Courts, Judiciary & History
A Message from the President
Kimberly K. Moore 2020-2021 TCBA President
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2nd Quarter Golden Rule Award Recipient
Laura Baysinger Pg.5 Pg. 4 Candidate Filing / Nomination Period for the 2021-2022 TCBA Year Pg. 16 LAW DAY SYMPOSIUM April 30th Save the Date! TCBA Contacts, Committees & Sections has moved to page 32.
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In this Issue
March 2021
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What's in Front of the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Candidate Filing & Nominations Information
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VP's Corner - For Future Reference Philip Hixon
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Liberty Bell Award Nominations Sought
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Member Appreciation Event: Drive-In Movie Time!
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Golf News! Mark Your Calendars!
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Get Registered for TCBF Golf!
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Law Day Book Club-Session II Thursday, March 25th - 5:30PM One Drop: My Father’s Hidden Life – A Story of Race and Family Secrets By Bliss Broyard
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Andiamo Amalfi! Review – Prossimo Ristorante By Michael P. Taubman
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Inns of Court
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TU Law to launch Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic Law Day Symposium Sponsorship Information
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Ponderings by Lulu
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CAP FACTS CLE Opportunity - Defending Evictions
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Women in Law: A Look Back Kathy Evans Borchardt
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Member Benefits
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The Importance of the Perception of Fairness in the Legal System By Pansy Moore-Shrier, Esq.
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Bar Center Remodel Update
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LRIS - Working for Attorneys
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Grapevine
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A Message from the President Kimberly K. Moore What's in Front of the U.S Supreme Court? Welcome to spring? Mr. Punxsutawney Phil did in fact see his shadow this year and so it was declared by proclamation, at Gobbler’s Knob, we would have six more weeks of winter. As I write this I am laughing because it is anything but spring outside my window. We just survived a week of horrific icecovered roads and now we are under a winter advisory for 6-8 inches of snow and more to come. Driving through my neighborhood I asked myself if driving a Zamboni was similar to what I was experiencing. My children have been home all week and I just received word from one school that they will be returning to a hybrid learning schedule for 2 weeks following spring break in hopes of avoiding a spike in Covid numbers, like they experienced after Christmas break, for those who decide to travel and not quarantine. So I say to all of the other parents working from home we will get through this! This month we focus on the Courts, the Judiciary and Government. I thought it would be interesting to see what issues are in front of the U.S. Supreme Court from the 10th Circuit. First, a quick refresher about our Tenth Circuit. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is comprised of 11 Article III judges, 6 being Democratic appointments and 5 Republican appointments, and 12 Senior Judges, 4 Democratic appointments and 7 Republican appointments (1 vacancy). The Tenth Circuit was created on February 28, 1929, when the then Eighth Circuit broke up into the Eighth Circuit 2 Tulsa Lawyer
and Tenth Circuit. The Tenth Circuit has appellate jurisdiction over its 13 federal judicial districts to hear civil, criminal and administrative cases that fall under federal law. There are three cases currently before the U.S. Supreme Court 2020-2021: Torres v Madrid, Carr v Saul, and HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC v Renewable Fuels Association. (No outcome presently; oral arguments have been postponed out of safety concerns surrounding COVID-19) Torres v Madrid Facts: New Mexico State Police Officers Richard Williamson and Janice Madrid attempted to serve an arrest warrant on an individual at an Albuquerque apartment complex. Roxanne Torres was in the parking lot at the apartment complex. The officers approached Torres' vehicle; Torres entered her vehicle, perceived the officers to be carjackers, and drove the car forward. The officers shot her twice. Torres drove from the scene and was treated at a hospital for her injuries. Torres was arrested and pleaded no contest to three crimes related to the event. Torres filed a complaint against the officers in federal district court claiming excessive force. The district court ruled that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity and that there had been no seizure since Torres left the scene. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the
district court's ruling. Torres filed an appeal with the Protection Agency (EPA) to grant temporary exemption Supreme Court. extensions to small refineries if compliance with the law would cause disproportionate economic hardship. Three Issue Presented: small refineries, collectively known as HollyFrontier, “ Whether an unsuccessful attempt to detain a suspect applied for and received extensions. A group of by use of physical force is a ‘seizure’ within the renewable fuels producers, collectively known as the meaning of the Fourth Amendment, as the U.S. Courts Renewable Fuels Association, challenge the orders with of Appeals for the 8th, 9th and 11th Circuits and the New the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, claiming Mexico Supreme Court hold, or whether physical force that the EPA’s orders caused the Association economic must be successful in detaining a suspect to constitute injury by way of lower prices, revenues, and higher a ‘seizure’, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th competition. The Tenth Circuit vacated the EPA’s Circuit and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals orders, and remanded the matters, holding that the EPA hold.” has exceeded its authority. Carr v Saul
Issue Presented: “In order to qualify for a hardship exemption under Facts: §7545(o)(9)(B)(i) of the Renewable Fuels Standards, Willie Carr was denied Social Security disability does a small refinery need to receive uninterrupted, benefits and lost his appeals before the Social Security continuous hardship exemptions for every year since Administration (SSA). While his appeal in federal 2011” court was pending, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Lucia v SEC, I which the Court held that SEC ALJs Bar Updates! were improperly appointed. Carr added the argument to his appeal in federal that the ALJ who decided his • The interior remodel countdown is approaching benefits case was improperly appointed. A district court completion. We are looking at a completion date ruled in Carr’s favor, but the 10th Circuit reversed the of March 22, 2021. district court, arguing that Carr had to have made his Appointments Clause challenge during proceedings at • Member Event - Drive in Movie at the Admiral the SSA and could not raise the issue for the first time Twin – The Goonies, March 12. in Federal Court. • Virtual Law Day Symposium, Friday, April 30. Issue Presented: “Whether Claimants seeking disability benefits under the Social Security Act must exhaust Appointments Clause challenges before the Administrative Law Judge as a prerequisite to obtaining judicial review.”
