May 2024 Tulsa Lawyer Magazine

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TCBA OFFICERS & ELECTIONS

By The Numbers

By Marvin G. Lizama, Esq., Chair, Diversity Development Committee

In

2 Election Time at the TCBA Michael Esmond

4 Thank You Golf Sponsors

6 2024-2025 TCBA Officer Profiles

14 YLD Officer Profiles

16 OBA Delegate Profiles 2024-2025

20 Tulsa Lawyers for Children New Executive Director - Kalan Chapman

Immigration Law Section - Upcoming Events

21 Meet your TCBA Business & Corporate Law Section Chair - Spencer C. Pittman

Club Meeting Review

Club Goes Year Round

Success

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“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.”

A Message from the President Michael E. Esmond

Election Time at the TCBA

The last few months have been busy at the TCBA and TCBF. From the Judicial Dinner in February, to the golf tournament in March, to Law Week in April, we’ve run the gauntlet. Thanks to all of you who supported and volunteered to make these events fun and successful. But before you think it’s time for a break, we’ve got more to do.

First, if you’ve followed the efforts of TCBA and the Tulsa County District Court Judges to raise awareness about and identify solutions to the increasingly common and potentially fraught intersection between artificial intelligence and the practice of law, you’ll be interested in attending the premier of the Oklahoma Chief Justice Colloquium on Civility and Ethics on May 7, 2024. It will feature two federal district court judges and their personal experiences with AI in their courts. The presentation will take place at the Oklahoma Judicial Center and will be streamed for Bar participants. It promises to include a lively discussion on the need for or against AI rules for lawyers – an issue the Tulsa County legal community has been leaning into for months.

Second, I hope you received the TCBA email and have taken the opportunity to participate in the online survey about our Tulsa Lawyer Magazine. With many people increasingly consuming information digitally and the cost of printing and mailing always

increasing, TCBA, striving to stay on the cutting edge of content delivery and be good stewards of members’ dues, is weighing the cost, benefits, and member preferences to determine whether it would make sense to offer the opportunity to have an opt-in or opt-out election to receive print copies of the magazine. The survey will also provide us with information about preferred content that will shape the types of articles and information included in the magazine. If you didn’t take the survey but have opinions you’d like to share, feel free to contact me or the TCBA staff.

Finally, and most importantly, it’s election time at the TCBA! This issue includes profiles of several attorneys who are ready, willing and able to serve as future leaders of our organization. You’ll see in their profiles that the candidates for officers, directors, and OBA delegates have demonstrated strong leadership skills and made generous contributions of their time and talent to the TCBA and TCBF. As Philip Hixon wrote in his President’s message around this time last year: “We should all thank them for showing up. Our Association wouldn’t be the same without them.”

Since there’s no contested races this year, I feel confident giving my full endorsement to all the candidates. I’m especially excited about Stephanie Jackson’s installation as president. She is already well underway with planning for the 2024-2025 fiscal year

and recruiting members to fill important positions on committees and sections. If you’re interested in volunteering for a role, now is the time to reach out.

As for me, it will be an honor to serve as Past President under Stephanie’s leadership. If, like me, you’re curious what the role of Past President involves, the bylaws describe the job as follows:

6.4 Past President. The immediate past president of the Association shall serve as Past President, shall chair the Nominations and Awards Committee, and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Directors.

It kind of reminds me of a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “Some people bring joy wherever they go, and some people bring joy whenever they go.” I look forward to the opportunity to do both - spread joy by helping to recognize members with awards for the hard work and efforts they put into making the Association a great organization, and spread more joy by eventually clearing out and making room for the more-talented, up-and-coming leaders that will follow.

Sincerely,

Michael E. Esmond TCBA President, 2023-2024

2024-2025

Candidates for the Tulsa County Bar Association 2024-2025 Elections present their credentials in this issue of Tulsa Lawyer. There are no contested positions this year. If a candidate did not provide an answer for a particular question, the question is not listed under their credentials.

The candidates were asked the following questions:

• Firm/Employer Name & Position

• Year of Admission to Practice

• Years in Practice in Tulsa

• TCBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years)

• OBA Offices, Committees (last 5 years)

• Outside/Community Activities (last 5 years)

• If elected, what are your goals for this office?

• Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you?

