the coming weeks. My public service announcement for May is a reminder – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. Try not to forget. On May 15th, the 2017 TCBF Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the LaFortune Park Golf Course. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., lunch is served at 11:00 a.m., and the shotgun start to the tournament (4 person scramble format) begins at noon. Golf Committee chair Bill Kellough and his committee members have worked tirelessly to obtain tournament sponsors and to sign up teams in an attempt to surpass last year’s record setting charitable donation. Please contact the bar center (918-584-5243) if you would like to sponsor or play in the Charity Golf Tournament and support the tournament’s charitable beneficiaries. On May 17th, the TCBA Brown Bag CLE series at the courthouse continues as Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice John Reif will address attendees on the topic of Civility. If you have never met Judge Reif, his
Finally, speaking of summer festivities, I mentioned in my February TLM article that the TCBA is planning a TCBA Member Appreciation Month, and to stay tuned for details. As promised, please find some details below in the form of a tentative calendar of events for Member Appreciation Month - which will be held in July - that offer free and reduced price entry for TCBA members to the following events: • One day each week in July – free headshots for TCBA members at the bar center; (specific dates and times to follow); • July 12 – Pinot’s Pallet event;
• July 17, 18, or 19 - complimentary tickets to a Tulsa Drillers game with food provided; • July 22 – complimentary event at the Tulsa Zoo for TCBA members (families welcome); and • July 28 – Rooftop wrap up party on Cherry Street
The official calendar of events for Member Appreciation Month will be published in the June TLM. July will be a great month for TCBA members! While I am sure your professional and personal lives are keeping you plenty busy, the TCBA is working to do its part to fill your calendar. I hope the month of May treats you well. Sincerely, Matthew S. Farris TCBA President, 2016-2017
July is TCBA Member Appreciation Month!
If TLM readers need additional excitement near the end of May, then the pending conclusion of the traditional school year and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend festivities are just around the corner to kick off the summer season. For TLM readers with school age children (such as myself), life is about to get even busier during the ‘lazy’ days of summer.
• July 14 – Free Ethics CLE given by Gina Hendrix at the bar center, with a catered lunch also provided;
Get ready!
kind and calm demeanor is a perfect fit for speaking on this topic, and I encourage TLM readers to attend this Brown Bag CLE. If you need an additional incentive to attend, attendees will receive the elusive 1.0 hour ethics credit.
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VP's Corner Ann Keele, 2016-2017 Can you believe that May is already here? It will be Memorial Day before we know it. Here is an update from some of the awesome TCBA events which were held in April. Thank you for all of those who attended and supported the YLD Trivia Night which was held on April 6. Congratulations to this year’s Trivia Night Winner: Team "Alternative Facts" of Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis, who took home the trophy. Way to go! Also, our sincerest THANK YOU and shout-outs to this year’s generous sponsors:
Atkinson, Haskins, Nellis, Brittingham, Gladd & Fiasco Conner & Winters, LLP Crowe Dunlevy Gorospe & Smith, PLLC Monroe & Keele, PC Newton, O'Connor, Turner & Ketchum, PC Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis
Sherwood, McCormick & Robert
University of Tulsa College of Law. The TCBF Law Day Luncheon was held on Friday, April 28 and featured speaker Professor Tamara Piety of the University of Tulsa College of Law. It was a well-attended and interesting event, as always. Thank you to our Law Day organizers, Hon. Daman Cantrell and Hon. Martha Rupp Carter for all of your efforts to make this event a success. Also, thank you to all of those who attended this event.
It’s always great to see you! Thank you to all of you who supported the Lawyers Fighting Hunger Live Local, Give Local Spring Event held April 15 which provided food for about 750 Tulsa area low income families to prepare a full Easter dinner at home. Thank you to all of the TCBA Children and the Law committee members who rallied and gathered baby food for these families in need with infants: Melissa Fell, Barbara Sears, Anne Sublett, Rick Eagleton, Natalie Sears, and Ann Keele. A special thank you to Laura Edwards and Eller & Detrich, Fry & Elder, and Brittany Littleton of Littleton Legal who donated funds to purchase baby food! The tremendous teamwork by all helped us reach our goal of distributing 750 jars of baby food at the event. Thank you! Thank you for supporting the Emergency Infant Services’ City-wide Baby Shower held in April. We helped collect much needed supplies for families with young children. Good job, Brittany Littleton, who spearheaded the project. Congratulations to those who passed the February bar exam and are newly sworn members of the Oklahoma Bar. If you know any new attorneys, please be sure to ask them if they have joined the TCBA yet. We offer many opportunities for young lawyers to network and get involved. Feel free to contact Bethany Lyon at the TCBA with any questions. Again, thank you for generously helping our community. We really appreciate your continued support and dedication to helping others. Together, we are doing great things. Enjoy this month, and don’t forget that Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14.