• The TCBF Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Meadowbrook on May 3. • The C.A.P. Program is still looking for volunteers to assist on the FED docket. Please contact Beth Nellis at bethnellis@cox.net to sign up.
** A decision to allow Carr to raise an Appointments Also, please remember to check the TCBA Clause challenge in federal court that he did not mention website often as our TCBA staff will keep updates during agency proceedings might expand the scope of regarding, Tulsa County Courthouse Administrative judicial review.** Orders, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Administrative Orders. We are here to assist in any way we can. If HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC v Renewable you have any questions or comments or believe there is Fuels Association anything we could be doing better, please do not hesitate to contact me at kimberly.moore@laok.org. The TCBA Facts: would not be the success that it is without its members! The Clean Air Act’s biofuels mandate to replace crude oil with renewable fuels allows the Environmental
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2nd Quarter Golden Rule Award Recipient
Laura Baysinger No one better exemplifies the ideals of the Golden Rule Award than Laura Baysinger of Baysinger Henson Reimer & Cresswell PLLC. The firm represents clients throughout the Tulsa area in matters of family law, estate planning, criminal defense, bankruptcy, business formation and representation, contracts and more. Laura is the one for whom we seek guidance both professionally and personally. She is detail oriented and conscientious and is always able to find solutions to almost any situation. She has managed to balance a successful legal profession all while raising 5 children with her husband Billy and has handled both with grace, patience and utmost dedication. Laura strives for excellence in all that she does. Her zealous representation of her clients and respectful relationships with members of the bar exemplify what all attorneys should strive to accomplish. Laura was admitted to the U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma in 1993 after graduating from the University of Tulsa College of Law. She is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, Oklahoma Association of Collaborative Professionals, International Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Oklahoma Association of Mediators and Arbitrators. In 2017 Laura was voted the 2017 Guardian ad Litem of the year by the Oklahoma Bar Association. Other organizations Laura is involved in include Tulsa Lawyers for Children, the League of Women Voters, and the Junior League of Tulsa.
GOLDEN RULE
1: capitalized G&R : a rule of ethical conduct: do to others as you would have them do to you 2: a guiding principle
Award Criteria
The Golden Rule award is given to lawyers who make outstanding contributions to their profession and have the highest of ideals and are willlng to mentor to those with less experience. Criteria for Award:
1. Recognizes the ethical and professional obligations as an officer of the court as well as the spirit and intent of the Rules of Professional Conduct. 2. Practices ethically and honestly and is true to his/ her word. 3. Strives for the traditional goals of moral excellence. 4. Exhibits the highest standards of fairness and integrity. 5. Sets a model example for conduct with members of the Bar and the Judiciary not only by words but more importantly by deeds. 6. Is civil, courteous and respectful towards the court and his/her opponents. 7. Is loyal to his/her client without trickery and deception and without using abusive practices or misleading the court or opposing counsel. 8. Avoids the temptation to make his/her client’s case into a personal vendetta. 9. Conducts himself/herself in a manner that improves the image of the legal profession in the eyes of the public. Tulsa Lawyer 5
VP'S CORNER
Philip Hixon, TCBA Vice President
For Future Reference “For future reference, though inside an envelope, pleadings should nevertheless be fastened to facilitate efficient review by the Court, should the need arise.” Mineral Acquisitions, LLC v. Hamm, 477 P.3d 1159, 1164 n.1 (Okla. Ct. App. 2020).
