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2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference - Digital Legal Marketing in 2022

$49.00
  • Author/Instructor:  OBA Solo and Small Firm Committee

Filmed during the 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference   Digital Legal Marketing in 2022 Ryan Dobbs     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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  • 63
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  • 12/31/24
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2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference - Document Generation Workflows and Why They Matter

$49.00
  • Author/Instructor:  OBA Solo and Small Firm Committee

Filmed during the 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference   Document Generation Workflows and Why They Matter Kenton Brice     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
    Min.
  • 12/31/24
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2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference - Evaluating Technology Tools – A Toolkit for Legal Professionals

$49.00
  • Author/Instructor:  OBA Solo and Small Firm Committee

  Filmed during the 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference   Evaluating Technology Tools – A Toolkit for Legal Professionals Kenton Brice     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
    Min.
  • 12/31/24
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2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference - Everything a Small Firm Lawyer Needs to Know About Electronic Discovery

$95.00
  • Author/Instructor:  OBA Solo and Small Firm Committee

Filmed during the 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference   Everything a Small Firm Lawyer Needs to Know About Electronic Discovery Brett Burney     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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  • 115
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  • 12/31/24
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2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference - How to Collect, Preserve and Produce Text Messages From Mobile Devices

$49.00
  • Author/Instructor:  OBA Solo and Small Firm Committee

Filmed during the 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference   How to Collect, Preserve and Produce Text Messages From Mobile Devices Brett Burney     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
    Min.
  • 12/31/24
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2022 Year End Review - Day Two

$175.00
  • Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Bar Association CLE Department

2022 Year End Review – Day Two   Program Moderator  Janet Johnson, Oklahoma Bar Association CLE Director      Business and Corporate Law Update  Gary Derrick, Derrick and Briggs, LLP, Oklahoma City    Law Office Management and Technology Update  Jim Calloway, Director of Management Assistance Program, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma City    Real Property Law Update  Kraettli Epperson, Mee Mee Hoge and Epperson, PLLP, Oklahoma City    Estate Planning and Probate Law Update  Terrell Monks, Oklahoma Estate Attorneys, PLLC, Oklahoma City    Family Law Update   Professor Robert Spector, University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman    Ethics Update  Gina Hendryx, General Counsel, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma City      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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  • 300
    Min.
  • 12/31/24
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2023 OBA Annual Meeting Full Day CLE

$150.00
  • 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
    Min.
  • 1/24/25
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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Accessible Legal Forms - Automation and Plain Language

$25.00
  • Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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  • 59
    Min.
  • 8/31/24
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2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit: Closing Plenary - Innovative Technology Solutions for Justice

$25.00
  • Author/Instructor:  Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation

Presented at the 2023 Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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  • 8/31/24
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2023 Solo and Small Conference - Cyber Security Awareness Training

$50.00
  • 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
    Min.
  • 6/23/25
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2023 Solo and Small Conference - Document Automation to Build an Unbundled Legal Product

$50.00
  • 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

$50.00
  • 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
    Min.
  • 6/24/25
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2023 Solo and Small Conference - Law Firm Efficiency Overhaul: Optimize Your Technology for Maximum Performance

$50.00
  • 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

$50.00
  • 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 Two

$175.00
  • Author/Instructor:  OBA CLE Department

2023 Year End Review – Day TwoWebcast  Program Moderator Gigi McCormick, OBA, Director of Educational Programs 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.  Estate Planning and Probate Law Update Terrell Monks, Oklahoma Estate Attorneys, PLLC, Oklahoma City  1:20 p.m. Break  1:30 p.m. Family Law Update  Monica Dionisio, Dionisio Sherwood Law Firm, 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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  • 298
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  • 12/31/25
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Artificial Intelligence and the Law: Promise or Peril? - 2023 OBA Annual Meeting

$49.00
  • 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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  • 11/12/25
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Artificial Intelligence in a Law Practice

