Vol. 4 No. 39 | Sept. 25, 2024
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2025-2027 Oklahoma Bar Foundation Trustee Nominations Announced
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 of the bylaws of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation (OBF), the following OBF members have been nominated by the 2024 Nominating Committee to serve on the OBF Board of Trustees: Chance Holland, Oklahoma City; Hannah Whitten, Oklahoma City; and Christa Rogers, Tulsa. They have been nominated for three-year terms from 2025-2027.
Any group of 25 or more Partners for Justice (formerly Fellows) may submit the name of a member of the OBF as an additional nominee by submitting a petition duly signed by said Partners and submitted to the OBF Executive Committee no later than 10 days after the nomination slate is published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal. Nominating petitions can be mailed to Renee DeMoss, Executive Director, Oklahoma Bar Foundation, P.O. Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3034, or delivered to 1901 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4901.
Opening Your Law Practice is a free semi-annual seminar for new lawyers, those returning to private practice or those venturing out on their own. The program will address resources for starting a law practice, building client service and satisfaction systems, client development and marketing, client file management, professional liability insurance, professionalism, trust accounting and legal ethics, law office software and equipment and accounting and tax for law firms.
Email Nickie Day or call 405-416-7050 to register for this seminar.
"The spirit of summer is closing in on us. Whether you spent it going to outdoor barbecues, spending lazy weekends at the lake or taking road trips, saying goodbye to summer is just different than the other seasons. Reflecting on the passing season, the Young Lawyers Division had an active summer, chock-full of activities from beginning to end. Collectively, we wanted to make this summer one to remember, and we hit the ground running."
"As lawyers, we have unique training and the ability to influence and serve others in many capacities. I believe in encouraging other young people, especially lawyers, to give back by using their skills. We will all leave a legacy.
On June 5, 1965, I was admitted to my life’s dream – the practice of law. I was privileged to serve our Oklahoma Bar Association with Hicks Epton, John Shipp, Joe Stamper, Neil Bogan, Justice Alma Wilson and others. I was taught by Dean Earl Sneed.
They were an example to me that our legal profession was to serve not only our clients but also our communities, churches and organizations that give back so as to make their lives better.
I live by that creed. You, as a lawyer, are blessed with a unique ability to serve in many ways. What legacy will you leave?
I believe in God, family and friends, and especially my wife, Carolyn.
Thank you for this honor and privilege. I look forward to my 60-year pin."
Rick Rodgers practices in Duncan, and he will receive his 60-year service pin in 2025. He received the OBA Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service at the 120th Annual Meeting alongside his wife, Carolyn R. Rodgers. Other family members in attendance during the presentation were his granddaughter, Madison X. Vincent; great granddaughters, Caroline Hoeft and Isabella Hoeft; and daughter, Sandy Zorn of Memphis, Tennessee.
Court of Civil Appeals – Court of Existing Claims Division: Effective Aug. 23, 2024, an order has been published revising Rule 60-Appeals, of the Workers' Compensation Court; Title 85 Oklahoma Statutes, Chpt.4, Appendix.
Featured CLE
By OBA MAP Director Jim Calloway
When you purchase a new office computer, what happens to the outdated computer? A lawyer’s first concern is that confidential client information on that computer must be protected. While most lawyers would consider donating their old equipment to a charity, they wouldn’t be able to do that without absolute certainty that there was no client information on the computer. Even if your firm is sending the old computers to a recycling operation, it still is a good practice to wipe the data before the devices leave the firm. That is where Wirecutter’s feature, "How to Securely Wipe Your Computer, Phone, or Tablet," can be useful. I suggest adding a bookmark for this information so you can find it when you need it.
Truthfully, most institutions do not accept donations of used computers for a variety of reasons ranging from potential malware threats to the old computers being too slow for their workers and difficult to maintain. But before you trade in your phone when you purchase a new one, you might pay attention to how much credit you are receiving. You might have a family member, neighbor or acquaintance who would love to upgrade with your old phone, particularly as iPhones have become quite expensive.
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