chambers not less than twice a year, with Valentine’s Day and wedding anniversaries being mandatory. Failure to deliver will almost certainly result in the most undesirable sanctions. Judges appreciate fine leather handbags, especially from the Coach store at Utica Square. The more, the better; a dozen is not This month’s Tulsa Lawyer is dedicated to the enough, because any color coordinates with black. Judiciary, Courts, and Government. I have begun my Many judges, at least in my experience, also revel in a likely regretful attempt at thematic consistency with cozy sweater from Talbot’s or some fashionable home some wise words from my favorite appellate judge in furnishings from Pottery Barn. Don’t forget Williams her first authored opinion to hit the Pacific Reporter 3d, Sonoma. Let’s face it, without question, judges really but more about her later. In the next few paragraphs, I like Utica Square. hope to share some commonsense things that, through personal experience—both good and bad—and What about the dislikes, you ask? Foremost, judges education, I believe that judges do and do not like to do not like to be the subject matter of monthly “VP see from attorneys. Corner” articles that may then find their way onto bulletin boards in semi-public spaces. (Note: If haven’t Beginning with the basics, I am confident that all already caught on, this and the preceding paragraph judges expect the attorneys appearing before them to do not have general applicability to the judiciary, so— be ethical, well-prepared, and respectful of the Court, trust me, here—you’ll want to cancel that rose order.) especially, and also of their learned adversaries. I’ve Judges also have a general distaste for anything with not seen any attorney long benefit from pushing the a foamy or frothy consistency, whether it’s whipped envelope on his or her ethical obligations to clients, topping, marshmallows, shaving cream, or errant the Courts, or the public generally. Likewise, an ill- toothpaste spray. Finally, judges do not like to empty prepared attorney does a disservice to Court’s valuable the dishwasher when returning home in the evening, time. Disrespect can take the guise of a haughty attitude especially if others in the household have worked or, for the foolhardy, derogatory comments to, or about, from home and/or written a monthly “VP Corner” the Court or your fellow attorneys. The quote above is article about them, regardless of its overall thematic a two-for, referring to voluminous, unbound pleadings consistency. submitted under seal in a complicated appeal—both a time-waster and implicitly disrespectful (although There you have, for future reference, my commonsense probably unintentionally so). You’re thinking to take on a few things that judges like to see and do not yourself, “Everyone knows these things,” right? like to see from attorneys who appear before them. Until next month, remain ethical, well-prepared, and So then, what other things do judges like to see from respectful to the judges and attorneys you encounter attorneys? While not widely known, judges like— along the way. in fact, demand—long stem roses delivered to their Tulsa Lawyer 7
Liberty Bell Award Nominations Previous recipients of the TCBA Liberty Bell Award 1984 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Deadline for nominations is Wednesday ~ March 31, 2021.
Lois McIlroy The Liberty Bell Award was established more than 50 Mary Jo Speaker years ago to acknowledge outstanding community Nancy McDonald Lynn Jones service. The Liberty Bell is presented to a non-lawyer George Singer who has promoted better understanding of the rule Jill Tarbel of law, encouraged greater respect for law and the Ha Thi Crick courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, or Steven Dow contributed to good government in the community. Michael Reggio The Liberty Bell Award is one of the most prestigious Marty Mundell Winona Tanaka awards the Tulsa County Bar Foundation can bestow Kim Camp on an individual or group of individuals. Harriet Morgan Sally Howe-Smith Please forward all nominations to Sandra K. Cousins Chester Cadieux Jane Kolesnik Channel 2 Tuesday Morning Miracle Workers Nominees may be an individual or a Hamilton 6th Grade Teachers group that has: Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa Theresa Hansen • Promoted better understanding of Sherri Carrier the rule of law Cortez Tunley & Tava Slocum Ralph Schaefer • Encouraged a greater respect Cheryl Conklin for law and the courts Disabled American Veterans Bill Braun • Stimulated a sense of civic Julie Delcour responsibility Suzane Stewart Amley "Popsey" Floyd • Contributed to good government Christine Po
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in the community
Social Distancing Getting Old?
Join us for a fun night "out" at the Admiral Twin Drive-In. The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film co-produced and directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus, based on a story by executive producer Steven Spielberg. In the film, a band of kids who live in the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, attempt to save their homes from foreclosure and, in doing so, they discover an old treasure map that takes them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. During the adventure, they are chased by a family of criminals who want the treasure for themselves. Produced by Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. released the film theatrically on June 7,
1985 in the United States. The film grossed $124 million worldwide on a budget of $19 million and has since become a cult film. In 2017, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". PLEASE JOIN US, BRING THE FAMILY AND HAVE SOME FUN! BASIC CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. Wikipedia contributors, "The Goonies," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_ Goonies&oldid=1002317409 (accessed February 11, 2021).
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Please Join Us! The Tulsa County Bar Foundation is excited to announce that our 2021 Charity Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 at MeadowBrook Country Club’s par-72, 6,810- yard championship golf course. We hope you can join us for this outdoor event. We would sincerely appreciate your support for an event which provides critical funding support for worthy charitable beneficiaries. As a leader in the community, I am sure you understand the need to take an active role in supporting deserving Tulsa charities. The Charity Golf Tournament benefits Disabled American Veterans, providing direct financial assistance for veterans in need in our community; South Tulsa Community House providing GED and food assistance programs along with crisis counseling to promote self-sufficiency for families in need; Tulsa Lawyers for Children, assisting with volunteers for deprived children in juvenile proceedings; and Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, distributing food and other grocery items to 350 Partner Agencies in eastern Oklahoma.