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TCBA Elections 2017-2018
Candidates for officers of the Tulsa Cou nty Ba r A s so ciation pre s ent thei r credentials in this issue of Tulsa Lawyer. Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are the only contested positions in this years election. If a candidate did not provide an answer for a particular question, the question is not listed under their credentials.
The candidates were asked the following questions: • • • • • • • •
Firm/Employer Name & Position Year of Admission to Practice Years in Practice in Tulsa Previous TCBA Offices, Committees OBA Offices, Committees Other Law-Related or Community Activities Why do you want the office you are running for? Why do you think that you are particularly qualified for the office? Why members should vote for you. • Is there anything else you wish to share?
President - Christina M. Vaughn Crowe & Dunlevy; Advisory Director Year of Admission to Practice: 2006 Years in Practice in Tulsa: 10
Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: Vice President (2015-2016) Secretary (2014-2015) Community Outreach, Chair (2010-2012), Vice-Chair (2009-2010) and member (2012-2016) Golf Committee, member (2014-2016) Mentoring Committee, member (2010-2012) Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: Leadership Tulsa Class 44 Hudson-Hall-Wheaton American Inn of Court Tulsa County Bar Foundation Trustee Why you want the position: "I have greatly enjoyed my years of involvement with the TCBA. I have seen how the TCBA impacts not only the lives of its members, but of the community in general. I want to be a leader and integral part of the continuing excellence of our Bar."
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Why you think you are particularly qualified for this position: " In addition to having chaired and/or served on various TCBA and TCBF Committees, I have served on the TCBA Executive Committee for the past two years; first as TCBA Secretary and then as Vice-President. I have taken these roles very seriously and have dedicated myself to make my service impactful. I will be able to draw upon this experience and smoothly transition into the role of President-Elect. I will continue to dedicate myself to the improvement of our Bar if I am elected to serve as President-Elect." Other: "It has been a great pleasure to have the opportunity to serve the TCBA in various roles over the years of my career. I have gotten to know many attorneys whose paths I may never have otherwise crossed, and I look forward to meeting and getting to know many more of you in the years to come."
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President Elect - Ann Keele
Partner at Monroe & Keele, P.C.
competitions, organized TCBA Holiday Challenge, participated in Lawyers Fighting Hunger events, member Year of Admission to Practice: of Steering Committee for Boy Scouts of America, 2006 member and volunteer at World Outreach Church in Years in Practice in Tulsa: 10 Tulsa Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: Vice President, 2016-2017 Secretary, 2015-2016 Chair of Children in the Law Committee, 2015-2017 Co-Chair of Children in the Law Committee, 20142015 OBA Offices, Committees: Co-Chair of Women in Law Committee, 2016 Vice Chair of Law Schools Committee, 2016, 2017 Leadership Academy, 2010 Member of Law Schools Committee, 2010-current Member of Professionalism Committee, 2008-current Member of Work/Life Balance Committee, 2010 Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: Served as scoring judge for high school mock trial
Why you want the position: "The TCBA is an important part of our legal community, and I truly enjoy being a part of this organization. Serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee has been an honor and privilege. Working as a team to improve and continue the legacy of our bar association has been a meaningful journey and a labor of love. Each officer brings unique talents and perspectives, and I look forward to our continued work and progress together." Why you think you are particularly qualified for this position: "Serving in leadership since 2014 has provided me an opportunity to learn and grow in my understanding and knowledge about the TCBA. I am excited to be part of the long-range planning process to help make TCBA one of the best bar associations in the country."
Past President - Matthew S. Farris Rogers and Bell, PLLC
Year of Admission to Practice: 2006 Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: President, 2016-2017 President Elect, 2015-2016 Vice President, 2014-2015 Secretary, 2013-2014 Board of Directors, 2012-2017 TCBF Community Outreach Committee Chair, 201213; Member 2010-2013 TCBF Board of Directors, 2012-2013 & 2016-2017 Mentoring Committee, 2009 Law Week Committee, 2008 OBA Offices, Committees: OBA Leadership Conference, 2007 OBA Law Office Management & Technology Section, 2013-2017
Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: University of Tulsa College of Law Alumni Board of Directors; Eisenhower International School Foundation Board of Directors (previous); Holland Hall Board of Trustee (previous); Tulsa Title and Probate Lawyers Association; Tulsa Estate Planning Forum; Leadership Tulsa class (45); University of Tulsa College of Law Outstanding Junior Alumnus, 2013 Why You Want the Position: "Because I committed to serving our association as its President Elect, President and Past President." Why You Think You are Particularly Qualified for this Position: "I am (literally) the only person qualified for this position in 2017-2018."
