2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference - Reservation? What Does That Mean Post McGirt?

• Author/Instructor:  OBA Solo and Small Firm Committee

Filmed during the 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference   Reservation?  What Does That Mean Post McGirt? Victoria Holland     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 54

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• 12/31/24

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2023 OBA Annual Meeting Full Day CLE

• Author/Instructor:  OBA CLE Department

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAMMING NOVEMBER 1, 2023 SKIRVIN HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY – GRAND BALLROOM   MCLE Credit – 4 General and 1 Ethics   CORE CONCEPTS IN NONPROFIT LAW - Jeri D. Holmes, Nonprofit Soultions PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTEE PANEL ON PROFESSIONALISM AND CIVILITY (ETHICS) - Judge Anthony Bonner, Oklahoma Co., - Judge Sheila D. Stinson, Oklahoma Co., - John W. Coyle III, Coyle Law Firm SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEPLOYED CLIENTS - Scott Goode and Chelsea Mabrey FILING YOUR FIRST (OR NEXT) EXPUNGEMENT - Melissa Brooks, Oklahoma Access to Justice ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE LAW - PROMISE OR PERIL? - Julie Bays and Jim Calloway     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 247

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• 1/24/25

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2023 OBA Family Law Section Annual Meeting

• Author/Instructor:  OBA Family Law Section

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting.      Panel Discussion: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluations in Family Law Cases Hon. Charles Gass (Canadian County), Hon. Deborah Reheard (Okmulgee County) & Hon. James M. Siderias (Oklahoma County) Moderator: Brita Cantrell   Mental Health Records and Domestic Violence DVIS, Tulsa Moderator: Ron Gore      RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN FAMILY LAW Prepared by Professor Robert Spector Virginia Henson, Norman     Confidentiality:  Navigating the Complex Intersections of the Right to Privacy Dewayne Moore, Inspector General with the Oklahoma Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 268

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• 11/12/25

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Accessible Legal Forms - Automation and Plain Language

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 59

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Building a Justice-Conscious Practice

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 56

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Closing Plenary - Innovative Technology Solutions for Justice

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 61

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Effective Public Legal Information

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 59

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Emotional Intelligence and Trauma Informed Practice

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit 

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• 57

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Innovative Use of Technology in the Courts

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 62

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Language Access - Removing Barriers to Justice

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 60

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Opening Plenary

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 29

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Rural and Indigenous Solutions to the Technology Justice Gap

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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• 59

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• 1/23/24

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2023 Solo and Small Conference - Cyber Security Awareness Training

• Author/Instructor:  Susan Wilson

Presented at 2023 OBA Sola and Small Firm Conference  Cyber Security Awareness Training   Designed for legal professionals, this program equips you with essential knowledge to safeguard sensitive client information. Learn from Susan Wilson as she guides you through threat assessment, data protection, incident response, and best practices for securing your firm's digital assets. Don't compromise on the security of your practice—enroll in our program today!   Presented by: SUSAN WILSON Go Security Pro LLC  Susan Wilson is the Co-Founder and President of Go Security Pro, a cybersecurity firm focusing on Risk Assessments, Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and Cybersecurity Advisory Services. Our clients include government agencies, higher education, critical infrastructure including power generation, power distribution, and health care. Proudly, much of our work in health care goes in front of the Office of Civil Rights in HIPAA breach actions. Susan has a Juris Doctorate from The George Washington University Law School and is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and Maryland. She spent 5 years helping build the legal profession for the University of Oklahoma College of Law as the Director of Admissions. Susan brings a unique blend of law and cybersecurity to our consulting practice that strengthens our business relationships, informs every customer engagement, and ensures our deliverables are audit ready.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 46

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• 6/23/25

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2023 Solo and Small Conference - Document Automation to Build an Unbundled Legal Product

• Author/Instructor:  Kenton Brice

Presented at 2023 OBA Solo and Small Firm Conference  Document Automation to Build an Unbundled Legal Product   Unlock the potential of document automation as Kenton Brice guides you through the latest techniques and technologies. Learn how to seamlessly integrate data with your legal expertise, saving valuable time and resources. This program empowers legal professionals to create legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and pleadings with ease. Enroll today and revolutionize your document creation process to maximize productivity and efficiency!   Presented by:  KENTON BRICE  Director of the Law Library at the University of Oklahoma College of Law  Kenton Brice is the Director of the Law Library at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Prior to joining the College of Law, Kenton practiced as an associate attorney with the firm, Christman Kelley & Clarke, PC, where he gained extensive experience in the trial and appellate courtrooms and the boardroom, handling various litigation and transaction matters for the firm. During his short practice, Kenton earned honors as the Texas Appellate Lawyer of the Week by Texas Lawyer magazine for successfully appealing a case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as well as becoming a member of the Texas Bar Association's Pro Bono College for serving on the board of directors and executive committee for the nonprofit, Serve Denton. In addition to his legal work, Kenton administered all the firm's technology to enhance the firm's efficiency in all aspects of professional and legal work. Brice graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2009. Kenton is a member of the American Association of Law Libraries, the Southwestern Association of Law Libraries, and the Texas Bar Association.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 52

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• 6/23/25

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2023 Solo and Small Conference - Ethical Considerations of Using Cash Apps

• Author/Instructor:  Julie Bays and Richard Stevens

Presented at 2023 OBA Solo and Small Firm Conference  Ethical Considerations of Using Cash Apps    “Can I just Venmo you the retainer?” If a potential client hasn’t asked you that question yet, just wait. So many people never write a check today. But many use Cash apps instead of credit cards. Is it appropriate and ethical to accept fee payment by cash app? Is there a difference when it is a retainer versus a payment on a bill for services? Can you ethically attach a payment app to your trust account to facilitate receiving retainers?   Presented by: JULIE BAYS Practice Management Advisor, Oklahoma Bar Association  Ms. Bays joined the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office in April of 2002 where was responsible for prosecuting antitrust and consumer protection cases. Ms. Bays served on various task forces and committees including the Oklahoma Bar Association Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, the Federal Trade Commission Southwest Netforce, and the National Attorneys General Association Antitrust Policy Task Force. She taught various Continuing Legal Education classes for the State of Oklahoma including Electronic Discovery and Ethics, The Zen of E-Discovery, and The Risks of Identity Theft and Consumer Fraud. Ms. Bays also traveled the state educating consumers regarding identity theft and other types of consumer and internet fraud. In January 2013, she was appointed Chief, Assistant Attorney General of the Consumer Protection Unit. In November of 2018, Ms. Bays joined the Oklahoma Bar Association as their Practice Management Advisor.  She works with the OBA Management Assistance Program to provide assistance to attorneys in using technology and other tools to efficiently manage their offices. Bays is also involved with the Access to Justice initiatives of the OBA such as Oklahoma Free Legal Answers. She is on the Planning Board for the American Bar Association’s TechShow 2024.   RICHARD STEVENS Ethics Counsel, Oklahoma Bar Association Norman attorney Richard Stevens serves as OBA ethics counsel. Most recently he was a solo practitioner following his retirement from the District 21 District Attorney’s Office in 2016 after 33 years as a prosecutor. He received both his B.A. (1978) and J.D. (1982) from OU. He is a member of the OBA Criminal Law Section and the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. Mr. Stevens has served on the Professional Responsibility Commission (2017-2019), as an at-large governor (2013-2015) and vice president (2016) on the OBA Board of Governors. He is an active member of the Cleveland County Bar Association, having served on its Executive Committee from 2010-2012. He has been active with both the OBA and the Cleveland County Disaster Response and Relief committees and the OBA Lawyers for America’s Heroes Program.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 49