We hope that you will consider a contribution in one of the sponsorship levels available. A Sponsorship Informational Pledge Sheet is enclosed for your convenience. We encourage you, your employees, friends, and colleagues to join us for a round of golf, food, and fellowship . . . all for the betterment of our community, who need our support now more than ever. The tournament will also allow you the opportunity to share your company’s valuable services with other participants. All sponsors will be publicized in the Tulsa Lawyer magazine that is sent to approximately 2,200 TCBA members. Please contact the Tulsa County Bar Association at LisaL@ tulsabar.com or 918-584-5243 for more information. Your participation is vital to our success. Sincerely, Trisha Archer Tulsa County Bar Foundation 2021 Golf Tournament Chairwoman
Brian Keester, Co-chairman
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Law Day Book Club Virtual 2021!
The upcoming 2021 sessions for the Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club will be virtual and limited to ten attendees. Specific dates will be provided soon. Start reading now so you’ll be ready! Meeting dates & times along with more details on the sessoin leaders can be found below and in future issues of Tulsa Lawyer. UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Thursday, March 25th - 5:30PM One Drop: My Father’s Hidden Life – A Story of Race and Family Secrets by Bliss Broyard Discussion Leader:
TAMMY EWING Tammy Ewing, of Ewing Law Office, PLLC, grew up in Muskogee and attended college at the University of Tulsa. She attended law school at the University of Illinois and then practiced law in Colorado for 28 years. During her last 14 years in Colorado, she was a municipal court judge and then a county court judge. She moved back home to Oklahoma in 2017 to be near family. Since returning to Oklahoma, she has specialized in litigation, local government, land use and construction law. She has represented the cities of Bixby, Owasso and Broken Arrow.
Monday, April 6th 5:30PM Tulsa, 1921: Reporting a Massacre by Randy Krehbiel Discussion Leader:
RANDY KREHBIEL Randy Krehbiel is an Oklahoma native and a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He arrived at the Tulsa World in 1979 as a sports writer, and has remained there ever since. He has reported on a wide range of topics, including college football, boxing, politics and the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. In 1999 he was assigned to coverage of the Tulsa Race Riot, a panel established by the Oklahoma Legislature to investigate the events of May 31-June 1, 1921, and their aftermath. Thus began the two decades of research and reporting that became the basis of Tulsa 1921: Reporting a Massacre, which was published in September 2019 and was named Oklahoma Department of Libraries’ Nonfiction Book of the Year and the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Book of the Year. Randy lives in Tulsa, Okla., where he continues to report on issues related to race and the Race Massacre as well as state and national politics and government. He is a member of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. The Honorable Martha Rupp Carter, Chair Email Martha.carter@oscn.net to register for the virtual book club session.
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Andiamo Amalfi!
Review – Prossimo Ristorante By Michael P. Taubman We find ourselves at the Amalfi coast of Italy as we continue our virtual travel experience through our taste buds. Truth be told, this was a second visit for me and my wife, having dined here once before in 2019 shortly after it opened. We didn’t have the full dining experience that time sitting at the bar, so we were eager to come back for a taste of Italy. The menu changed since 2019, and Prossimo no longer had the dinner for two menu item that we enjoyed on our first visit, which allowed you to sample multiple dishes from each category in a prix fixe fashion. Now, Prossimo’s menu presents every dish à la carte like many high-end dining experiences in Tulsa, which tends to have a corollary effect of higher menu prices. Prossimo has taken precautions for your safety, installing decorative barriers between tables that give your experience peace of mind for your health and a more privacy for dining. We were joined by another couple of friends for an early dinner at 5:30 p.m. right after work on a Friday, meeting at their bar before being seated. Prossimo has created a beautiful, deep bar that runs nearly the full depth of the building from 15th Street to the back of their building. It’s dark hued wood shelves are stacked high with wines and spirits. My wife had a glass of the Lamole Di Lamole 2013 Chianti Classico on their menu that she really enjoyed, only to discover they ran out when we wanted to order a bottle for the four of us at the table thirty minutes later. Prossimo’s sommelier came over to deliver the bad news. He presented an alternative, the Fattoria Di Sammontana 2018 Chianti, after an explanation about the restaurant’s selection process for its cellar and a brief history of preand post-fascist Italian vintners of Chianti’s. History lesson aside, the Fattoria Chianti was a delicious accompaniment to the meal, and all of us commented on how we liked this Chianti. Sadly, we requested a second bottle, only to be told that it, too, was no longer available. The Lamole is a menu 14 Tulsa Lawyer
item, so it was a little surprising to run out of a listed item, but more shocking that the Fattoria they offered as their alternative (and not listed on their menu) would run out this early in the same night. Our meal started off on the Aperitivo menu with a half charcuterie board and their house made breads. The olive tapenade was flavorful, but the garlic paste was overwhelming – use sparingly unless you’re trying to rapidly lower your blood pressure. For the Insalata course, we ordered the Caesar salad and the heirloom tomatoes with olive oil and sea salt, while our companions had the Caesar salad with grilled chicken and minestrone soup. After a small palate cleanser of sorbet that was refreshing, the meal came. My Spaghetti with Sunday Gravy came with an full Italian sausage and two meatballs that were the size of racquetballs. The Sunday Gravy was hearty with chunks of tomato and rich with flavors of sweet basil and oregano. The portion size was enough to make two meals, so half of this went home with me, which I never enjoyed again due to having a 17 year-old son who raids our refrigerator (when I asked him where my leftovers went, he reported that he enjoyed it as well). My wife liked her Salmon with Orzo and Sea Beans, and her portion was a perfect size for a single meal. However, Prossimo’s signature Il Vero Alfredo made tableside was appealing in appearance only, described by our dining companion as “lukewarm al dente noodles”. The presentation began with the cart holding the large wheel of parmesan which the sous chef proceeded to ignite, then scrape down the center of the parmesan wheel into a bowl that was presumed at this point to be a buttery mix of melted parmesan from the heat of the alcohol flame. As they twirled the noodles in the blue flaming cheese, the anticipation built at the table. Sadly, the result was a very underwhelming meal for this selection, especially for the price, and, as some might say in Oklahoma, it was all hat and no cattle in this dish. Desserts and espresso were a rebound point. The