Other: "I am looking forward to working with President Elect Christina Vaughn and the TCBA Executive Committee and full Board of Directors as our association continues to grow, evolve and improve upon its impressive history." Tulsa Lawyer 7
Vice President - Richard D. White, Jr. Shareholder, Barber & Bartz, PC
upon which I would like to build. I enjoy working with the current bar association leadership and believe I can offer vision and commitment in continuing the legacy Year of Admission to Practice: of this association. It has been an honor serving on the 1980 Executive Committee and Board of Directors over the Years in Practice in Tulsa: 36 last three (3) years. It is a pleasure serving with such a fine group of dedicated and hardworking professionals. It is my hope I can continue in this capacity for the upcoming year." Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: Budget Chair, 2014-2015 Why you think you are particularly qualified for Treasurer, 2015-2016 this position: "I believe I am qualified for the office of Secretary, 2016-2017 Vice President of the TCBA due to a number of factors, Fee Arbitration Committee, 2014-2017 including the diverse and lengthy career I have had as a Membership Committee, 2014-2017 member of this association going back to the early ‘80s. I have served on the Executive Committee for the past OBA Offices, Committees: three (3) years and am well acquainted with the issues OBA Family Law Section and challenges currently facing this association. I am Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: currently involved in the process of amending our By"I currently serve as the Vice Chair of the Tulsa City laws, selecting a new software provider for our memberCounty Library Commission and have sat on this com- ship database, and dramatically altering the membermission since 2011." ship benefit of free CLE. I am further involved in the Membership Committee and the current development Why you want the position: "I believe the TCBA is the of a Membership Appreciation Month in July 2017." best county bar association in the state of Oklahoma. The hard work and dedication of those that have pre- Other: "It is my hope the membership will support my ceded the current leadership have built a foundation candidacy in the position of Vice President."
Vice President - Kimberly Moore Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Why you want the position: "I have enjoyed serving on the Executive Committee and being a member of the Year of Admission to Practice: TCBA Board for many years. It would be a great privi2004 lege to represent the Tulsa County Bar Association as Vice President. The TCBA is filled with talented and Years in Practice in Tulsa: dedicated practitioners and there would be no greater 12 1/2 honor than to represent the collective interests of its members. Anyone who is involved with the TCBA has a common vested interest: the success and continued Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: growth of our membership. I thoroughly enjoy being a Secretary, 2011-2013 member of the TCBA and all it has to offer. I would Treasurer, 2014-2015 encourage the continued growth and diversity of our Director-at-Large, 2015-2017 membership, professionalism for our attorneys, and Special Events Committee, 2014-2016 strengthen our relationship with the Tulsa community." Law Day Committee, 2010-2012 Law Day Chair, 2012 Why you think you are particularly qualified for Pro-Bono Committee, 2013 – Present this position: "I am currently serving as a Director-atLegally Pink, 2013 Large. I have held numerous leadership positions withOBA Offices, Committees: in the Tulsa County Bar Association and the Tulsa OBA Delegate, 2013 – Present County Bar Foundation over the past seven (7) years. I OBA Alternate Delegate, 2010-2012 began with the position of Secretary then the position of YLD Board of Directors, 2008-2011 Treasurer. I have proven that I am dedicated to the OBA Law Day Committee, 2017 TCBA and I feel that the experience and knowledge I have gained over the past 7 years has prepared me for Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: the position of Vice President." Graduate OBA Leadership Academy, 2012; Inns of Court – Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag, 2014 – Present; Other: "It has been an honor to serve the TCBA over Tulsa County Court Assistance Program (C.A.P.); Pre- the years and I hope to continue that service as your senter for the Brown Bag Lunch series; Advisory Coun- Vice President. I would appreciate your vote!" cil - Holy Family Cathedral School.
The Bar Center will be closed Monday, May 29th
TCBF Capital Campaign On behalf of the Capital Campaign Committee, The Tulsa County Bar Foundation would like to Thank You for your investment in Your Bar Center’s future!!! The exterior of the building has been completed. If you have not seen the Bar Center in the last few months I encourage you to stop by, get out of your vehicle and walk around so you can see how good the building looks.
Memorial Day
Next, we will begin the planning and design of the interior renovation. No significant improvements have been made to the Bar Center in more than 20 years. We are still raising funds. Please remit the balance of your pledge. If you have not made a pledge or donation contact Chad McLain at 918-359-6600.