OFFICER PROFILES

President - Stephanie R. Jackson

Law Office of Stephanie R. Jackson, P.C. / OwnerManaging Attorney

Year of Admission to Practice: 2018

Years in practice in Tulsa 6

TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years):

• Board President-Elect, 2023-2024

• Board Vice President, 2022-2023

• Board Secretary, 2021-2022

• Law Related Education Committee, Co-Chair, 20202021

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years):

• OBA EPPT Committee, Tulsa Liaison 2020-2024

* EPPT Medicaid Subcommittee, Member 2021

* EPPT Legislative Subcommittee, Member 2021

• Oklahoma NAELA

* Bylaws Subcommittee, Co-Chair

Outside / Community Activities (last five years):

• TU Law Alumni Board, 1921 Race Massacre Coalition , Co-Chair, 2020-Present

• TU Alumni Board, Member, 2019-Present

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tulsa Alumnae Chapter, Emergency Response Team, Chair, 20192021

• David E. and Cassie L. Temple Foundation, Trustee, Board Secretary, 2019-Present

• Family Safety Center, Board of Directors, 20192022

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Washington, DC, Grand Chapter, National Constitution & Bylaws Committee, Member, 2013-Present

• Holland Hall School, Board of Trustees, 2015-2021

* Audit & Risk Management Committee Chair, 2020-2021

* Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee, 2023-Present

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

If elected my goals are to work cohesively with the other elected members of the board, and to perform the duties of President in accordance with the TCBA bylaws by ensuring a strong relationship with the board, bar staff to stay connected with our programs during this upcoming fiscal year to make meaningful selections of standing committee chairs to support and advance committee efforts. I will continue to maintain a pulse on TCBA and TCBF programs, projects, and committee efforts to develop meaningful relationships to support committee efforts, and CLEs.

In addition, my goal is to continue to enhance an inclusive culture that embraces, promotes, and facilitates diversity and inclusiveness where every member has the opportunity to fully participate at all levels of leadership and succeed professionally. Therefore, it is my intent and heartfelt desire, to develop an innovative leadership Institute model geared towards making TCBA the benchmark for developing our future bar leaders, who aspire to lead both at the voluntary bar level, and at the mandatory bar level.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

The qualities that I bring to the office of secretary that members should consider when voting for me are (1) commitment, (2) integrity, (3) professional and personable, and (4) exceptional relationship developer and steward.

President Elect - Michael P. Taubman

Attorney, Welsh & McGough, PLLC

Year of Admission to practice law: 2004

Years in practice in Tulsa: 19+

TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years):

• 2023-2024 Vice President & Chair, Tulsa Lawyer

• 2022-2023 Treasurer & Chair, Tulsa Lawyer

• 2021-2022 Budget Committee Chair & Chair, Tulsa Lawyer

• 2020-2021 Chair, Tulsa Lawyer

• 2019-2020 Chair, Tulsa Lawyer

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years):

By virtue of my roles for TCBA the last two years, I’ve been sitting in the bullpen as an OBA Alternate Delegate, though I’ve not been tasked to represent TCBA at the OBA meetings thanks to our dedicated crew of elected Delegates from our TCBA membership.

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

• 2022-2024, TCBF Board Member

• 2017-present, Knights of Columbus, Marian Council 1104, Treasurer

• 2015-present, Tulsa Alliance Lacrosse (f/k/a Comets Lacrosse, Inc.), Board Member

• 2013-present, Member, TCBA Fee Arbitration Committee

• 2020-present, Council Oak, Johnson-Sontag Inns of Court

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

I believe we grow and excel as an organization by fostering strong relationships with the lawyers in our community, mentoring those in law school and new to the practice, and engaging with our community at large through our programs. In the years I’ve had the privilege to be associated with the TCBA, my predecessors in this role set high standards for our profession and this organization. I believe we will continue to build upon their legacies through our member programs, investing in our YLD, and bridging relationships with other local and national bar organizations. I look forward to working with President Stephanie Jackson and the other members of TCBA and TCBF to continue the future growth and recognition of our organization and its membership.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

My qualifications for President-Elect in terms of our Bylaws are demonstrated by my several roles and years of service with our committees and the Boards of TCBA and TCBF. It has been my privilege to serve the TCBA and TCBF in several offices and on our committees since becoming a member in 2004. I am committed to advancing our organization’s status and recognition both within our State and among other bar associations around the Nation. As your President-Elect, I look forward to reviewing and progressing our long-range plans to prepare for the future. My institutional knowledge and collaboration with you, the stakeholders, across our membership will provide a solid foundation to lead and grow this organization into the future.

Lawyers Helping Lawyers

Monthly meetings led by a Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee member. The small group discussions are intended to give group leaders and participants the opportunity to ask questions, provide support and share information with fellow bar members to improve their lives –professionally and personally.

Learn more at okbar.org/lhl/

Tulsa Meetings are held 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the office of Scott Goode, 1437 S. Boulder Ave., Ste. 1200, Tulsa. scottbgoode@gmail.com

Oklahoma City Meetings are held 6-7:30 p.m., Visit okbar.org for dates or email debraj@okbar.org. In-person meetings in Oklahoma City are held at the office of Tom Cummings, 701 NW 13th St., Oklahoma City. The group will also meet virtually at the same time using BlueJeans. Email debraj@okbar.org for login information.