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Tiramisu was light and spongy with refreshing coffee and cocoa flavors, just like you would expect a traditional Italian dessert to taste in a fine dining Italian restaurant. The Crème Brûlée comes in a dish about 7”-8” in diameter, which would be enough for four people easily. For being such an oversized dish, the caramel hard shell crust and vanilla bean custard were surprisingly uniform, making each bite of this as enjoyable as the previous one down to the last bite. The atmosphere, décor and sound level make this a nice place for a meal with friends or a romantic night, in that you can hear a conversation at your table without increasing your volume. The problems we experienced in running out of the wine selections despite being there early in the evening, along with the poor outcome of the signature Il Vero Alfredo, put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable evening. For these reasons, Prossimo Ristorante tips the scales of justice with a rating of 3.5 of 5.
The Council Oak Johnson-Sontag Chapter of the American Inns of Court held its January meeting, “The 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre” on January 21 via Zoom. Attorney and Deputy Mayor Amy Brown introduced author and native Tulsan Scott Ellsworth to discuss his research for his book, Death in a Promised Land. The Inn gifted each Inn member a copy of Ellsworth’s book. The Inn's February meeting was held , the topic was “Lawyer-Client Relations and Management,” The next meeting is March 23, 2020, a pupilage group, led by Inn President Thomas Ladner along with the assistance of Judge Kelly Greenough and Masters of the Inn David Cordell, Ned Dismukes and Dan Holeman, will present “Speed Mentoring”. Those interested in learning more about the Inn may contact Jessica Dickerson at Jessica.dickerson@mcafeetaft.com.
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LAW DAY SYMPOSIUM Advancing the Rule of Law Now
Friday ~ April 30, 2021 9AM-1PM Featured speakers:
Save the Date!
Phil Armstrong
Project Director for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission
Hannibal Johnson
Serves on the Commission's Steering Committee and serves as the Education Sub-Committee Chair. He is also an Author, Attorney and Consultant. Proceeds from the event will go to the Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic recently launched by the University of Tulsa Law School.
Visit https://law.utulsa.edu/buck-colbert-franklin-legal-clinic/ to learn about the clinic.
This event is free tor TCBA Members. $50.00 for non-members Register at www.tulsabar.com and watch Tulsa Lawyer for more details! See pages 18 for Sponsorship Opportunities! 16 Tulsa Lawyer
TU Law to launch Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic A century after attorney Buck Colbert Franklin (18791960) set up shop in Tulsa’s Greenwood District to offer legal counsel to an underrepresented community, The University of Tulsa’s College of Law is returning to that neighborhood to carry on Franklin’s legacy and give hope to those most in need. The Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic will be the latest addition to TU Law’s Clinical Education Program. It will provide free legal services to clients in Greenwood and North Tulsa who require assistance with a variety of issues identified in consultation with community leaders and service providers. Legal assistance will be available, for example, on issues including housing, such as foreclosure prevention and evictions; disability applications; expungements and pardons; unemployment applications; small business formation; and problems repaying business loans.
The clinic is named after Tulsa attorney Buck Colbert Franklin, who was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in December 1907 and established his law practice in Tulsa with Attorney I.H. Spears on Greenwood Avenue in 1921. Franklin moved to Tulsa 100 years ago this month from Rentiesville, where he had lived with his wife, Molly Parker Franklin, and his two youngest children, Anne Harriet and John Hope. His family had lived in Oklahoma since they arrived in the 1830s, enslaved to the Birney Chickasaw family.
telephone! Residents lined up to submit their insurance claims,” said historian John. W. Franklin, a program manager and curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. “I am very pleased that the new TU B.C. Franklin Legal Clinic honors Grandpop’s commitment to public service.” “The TU College of Law is well recognized for providing outstanding clinical programs that serve multiple needs and diverse communities in our city,” commented Dean Lyn Entzeroth. “The College of Law Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic, which grew out of the collaborative work of TU alumni, faculty, students and community members, expands the breadth of the college’s clinical offerings and carries on Mr. Franklin’s legacy of service, leadership and justice.” The Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic is possible thanks to the generosity of donors who contributed to the recent ‘Cane Crowd fundraising campaign in support of the 1921 Race Massacre Centennial Coalition, a new entity at TU Law comprised of students, faculty and alumni. The coalition’s mission is to mark the centennial of the tragedy with hope and action. Members of TU Law’s vibrant Alumni Association have been particularly instrumental in conceiving of and financially supporting the coalition and the clinic. (Printed with permission from the University of Tulsa College of Law from their website https://law.utulsa.edu/buck-colbertfranklin-legal-clinic/ )
In the aftermath of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Franklin served his community and his profession by assisting massacre survivors. Working from a tent because his office had been burned down, Franklin fought back against the injustice of the massacre and the city’s assault on Tulsa’s Black community. Through his advocacy, the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a City of Tulsa ordinance passed in the aftermath of the massacre that allowed survivors to rebuild their homes only if they used fireproof building materials.
