Vol. 5 No. 21 | May 21, 2025
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Join the OBA in Observing Memorial Day
The Oklahoma Bar Association will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 23, and remained closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, May 27.
"One of the challenges of living through 'history' is to recognize it as it passes. As a child growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, I remember our local American Legion selling red silk poppies as a fundraising effort in my hometown of Skiatook. I do not recall making any connection between those red silk poppies and the deeply held appreciation my community had for the sacrifices of our military, nor do I recall making the intellectual connection between those sacrifices and what was then called 'Decoration Day.' It was not until much later in life that I learned 'In Flanders Fields' was the inspiration for the Veterans of Foreign Wars red silk poppies sales and that those items had been handmade by veterans as a source of income for hospitalized and disabled veterans."
The OBA Management Assistance Program (MAP) provides Oklahoma lawyers with resources, information and assistance regarding the management and operation of their law firms. The association is currently seeking a director for this dynamic program that serves as a key member benefit.
The right candidate for this role will demonstate a thorough understanding of best practices in law office management as well as law office software and technology. They will offer valuable advice to lawyers setting up their own solo practice or small firm and be excited to serve as a resource to answer members’ questions about any aspect of law office management and technology. Apply by June 30.
Join the YLD in Celebrating New Lawyers
Celebrate the new attorneys sworn in this spring with the OBA Young Lawyers Division! You're invited to an evening of food, fun and networking at Topgolf in Oklahoma City. Connect with fellow young lawyers and welcome our newest members to the profession in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us on Friday, May 30, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss Kenton Brice speaking at the Solo & Small Firm Conference! Mr. Brice is the director of the Donald E. Pray Law Library and associate professor of law at the OU College of Law. In addition to teaching legal research in the Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy Program, he also assists in administering the Digital Initiative at the law school. He brings his professional and technical experiences to the OU College of Law to help educate students on how to utilize technology to become more effective researchers, lawyers and professionals. Mr. Brice will speak on "The State of AI in Legal: Where Are We, and What Does it Mean for the Billable Hour?" as well as on the panel for the popular Solo & Small Firm Conference session, "60 Tips in 60 Minutes." Join us at the conference to learn from Mr. Brice and other insightful speakers!
Launched by the Young Lawyers Division in 2015, the Kick It Forward program was created to support fellow attorneys facing financial hardship. With the rising costs and challenges of maintaining a legal practice, lawyers may find it difficult to cover essential expenses, including bar dues. Kick It Forward is fully funded by fellow lawyers who opt to contribute on their dues statement. If you're facing financial hardship, you can apply at any time for Kick It Forward assistance.
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By OBA Management Assistance Program Director Jim Calloway
Artificial intelligence has generated significant interest and debate within the legal profession. The initial exposure many attorneys had to AI was reading instances where lawyers were sanctioned by courts for using AI to draft briefs but failing to check the cited sources. We all learned about AI hallucinations.
So, lawyers’ apprehensions about AI are understandable. I’ve had lawyers tell me they will never use AI, but some lawyers are already using AI tools regularly. Anyone who has experimented with generative AI tools recognizes the potential. Hallucinated case citations are completely within our ability to recognize and repair. But analysis of a spreadsheet containing tens of thousands of items you received from opposing party will most likely be cheaper and easier using an AI tool.
My belief is that AI will significantly change many aspects of law office operations within the next few years. However, attorneys interested in familiarizing themselves with AI tools often confront a common professional challenge – lack of time. Client obligations and deadlines persist.
My recommendation for attorneys seeking to learn about AI but constrained by other commitments is to adopt an incremental approach. Dedicate a few hours each month to reading about AI, even if not all information is immediately comprehensible.
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