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• 6/24/25

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2023 Solo and Small Conference - Law Firm Efficiency Overhaul: Optimize Your Technology for Maximum Performance

• Author/Instructor:  Trevor Riddle

Presented at 2023 OBA Solo and Small Firm Conference Law Firm Efficiency Overhaul: Optimize Your Technology for Maximum Performance   There are many tools available today to automate and optimize your law practice. Tulsa attorney Trevor Riddle, who gave two presentations at ABA TECHSHOW 2023, will be teaching us about the technology he uses in his estate planning law practice. If you think automation tools are only for large firm lawyers, Riddle wants to introduce you to the tools he uses.   Presented by:  TREVOR RIDDLE Trevor Riddle is the founder of Riddle Law, PLLC, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm helps clients prepare for every stage of life through a full menu of estate and business planning services. The owner of a small firm and former shareholder in another, Trevor is well acquainted with the issues and obstacles faced by solo and small firm attorneys. He has devoted significant time to finding technology-based solutions to these unique challenges. Through technology, Trevor has found opportunities to reduce law firm expenses and increase revenue while delivering outstanding client service. Trevor is licensed in Oklahoma and Kansas. He conducts regular research on legal technology issues and has written and presented on numerous legal technology topics. He is an active member of the Oklahoma and Kansas bar associations, the Tulsa County Bar Association, and the ABA’s Law Practice Division and Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division. Since 2018, his peers have selected him as one of the Best Lawyers in America. In 2022 and 2023, Best Lawyers in America recognized him as a Lawyer of the Year.  Trevor is an avid outdoors person. He volunteers for several conservation groups and can often be found in the field with his Pudelpointer, Loretta.     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 55

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• 6/23/25

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2023 Solo and Small Conference - The Benefits for Lawyers of Using Plain Language

• Author/Instructor:  Melissa Brooks and Shandi Stoner (Campbell)

Presented at 2023 OBA Solo and Small Firm Conference The Benefits for Lawyers of Using Plain Language   The first year of law school involves learning a lot of new legal terminology. It is only natural that we lawyers want to use our expanded vocabulary. But when communicating with clients who haven’t been to law school or drafting  a document that a jury might be examining in litigation, the benefits from avoiding “legalese” and using language that everyone can understand are many. Using plain language is an important skill for today’s lawyer.   Presented by:  MELISSA BROOKS  Director of Legal Information and Engagement of Legal Information and Engagement, Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation   SHANDI CAMPBELL  Director of Landlord/Tenant Resource Center, Housing Solutions   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 45

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• 6/24/25

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2023 Year End Review - Day One - Tulsa

• Author/Instructor:  OBA CLE Department

2023 Year End Review – Day One Tulsa  Program Moderator  Gigi McCormick, Oklahoma Bar Association, Director of Educational Programs   8:30 a.m.  Registration and Continental Breakfast     9:00 a.m.   Health Law Update  Maggie Martin, Chief Legal Officer, Oklahoma Hospital Association, Oklahoma City    9:50 a.m.   Break    10:00 a.m.  Bankruptcy Law Update  Brandon Bickle, Gable Gotwals, Tulsa    10:50 a.m.  Break    11:00 a.m.  Cannabis Law Update  Amber Peckio Garrett, Amber Law Group, Tulsa   Felina Rivera, Renaissance Legal Solutions, Oklahoma City    11:50 a.m.  Networking lunch (included in registration)    12:30 p.m.   Criminal Law Update  Barry L. Derryberry, First Assistant Federal Defender, Tulsa    1:20 p.m.  Break    1:30 p.m.  Exploring the 8 Dimensions of Wellness  Nanci Cosby, A Chance to Change, Oklahoma City   ~Sponsored by Lawyers Helping Lawyers~   2:20 p.m.  Break    2:30 p.m.  Oklahoma Tax Law Update  Rachel Mathew, Partner, Polston Tax Resolution & Accounting    3:20 p.m.  Adjourn        Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

• In-Person

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• 410

  Min.

• 12/7/23

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2023 Year End Review - Day Two - Tulsa

• Author/Instructor:  OBA CLE Department

2023 Year End Review – Day Two Tulsa   Program Moderator  Jim Calloway, OBA, Director, Management Assistance Program      8:30 a.m.  Registration and Continental Breakfast     9:00 a.m.   Business and Corporate Law Update  Gary Derrick, Derrick and Briggs, LLP, Oklahoma City    9:50 a.m.   Break    10:00 a.m.  Law Office Management and Technology Update  Jim Calloway, Director of Management Assistance Program, OBA, Oklahoma City  Julie Bays, Practice Management Advisor, OBA, Oklahoma City    10:50 a.m.  Break    11:00 a.m.  Real Property Law Update  Kraettli Epperson, Mee Mee Hoge and Epperson, PLLP, Oklahoma City    11:50 a.m.  Networking lunch (included in registration)    12:30 p.m.  Family Law Update   Monica Dionisio, Dionisio Sherwood Law Firm, Oklahoma City     1:20 p.m.  Break    1:30 p.m.   Estate Planning and Probate Law Update  Terrell Monks, Oklahoma Estate Attorneys, PLLC, Oklahoma City   2:20 p.m.  Break    2:30 p.m.  Ethics Update  Gina Hendryx, General Counsel, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma City    3:20 p.m.  Adjourn        Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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• 410

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• 12/8/23

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38th Annual Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar - Day One

• Author/Instructor:  OBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization Section

38th Annual Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar Co-sponsored by the OBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization Section DATES & Location: Thursday, December, 14 & Friday, December, 15, 2023         Oklahoma Bar Center, Emerson Hall CLE CREDIT:    6/1 - Thursday     6/1 – Friday Program Planner/Moderator:  Layla Dougherty, Edmond, OK   Thursday, December 14  8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast   Time Topic Speaker 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome   Chuck Greenough, Chair Layla Dougherty, Chair-Elect 2024   9:10 – 10:00 Ethical Considerations and Best Practices UST Panel-   Tara Twomey, Executive Director, EOUST  Ilene Lashinsky, U.S. Trustee Region 20 Karen Walsh, AUST/NDO&EDO MJ Creasey, AUST/WDO  10:00 – 10:50 The Intersection of Federal Energy Policy and the Bankruptcy Code Robin Russell Hunton Andrews Kurth Houston, TX   10:50 -11:00 Break 11:00 – 11:50 Health Care Issues January Bailey, Prelle Eron & Bailey, PA, Wichita, KS Patricia Hamilton, Topeka, KS 11:50 – 12:40 Lunch (Buffet included in fee) 12:40 – 1:30 Bitcoin ATM and other related Debtor issues in Chapter 11 Brett A. Axelrod, Fox Rothschild, Las Vegas, NV 1:30 – 2:40 McGirt and Bankruptcy Mark Craige, Michael McBride, Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, OK 2:40 -2:50 Break 2:50 – 3:40 Those Things Worth Believing: Professionalism and the Search for the Personal Why  Professor Jack Williams, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 3:40 Adjourn     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 395