Vice President - William (Billy) Duncan

• YLD Chair

• YLD Past Chair

• YLD Co-Chair

Carr & Carr, Attorneys at Law, Attorney

Year of Admission to practice law: 8

Years in practice in Tulsa: 8

TCBA Offices / Committee

Chairs (last five years):

• TCBF Golf Committee Co-chair

• TCBF Vice President

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

As a candidate for the vice president position, I am committed to invigorating our bar association with a surge of active participation. My vision is to create a dynamic community where members are not only engaged but are

also actively contributing to our collective knowledge base. I plan to implement initiatives that encourage the sharing of expertise and experiences, fostering an environment of continuous learning and mutual support. Upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism will be at the core of my tenure, ensuring that our association not only meets but exceeds the expectations of the legal profession. Together, we can build a robust network that empowers every member and upholds the honor of our vocation.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

I bring to the vice presidency a relentless drive and a passion for collaborative success. My approach is rooted in the conviction that we thrive when we work together, leveraging our collective strengths to overcome challenges. I am dedicated to fostering a sense of community within our association, believing that our unity is not just our bond, but our power. I invite you to consider these qualities as a reflection of my commitment to serve and elevate our association.

Secretary - Shena Burgess

Smiling, Smiling, & Burgess, Partner

Year of Admission to practice law: 2000

Years in practice in Tulsa: 24

TCBA Offices / Committee

Chairs (last five years):

Mentor Committee Chair, Access to Justice Chair

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

I have been an adjunct Professor for the University of Tulsa College of Law for the last 18 years, coaching trial teams and volunteering with the students. I am an active member of the Oklahoma Criminal Jury Instruction committee. I am the Criminal Justice Act representative and the Rules Committee Chair for the Northern District.

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

As a candidate for the vice president position, I am committed to invigorating our bar association with a surge of active participation. My vision is to create a dynamic community where members are not only engaged but are also actively contributing to our collective knowledge base. I plan to implement initiatives that encourage the sharing of expertise and experiences, fostering an environment of continuous learning and mutual support. Upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism will be at the core of my tenure, ensuring that our association not only meets but exceeds the expectations of the legal profession. Together, we can build a robust network that empowers every member and upholds the honor of our vocation.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

I am extremely organized and efficient in tasks that I take on.

Treasurer - Mbilike M. Mwafulirwa

Litigation Section Chair

Brewster & De Angelis

Year of Admission to practice law: 2012

Years in practice in Tulsa: Nearly 12 years practicing in Tulsa

TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years):

Litigation Section Interim Co-Chair

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years):

TCBA Litigation Section

TCBA Leadership Academy

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

• Officer, The University of Tulsa College of Law Alumni Association Board

• Co-Chair, Tulsa County Bar Association Litigation Section (2022-2023)

• Interim Co-Chair, Tulsa County Bar Association Litigation Section (2024 to present)

• Social Chair, Hudson-Hall-Wheaton American Inns of Court (2022 to present)

• Tulsa Panel Member, Okla. Bar Ass’n Legal Ethics

Advisory Panel (Jan. 2019 to present)

• Associate Bar Examiner, Oklahoma Supreme Court District 6 (Tulsa) (April 2019 to December 2021)

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

I would like to serve the TCBA and its leadership to help the organization achieve its important goals. I would like to help the TCBA increase its revenue sources, so it can do more.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

Thus far, nearly every organization and project that I have been privileged to lead has achieved or exceeded its expectations. To give one example, when I was part of the leadership of the Litigation Section, our goal was to make the section a compelling platform for serious litigators in Tulsa and beyond. We hoped to do this by significantly increasing our membership and putting on marquee events that would attract the whole the TCBA membership. We exceeded our goals in December 2023. Our membership nearly doubled; and for the first time ever, the TCBA hosted a sold-out event featuring all the available new federal magistrate judges in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma. I hope to bring the same industry and creativity to this position to help the TCBA meet its goals.

Library Trustee - Julie A. Evans

Julie A. Evans, P.C.

Year of Admission to practice law:1989

Years in practice in Tulsa: 35

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

I am currently a Law Library Trustee and would like to continue my service on the Law Library Board. I will appreciate your vote.

Director-at-Large / 2 yr, Large Firm: Natalie Sears

Shareholder, Hall Estill

Year of Admission to practice law: 2015

Years in practice in Tulsa: 9

TCBA Offices / Committee

Chairs (last five years):

• Previous: Secretary, Children and the Law Chair, Young Lawyer Division Chair, Director at Large –Large Firm

• Current: Special Events Chair, OBA Delegate

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years): Civil Procedure and Evidence Committee

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

• Pause4Paws, Board of Directors

• Leadership Tulsa Class 70

• If elected, what are your goals for this office:

To continue to participate actively on the Board of Directors for the TCBA and provide any additional insight and perspective for large firms.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

I have been serving on the Board of Directors for the TCBA since I first graduated from law school in 2015. I believe my continued involvement as a young attorney will help ensure the longevity and success of the TCBA.

