Vol. 5 No. 37 | Sept. 10, 2025
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Event registration is now open for the 2025 OBA Annual Meeting, to be held Nov. 6-7 at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. This year’s meeting will focus on official bar business, including leadership elections, reports and key decisions that shape the association. The General Assembly and House of Delegates will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. Be sure to submit delegate forms as soon as possible.
Awards will be presented during this year's Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 6, and all delegates and guests are welcome to attend Friday morning's Delegates Breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. Registration is required to attend those optional events.
"Our Annual Meeting has always been one of my favorite traditions – a time to see familiar faces, meet new ones, and feel the shared pride of belonging to this profession. Over the years, it’s been part conference, part reunion, and part celebration.
But just like the practice of law, our traditions sometimes need to adapt to meet the realities of our members’ lives today. That’s why, after a lot of thought and listening to your feedback, we’ve decided to make a change: This year, our Annual Meeting will focus solely on official bar business. I want to share why this change makes sense and why I think it will serve all of us well."
Have you checked out the September bar journal yet? This month's journal features several articles on the topic of torts, including:
Beyond the Injury: Identifying Employment Cases in Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Law
By Patricia A. Podolec
The Punitive Paradox: Scope of Employment, Punitive Damages and the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act
By Pete G. Serrata III
Since 1996, Spotlight Awards have been given to five women every year who have distinguished themselves in the legal profession and have lit the way for other women. In 1998, the award was named to honor the late Mona Salyer Lambird, the first woman OBA president and one of the award’s first recipients. The award is sponsored by the OBA Women in Law Section. Each year, all previous winners nominate and select the current year’s recipients. A plaque bearing the names of all recipients hangs in the Oklahoma Bar Center in Oklahoma City. This is the 29th year of award presentations. Recipients will be honored during the Women in Law Conference on Sept. 19 in Oklahoma City. Register now here.
"It’s already time to announce our slate of candidates for the 2026 YLD Board of Directors. We are back to our regularly scheduled programming elections with the return of the OBA Annual Meeting to November! I can't believe the year has gone by so quickly, and we are already looking forward to next year. I have truly enjoyed serving as your YLD chair this year and am excited to see what the last few months and next year bring. I want to take a moment to remind you that any OBA member who has been practicing for 10 years or fewer is automatically part of the OBA Young Lawyers Division."
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 for your practice. 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.
Featured CLE
By OBA Management Assistance Program Director Julie Bays
Navigating the digital landscape is no longer optional for law firms, particularly solo or small firms. A couple of weeks ago, I discussed the use of Facebook, and this made me think about metrics. A strong social media presence can help build credibility, expand your reach and, most importantly, connect with potential clients. But the real measure of success goes beyond simple likes and shares.
Attorney at Work recently published an excellent article, "5 Social Media Metrics That Actually Matter for Lawyers." This article reminds us that a thriving social media strategy depends on what the data tells us. Is your content sparking meaningful engagement? Are you driving traffic to your website? More importantly, are you starting conversations with prospective clients who may need your services?
The article highlights five key metrics worth tracking:
- Impressions or views (brand awareness)
- Engagement rate (how well your content resonates)
- Follower growth (building a quality audience)
- Click-through rate (driving people to your website)
- Direct messages (a strong signal of genuine client interest)
Rather than taking a “post and hope” approach, consider using your analytics to understand what works, and refine your strategy. Engagement is more than just a number; it’s an opportunity to build relationships. By focusing on these metrics, lawyers can use social media not only as a marketing tool, but also a way to connect with the community and strengthen their practice.
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