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• 12/14/23

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38th Annual Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar - Day One

• Author/Instructor:  OBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization Section

38th Annual Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar Co-sponsored by the OBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization Section DATES & Location: Thursday, December 14 & Friday December 15, 2023         Oklahoma Bar Center, Emerson Hall CLE CREDIT:    6/1 - Thursday     6/1 – Friday Program Planner/Moderator:  Layla Dougherty, Edmond, OK   Thursday, December 14  8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast Time Topic Speaker 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome   Chuck Greenough, Chair Layla Dougherty, Chair-Elect 2024   9:10 – 10:00 Ethical Considerations and Best Practices UST Panel -   Tara Twomey, Executive Director, EOUST  Ilene Lashinsky, U.S. Trustee Region 20 Karen Walsh, AUST/NDO&EDO   MJ Creasey, AUST/WDO  10:00 – 10:50 The Intersection of Federal Energy Policy and the Bankruptcy Code Robin Russell Hunton Andrews Kurth Houston, TX   10:50 -11:00 Break 11:00 – 11:50 Health Care Issues January Bailey, Prelle Eron & Bailey, PA, Wichita, KS Patricia Hamilton, Topeka, KS 11:50 – 12:40 Lunch (Buffet included in fee) 12:40 – 1:30 Bitcoin ATM and other related Debtor issues in Chapter 11 Brett A. Axelrod, Fox Rothschild, Las Vegas, NV 1:30 – 2:40 McGirt and Bankruptcy Mark Craige, Michael McBride, Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, OK 2:40 -2:50 Break 2:50 – 3:40 Those Things Worth Believing: Professionalism and the Search for the Personal Why  Professor Jack Williams, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 3:40 Adjourn   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

• Webcast

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• 395

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• 12/14/23

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A Comedic De-Briefing of the Law: 2022-2023