“My grandfather, B.C. Franklin, helped his community rebuild after a white mob destroyed Greenwood in two days. You will note that his clinic, photographed June 6, 1921, accommodated his partner, I. H. Spears, and their temporary secretary, Effie Thompson, my grandfather’s college classmate from Roger Williams University in Nashville. The tent held lawbooks, a typewriter and a Tulsa Lawyer 17
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Thanks to all who participated. including Kara and Carl Vincent (right) and Judge Nighngale 's family (left).
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Ponderings by Lulu The official TCBA Bar Center Morale Officer Lulu would like to welcome Charlie & Mason to the Tulsa County Bark Association! Charlie (Poodle) and Mason (Boston Terrier) regularly visit Paul McTighe's office, particularly on weekends, grooming or veterinarian days. Mason is 14 years old and represents 25 consecutive years of McTighe Boston Terriers. Charlie is 13 years old. He was found when he was a small puppy by Paul's late wife at their second home in Arizona. Poodles are often one-people dogs. While his wife was alive Charlie did not pay attention to Paul. After her death he transferred his affection to Paul. These two love visiting the office. They usually lay on the floor in his office and nap. They do not bark or cause trouble in the office. Charlie and Mason are very grateful to have a their human, Paul F. McTighe, Jr.!
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Thank You Volunteers & CAP Facts You Didn't Know....But Should! THANK YOU to all our pro bono volunteers! Amazingly, even though this past year's Forcible Entry & Detainer ("Eviction") dockets were severely affected, YOU were able to accomplish the following: • 39 court appearances comprised of 83 cases for 79.25 hours at an equivalent billable rate of $24,675.00! • From 83 cases, there were 35 JUA's (Judgment Under Advisement) and 28 CDC Moratorium Declarations resolved! YOU helped save hundreds of needy Tulsan's from eviction and homelessness--a true gift not only at Christmas but all year. Beth Nellis, ACP CAP Coordinator
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Women in Law: A Look Back Kathy Evans Borchardt
Kathy Evans Borchardt was interested in women's rights long before she went to law school. She gave speeches supporting the Equal Rights Amendment, protested the local Jaycee chapter's exclusion of women from membership, and became active in Women for Equality, a group which eventually became a chapter of the National Organization for Women. Attending law school at the University of Tulsa College of Law only enhanced her commitment to equal rights for women. Ms. Borchardt was surprised by the attitude of some of her male counterparts in law school because the University of Tulsa College of Law supported her attendance with a scholarship and Tulsa County Bar Association members had written recommendations for her admission and scholarship. She and other women experienced resentment from some male students for "taking slots that men should have gotten" and were told at student orientation that if they wanted a social life, they should tell men they were secretaries. Ms. Borchardt was one of three women who the TU Women's Law Caucus, and because all three of the founders' names began with the letter "B," they were dubbed "the Three Bitches." Ms. Borchardt served as the first president of the Women's Law Caucus and, when the opportunity presented itself, used the position to interest more women in attending law school. She credits the Women and the Law conferences in Philadelphia, Austin, and Palo Alto, and renowned speakers, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sarah Weddington, for serving as life preservers for her and other Tulsa women law students, which helped them get through the low moments. After law school, Ms. Borchardt was ready for admission to the bar. The ceremony was memorable for her in many ways, but she specifically recalls being stopped at the door of the room for the admission ceremony and informed the visitors' gallery was upstairs. A long-time attorney friend (male) vouched for her and she was allowed to attend theceremony and take the oath. Looking for a job in Tulsa in 1976, Ms. Borchardt was told to apply only at certain law firms because most did not hire women. She accepted a job as an associate, was paid less than any of the secretaries, and was told she would do no c ourtroom work. She even prepped male associates to meet with clients on whose cases she had done all the work. She says she knew something had to be done. Ms. Borchardt and other female friends practicing law who were having similar experiences decided to organize the Tulsa Women's Law Association. The 24 Tulsa Lawyer
formation of this association did not go smoothly. This was not because of male opposition - they did not care because they did not take it seriously. The opposition came from a purely social event for female attorneys, husbands, and friends, a couple of female attor ney stormed the party to protest because they thought it was an organizational meeting. Nonetheless, organization took place as advertised in the Tulsa Daily Business Journal and Legal Record the week of September 29, 1983. Kathy Borchardt was elected Founding President she says by default since no one else was willing to do it. To make a further impact for women on the Tulsa County Bar Association, she served on the Board and chaired the Nominations and Awards Committee. She decided that if more women were to be elected as delegates and to offices, the easiest way was to run a woman against a woman; that way a woman would win! TCBA activities were fun and a place to make lasting friendships. She counted playing the roles of Stephanie Seymour, Alma Wilson and the San Diego Chicken in TCBA's Gridiron among her best memories. In order to keep the idea of women in the legal profession in the public, she volunteered to speak at civic, church, temple, school, Masonic, and women's support organizations. Whatever the subject, wherever the location, she was there. Ms. Borchardt said that she thought the legal profession's attitude toward women would have eventually improved without the WLC, TWLA, and other organized efforts, but she also thought that these activities hastened the change. Without a doubt, she knew that the organized system of women helping women was invaluable in keeping women’s hopes high w h i l e change occurred. At the time of this article Kathy Borchardt happily reported that men were some of the biggest boosters of women in the law and certainly instrumental in helping her maintain her solo practice. Kathy Evans Borchardt passed away May 27, 2009. The TCBA is taking a look back to share the stories of women in law and their contributions to the legal community. This article was originally printed in Women in Law as part of the TCBA Centennial Celebration in 2002 and recognized at the Women in Law Conference in Dallas, Texas that same year. If you would like to share the history of an influential person in the Tulsa legal community please contact us. michael@tulsafirm.com or tulsabarnews@yahoo.com.