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Secretary - Jonathan Nation Of Counsel, Krigel Law Firm Year of Admission to Practice: 2015
OBA Offices, Committees: OBA Chairman of Access to Legal Justice Committee, 2017- Present Member of Access to Legal Justice Committee, January 2016 - March 2016 Vice-Chairman of Access to Legal Justice Committee, March-December 2016 Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: Member of First Baptist Church Tulsa Legal Aid Pro Bono Panel Oklahoma Attorney Resources Panel Oklahoma Criminal Defense Association
Why You Want the Position: "I want to the help grow and strengthen the Tulsa County Bar. I’m a new lawyer who wants to help strengthen ties between the bar and community. My job would be to keep the minutes, and keep a clear record; but I will use my voice to raise awareness about access to legal justice issues. These issues affect the most vulnerable in our community, and I want to be apart of the solution." Why You Think You are Particularly Qualified for this Position: "I have experience in committee work, minute keeping, and providing clear records. I approach new challenges in my life with passion and commitment. I will work very hard to ensure a clear record of where the Tulsa County Bar Association has been, and where we are going. Where I hope we are going is to create a bar that provides access to justice for all of Tulsa’s citizens. To accomplish this goal, we will need an engaged and active membership, which share these values. Thank you, I hope to have your vote."
Secretary - Amber Peckio Garrett Partner, Allen & Garrett
Why you want the position: "The TCBA allows me to give back and serve Tulsa while at the same time enjoyYear of Admission to Practice: ing the fellowship of some of the most amazing people 2003 in Tulsa, who just happen to be lawyers and judges. I Years in Practice in Tulsa: 14 have met my mentors through my work with the OBA and the TCBA and would love to continue that tradition as a mentor myself one day." Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: Why you think you are particularly qualified for TCBF Golf Committee, 2010-Present this position: "I would be thrilled to have the members Law Day Committee vote for me. I believe that I have proven myself as a Law Day Community Fair Chair, 2012 leader in both the TCBA and the OBA. I am certain OBA Offices, Committees: that my organizational skills, commitment, and passion OBA Strategic Planning Committee, 2017-2019 for service would be vital for the position of TCBA SecOBA Solo/Small Firm Planning Committee, 2017-2019 retary. I also recognize that I don’t know everything so OBA Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors I know the importance of building a great team for the 2007-2013 TCBA It would be an honor to follow in the footsteps OBA Law Day Committee, Member of our previous TCBA Leaders and my mentors." OBA Women in Law Committee, Past Chair 2007, Other: "Inevitably there will be trying times, so I look Member 2007-2010 to the words of Elizabeth Taylor, 'Pour yourself a drink, OBA Lawyer Advertising Task Force, 2010 put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.'" Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: Oklahoma Bar Foundation, Trustee, 2014-Present American Bar Association Law Practice Fellow, 20102011
Library Trustee Trisha Linn Archer Archer Law Year of Admission to Practice: 2005 Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: Secretary Director at Large Library Trustee Delegate
Why You Think You are Particularly Qualified for this Position: "I would like to continue my work as library trustee to ensure our law library will be available for generations of new lawyers." Other: "I am qualified for this position because not only have I served as a trustee in the past, I also have gained experience and knowledge by sitting on other boards and serving on various committees."
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TreasurerKara M. Robinson Greuel R&R Strategies, PLLC Year of Admission to Practice: 2009 Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: Budget Chair, 2015-2016 Bench and Bar Chair, 2014-2015 Guardianship Sub-Committee of Bench and Bar, Chair , 2013-2014 OBA Offices, Committees: Web-Applications Coordinator, EPPT Section , 2014 and 2015 Chair, EPPT Section, 2013 Chair-Elect, EPPT Section, 2012 Treasurer, EPPT Section, 2011 Mid-year Coordinator, EPPT Section, 2010
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Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: Volunteer with Women in Recovery Program; Past Treasurer for Tulsa Artists’ Coalition; Past Treasurer for Oaks Indian Mission; past volunteer with CASA of Muskogee and Wagoner Counties Why you want the position: "The TCBA has played an important role in helping me to develop as an attorney and I would like to use my abilities and resources to give back to the organization and to serve the larger legal community." Why you think you are particularly qualified for this position: "I'm in the process of finishing this year
as Treasurer of the TCBA. We've made some great changes with regard to the internal controls of the organization and making sure that the software we're using efficiently provides the information we need regarding activities. Both of these things help to ensure that the financial statements accurately reflect the activities of the organization. I’ve previously served in other capacities for the TCBA and I have what I believe to be a well-rounded understanding of the finances of the organization. Along with being an attorney, I began my working career as an accountant and have been a CPA for 18 years. My accounting background is comprised of audit and tax work and has been supplemented by my role as a Certified Fraud Examiner. My understanding of the TCBA as a whole, my abilities as CPA, and my legal knowledge make me well suited to continue working closely with our outstanding TCBA staff to produce financial statements that are clear and accurate." Other: "I am the mother of two sons. One has been successfully raised to adulthood (he’s married, has finished Pharmacy School) and is the father of my first grandson (would you like to see pictures?). The second is a 16 year old sophomore in high school and I am often prone to reminding him that he is not yet grown (his 6’4” height can be deceiving). I love being a mother and all the joy and challenges that it brings and I am continually amazed that I have been blessed with two boys who, I am absolutely sure, will leave this world better than they found it."