• Author/Instructor:  Joel L. Oster, Comedian of Law, LLC

A Comedic De-Briefing of the Law: 2022-2023 A Comedic Review of the Supreme Court, Legal Ethics, & Headline Cases Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   Course Description: This class is a comprehensive de-briefing of the law. Starting with ethics, we review the crazy predicaments some ethically-challenged attorneys have found themselves. You will have to decide based on the severity of the facts and the relevant model rule, would you take a deal for that violation. While Hollywood might not be setting the finest examples when it comes to actual morals and ethics, they do a good job of exhibiting legal ethics. We will explore the Model Rules through the eyes of Hollywood. From Hollywood, it’s not a long journey to our legal rock stars – the Nine! The Supreme Court, aka, the Real League of Justice, has been busy exerting their super hero legal powers. We will review recent landmark Supreme Court case. For example, Masterpiece Cakeshop and stale while wedding cake: discrimination or a valid excuse to skip your cousin’s wedding? Finally, we will take a countdown of the Top 10 Wacky cases.  You might be surprised what you will learn about legal strategy from these headline cases.   Agenda: Deal or No Deal: Ethics on Trial (Ethics) In this section, we will review the Model Rules of Professional Conduct by seeing how they were applied in various recent attorney discipline cases. We will include the following model rules and cases: ·      Review of Model Rules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.15, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 7.1, 7.3, 8.3, 8.4 ·      In re Prewitt (mixing romance with business) ·      Alex Jones’ texting case (Lawyer accidently sent thousands of privileged texst messages to opposing counsel in Alex Jones defamation case. ·      In re: Chung (lawyer disciplined for creating fake news, then citing to it in court) ·      In re: Gundy (judge sanctioned for continually showing up to work late) ·      In re: Kolb (lawyer disciplined for making demand for future pain and suffering on behalf of client who died 9 months ago) ·      In re: Hegg (attorney not reinstated after murder for hire scheme) ·      In re: Jackson (attorney disciplined for tweeting confidential information) ·      In re: Elstein (lawyer disciplined for staging fake depositions) ·      In re: Lynum (attorney disciplined for disparaging judge on social media) ·      In re: Sablone (attorney disciplined for double-billing) ·      In re: Thollander (attorney disciplined for saying “gadzooks” in open court) ·      In re: Calpin (lawyer disciplined for posting negative review of client on Yelp) ·      In re Felix Anthony Dejean IV, case no. 16-DB-069 (chest bumping opposing counsel) ·      In re: Michael Peterson (attorney accused of forging judges signature on order) ·      Jackson v. Bank of America, case no. 16-16685 (11th Cir.) (very, very lengthy complaint) ·      In re: Howard Shipley, case no. 14D2827 (U.S. Supreme Court) ·      In re: Brett Klein (Judge who ordered attorneys be paid in $10 coupons to a woman’s store). ·      In re: M. Scott Vayer, 2018 NY Slip Op 02283, 160 AD3d 232 (Attorney suspended 7 years ago forgot and was suspended again for practicing law) ·      In re: Jamie Casino (review of attorney ads and Rule 7.1) ·      Pi-Net International Inc. v. JPMorgan Chase (Attorney filed brief in excess of 14,000 words by deleting spaces). ·      Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee v. Larry Edward Parrish, (Attorney suspended 6 months for saying judge took bribes) ·      Law Society of Ontario v. Goldfinger, (attorney advertised that he had the Midas touch). ·      In re Hartke, case no. 15-BG-984 (2016) (Attorney suspended 6 months for sleeping during CLE class) ·      In re: Pearson, case no. 15-BD-031 (Attorney sued dry cleaner 67 million for lost pants) ·      In re: Steele, case no. 49S00-1509-DI-527 (Indiana Supreme Court, 2015) (Gave away $150,000 retainer as spot bonuses to employees). ·      In re: Kurzman (case no. A14-1416) (Insinuated witness molested boys) ·      In re: Quitschau, case no. 2017PR00084 (Attorney created fake dating profile for opposing counsel) ·      In re: Salvador Perricone, case no. 17-DB-016 (Louisiana) (Recommended disbarment for blog posts by prosecutor). ·      In re Adams, case no. 2017AP1240 (Wisconsin) (Blogging rules to scare you) ·      In re Gross, case no. 18-72-A1 (Interim suspension for attorney who gambles away money for marijuana business) ·      In re Benbow, (attorney and client caught in a sex act on videotape at courtroom) ·      In re Gaubert, case no. 17-DB-041 (Taxi sex leads to discipline) ·      In re: John Murphy (judge disciplined for erratic behavior in court, including inviting defense counsel to back hallway for a fight) ·      In re: Anthony Baker (lawyer sanctioned for throwing a tantrum in court) ·      In re: Adams and Bell (judges disciplined for drunken excursion to strip club and White Castle during judicial conference) ·      In re: Harrod III (attorney disbarred for faking signatures on a will and lying about it during probate proceedings) ·      In re: Sutton (attorney disciplined for calling the judge a cockroach and submitting false billing) ·      In re: Avenatti (attorney discripline in extortion case) ·      In re: Cohen (attorney discipline in perjury case) ·      In re: Thomas Cope (attorney faced ethics probe for shooing racoon off of boat) ·      In re: Diaco (Lawyers disbarred for concocting litigation strategy to get opposing counsel drunk and busted for a DUI)   Hollywood Professionalism (Professionalism and Ethics) In this section, we review the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility as those rules are depicted in popular movies. We also analyze the difference between professionalism and ethics, encouraging attorneys to view their career as a professional calling. During this class, we will review the following Model Rules: ·      To Kill a Mockingbird (Model Rule 2.1 – Advisor) ·      12 Angry Men (Model Rule 3.5 – Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal) ·      My Cousin Vinny (Model Rule 1.1 – Competence) ·      Anatomy of a Murder (Model Rule 3.3 – Candor towards the Tribunal) ·      Witness for the Prosecution (Model Rule 3.8 – Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor) ·      Philadelphia (Model Rule 3.4 – Fairness to Opposing Counsel) ·      Presumed Innocent (Model Rule 8.4 – Misconduct) ·      And Justice for All (Model Rule 1.2 – Scope of Representation) ·      As time allows, we will also cover situations depicted in Better Call Saul, L.A. Law, Suits, Boston Legal, The Good Wife, The Practice, How to Get Away with Murder, Night Cour and Trial and Error.   Supreme Court Review The Supreme Court has been extremely busy of late. Love them or hate them, we must learn from them. During this session, we review the recent Supreme Court decisions and how those holdings will impact future cases. ·      Dobbs v. Jackson, o   Right to privacy v. Right to life ·      NY State Rifle Assoc. v Bruen o   2nd Amendment and self defense ·      Iancu v. Brunetti o   Copyright, the F bomb, and viewpoint discrimination ·      Van Buren v. United States, o   Computer Fraud and Abuse Act ·      California v. Texas, o   Standing to challenge ACA ·      Fulton v. City of Philadelphia o   Free exercise clause and non-discrimination provisions ·      Ramirez v. Collier, o   Free Exercise Clause and Prisoner’s rights ·      Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. o   Free speech rights in public schools v. School’s right to discipline ·      Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid o   Fifth Amendment applied to unions ·      Lange v. California o   Fourth Amendment and homes ·      Collins v. Yellen, o   Presidential powers v. Congressional powers ·      NCAA v. Alston o   Anti-trust and amateurism rules ·      Mitchell v. Wisconsin o   4th Amendment and unconscious consent ·      Clayton v. Bostock County o   Title VII and sex discrimination o   Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission ·      2022-2023 term – cases to watch   Top 10 Wacky Cases During this session, attorneys will learn how to litigate headline cases and the trial strategies that won the day … and lost the day. We will cover the following cases: ·      Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard (Defamation) ·      State v. Elizabeth Holmes (Fraud and SEC violations) ·      Novak v. City of Parma, Ohio (person arrested for operating a parody site of police department) ·      State v. Lawrence – restitution for smuggling gold nuggets in his rectum ·      Ohio v. Bryant (whether defendant’s foul-mouth outburst justified increase in prison sentence) ·      Chaturvedi v. City of Moradabad (a 22 year old lawsuit over 25 cents) ·      State v. Brophy (“How to Murder Your Husband” author found guilty of murdering husband) ·      In re: Brittney Spears (attorney ethics meets celebrity law) ·      State v. Brittney Griner (navigating forgeign law and policy) ·      22 Masseuses v. Deshaun Watson ·      United States v. Chris Collins – dumbest insider trading case in history! ·      Fen-phen litigation – using settlement proceeds to purchase a race horse ·      Bollea v. Gawker – Right to privacy of private parts ·      Deflategate – the Federal Arbitration Act and Arbitrator’s award ·      Phil Mickelson v. PGA (anti-trust and golf) ·      State v. Kyle Rittenhouse (self-defense is an offense?) ·      John Gruden v. NFL (defamation lawsuits and tortious interference with contract) ·      Sugawara v. Pepsico, case no. 2:08-CV-01335 (lawsuit against crunch-berries because no actual berries) ·      United States v. Bishop, (Continuance sought based on eclipse) ·      In re: Subway Footlong Sandwich Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, case no. 16-1652 (7th Cir.) (Class action settlement rejected because clients received nothing of value).   About the Presenter: Joel Oster, Esq., Joel is a seasoned litigator and regular speaker to attorneys and non-attorneys alike.  He currently is in private practice in Kansas City, specializing in constitutional litigation, campaign finance, sports law and appellate advocacy.  He previously served as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom at its Kansas City Regional Service Center. While at ADF, he was counsel for the Town of Greece, New York in the landmark case Galloway v. Greece.  Joel argued the case before the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the Second Circuit, and was part of the legal team presenting the case to the U.S. Supreme Court where they successfully defended the Town against a challenge to its practice of opening its sessions with an invocation. Oster regularly litigates First Amendment issues.  As lead counsel in Freedom from Religion Foundation v. Obama, Oster skillfully defended the constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer against an Establishment Clause challenge. Before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, he successfully defended the right of an organization to have a pro-life specialty license plate in Missouri in Roach v. Stouffer. In Wigg v. Sioux Falls School District, he successful represented an elementary school teacher in obtaining equal access to school facilities after contract time after she was denied that right based on the viewpoint of her speech.  In addition, Oster has defended various churches based on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, against discriminatory zoning codes and regulations.  Oster also has defended various individuals, corporations, and political committees against discriminatory and unconstitutional campaign finance regulations.  Joel has also spoken to thousands of attorneys across the United States and has learned from their successful and unsuccessful legal practices.  Joel brings this practical perspective to all his seminars. Oster earned his J.D. in 1997 from the University of Kansas School of Law.  Oster is admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, Florida, and numerous federal courts. Joel is a seasoned litigator and regular speaker to attorneys and non-attorneys alike.  He currently is in private practice in Kansas City, specializing in constitutional litigation, campaign finance, sports law and appellate advocacy.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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• 450

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• 12/31/23

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Artificial Intelligence and the Law: Promise or Peril? - 2023 OBA Annual Meeting

• Author/Instructor:  Julie A. Bays and Jim Calloway

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting.                   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 51

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• 11/12/25

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ChatGPT: Lawyers' Friend or Foe?