Director-at-Large / 2 yr, Medium Firm: Kara Elizabeth Pratt

Barber & Bartz- Partner & Shareholder

Year of Admission to practice law: 2011

Years in practice in Tulsa:13

TCBA Offices / Committee

Chairs (last five years):

TCBA Director at Large, TCBA Membership Committee Chair

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years):

OBA Delegate

OBA Law Day Chair

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

U14/JV Volleyball Coach for Noah Jaguars- four years

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

My goal is to continue providing fun and entertaining activities to thank our membership locally and supporting the OBA through my service as delegate by representing the Tulsa area at State wide functions.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

I bring knowledge of the organization and the committee I chair, contacts with local vendors for special events to support our membership, and a willingness to serve and attend statewide events on behalf of the TCBA.

Director-at-Large / Solo/Small Firm: Mary J. Clement

Clement Legal, P.C. –Managing Attorney

Year of Admission to practice law: 2015

Years in practice in Tulsa: 9

TCBA Offices / Committee

Chairs (last five years):

Law Day Committee Co-Chair

Solo/Small Firm Section Chair

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years):

Law Day Committee Member

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

Tulsa Estate Planning Forum

Inns of Court – Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag

Career Women’s Golf Association

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

To build and develop programs and opportunities to make TCBA a valuable resource and community for Solo and Small Firm attorneys. To provide and promote the solo/small firm perspective in TCBA leadership.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

I strive to make TCBA a worthwhile expense in the Solo/Small Firm attorney budget. To me that means pushing for committees and sections to have interesting and relevant CLEs and meetings, creating opportunities for members to connect with each other and build meaningful and supportive community, and provide value that far outweighs the membership cost.

Director-at-Large

/ 2 yr, Public

Sector: April L. Seibert

Tulsa County Special Judge

Year of Admission to practice law: 2005

Years in practice in Tulsa:19

TCBA Offices / Committee

Chairs (last five years):

Director-at-Large

Chair of Diversity Committee

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

Board Member of Youth Services of Tulsa

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

To be involved in the support of the Tulsa County legal community through involvement in the Tulsa County Bar, as well as, increase access to justice within the Tulsa County Justice system.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

I have 19 years of experience that involves five years in the district attorney’s office, seven years as a solo practitioner and seven years on the Tulsa County bench as a special judge. I bring a variety of different perspectives to the position.

ABA Delegate: Molly Aspan

Practus, LLP, Partner

Year of Admission to practice law: 2003

Years in practice in Tulsa: 21

TCBA Offices / Committee

Chairs (last five years):

TCBA Delegate to ABA and member of TCBA Board of Directors since 2014

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years): OBA Disaster Response & Relief Committee Chair; OBA Resolutions Committee Chair; TCBA Delegate to OBA House of Delegates

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years): Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma past President and current Board member; Council-Oak/Johnson-Sontag American Inns of Court past President and current member; Access to Justice Commission member; Foundation for Tulsa Schools Board member

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

I have been involved with the ABA for the past twenty-one years and am familiar with the issues, the process and the people who are leading the charge on issues of the utmost importance to the legal community. Not only have I been involved with the ABA, but I have also been involved with the TCBA and am familiar with and knowledgeable about the issues that affect lawyers and the legal profession in Tulsa. It would be my honor and privilege to serve and represent members of the Tulsa legal community as a Tulsa Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

Enthusiasm and commitment to the betterment of the Tulsa community and the legal profession.

Young Lawyers Division 2024-2025

Chair - Lacy Williamson

GableGotwals, Associate Attorney

Year of Admission to practice law: 2019

Years in practice in Tulsa: 5

TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years):

YLD Vice Chairperson, YLD Chair Elect

OBA Offices, Committees (last five years):

Health Law Committee, Women in Law Committee

Chairs (last five years):

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

Junior League of Tulsa - Gem Gala Vice Chair, Provisional Liaison, Social and Hospitality Chair Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel - Co- Chair of the Young Lawyers Division Inns of Court - Hudson-Hall-Wheaton chapter

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

Increase the number of events, members attending meetings/events, and raise more money for YLD

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

Leadership experience and strong work ethic.

Chair Elect - Kyle M. Trice

Cordell & Cordell; Associate Attorney

Year of Admission to practice law: 2022

Years in practice in Tulsa: 2

TCBA Offices / Committee

YLD Secretary; YLD Vice – Chair; Golf Committee

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

Volunteer at the Tulsa Polar Plunge and McNellie’s Pub Run. I enjoy playing golf, fishing, and walks with my fiancé and golden retriever.

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

My overall goal would be to support the rest of the YLD Board and offer insight and perspective to assist with enhancing the various events held by the TCBA, the non-profit organizations the TCBA facilitates, and the Tulsa community at large.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

Some qualities that I hope members consider, would be that I always attempt to view problems and solutions from multiple perspectives, and that I do my best to promote communication between opposing parties.

Vice Chair - Isaiah N. Brydie

Brydie & Associates, PLLC, Principal Attorney

Year of Admission to practice law: 2019

Years in practice in Tulsa: 4

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

• Transformation Church - Usher

• Board of Visitors, University of Tulsa College of Law Sustainable Energy and Resource Law Board- Member

Chairs (last five years): YLD Secretary 2023-2024

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

Support of the the President and their vision/ mission for the YLD and further the mission for the TCBA as a whole.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

Servant/Leader attitude, fresh vision and innovation, support and camaraderie.