$50.00
  • Author/Instructor:  Julie A. Bays and Catherine Sanders Reach

Artificial Intelligence in a Law Practice   Ever since ChatGPT made its debut in November of 2022 the world has been abuzz about artificial intelligence. In this session we will discuss and demonstrate some AI built into tools that you may already have, plus some that can be useful right away. Putting aside the issues surrounding ethics, IP, security, and robot overlords, how can AI help you to get things done faster? Join Catherine Sanders Reach, Director for the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association and Julie A. Bays, Practice Management Advisor for the Oklahoma Bar Association Management Assistance Program, as we explore practical and tactical uses of AI in your practice.   Catherine Sanders Reach - Catherine Sanders Reach is Director for the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, providing practice technology and management assistance to lawyers and legal professionals. Formerly she was Director, Law Practice Management and Technology for the Chicago Bar Association and the Director at the American Bar Association's Legal Technology Resource Center. Prior to her work at the NCBA, CBA and ABA she worked in library and information science environments for several years, working at Ross and Hardies as a librarian. She received a master's degree in Library and Information Studies from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa in 1997.   Ms. Reach's professional activities include articles published in Law Practice magazine, Law Technology News and GPSolo Magazine, as well as numerous other publications. She has given presentations on the use of technology in law firms for national bar conferences, state and local bar associations and organizations such as the National Association of Bar Council and the Association of American Law Schools. In 2011 she was selected to be one of the inaugural Fastcase 50, celebrating 50 innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders in the field of law. In 2013 she was inducted as a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. In 2015 she was selected to be part of the ABA LTRC Women of Legal Tech. She served on the ABA TECHSHOW Board from 2007-2009, 2014-2016, and was co-chair in 2019 and co-chair in 2020. She is co-editor of the 2023 ABA book Design Your Law Practice.   Julie A. Bays - Julie A. Bays graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma in 1995 and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in April 1995. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1998. 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     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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  • 9/8/24
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ChatGPT: Lawyers' Friend or Foe?

$85.00
  • 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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  • 5/9/25
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The Checklist Lawyer: Serving Your Clients More Efficiently

$50.00
  • 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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  • 6/19/25
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The Dirty Dozen: The 12 Most Common Grammar and Writing Errors

$85.00
  • Author/Instructor:  LennĂ© Espenschied

The Dirty Dozen: The 12 Most Common Grammar and Writing Errors   Lawyers are wordsmiths, and excellent writing is an essential competency in the practice of law; in fact, nothing is more important or more directly related to a lawyer’s success.Grammar and writing errors damage a lawyer’s credibility; they suggest that the lawyer is either careless or incompetent.This program examines the 12 most common errors and how to avoid them.     Lenné 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 corporate practice with a large, national law firm; she also served as Senior Counsel in the legal department of Bank of America before eventually opening her own law office.As a law school professor, Ms. Espenschied taught commercial law, contracts, and contract drafting; she is a contributing faculty member at West Legal Ed.She speaks nationally at continuing legal education seminars and provides private training at law firms and corporate legal departments. Her passion is helping lawyers acquire the skills they need to be more 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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  • 67
    Min.
  • 12/31/24
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The Sneaky Dozen: 12 Subtle Grammar and Writing Errors

$85.00
  • Author/Instructor:  LennĂ© Espenschied

The Sneaky Dozen: 12 Subtle Grammar and Writing Errors   Excellent writing is an essential competency in the practice of law; in fact, nothing is more important or more directly related to a lawyer’s success. Grammar and writing errors damage a lawyer’s credibility; they suggest that the lawyer is either careless or incompetent. This sequel to "The Dirty Dozen" examines 12 subtle grammar and writing errors you may be making and explains how to avoid them. Lenné 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 corporate practice with a large, national law firm; she also served as Senior Counsel in the legal department of Bank of America before eventually opening her own law office.As a law school professor, Ms. Espenschied taught commercial law, contracts, and contract drafting; she is a contributing faculty member at West Legal Ed.She speaks nationally at continuing legal education seminars and provides private training at law firms and corporate legal departments.Her passion is helping lawyers acquire the skills they need to be more 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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  • 70
    Min.
  • 12/31/24
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Trust Accounting Essentials

$125.00
  • 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. 

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 130
    Min.
  • 12/31/24
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