• Author/Instructor:  Lenne Espenschied

ChatGPT: Lawyers Friend or Foe?   OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and development company. On November 30, 2022, Open AI introduced a model called ChatGPT that interacts with humans in a conversational way. In this program, you will learn about what ChatGPT is capable of doing, and in fact is already doing. You will see examples of ChatGPT's drafting and editing abilities. By analyzing what it got and what it got wrong, you will learn how it can assist you in your practice.  You will learn how lawyers are already harnessing the power of AI apps to practice more effectively.   Speaker: LENNE ESPENSCHIED Lawyer, Author, National Speaker and Professor Lenné Eidson Espenschied has earned her status as one of the two most popular contract drafting speakers in the U.S. by continually striving for excellence and providing innovative, practical skills-based training for transactional lawyers. She practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia for 25 years, focusing on corporate and transactional representation of technology-based businesses. She is the author of two books published by the American Bar Association: Contract Drafting: Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice (ABA Fundamentals, 3rd Ed. 2019) and The Grammar and Writing Handbook for Lawyers (ABA Fundamentals, 2011). After graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law magna cum laude, Ms. Espenschied began her legal practice at the firm now known as Eversheds Sutherland; she also served as Senior Counsel in the legal department of Bank of America before eventually opening her own law office. As a law professor, Ms. Espenschied taught commercial law, contracts, and contract drafting. Her passion is helping lawyers acquire the skills they need to be successful in transactional practice.     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 64

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• 5/9/25

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Core Concepts of Nonprofit Law - 2023 OBA Annual Meeting

• Author/Instructor:  Jeri D. Holmes

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting.                   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 50

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• 1/22/25

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Crowd Crushing: What is the Solution?

• Author/Instructor:  Tracy Hresko Pearl

Crowd Crushing – What is the Solution? In light of the catastrophe that occurred at an Astroworld concert in November 2021, what can we do to protect attendees? Do we need laws to prevent crowd crushing? Many would say yes as the current state of law appears to leave many American crowds unprotected. Join us for this legal and academic discussion on what the future holds for large-scale events and what can be done on a preventative and legal standpoint. Crowd Crushing – What is the Solution?Tracy Hresko PearlProfessor of LawUniversity of Oklahoma College of Law     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 60

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• 2/9/24

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Filing Your First (Or Next) Expungement - 2023 OBA Annual Meeting

• Author/Instructor:  Melissa Brooks

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting.                   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 44

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• 11/12/25

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Fines, Fees, and Due Process - An Update for Defendants' Rights Under HB 2259

• Author/Instructor:  Ed Wunch

Fines, Fees, and Due Process - An Update for Defendants' Rights Under HB 2259   The legislature significantly amended the court debt collection process in 2023, making it less likely defendants will be incarcerated for poverty.  This program will summarize the changes and provide advocacy tools to help attorneys advocate for relief from court debt for their clients.   SPEAKER:  Ed Wunch, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Ed Wunch is a Staff Attorney with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. (LASO), serving in that capacity since 2016. Mr. Wunch’s practice covers a number of areas including criminal justice debt, family law, consumer law, and housing. Mr. Wunch serves as an At-Large member of LASO's Leadership Team, participating in ad hoc appeal and impact case decision committees. Mr. Wunch has also served as the OBA Law Day Committee Chair since 2020.Mr. Wunch received his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2010. Mr. Wunch is a 2013 graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Law     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 61

  Min.

• 11/1/24

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Foundations in Energy and Natural Resource Law for the Lawyer with No Foundation

• Author/Instructor:  Energy and Natural Resources Law Section

Foundations in Energy and Natural Resource Law for the Lawyer with No Foundation   ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES LAW SECTION of the OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION         This program will cover selected topics in energy & natural resource law to provide a basic introduction and understanding for the general practitioner and lawyer whose practice is not focused on energy & natural resource law.           AGENDA                           Welcome, Initial Remarks                         By: Elisabeth Brown, Partner at Elias, Books, Brown & Nelson, P.C.;       Chairperson of ENRLS                           Basics of Oil and Gas Ownership and Conveyancing in Oklahoma                         By: David Hampton, Partner at Hampton and Milligan, PLLC Led by Professor Hampton, a distinguished practitioner and professor in energy law, this presentation apprises non-oil and gas lawyers of the intricate realms of energy and natural resource law and covers fundamental energy law subjects, including legal descriptions, sale and purchase of minerals, assignments of interest, and title and curative matters related to mineral and leasehold ownership.                                 Deal or No Deal: Understanding and Negotiating the Oil and Gas Lease and                         Other Agreements                         By: Travis Brown, Partner at Mahaffey & Gore, P.C.                                 Vance Brown, Partner at Elias, Books, Brown & Nelson, P.C. This presentation covers the basics of oil and gas leasing, including the purpose of an oil and gas lease, what interests are covered and what rights are conveyed under the lease, basic terms and essential lease clauses generally included in the oil and gas lease, and key factors to consider when negotiating lease agreements, as well as provide a basic overview of surface damage agreements and division orders.                           Still Waters Run Deep: An Introduction to Oklahoma Water Law By: Kaylee Davis-Maddy, Partner at Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP This presentation will cover the basics of water ownership in Oklahoma, the purpose and jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, and an introduction to permitting and use of water in Oklahoma.                           Demystifying the Corporation Commission – Considerations When Your Client Is Force Pooled                         By: John R. Reeves and Matthew J. Allen, Partners at Fox Rothschild, LLP This presentation covers the basics of what it means if your client receives an application for forced pooling, what actions your client should take during the procedural process at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“OCC”) for the pooling proceeding, and what your client should do once the pooling order is entered by the OCC.                           Concluding Remarks       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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• 214

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• 9/7/25

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Honoring Sovereignty: An Indian Law Update (In-Person)

• Author/Instructor:  OBA Indian Law Section

Oklahoma Bar Association Indian Law Section CLE December 21, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Oklahoma Bar Center, Oklahoma City and Online   Time Topic Panelists 8:45 to 9:00  a.m. Registration     9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Welcome from OCU Law Dean David Holt The Hon. David Holt 9:25 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. U.S. Supreme Court Update A discussion focused on the Supreme Court’s notable Indian law decisions in the last year and cases to watch on this year’s docket. Prof. Marc Roark, University of Tulsa College of Law, Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Development 10:20 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Tribal Court Transitions A primer on how to transition from a tribal court created by the Code of Federal Regulations, i.e. a “CFR Court,” to an independent tribal court, featuring necessary legal infrastructure and practical tips. Hon. Eldridge Onco, Chief Justice, Kiowa Tribal Court; Hon. Heather Mitchell, Chief Judge, Kiowa Tribal Court; Hershel M. Gorham, Esq., General Counsel, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes 11:10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Break   11:20 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Smoothing the Path from Fee to Trust A detailed overview on how to make an application to Interior for taking land into trust, whether for gaming, non-gaming or “mandatory” acquisitions. Valery Giebel, Esq., senior Indian law attorney, U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor, Tulsa Field Office 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. Lunch   12:40 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Farm Bill Updates for Indian Country Learn how updates to the 2018 Farm Bill 2023 will impact Indian Country’s farming, ranching, hemp, forestry and nutrition programs to achieve food sovereignty and security. Carly D. Griffith Hotvedt, Esq. Associate Director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture  Initiative, University of Arkansas Law School 1:35 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. Restoring the Indian Treaty Power Professor Pearl will discuss the likely unconstitutional nature of the 1871 prohibition on the President’s ability to enter into treaties with Indian tribes, touching on relevant case law on separation of powers, potential legal challenges and how the ability to negotiate treaties would solve many disputes between Oklahoma tribes and the State. Prof. M. Alexander Pearl, University of Oklahoma College of Law 2:25 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. Break   2:35 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Eliminating Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession   This interactive session will explore how attorneys can meet their duty under the Rules of Professional Conduct to respect the legal system and those who serve it by recognizing and mitigating implicit bias in their relationships and interactions with clients, job applicants and as prosecutors, defense counsel and judges.    Dr. Natasha M. Mickel, PhD., Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Faculty Development, University of Oklahoma HSC. Stephanie Hudson, Esq., director, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services; President, Oklahoma Bar Association Indian Law Section       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 445

  Min.