TreasurerPhilip D. Hixon Shareholder, GableGotwals Year of Admission to Practice:
Why You Think You are Particularly Qualified for this Position: "I would be honored to serve as Treasurer
and as an officer of the TCBA. I believe I am qualified to fulfill the responsibilities of Treasurer by education an Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: experience. I possess an undergraduate degree in finance Young Lawyers Division Chair, 2003-2004 and a Master of Business Administration. I have approxiOutstanding Young Lawyer Award, 2003-2004 mately 8 years of professional management and financial President’s Award, 2003-2004 analysis experience gained through employment before Santa Brings a Lawsuit Chair, 2004-2005 law school. I served as treasurer for my church home in Tulsa Lawyer Magazine Chair, 2006-2007 Edmond for 3 years, managing a budget in excess of Health Law Section Co-Chair, 2015-Present $500,000. I have familiarity with the TCBA’s operation and have extensive experience with similar not-for-profit OBA Offices, Committees: civic organizations. TCBA membership should consider Health Law Section, 2015-Present voting for me, because I will be committed to the mission Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: Will of the TCBA and performance of the Treasurer’s duties Rogers Memorial Commission, Past Member and Vice and responsibilities." Chair 2014-2016 Other:"I have called the Tulsa area home for nearly 16 Oklahoma Health Lawyers, Vice President, 2016-Present years and married the prettiest girl in town in 2005, after Faith Lutheran Church of Owasso, Board of Education meeting her through TCBA Young Lawyer events. We and Board of Elders, 2015-Present reside in Owasso and have an eight year old son, who is Federalist Society, Tulsa Lawyer Chapter, Membership an aspiring baseball player, a student at Holy Family CaChair, 2014-Present thedral School, and a nerd-in-training. When I am not Tulsa Habitat for Humanity, Past Board Member and practicing law, I enjoy family time, reading, running, Secretary, 2007-2011 and spending time on my John Deere tractor on our 20Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma, acre "farm" in Lincoln County." Commission on Clergy, 2007-2010 First Christian Church of Tulsa, Personnel Committee Chair, 2007-2010; Ministry Council, 2009-2010 Rebuilding Together Tulsa, Past Board Member, Secretary, and Vice Chair, 2006-2009 Tulsa Lawyers for Children, Volunteer Attorney, 20042008 Big Brothers & Sisters of Green Country, School Program Volunteer, 2003-2005 2001
Why You Want the Position: "Participation in the
TCBA was formative in development of my leadership skills as a young lawyer, especially under the guidance of Sandra Cousins, who was then the Executive Director. After serving on the TCBA board for three nonconsecutive years, I was well-equipped to contribute to the mission of numerous other civic and religious organizations and have for well over a decade. Now, it is time to return home and contribute to the TCBA." @cartoonresource/Adobe Stock
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Director at Large 1 yr - Large Firm: Lauren C. Oldham GableGotwals
Why You Think You are Particularly Qualified for this Position: "I am very selective in the commitments Year of Admission to Practice: I make because I take each one seriously and work to 2016 give them the attention and time they deserve. This Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: includes attending meetings as well as being engaged and contributing to the organizations." Tulsa Lawyers for Children Reading Partners Why You Want the Position: "Being a new attorney, the TCBA has provided opportunities for me to connect with other attorneys, both inside and outside my practice areas. As a Director at large, I would encourage other new attorneys to become active in the TCBA as members and in leadership roles. As a Director at Large, I will be able to contribute a different perspective and provide new ideas that would further the goals of the TCBA."
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Director at Large 2 yr - Medium Firm: Jennifer L. Struble Senior Research Associate, Secrest, Hill, Butler & Secrest
community at large. The Tulsa County Bar Association Board is a local and convenient way to meet and interact with professional colleagues I might not otherwise Year of Admission to Practice: have contact with from the confines of my practice. 14 Also, I am a joiner and a big believer in the benefits of belonging to associations and organizations." Previous TCBA Offices, Committees: Law Related Education Committee, 10 years Why You Think You are Particularly Qualified for Chair of the Law Related Education Committee, 2012this Position: "The new responsibilities of the directors 2015 at large include participation in both the membership and the Nominations and Awards Committee. Having OBA Offices, Committees: friends and colleagues in many different types of Law Related Education Committee, 11 years practice areas, and being interested in meeting more Appellate Practice Section such colleagues, I am able to consider the different Insurance Law Section perspectives and reasons for Tulsa County attorneys Other Law-Related and/or Community Activities: to decide whether to join TCBA and participate in "I have served as a volunteer mentor for the University its activities. Perhaps that understanding can lead to of Tulsa College of Law and assisted with a mock trial actions by TCBA to encourage increased membership team. I am active in my neighborhood association by from those not currently served by the organization."
promoting restorative remodels to vintage houses and I Other: "I look forward to returning to the TCBA run the neighborhood pool." board and working with the TCBA staff and my fellow Why You Want the Position: "I would like to be attorneys who are also taking time from their schedules involved in the Tulsa County Bar Association in order to improve and strengthen the practice of law in Tulsa to give back to both the legal community and the Tulsa County."
