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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:
The Paradox of Work-Life Balance
Oklahoma Bar Center
October 30, 2026
11:00 am
Mark S. Darrah
1 Hour Ethics
Costumes Recommended
Attorneys struggle with the demands of the profession and the wish for a satisfying life. Can work-life balance lead to contentment or does balance provide false hope? Is it possible to practice law and have a reasonably normal existence? Or are we doomed? The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde provides insight. Ultimately this program addresses this question: Can we be the kind of people we dream of being and the lawyers we are trained to be?
SPEAKER:
Mark S. Darrah is a Tulsa attorney with decades of general civil and estate experience. He has recently exited the retail practice of law to travel, read, write, and make music.
He is the author of A Catalogue of Common People, a collection of short essays about real people, the recipient of the 2023 Earl Sneed Award for contributions to continuing legal education, and the 2018 Carl G. and Gladys L. Herrington Distinguished Lecturer at Rogers State University.
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.
ATTENDANCE DETAILS
Location
Oklahoma Bar Center - Emerson Hall
1901 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Emerson Hall
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-416-7000
Fax: 405-416-7001
Date and Time
Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM CT
Duration: 60 min.
Registration Closes
Friday, October 30, 2026