• 12/21/23

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How to Construct Complex Pleadings in Microsoft Word

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Bar Association

How to Construct Complex Pleadings in Microsoft Word One of the most difficult technical tasks one can undertake is formatting a complex brief in Microsoft Word that has a title page, table of contents, table of authorities, multi-level paragraph numbering, and page numbering that starts over in the middle of the document and switches formats (for example, Romanettes to Arabic).  In this class, you’ll receive a finely tuned 10th Circuit US Court of Appeals brief template (in Microsoft Word), and you’ll learn how to use it, customize it to your purposes, automatically generate/update a table of contents and table of authorities, and control formatting within the document no matter where you copied and pasted it from.  The heavy lifting is already done, and if you use this template as the starting point for your next brief, you’ll shave many hours off the process because the formatting will just work.  Of course, we’ll also explain how the template was constructed so you can use the techniques in your other documents.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 120

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• 2/18/24

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Legal Research Using Fastcase for Oklahoma Lawyers

• Author/Instructor:  Alex Shaffer, FastCase

  Legal Research Using Fastcase for Oklahoma Lawyers   Fastcase is your OBA-provided legal research benefit. It covers all federal and state court opinions, statutes, regulations, court rules and constitutions. Even subscribers to other legal research services may find Fastcase useful for jurisdictions not covered in their plan. The Fastcase 7 upgrade provided more powerful features and a simpler interface. But, to access all of Fastcase’s powerful features, most lawyers will benefit from some additional Fastcase training, especially if you haven’t used Fastcase 7 recently. You will learn how to set up bookmarks to speed your searches, how to use search history, using Fastcase’s Authority Check, whether to use Natural language search or Boolean, interpreting the interactive timeline in your results how to share a link with a non-subscriber and about the semantic tag cloud that allows you to see words and phrases that occur frequently with your current search. Understanding the advanced features of Fastcase 7 can save your time and improve your searching abilities. The OBA is pleased to present this Fastcase training to its members. There will be no registration fee and one hour of MCLE credit (0 ethics) will be offered.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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• 60

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• 12/31/23

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Legal Writing: Striving For Clarity

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Bar Association

Legal Writing:  Striving For Clarity Learning objectives:•Guidance from bench on effective legal writing.•Skills to clearly and concisely convey your argument•Tips and tools on structure and context.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 90

  Min.

• 2/25/24

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Legal Writing: Striving For Clarity – Part II

• Author/Instructor:  Judge Robert Bacharach

  Legal Writing: Striving For Clarity – Part II   Please join us for a follow up on our 2.25.22 program for a more in-depth discussion with Judge Bacharach on how to improve your legal writing:   •Guidance from bench on effective legal writing. •Skills to clearly and concisely convey your argument •Tips and tools on structure and context. • And so much more!     Speaker:   The Honorable Bob Bacharach obtained his J.D. from Washington University School of Law, where he graduated Order of the Coif, served on the law review’s executive editorial board, and received the Mary Collier Hitchcock Prize for the best Note (student article) in the law review. Upon graduation, he clerked for the Honorable William J. Holloway, Jr., who was the Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. After this clerkship, Judge Bacharach practiced litigation at Crowe & Dunlevy, P.C., where he was a shareholder. He was then appointed as a U.S. Magistrate Judge and served as a magistrate judge for roughly 14 years. Judge Bacharach was then appointed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, where he continues to serve.    Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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• 91

  Min.

• 12/31/24

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Logic Series Part 1 - Informal Logical Fallacies

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Bar Association

Logic Series Part 1 - Informal Logical Fallacies Program Description:The purpose of this powerful new series is to help lawyers develop a practical, working knowledge of the principles of logic, argumentation, and persuasion.  “Logic” is a study of the principles of sound reasoning; “Argumentation” is the process of reasoning systematically to support a proposition; “Persuasion” is the process by which a person’s attitudes are influenced by communications from other people.  In Part 1, we’ll focus on ten common informal logical fallacies, discussing how they are formulated; how to recognize them; how to use them; and how to refuse them in legal arguments and in contract negotiations.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 60

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• 3/8/24

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Logic Series Part 2 - Is that a fact

• Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Bar Association

Program Description:Classical logic is built upon premises that are presumed to be true, but what exactly is “true” and how does it differ from fact?  A recent Pew Survey revealed that 64% of knowledgeable, savvy Americans could not distinguish properly between five factual statements and five opinion statements; the unknowledgeable, unsavvy Americans fared far worse.  In this fascinating program, Part 2 of Logic, Argumentation, Persuasion, we’ll examine the differences between facts, inferences, beliefs, opinions, and norms.  We’ll use this information to help you construct more convincing, logical arguments and enhance your credibility in litigation and transactional practice, as well as in casual conversations.  We’ll also consider: How “social facts” influence individual behavior; How “norms” differ from “values”; Whether “facts” are always reliable evidence; and How data differs from information   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 60

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• 3/25/24

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Logic Series Part 3 - Convince Me

• Author/Instructor:  Lenné Eidson Espenschied

Program Description: How convincing are you?  From time to time, all lawyers have to convince someone of something, whether in contract negotiations or litigation.  In this program, Part 3 of Logic, Argumentation, and Persuasion, we’ll show you how to use classical logical syllogisms to construct more compelling arguments.  We’ll consider formal logical fallacies that undermine your proposition and reduce your chances for success.  We’ll review convincing syllogisms from several recent SCOTUS cases.  We’ll use this information to help you construct more convincing, logical arguments and enhance your credibility in litigation and transactional practice, and even in casual conversations.  You’ll learn this and more: The differences between conditional, categorical, and disjunctive syllogisms, and when to use each; How to construct a valid syllogism; Six different kinds of formal logical fallacies, and how to avoid them; When to use deductive reasoning; and When to use inductive reasoning.   Speaker Bio: Lenné Eidson Espenschied has earned her status as one of the two most popular contract drafting speakers in the U.S. by continually striving for excellence and providing innovative, practical skills-based training for transactional lawyers.  She practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia for 25 years, focusing on corporate and transactional representation of technology-based businesses.  She is the author of two books published by the American Bar Association:  Contract Drafting:  Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice (ABA Fundamentals, 3rd Ed. 2019) and The Grammar and Writing Handbook for Lawyers (ABA Fundamentals, 2011).  After graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law magna cum laude, Ms. Espenschied began her legal practice at the firm now known as Eversheds Sutherland; she also served as Senior Counsel in the legal department of Bank of America before eventually opening her own law office.  As a law professor, Ms. Espenschied taught commercial law, contracts, and contract drafting.  Her passion is helping lawyers acquire the skills they need to be successful in transactional practice.    Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 4/5/24

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Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques in Fastcase