Secretary - Kaia Kennedy

Brydie & Associates, PLLC, Associate Attorney

Year of Admission to practice law: 2021

Years in practice in Tulsa:3

TCBA Offices / Committee

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

My goals for this office include meticulous record keeping of the meeting minutes in a clear and concise manner to assist the overall goals of the YLD board and TCBA as a whole, and to encourage other young lawyers in the Tulsa area to achieve participation in TCBA and YLD.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

Qualities I bring to the position include attention to detail in record keeping and a positive solution oriented mindset and attitude.

Treasurer - Morgan T. Smith

Jones, Gotcher, & Bogan, P.C. (Shareholder)

Year of Admission to practice law: 2019

Years in practice in Tulsa:5

TCBA Offices / Committee Chairs (last five years):

OBA Delegate

Outside / Community Activities (in last five years):

• Tulsa Estate Planning Forum, Member

• Family and Children’s Services, Young Professional Advisory Council

• The Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag American Inn of Court

If elected, what are your goals for this office:

To work effectively with the other elected members of the board, and to perform the duties of treasurer in accordance with the bylaws.

Which qualities that you bring to this office do you want members to consider when voting for you:

If elected, the qualities and skill that I would bring to this office are: (1) attention to detail; (2) integrity; (3) ability to understand and explain financial information in a concise manner; and (4) organizational skills.

Profiles for OBA DELEGATES 2024-2025

Each of the nominees for OBA Delegate was asked to provide the following information:

• Employer & position

• Year admitted to practice

• Years practicing in Tulsa

• Their goals are for the office of OBA Delegate

Be sure to vote for this year's OBA Delegates. Check the weekly email blast for this year's online ballot.

Beverly A. Atteberry

• Beverly A. Atteberry, PLLCowner

• 1992

• 31

• I will be a voice for the solo practitioner that is often overlooked by the bar.

Molly Aspan

• Practus, LLP; Partner

• 2003

• 21

• I have participated in the OBA House of Delegates in some capacity over all of the past 21 years, and I am always proud and honored to represent Tulsa lawyers in matters of importance to our legal profession.

Joel Auringer

• Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. / Staff Attorney

• 2021

• 3

• It would be an honor to serve as a delegate to the OBA. If elected, I will advocate for good governance on behalf of Tulsa area attorneys. Let us make thoughtful, well-reasoned decisions in all that we do. We have a great OBA and TCBA and let’s keep it that way.

Kenneth L. Brune

• Brune Law Firm, Partner

• 1975

• 49

• The TCBA has a history of superior performance. A part of that success is its ability to work with the OBA. I would like to participate in that work.

Isaiah Brydie

• Brydie & Associates, PLLC

• 2019

• 4

• To support the goals and vision of the TCBA and its President as I represent the TCBA at the OBA annual convention.

Shena Burgess

• Smiling, Smiling, & Burgess, Partner

• 2000

• 24

• To represent Tulsa County in all matters before the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Madison D. Cataudella

• BancFirst – Trust Officer

• 2020

• 4

• My goals for this position are to represent the TCBA and its mem bers to the best of my ability as well as develop lasting relation ships among other practitioners in the field across the state.

Julie Evans

• Julie A. Evans, P.C.

• 1989

• 35

Kasey K. Fagin

• Barrow & Grimm

• 2020

• 3

• I am participating in this election in order to make improvements for the betterment of both the TCBA and OBA. I think involving younger attorneys in these storied organizations is vital to their future success. As a younger attorney, I hope to bring my vigor to increase attendance at bar functions, create new opportunities to connect the Oklahoma legal community, and to provide further insight and discussion with my generation of attorneys.

Trevion Tyree' Freeman

• Tulsa County District Attorneys office

• 2023

• 11 months

• As an OBA Delegate, I will ensure the representation of Tulsa County. I will uphold the high standards of the OBA House of Delegates, by ensuring that we as a Bar Association stay true to the oath that we swore as Attorneys within the State of Oklahoma.

Natalie Frost

• The University of Tulsa, College of Law

• 2006 (Texas) & 2015 (Oklahoma)

• 9

• To represent the best interests of the TCBA and the Tulsa County legal community.

Philip D. Hixon

• GableGotwals

• 2001

• 23

• I would be honored to serve as an OBA Delegate. I would endeavor to maintain the OBA as a nonpartisan professional membership organization, which promotes the rule of law, civility and professionalism, while preserving individual member’s rights of self-expression.

Stephanie R. Jackson

• Law Office of Stephanie R. Jackson, P.C.

• 2018

• 5.5 years

• If elected, I will ensure that I abide by all duties of an elected delegate to the House of Delegates entrusted with managing the business and affairs of the Oklahoma Bar Association (“OBA”), determining OBA policies, and developing positions on reports on issues affecting the law and profession. I will further ensure that I stay engaged in the review and present relevant views on issues under consideration.