Director at Large 2 yr Small Firm: Jessica John Bowman No Information Provided
Director at Large 2 yr Large Firm: Rachel Carver Mathis No Information Provided
Director at Large 2 yr Public Sector: Barbara Ellen Cordell No Information Provided
Happy Mother's Day May 14th Tulsa Lawyer 15
TCBA YLD BOWLING
On behalf of the TCBA Young Lawyers Division, we would like to thank all of this year's bowling league participants. This year the league had a record 18 teams participate over 10 weeks with each team providing stiff competition. Congratulations to this year's champion,
Flying Elvis
We look forward to seeing you all participate in softball this summer.
TCBA Election s OBA DELEGATES
2017-2018
Each of the nominees for OBA Delegate was asked to provide the following information: Legal Education, employer, primary practice areas, and a one or two-sentence statement stating why they wish to be a delegate. Here are brief profiles of the 31 nominees. Fifteen delegates and fifteen alternates will be chosen.
Ruth J. Addison
• Crowe & Dunlevy • University of Oklahoma College of Law, 2007
• Criminal Defense Compliance & Investigations, Labor & Employment Defense, Commercial Litigation • "I routinely participate in bar activities and believe that everyone’s voice should be heard. As such, I would work to serve and communicate the interests of our legal community at the bar conference."
Luke Barteaux
• State of Oklahoma, Administrative Office of the Courts • University of Oklahoma College of Law, 1980
• Special Judge, Tulsa County District Court, presently assigned to Preliminary Hearing Docket • "I enjoy serving Tulsa County at the House of Delegates and thank you for your consideration of my candidacy."
Tamera A. Childers
• Tamera A. Childers, PLLC
• Fry & Elder
• University of Tulsa College of Law
• University of Tulsa College of Law, 2012
• Family Law, Civil Litigation
• Family • "I have served the bar locally and state wide in many different capacities, and would appreciate the opportunity to represent Tulsa at annual meeting."
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Martha Rupp Carter
Clark W. Crapster
• Steidley & Neal, PLLC • Texas Tech University Scool of Law, 2008 • Litigation, Appellate
• "I would like to be involved in the Tulsa Bar Association and assist the organization and its members, who have assisted me greatly over the years."
All ballots must be received on or before 5:00pm Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
J. Christopher Davis
• Johnson & Jones, PC
Kara M. Greuel
• R&R Strategies, PLLC
• University of Oklahoma College of Law, 1995
• University of Tulsa College of Law, 2009
• Insurance Defense, Business Litigation
• Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation, Business Transactions
• "My practice is based out of Tulsa but is statewide, and I have a perspective of how important Tulsa County is to the state Bar association. I have been honored to attend may conventions and recognize the importance of knowledgeable and experienced leadership for our county bar at the state level"
Philip Reid Feist
• Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP • Santa Clara University School of Law, 1991 • Tax, Trust, Probate, Estates
• "Delegates concern themselves with matters relating to the governance and practice culture of the Oklahoma Bar. These matters are of particular interest to me."
James R. Gotwals
• James R. Gotwals & Associates, Inc
• "Over the last several years, there have been numerous continuing attacks on the legal and judiciary system in our state and it is now more important than ever that we each become proactive in our organization. As a delegate, I hope to strengthen the Oklahoma Bar Association and its influence so that we can form lasting solutions to the issues facing our attorneys, judges and the population at large."
Sabah S. Khalaf
• The Khalaf Law Firm, PLLC • University of Tulsa College of Law • Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation
Grant T. Lloyd
• Lloyd Legal, PLLC
• University of Oklahoma College of Law, 1975
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Work-Life Balance For Attorneys: Real or Myth? By Fabio A. Sciarrino, Esquire1
involvements, health and fitness, and social activities, with an effort to attain as much balance between these elements as possible. Inherent in the definition is the appreciation that a 50/50 balance is impossible, if for no reason other than the fact that as attorneys, we spend an overwhelming amount of our time working. Also there are the presumptions that (1) there is enough time in the day to effectively accomplish workrelated tasks; (2) you can get through your daily work and family responsibilities without feeling drained or dissatisfied; and (3) you have the ability to participate in activities you enjoy on a regular basis, including having the time for loved ones, fun, rest, exercise and other activities.
