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Have you checked out the August Bar Journal yet? This month's journal features several articles on the topic of Labor & Employment Law, including:
When Harassment Crosses a Line: Exploring the Trafficking Victims Protection Act as a Remedy in the Workplace
By Katherine Mazaheri and Troy Norred
"Trapped between ambition and abuse, the employee faces a dilemma no employee should ever encounter. While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses sexual harassment, extreme cases like this often expose its limitations. For Oklahoma attorneys navigating such harrowing scenarios, it is crucial to recognize that a less conventional but potent tool, the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), may offer a powerful civil remedy where traditional employment protections fall short."
Stuff I Learned in 30 Years of Employment Law
By Jim T. Priest
"I remember, as a first-year lawyer, sitting in the office of one of my senior partners and asking, 'How did you get started in this area of the law?' He shook his head, shrugged his shoulders and said, 'It just sorta happened.' My internal reaction was, I didn’t want that to be my story. I wanted to make a conscious choice about my area of practice. But despite that inner vow, my entrance into the practice of employment law 'just sorta happened.'”
"As we reach the midpoint of the year, I reflect with pride on the progress we have made in support of our members and the practice of law across the state. This year, our focus has remained clear and consistent: to provide meaningful resources, relevant education, and practical support to help Oklahoma lawyers succeed in their work and better serve their clients."
The 2025 OBA Women in Law Conference and Mona Salyer Lambird Spotlight Awards Luncheon will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City. This year’s guest speaker is master artist DG Smalling, presenting Operation Lady Justice. Register today – seating is limited!
Launching Your Law Practice is a free semiannual workshop for new lawyers, those returning to private practice or those venturing out on their own. The program will teach you how to build a client-centered practice, use AI to boost efficiency, understand malpractice insurance and choose the right tech tools. Plus, get hands-on practice with trust accounting and start drafting your business plan with guidance from OBA staff.
Email Nickie Day or call 405-416-7050 to register for this workshop.
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Featured CLE
By OBA Management Assistance Program Director Julie Bays
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app provides a comprehensive set of productivity tools intended to help lawyers handle their daily tasks with increased efficiency. By integrating features such as document scanning, automated text extraction and dictation, the app centralizes key functions in a single platform. Legal professionals can digitize and organize paperwork, create and edit various document types and streamline administrative processes that typically require considerable time. Whether working from an office, in court or remotely, the app’s capabilities assist lawyers in maintaining organization, responding to clients efficiently and focusing on substantive legal work.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Scan – Convert physical documents into high-quality, searchable PDFs for rapid sharing and archiving.
- Extract – Use integrated Optical Character Recognition to pull editable text from contracts, evidence or correspondence, reducing manual data entry.
- Dictate – Capture ideas, meeting summaries or client updates on the go, ensuring important details are recorded.
- Document – Create Word, Excel, PowerPoint or PDF files directly from the app for drafting agreements, compiling data or preparing presentations.
All files are automatically saved to OneDrive or SharePoint, providing secure, organized storage with the option for real-time collaboration. This integration allows lawyers to access documents from any location and work seamlessly with colleagues or clients.
The app helps solo practitioners and small firms by streamlining administration, enabling quicker responses and expanding services. Lawyers save time on routine work and can focus more on substantive tasks and client needs.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app is readily available for download from your device’s app store or directly through Microsoft’s official website.
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