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Keith Jones

• KAJonesLaw, PLLC

• 1996

• 28

• I would hope to help focus the OBA leadership on the issues that materially impact the attorneys, judges, and citizens that interact with our legal system.

Kaia Kennedy

• Brydie & Associates, PLLC, Associate Attorney

• 2021

• 3

• My primary goals are to engage with the workings of our Oklahoma Bar Association, with fellow professionals, and cast my votes on matters which uphold the integrity and efficacy of the legal profession in Oklahoma. I aim to learn of the action items to be voted on at hand, leverage my knowledge and education to contribute meaningfully through my vote, and to align with interests of our state's legal community. I am confident I can assist to advance the interests of the OBA and its members through this Delegate position.

Marvin G. Lizama

• Solo Practitioner, Lizama Law, PLLC

• 2006

• 17

• To be an advocate before the OBA, on behalf of all the attorneys practicing law in Tulsa, and on behalf of the Tulsa County Bar Association.

James C. Milton

• Shareholder & Director, Hall Estill

• 1995

• 29

• I have appreciated the opportunity to serve as a delegate to the OBA convention, and will do my best to represent Tulsa County attorneys again in this role.

Amber Peckio

• Amber Law Group

• 2003

• 21

• As delegate, my goal is to bridge the gap between the TCBA and the OBA, ensuring effective representation of our local perspectives in state-level discussions and decisions. I am dedicated to ensuring that the concerns of the Tulsa Bar Association and its members are not only heard by the OBA but also effectively addressed as your delegate. I look forward to continuing to serve Tulsa attorneys in the OBA.

Kara Pratt

• Barber & Bartz- Partner & Shareholder

• 2011

• 13

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Emilee Morris Ratcliff

• Morris Ratcliff Law, PLLC Owner/ Attorney

• 2023

• 6 months

• If elected, I look forward to working with other attorneys to make sure we are getting the best support possible in Tulsa County. I would also advocate that we are receiving the same, if not better, opportunities in Tulsa that are offered in Oklahoma City.

Jon Paul (“JP”) Ray

• Associate Litigation Attorney at Atkinson, Brittingham, Gladd, Fiasco, and Edmonds

• 2022

• 2

• My goals for this office are to represent and serve the local Tulsa community and the Oklahoma Bar Association by voting, endorsing, and proposing OBA legislation that accurately reflects the needs of my legal constituents.

Alex R. Telarik

• GableGotwals, Of Counsel

• 2015

• 8+

• I intend to further the values of the Oklahoma Bar Association, such as by upholding the honor and dignity of the profession. I will also represent and promote the interests of the members of the Tulsa County bar.

Tana Van Cleave

• Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma,Inc.

• 1995

• 5

• To represent the profession generally, and Tulsa County Bar specifically, with professionalism, integrity and respect.

Georgenia A. Van Tuyl

• Georgenia A. Van Tuyl, Attorney at Law

• 1986

• 34 years in Oklahoma, 24 years in Texas

• I would like to continue as a Tulsa County OBA Delegate. I have served as a Delegate or voting Alternate Delegate for over 15 years. I have been able to represent the Tulsa County Bar Association members as needed through my voting and representation at the Annual Oklahoma Bar Association Meeting each November. I study any issue that requires a vote, as well as review all of the state candidates and their qualifications for the state held offices. I would like to continue serving my fellow bar association members in this capacity for the next two years. Thank you for your consideration.

M. Travis Williams

• Moyers Martin, LLP, Associate Attorney

• 2020

• 3 years

• Promote ideas that are in the best interest of TCBA and its members. 2. Ensure the voices of the TCBA are heard in all OBA decision making. 3. Strengthen relationships with attorneys across the State of Oklahoma.

Tulsa Lawyers for Children New Executive Director - Kalan Chapman

Kalan Chapman

Lloyd has been a member of the Oklahoma Bar since 2008. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2005 and the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2007, where she was the Candidates Editor for the Tulsa Journal of Comparative and International Law and earned her certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Before being named the Executive Director of Tulsa Lawyers for Children, Kalan was in private practice in Tahlequah with her husband, Grant Lloyd of Lloyd Legal, PLLC.

Qualified as a domestic violence court expert, Kalan has represented children and parents in deprived

cases in rural counties as well as prospective adoptive parents in high-risk adoptions. Before joining Lloyd Legal PLLC in private practice, she worked for international accounting firms KPMG and BDO and regional firm HoganTaylor, representing clients in high-dollar tax issues before going in-house with one of her clients, Laredo Petroleum, Inc.

During law school, Kalan interned for the Tulsa County Public Defender’s Office, Civil Division, representing children. It was there that she found her legal passion. She was nominated for the Oklahoma Family Law Student of the Year award and received the CALI Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property. She was also a member of the Christian Legal Society, Oklahoma and American Bar Association Law Student Divisions.