Let’s face it, the practice of law is not exactly on par with the concept of work-life balance. We have all been there; skipping a family celebration, canceling an evening out, and even falling behind on that perfect workout schedule, all in the name of “putting in our time” at the firm. By its very nature, the private practice of law, for the most part, does not lend itself well to a schedule that allows attorneys—particularly young attorneys—regular opportunities to balance their work obligations with rewarding family and personal lives. This is rooted in the fundamental notion—whether accurate or not—that practicing law offers the greatest rewards to those attorneys who live, breathe, and embody the concept of first-in and last-out of the office. So, is it possible to have a successful and satisfying career practicing law, and at the same time enjoy a rewarding personal life, or is this just a myth? By creating “balancing checks,” reviewing and updating them periodically, and maintaining an honest commitment to them, attorneys can achieve a work-life balance that will allow them greater latitude to enjoy rewarding professional careers and personal lives. What is Work–Life Balance? The term Work-Life Balance simply refers to the synergy between your employment and all of the other commitments in your life, such as family, friends, community 1 Originally published on Hire an Esquire on January 13, 2016 26 Tulsa Lawyer
Why do Attorneys believe work-life balance is a myth? Perhaps a majority of attorneys believe work-life balance is a myth. The most commonly cited obstacle to a balanced life is the sheer number of hours attorneys are required to work. Understandably, promoting work and life balance, while achieving firm’s expectations that attorneys work long hours and days, and meet increasing billable hours, seems inconsistent. In the 1960s, a full-time attorney typically billed 1300 hours per year. When salaries spiraled up in recent decades, hours spiraled up, too. Now commonplace are billable hour requirements in the range of 2000–2300 hours per year. Billing 2000 hours roughly translates to working 60 hours a week. In addition to ever increasing billable hours, attorneys in private practice are expected to become “rainmakers”— those who bring new clients into the firm or, in the very least, promote continued business from existing clients. Rainmaking lends itself to a host of duties and responsibilities, such as marketing and networking, in addition to those inherent in the day-to-day hustle and bustle of private law practice. This translates into more hours at the office, or on some work-related activity to promote firm business, which further undermines the belief that a work-life balance is achievable. Despite the increased status and money associated with rainmaking, there is a vital problem where many lawyers hate rainmaking and aren’t good at it. Attorneys who believe work-life balance is a myth also cite to the climate of economic uncertainty in support of their theory. Associates are not only concerned with the diminished chances of making partner, but are also concerned that they may be out of a job unless they are putting in some serious hours at the office.
Despite strong beliefs that work-life balance is a myth, there is hope. Developing “Balancing Checks” Although the definition of work-life balance may seem essentially uniform, developing a plan to achieve a work-life balance is unique to each attorney. All attorneys are not the same, as we each have differing goals, values, and definitions of success. What may work for one attorney, may not have the same positive results for another. Similarly, what worked for you to achieve worklife balance five years ago or even one year ago, may not work as well today as our lives are periodically changing, evolving, and becoming more challenging and demanding. Accordingly, it is important to take the time and effort now to develop what I call “balancing checks.” “Balancing checks” are barometers against which you can gauge whether or not your plan to achieve a worklife balance is working. “Balancing checks” are also beacons to help you find your way back should you run off course from your work-life balance plan. Developing a good plan to achieve work-life balance should, include the following “balancing checks”: (1) Define your values and priorities. Not everything we do has value or is a priority, although it sometimes feels that way. The sooner you come to that realization, the sooner you can begin to devote your time and energy on doing things you really care about. The way to know what holds the most meaning for you is to define your values. Values are the things that we are most naturally drawn to; those things that we do without having to labor at it or struggle with. When you define your values, you have something concrete to check-in with when making decisions and setting priorities. Your values form the basis of how you approach your life, and when you set your priorities in accordance with your values, there is less stress and pressure. When we live and work according to our values, it doesn’t feel like hard work. Defining your values and priorities is an ongoing process and you may find that over time they change slightly or their importance alters. (2) Identify your balance “distractions”. Balance distractions are those thoughts or actions that stand in the way of achieving balance. They are negative perspectives we develop and maintain to justify our inability to pursue balance-related goals. Some examples of distractions (and suggestions as to how to rectify them) are: (a) Living for the expectations of others at work and at home. You first have to be happy with who you are and the work you do, before you can seek to please others.