• Author/Instructor:  Alex Shaffer

Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques in Fastcase   Description:  Learn how to optimize client outcomes by improving the one skill that is imperative to all practice areas— efficient legal research. This presentation details how researchers can evade common research pitfalls and employ strategies to consistently retrieve strong results. Fastcase is used to demonstrate but these core principles apply to all varieties of online legal research. Over the course of fifty minutes, attendees will learn how to save countless more by minimize irrelevant results in their future research. Note: Those who have not taken the class Legal Research Using Fastcase for Oklahoma Lawyers offered earlier in 2022 are encouraged to take it on-demand prior to attending this class. It is also free and includes one hour of MCLE credit.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 60

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• 12/31/23

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More Effective Writing Makes More Effective Lawyers

• Author/Instructor:  Rick Horowitz

“More Effective Writing Makes More Effective Lawyers”  Rick Horowitz, Discussion Leader    Oklahoma Bar Association    Course Description    There’s what you know in your particular areas of the law – and then there’s how well you’re able to communicate that knowledge. Communicate it to a variety of different audiences, through a range of different documents, to accomplish many different goals.     That can be hard work. Even stressful work. Maybe you could use a little help.    Help is on the way! Join writing coach and former attorney Rick Horowitz at the Oklahoma Bar Association on Tuesday, October 24, for “More Effective Writing Makes More Effective Lawyers.” It’s sure to be a lively and highly practical workshop that will reintroduce you to your legal-writing toolbox, including a few tools you didn't know were in there.    We’ll explore the fundamentals (and the critical details) of creating clear, concise, well-organized, persuasive legal documents.?We’ll take a fresh look at some of the assumptions and habits that often lead lawyers down less-than-productive writing paths. And we’ll talk about other approaches that might be even better options for you in dealing with the variety of legal-writing tasks most lawyers face.     Briefs, memos, client letters, even daily correspondence all benefit from your deeper understanding of what goes into successful writing, so we’ll examine good and not-so-good writing to see what worked, what didn't, and why. Among the topics we might cover:    What should you include, and what can you leave out?  Should you use an outline? Are there better options?  Is your writing flexible enough to take on multiple assignments – and multiple readers?  Are there ways to overcome “blank-screen panic?”  How do you help your readers (whoever they are) follow your argument (wherever it goes)?  Shouldn’t your brief be a little more...brief?  Can you make the in-house editing process less of a strain?  And do you really need all that legalese?    You’ll come away with new skills, new strategies, and new confidence – justified confidence –  just as these attendees did:     “I've never learned so much and had such fun in a CLE.”   “Rick is energetic and engaging! Loved how he challenged the class and invited disagreement.”   “Absolutely loved it. There were so many amazing tips.”   “Rick was fabulous! He was clear, concise, and entertaining. Who knew that this ‘More Effective Writing’ class would be both effective and enjoyable?”    “More Effective Writing Makes More Effective Lawyers”   Oklahoma Bar Assn.   October 24, 2023   Rick Horowitz, Discussion Leader       Timed Agenda (Times Approximate - Subject to Change)       9:00 a.m. - When Lawyers Write: What Can Go Wrong?   9:30 a.m. - Knowing Your Goal(s), Knowing Your Audience(s)   10:00 a.m. - The Writing You Do Before You Start Writing   10:30 a.m. - BREAK   10:40 a.m. - Being Concise (1): “What’s In? What’s Out?”   11:30 a.m. - Overcoming “Blank-Screen Panic”: Those First Few Words...       12:20 p.m. - LUNCH       1:00 p.m. - Organizing for Impact: “Where Do I Put It?”   1:45 p.m. - Being Concise (2): “How Do I Say It?”   2:15 p.m. - BREAK   2:25 p.m. - Being Precise: Catching Those Problems Before You Hit “Send”...   3:00 p.m. - Writing as a Team Sport: Smoothing Out the Rough Spots   3:30 p.m. - Tone & Voice: “How Does It Come Across?”     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 360

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• 1/22/24

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Professionalism Panel on Professionalism and Civility - 2023 OBA Annual Meeting

• Author/Instructor:  Judge Anthony Bonner, Judge Sheila D. Stinson, and John W. Coyle III

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting.   PANEL MEMBERS: Judge Anthony Bonner, District Judge, Oklahoma County Judge Sheila D. Stinson, District Judge, Oklahoma County John W. Coyle III, Coyle Law Firm                 Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 53

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• 11/12/25

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Special Considerations for Deployed Clients - 2023 OBA Annual Meeting

• Author/Instructor:  Scott Goode

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting.                   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 46

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• 11/12/25

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The Checklist Lawyer: Serving Your Clients More Efficiently

• Author/Instructor:  Daniel J. Siegel and Pamela A. Myers

The Checklist Lawyer: Serving Your Clients More Efficiently   This program will explain why lawyers need to use checklists in their practices and offer strategies how to create effective checklists, including: How checklists can improve efficiency and prevent mistakes How checklists help reduce the risk of malpractice claims and help lawyers comply with their ethical obligations How the use of checklists reduces training costs and helps orient new hires to your firm’s practices How to create and manage checklists to improve efficiency and streamline processes How to overcome objections to checklists How to use checklists to eliminate potential mistakes and avoid missed deadlines   DANIEL J. SEIGEL Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC Attorney Daniel J. Siegel is a nationally recognized authority on ethics, technology, data protection and cybersecurity, civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters, and business workflow management, and the principal of both the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC. Dan provides techno-ethics counsel to solo, small, and mid-sized law firms on cybersecurity, technology, and other related issues. His practice includes representing attorneys in disciplinary matters; providing professional responsibility guidance to attorneys and firms; serving as appellate counsel; representing individuals in workers’ compensation and personal injury matters. In short, Dan handles the types of matters that keep attorneys awake at night. Siegel also consults with law firms and businesses on workflow management, implementation of paperless offices, and other productivity matters. He is a prolific speaker and author. He is Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Technology Committee, and Secretary of the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division. The author of 15 books, Dan is also a columnist and frequent lecturer on a wide range of topics.   PAMELA A. MYERS Office Administrator, Paralegal, and Client Liaison, Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC  Office Administrator, Integrated Technology Services, LLC Pam has 27 years of experience in the legal field representing both plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for her attention to detail, her ability to anticipate an attorney’s needs, and her dedication to obtaining the best results for clients, making her an extremely valuable member of the Firm’s team. Pam first worked with Dan Siegel at his prior firm, where she assisted him in the representation of injured plaintiffs in pharmaceutical liability cases and class actions. Years later, Pam was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to join Dan at his firms in Havertown, not far from her home. Pam’s professional activities include co-authoring three books, The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Acrobat DC (1st and 2nd editions) and Checklists for Lawyers, for the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division. She also previously served on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals, as its second vice president, and as Editor-in-chief of its newsletter. Pam received her bachelor’s degree from West Chester University where she graduated with honors. After working for five years in management, Pam decided to pursue paralegal studies at the PJA School, where she has practiced ever since.     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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• 54

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• 6/19/25

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The Legal Lunch Box - Increased Prescription Drugs Costs: The Impact of PCMA V. Mulready

The Impact of PCMA v. Mulready This session will discuss ERISA preemption, the Supreme Court’s ruling in PCMA v. Rutledge, the subsequent ruling by the Western District of Oklahoma in PCMA v. Mulready, various post-Rutledge/Mulready positions of Oklahoma legislative and administrative entities, and Oklahoma laws that might be in-play for ERISA-regulated benefit plans.The Impact of PCMA v. Mulready I.  ERISA Preemption in GeneralII. PCMA v. RutledgeIII. PCMA v. MulreadyIV. Post-Mulready Developments in OklahomaV.  State Laws in Play post-Mulready The production of this CLE is presented by The State Chamber Research Foundation.The OBA presents this CLE program as a service to its members.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.      Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.         