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The Importance of the Perception of Fairness in the Legal System By Pansy Moore-Shrier, Esq.
Fairness is what justice really is. ~Potter Stewart
meantime, there are two very simple and effective ways in which lawyers, judges, and legal staff can make immediate progress to increase the level of fairness: the It is important that the legal system be fair. The appearance of impartiality and attentiveness. Lawyer’s Creed, Rules of Professional Responsibility, Imagine this scenario: You, as the defendant in and Rules of Evidence all demonstrate that members of the legal system have an obligation to conduct a civil case, walk into the courtroom with your lawyer, themselves in such a way as to ensure that the system is noticing that the plaintiff’s counsel and the plaintiff are already in the courtroom. The judge, judge’s clerk, and fair. the plaintiff’s lawyer are happily engaged in a lengthy As with any large system, processes can develop discussion related to a basketball game their children that result in unfairness. Practically on a daily basis, played in over the prior weekend. What impact does there is a news report detailing unacceptable happenings this scenario have on fairness? Further, what if a juror in the legal system. The issue of fairness has become so observes this type of interaction? important that local, state, and national bar associations, Scientific research proves that witnessing this as well as an extensive list of public interest groups and type of interaction can persuade the viewer to find commissions, are working on identifying ways in which to make the legal system more fair — both for criminal the plaintiff’s case more persuasive due to cognitive biases. Humans’ brains make systematic, predictable, and civil cases. scientifically-proven decisional shortcuts, often referred It will take time and effort to implement to as cognitive biases. While there are numerous comprehensive changes in the legal system. In the cognitive biases that researchers have been identified, the
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following cognitive biases are merely some examples of those persuading the viewer: authority bias (finding persons in authority more persuasive), likability bias (a likable person is more persuasive), and social proof bias (conforming with the group as a more correct answer).
Merely changing the outward behavior of individuals working in the legal system through appearing impartial and being attentive will result in parties perceiving the system to be just. Further, these changes in behavior are (1) easy to enact, and (2) actually result in the system being more fair.
While there are numerous other cognitive biases that impact the fairness of the legal system, an additional interesting example is the bias of physical attractiveness (sometimes known as the halo effect). Research indicates that good-looking people obtain better results in the legal system. When a study was conducted into the length of sentences for male criminal defendants, the researchers found that more attractive men received significantly lighter sentences than ones who presented with less physically attractive features.
While it a long process to fix the systemic problems in the legal system, there are several immediate actions that can be taken by lawyers, judges, and legal staff that will result in the immediate improvement of fairness. Merely appearing impartial as well as being respectfully attentive to the parties will increase the public’s confidence in the fairness in the legal system and the actual fairness of that system.
Additionally, research shows that parties to lawsuits who report positive quality and quantity of time perceive the legal system as more fair. Parties who are rushed, ignored, or otherwise treated poorly will perceive the system to be more unfair. For example, research proves that felony defendants who had more face time with their lawyers considered the process more fair than other felony defendants with the same outcome.
Pansy Moore-Shrier is an attorney at Moore-Shrier Law Firm. She also serves as the chairperson of the TCBA Technology committee, TU College of Law’s coach of the National Trial Competition team, and operates Two Goats Solutions, a company working to improve people’s access to the legal system.