(b) Consistently putting the needs of others before your own. As an attorney, we advocate for our clients, but you first need to advocate for yourself in achieving a promising balance in your life. (c) Fear of change. There is no need to continue to embrace the “everyone else is putting in long hours at the office, so I should too” motto. (d) Multitasking. Multitaskers might feel like they’re getting more done, but it almost always takes longer to multitask than to devote your attention to one thing at a time. (e) Boredom. Dull tasks can sap your ability to focus and make you more vulnerable to distraction. (f) Electronic interruptions. Checking emails every few minutes and immediately working on responses (regardless of the time of the day or the day of the week) can prove to be taxing on your time and energy, as well as detract you from timely and properly completing your work. Once you identify your balance distractions, pay attention to when you use them as excuses to justify a lack of balance in your life, and explore ways to accomplish your goals in spite of your particular balance distractions. (3) Build “not available” time blocks in your weekly schedule. These time blocks are periods of personal time that are set aside for yourself, that absolutely cannot be rescheduled or canceled—they are simply not negotiable. Devote at least 30 minutes to each time block, and include it on your calendar just like any other appointment or commitment. You can use the time for anything that is not workrelated. This time is allocated to focus on you. Go workout, get a massage, take yourself to the park, spend time with family or friends, or just do nothing! Just pick something that you’ll enjoy. If a date night with your spouse or a softball game with friends is on your calendar, you will have something to look forward to and an extra incentive to manage your time well so you will not have to cancel. You can also use these time blocks to create routines to add stability and order to your life, including: (a) Morning and bedtime routines. For example, meditating in the morning and winding down the day with a mindclearing and calming exercise, like reading a book. (b) Exercise routines. Even if you can’t get to the gym, short periods of just moving your body are still proven stressreducers. continued on page 29 ...
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(c) Quiet time/creative time routines. Creativity is cathartic – it allows you to channel stress, anger, resentment, or whatever other negative emotions you may be holding onto in a productive, healthy way. So pop on some headphones, write posts for your blog, or send your mom a thoughtful card in the mail. Start slow and gradually build more blocks of time into your schedule that are important to you. The key here is to be proactive and schedule these blocks of time in advance. Set these blocks of time on Sunday evening, before the start of your work week.
to ease the burden could restore some balance to your life. Remember, coworkers and partners are not mind readers and won’t know that you have too much on your plate, unless you tell them and invite them to help. By reducing the amount you have to do, you will be able to focus more effectively on each assignment or task, and may even find you gain a little free time as a result. Moreover, chatting with friends and family can be important to your success at home—or at work—and can even improve your health. Studies have shown that people with stronger support systems have more aggressive immune responses to illnesses than those who lack such support.
(4) Develop boundaries on your work and communicate those boundaries to your employer. Being an attorney will take as much time as you give it. There is always one more assignment to be completed, and one more deadline to meet. It is each attorney’s responsibility to set their own boundaries, and a clear conviction to stick to those boundaries. Have a clear understanding of what your office hours are, or better yet what hours do you absolutely need to be at the office, and strive not to do anything work-related (such as checking voicemails and emails on your commute or walk to the office) until you are actually in the office and during office hours. Make it clear to your office staff and superiors, and even clients, that you will not be available after a certain time, such as 6:00 P.M. or on weekends. Even when responding to emails, explain that those are the hours you are reserving time for yourself, family and friends. Some sturdy guideposts upon which to advocate for these boundaries are “Happy,” “Healthy,” and “Hopeful”. Employees who are happy and engaged have time to pursue things which recharge them physically and spiritually. They are hopeful that they can maintain a work-life balance and are statistically more productive, more loyal, more efficient, and less likely to experience burnout and commit errors or oversights. Colleagues and clients respect individuals who have strong concepts of developing separations from work and personal life; particularly individuals who effectively advocate those boundaries by having candid communications with them about the importance of having that personal time. This is not an invitation or even a suggestion to slack off at work. Rather, make it clear to colleagues and clients that you intend to achieve your firm’s goals, hourly commitments, and deadlines in an efficient manner that does not compromise work-product quality or timeliness. Key elements here are being consistent with those times you will not be available and resisting the urge to revert back to your old schedule.
Also, utilize the technology available to you— smartphones, laptops, and remote network access—to work efficiently and effectively to complete assignments on your schedule without having to be at the office. Lastly, utilize the “human resources” available to you, such as your office staff, by delegating work to them that they can complete, retaining for yourself those essential tasks and assignments that only you can complete.
(5) We all need a little help sometimes. Whether at home or at work, if you are drowning under a sea of chores or assignments and deadlines, simply asking people to help
Originally published on Hire an Esquire on January 13, 2016. Reprinted with permission.
This may seem like an unattainable goal or plainly a myth, but having work-life balance as an attorney in private practice is achievable. By developing “balancing checks,” you have the opportunity to enjoy a successful and satisfying career practicing law, and at the same time, enjoy a rewarding personal life. Creating the right work-life balance that will work for you takes time, energy and patience. It is a process, so take it one step at a time and do not lose faith. Although you may feel too overwhelmed to start tackling your work-life balance, a little effort in this area can go a long way and leave you feeling much more content about all aspects of your life.
Always remember: we work to live.
Fabio A. Sciarrino, Esq., is a medical malpractice trial attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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