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• 60

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• 12/31/23

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The Same Coin: Parental Alienation

• Author/Instructor:  Jennifer J. Harman, PhD; Associate Professor of Psychology

  The Same Coin: Parental Alienation   The litigation of cases involving family violence is a complex area of law that strongly impacts the lives of millions of families. Unfortunately, there has been considerable misinformation, misconceptions and misunderstandings about family violence that have negatively influenced law, policy, and practice. This program was taken from a 6-hour, two-part training which focused on recent scientific advances and best practices for assessment and treatment for domestic violence (3 hours) and parental alienation (3 hours) legal cases. Case management, the use of experts, and litigation strategies will also be discussed.     Bio: Jennifer J. Harman, PhD., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University. She obtained her PhD in social psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2005, and also holds two master’s degrees in psychological counseling from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Her research has focused on the topic of family violence, and she has published dozens of scientifically peer-reviewed articles, books, and book chapters on this topic, particularly on the topic of parental alienation. She is currently the President of the International Counsel on Shared Parenting, and has been accepted as an subject matter expert witness on parental alienation and/or family violence in 16 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian Province of Ontario.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.   

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• 150

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• 12/31/24

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The Same Coin: Domestic Violence

• Author/Instructor:  Jennifer J. Harman, PhD; Associate Professor of Psychology

  The Same Coin: Domestic Violence   The litigation of cases involving family violence is a complex area of law that strongly impacts the lives of millions of families. Unfortunately, there has been considerable misinformation, misconceptions and misunderstandings about family violence that have negatively influenced law, policy, and practice. This program was taken from a 6-hour, two-part training which focused on recent scientific advances and best practices for assessment and treatment for domestic violence (3 hours) and parental alienation (3 hours) legal cases.  Case Management. the use of experts. and litigation strategies will also be discussed.     Bio: Jennifer J. Harman, PhD., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University. She obtained her PhD in social psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2005, and also holds two master’s degrees in psychological counseling from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Her research has focused on the topic of family violence, and she has published dozens of scientifically peer-reviewed articles, books, and book chapters on this topic, particularly on the topic of parental alienation. She is currently the President of the International Counsel on Shared Parenting, and has been accepted as an subject matter expert witness on parental alienation and/or family violence in 16 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian Province of Ontario.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 135

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• 12/31/24

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The Same Coin: Domestic Violence and Parental Alienation

• Author/Instructor:  Jennifer J. Harman, PhD; Associate Professor of Psychology

  The Same Coin: Domestic Violence and Parental Alienation   The litigation of cases involving family violence is a complex area of law that strongly impacts the lives of millions of families. Unfortunately, there has been considerable misinformation, misconceptions and misunderstandings about family violence that have negatively influenced law, policy, and practice. This 6 hour, two-part training will focus on recent scientific advances and best practices for assessment and treatment for domestic violence (3 hours) and parental alienation (3 hours) legal cases. Case management, the use of experts, and litigation strategies will also be discussed.       Bio: Jennifer J. Harman, PhD., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University. She obtained her PhD in social psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2005, and also holds two master’s degrees in psychological counseling from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Her research has focused on the topic of family violence, and she has published dozens of scientifically peer-reviewed articles, books, and book chapters on this topic, particularly on the topic of parental alienation. She is currently the President of the International Counsel on Shared Parenting, and has been accepted as an subject matter expert witness on parental alienation and/or family violence in 16 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian Province of Ontario.   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 12/31/24

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Trust Accounting Essentials

• Author/Instructor:  Gina Hendryx and Julie Bays

Trust Accounting Essentials   The need to handle with scrupulous care funds entrusted to a lawyer by a client or third person should be self-evident. Nonetheless, there are cases where practicing lawyers, either inadvertently or intentionally, mishandle trust funds, subjecting clients and third persons to the risk of economic hardship and undermining public confidence in the legal profession. The purpose of this is course is threefold: (1) to describe the rules for handling trust funds and property; (2) to discuss relatively recent changes to the handling of fees and trust transactions; and (3) to provide practical guidance on how to use both print and electronic tools to produce client and general ledgers and to perform proper three-way reconciliation of trust funds accounts.   1:30 p.m.        Rules for Handling Trust Funds and Property Gina Hendryx, OBA General Counsel   2:20  p.m.       Documenting Trust Transactions & Preparing Ledgers – In Print & Electronically (Scenario Completion) Julie Bays, OBA/MAP Practice Managemnet Advisor    3:10 p.m.        Break   3:20 p.m.        Essential Features of Electronic Tools for Trust Fund Accounting Julie Bays, OBA/MAP Practice Managemnet Advisor    4:10 p.m. Adjourn   Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 130

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• 12/31/24

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Winning Your Case with a Better Memory

• Author/Instructor:  Paul Mellor

Winning Your Case with a Better Memory    The benefits of improved memory are endless! Save time in court preparation Make polished presentations to jurors and judges Become a better listener in the courtroom Cross-examine with confidence - no more missed opportunities because your memory failed you Remember names of jurors in trials and clients in other professional settings Develop better concentration Reduce stress, worry less about forgetting to make a crucial point       Deposition Demonstration Introduction with demonstration displays the lightning speed of a trained memory.  You will see the ease of remembering information from a deposition.  Emphasis is placed on why we forget and how we remember. How to Speak Without Notes to Jurors Discover secrets on how to present a case without notes.  Learn step by step techniques on how to draft your remarks, prepare your mind, and deliver a powerful presentation.  To keep the jury in the palm of your hand, you’ll have to let go of your notes. Cross Examination with Confidence Using the two-step formula in recall, you will acquire the skill in remembering to ask key questions during cross examination.  Use of examples and illustrations help reinforce the proficiency when dealing with those on the witness stand. Remember Names and Faces of Jurors in Trial, Clients in the Presentations, and in Other Professional Settings You will learn the FACIAL Formula to quickly remember a name.  Attention is placed on concentration techniques and focusing on recalling the name correctly.  Use of pictures and examples create a proven system in correctly matching a name to a face.  You will learn how to remember first names, last names and groups of people.     The Presenter Paul Mellor, a finalist in the USA Memory Championship, remembered the names of over 90 people in less than 15 minutes, recalled in correct order over 100 single digit numbers after a five-minute study, and recalled the exact order of a shuffled deck of playing cards after less than a three-and-a-half-minute review.  His popular seminars have been presented to attorneys throughout the United States, including the Ohio State Bar Association, California Bar Association, State Bar of Oregon, State Bar of Georgia, Tennessee Trial Lawyers       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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• 12/31/23

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