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Grapevine News Darita Deloach Huckabee (OSU Class of 1978) has been named as Deputy Director for the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG). She will be tasked with management of the voluntary association of local governments serving Creek, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties, more than 50 cities and towns located in those counties, and the Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), and Osage Nations. Ms. Huckabee received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in 1978. She continued her education at the University of Oklahoma receiving a law degree in 1982. A member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, she practiced law for 18 years before joining the INCOG staff as the Legal and Legislative Affairs Coordinator a position she held for 20 years. Established in 1967, INCOG is one of 11 Councils of Governments in the State of Oklahoma, and one of several hundred regional planning organizations across the country. INCOG provides planning and coordination services to assist in creating solutions to local and regional challenges in such areas as comprehensive planning, transportation, community and economic development, environmental quality and energy programs, public safety, and services for older adults. Crowe & Dunlevy has launched Briefly Legal, a new podcast featuring conversations about important legal issues and considerations. Four episodes are currently available. Topics covered include employment law under the Biden Administration, OSHA pitfalls to avoid, how to handle COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace and tax implications of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest rule on independent contractors. Briefly Legal is available on popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Listeners who subscribe to Briefly Legal will receive links to new episodes as they are released. To subscribe or suggest topics for upcoming episodes, visit crowedunlevy. com/brieflylegal/. In March, GableGotwals' Tulsa office will relocate to the Vast Bank building located at 110 N. Elgin Ave. in the historic Greenwood District and will occupy approximately 42,000 sq. ft. among the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors. Later this summer, the Firm’s Oklahoma City office will also relocate to the new BOK Park Plaza building located at 499 W. Sheridan Ave. and will occupy approximately 20,000 sq. ft. on the 22nd floor. As 30 Tulsa Lawyer
the Firm recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, these new locations will allow GableGotwals to be well positioned for many years to continue providing excellent client service and allowing for future growth. “These relocations will prepare us for the future with a dramatically different office design focusing on efficient use of reduced square footage and the deployment of expanded technology to provide sophisticated and quality legal services,” said John D. Dale, CEO of GableGotwals. “In addition, being located in the Vast Bank building within the Greenwood District and BOK Park Plaza in downtown Oklahoma City will provide our employees with amenities that will ensure continued success in our talent retention and recruitment initiatives.” “We have enjoyed our tenure within our existing spaces. As we look forward though, it is important to the Firm to build a modern office space for our current needs and also be in a position to expand each office in the future to meet our growth needs,” said Amy Stipe, President of GableGotwals.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce four new associates joined the Firm in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Brennan Barger is an associate in the Oklahoma City office of GableGotwals, where he previously worked as a summer associate. His practice focuses on litigation matters, including research involving civil procedure, public nuisance, groundwater law, and employment law. Brennan’s experience also includes drafting various motions for filing with the Court, and composing substantive memoranda for utilization in case analysis and strategy.Brennan received his J.D. at the University of Oklahoma College of Law where he was named on the Dean’s Honor Roll and served as an editor on the Oklahoma Law Review. His article analyzing the employment law aspects of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act was published in the Oklahoma Law Review in 2020. He also worked as a Library Reference Assistant, where he helped law professors with research related to unconscionability issues in contract law. During law school, Brennan volunteered in the Cleveland County Courthouse as a Courthouse Navigator, assisting the Court Clerk by directing visitors to the proper location for their particular needs. He received his BBBA from the University of Oklahoma where he received Kenneth B. Horning Award and was named on the Price College of Business President’s Honor Roll.
Arianna Cole is an associate in the Tulsa office of GableGotwals where she previously worked as a summer associate. Her practice focuses on corporate transactions, assisting clients in banking, commercial lending, and energy and oil and gas. Arianna’s experience also includes labor and employment law, bankruptcy, tax, health care, and family law.Prior to joining the Firm, Arianna was a judicial extern for the Honorable Stephanie K. Seymour, Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. She received her J.D. from The University of Tulsa College of Law with highest honors and was honored the Order of the Curule Chair. While in law school, Arianna served on the Board of Directors of Tulsa Lawyers for Children, Inc. She also achieved the highest grade award in six law school classes and was the Business Manager of the Tulsa Law Review. She received her B.S. from Oklahoma State University where she graduated summa cum laude. Ryan Curry is an associate in the Tulsa office of GableGotwals where he previously worked as a summer associate. His experience includes legal research and drafting research memos covering a variety of topics such as: IRS revenue procedures, easement disputes, and insurance appraiser competency standards. Additionally, Ryan has completed a petition and affidavit regarding forcible entry and detainer, created a privacy and security policy for a newly-formed LLC, and generated a regional survey of state-level One-Call statutes, regulations, and associated enforcement agencies. He received his J.D. from The University of Tulsa College of Law with the highest honors. Prior to joining the Firm, Ryan was a legal extern at the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office, a legal extern for United States Magistrate Judge Jodi F. Jayne in the Northern District of Oklahoma, and a Tulsa police officer. He received his B.S. from the University of Oklahoma. Tanner Frye is an associate in the Tulsa office of GableGotwals where he previously worked as a summer associate. His practice focuses on general corporate and health care transactions.He received his J.D. from The University of Tulsa College of Law where he was class salutatorian and was honored with the Order of the Curule Chair. Prior to joining the Firm, Tanner served as a Student Bar Association 1L Delegate for the Tulsa College of Law Class of 2020 and attended the Workshop on Cybernorms at Yale Law School in February 2020. He also served as an Articles Submission Editor for the Tulsa Law Review, where he read and selected
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