Kalan looks forward to serving the children of Tulsa County in innovative ways and can be reached at kalan@tulsakidlaw.org

Multiple offices available at 91st & Yale in professional growth corridor of South Tulsa. Easy access to Creek Turnpike and Riverside Drive. Office space includes common area, conference rooms, storage, rest rooms, kitchenette and ample parking. Furnishings and common receptionist optional. Classic finishes and private entrance available. If interested, please contact Sean Jacoway at (918) 392-5209.

Meet your TCBA Business & Corporate Law Section Chair - Spencer C. Pittman

Spencer C. Pittman is a shareholder with the law firm of Winters & King, Inc., and practices in the areas of business litigation and transactions. He received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Mr. Pittman is an author and presenter on the issue of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and has advised members of the bar and judiciary on the best practices in the use, limitations, and risks of GenAI in the legal profession. He enjoys

writing and is a frequent publisher in the Oklahoma Bar Journal in a wide variety of legal topics.

He is currently on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Jenks, serves as a Jenks Chamber Ambassador, and is a graduate of Leadership Jenks (Class 34). He formerly served on the City of Bixby Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission. He, his wife, and two daughters are active members in their church.

By The Numbers

By Marvin G. Lizama, Esq., Chair, Diversity Development Committee

In 2022, the Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) conducted a Member Survey for the purposes of obtaining feedback from the membership about the services it provides and to gather input on the future direction of the organization. The Survey included a section of questions regarding social issues, including race and diversity efforts in the legal profession. The overall results showed an overwhelming support for the OBA to become a leader on the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). But do the numbers accurately reflect the reality of the rate of growth of diversity of the legal profession? Yes.

• 18,588. There are more than18,588 lawyers in Oklahoma. The majority of the OBA membership identifies as White/Caucasian.

• 12%. The percentage of non-White lawyers in Oklahoma is approximately 12%. According to data from the 2020 Census Bureau, non-Whites in Oklahoma make up about 27% of the total State population.

The OBA Survey was limited in its breath and depth of analysis of the diversity of lawyers in Oklahoma: it failed to include questions related to gender identification or the make up of the LGBTQ+ lawyers in Oklahoma. The Survey did provide a clear picture that the legal profession in Oklahoma is mostly male, mostly white, and aging. New, younger lawyers,

comprise the minority of Oklahoma lawyers. According to the OBA Survey, almost 50% of all OBA members have been members for over 30 years. Only about 14% have been members for less than 10 years. Moreover, the OBA reported in April 2023 that Oklahoma has more practicing attorneys over the age of 70 than we have practicing attorneys under the age of 30.

Over the past ten years, there has been a 5% increase in the number of lawyers in the United States. That number pales in comparison when viewed in light of the fact that during the 1970’s, the number of lawyers grew by 76%. Let’s take a closer look at what the American Bar Association’s data from 2023 reveals about the make up of lawyers nationwide.

• 1.3 Million. According to 2023 statistics from the American Bar Association, there are more than 1.3 million lawyers in the United States.

• 61% of lawyers identify as men.

• 39% of lawyers identify as women.

• 21%. The percentage of lawyers who are nonWhite increased over the past decade from 11% in 2013 to 21% in 2023.

• 5.5%. The number of lawyers of Asian descent increased from 2.5% in 2013, to 5.5% in 2023.

• 6%. The number of lawyers of Latin American descent (Hispanic) rose from 3.7% in 2013, to 6% in 2023.

• 5%. The number of Black lawyers barely increased from 4.8% in 2013, to 5% in 2023.

• 3%. The number of mixed-race lawyers currently practicing law.

• 1%. The number of Native Americans, Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islander descent practicing law. This is the smallest racial or ethnic group of practicing lawyers nationwide.

Unfortunately, there are no reliable statistics on the total or percentage of LGBTQ+ lawyers. Some of the data gathered by the ABA from roughly 800 law offices across the country show there is an increase in lawyers who identify themselves as LGBTQ+, but the data seems to suggest that less than 4.2% of lawyers identify as LGBTQ+.

Despite these gains over the past ten years, the number of Black, Hispanic, and Native American lawyers continues to be an underrepresented amount among lawyers compared to their share of the U.S. population: Hispanics account for 19.1%, Blacks account for 13.6%, Asians account for 6%, and Native Americans account for roughly 3% of the U.S. population.

To put this into context for our Tulsa County justice system, we can look at the current make up

of the Tulsa County District Court. There is 1 Black elected District Judge, Judge Sharon Holmes, among the 14 elected Tulsa County Judges. There are 3 appointed Black Special District Court Judges: Judge Wilma Palmer, Judge Loretta Radford, and Judge Tanya Wilson, among the 18 Special District Court Judges.

These numbers may be subject to interpretation, but the statistical analysis is directly affected by the fact that in 2023 only 21 States reported the race and ethnicity of members of the bench and bar. We must also acknowledge that whether we take a state or national approach, the numbers across the board seem to mirror two things: one, the overwhelming majority of the lawyers identify as White, and two, there is a slow, but steady increase in the number of non-White lawyers every year. As our population becomes more diverse, we should be mindful that our justice system reflects the diversity of the community it serves.

Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club Hosts Program with Author on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Attorney Mark Darrah spoke about his book of essays, A Catalogue of Common People, in conversation with Law Day Committee member, Martha Rupp Carter. His name is familiar because he is a Studio Tulsa Commentator for Public Radio Tulsa and a number of his stories have appeared on The Back Page feature of the Oklahoma Bar Journal. Darrah entertained a sizeable group of interested readers at the Bar Center on March 19, sharing the background of some of his essays, providing readings of several, and exchanging in a lively series of questions and answers with attendees. His book was offered for sale at the event and is available on Amazon. Darrah's essays are in turn hilarious, heart-warming, and touching, with a little something for everyone. The diverse topics range from the benefits dogs provide at celebrations with cooking, fishing with grandfather, the feud between Bob Willis and "Pass the Biscuits Pappy" O'Daniel, a Yugoslavian college roommate, a vacation on speed, and rumors that go viral. Attendees are eager for Darrah to publish his next book of essays. They hope one story will detail his involvement in the first performance mystery specifically written and staged for a nudist colony. We are staying tuned for Mark Darrah's next writing adventure.

Lynn Miller Book Club -

Year Round Dates Added

• Registration is open for TCBA members for the Lynne Miller Law Day Book Club by emailing mruppcarter@yahoo.com.

• Registration is limited to the first fifteen registrants.

• All Book Club sessions are at the Bar Center and start at 5:30PM.

May 28

The Lincoln Highway, Amor Towles

June 18

The Year of Living Constitutionally, A.J. Jacobs

July 23

Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules, Edited and Introduced

by David Sedaris

September 24

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Margareta Magnusson

October 8

The Nickel Boys, Colson Whitehead

November 26

H is for Hawk, Helen McDonald

TCBF GOLF RECAP

The Tulsa County Bar Foundation and the Golf Planning Committee would like to thank everyone who made our golf tournament a major success! We couldn’t have asked for a better group of golfers, donors, sponsors, and volunteers to help bring this event to life. We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 golf tournament raised approximately $17,500! These funds will go back into the following organizations that do so much in the Tulsa Community:

The Coffee Bunker – Supporting veterans and their families in transitioning to civilian life through personal and professional development.

Tulsa Lawyers for Children – Ensuring the effective and zealous representation of abused and neglected children in Tulsa County by recruiting, training, and assisting volunteer attorneys.

Iron Gate - Feeding the hungry and homeless of Tulsa every day in three ways: soup kitchen, grocery pantry, and kid’s pack pantry.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who supported the tournament. We also want to give a special thank you to our tournament sponsors and donors whose support was key in making this tournament a success! We greatly appreciate your help and generosity.

CERTIFIED COURTROOM REPORTER –TULSA COUNTY

Position: Certified Shorthand Reporter (District Judge and Pool Openings)

Location: Tulsa County Courthouse, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hiring Officials: District Judges Kevin Gray and Doug Drummond, Court Administrator, Kim Hall (pool positions)

Salary: Pursuant to Statute

Benefits: State paid annual and sick leave, insurance, and retirement

Necessary Qualifications: Certified by the Oklahoma CSR Board and as required by Oklahoma Statutes

Resumes should be directed to: Kim Hall, Court Administrator

Tulsa County Courthouse, 500 S. Denver, Room 637

Tulsa,OK 74103 kim.hall@oscn.net

596-5400

Billy Duncan and Michael Thelen Golf Committee Co-Chairs

What's Your Extra?

The TCBA wants to recognize what our members do outside involvement in law. If you want the opportunity to be featured, please reach out to Heather Heck at heatherh@tulsabar.com

Shelby Fields

Associate Attorney at the Tulsa Health Department

Extras: Professional cellist, runner, reader, and dog trainer.

How do you make time to do the above? Plan and prioritize. Higher quality life means higher quality work.

Are there any other "extras" you are looking to add to your list? I have a few ideas for fiction books that I want to sit down and actually write!

If you could give advice to encourage others to get involved in "extras", what would it be? Having family in the funeral industry helps keep life in perspective. There are no guarantees; life is too short not to make time for the people and activities that bring joy and spread good.

Michael Barkett

The Barkett Law Firm

Extras: I am the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for local Tulsa band "Zingo"

How do you make time to do the above? Played music and been in bands a long time but Zingo has been in the last 2 years or so. We have a great following and love to play! The band consists of a lawyer (me), doctor, and two engineers. We all enjoy our work but make time to play once a week and try to gig once a month. It's a great diversion for all of us doing something we've all done most of our lives and love doing.

If you could give advice to encourage others to get involved in "extras", what would it be? Every lawyer should have some "extras" to stay sane!

TCBA COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

TCBF Community Outreach Committee organized volunteers to serve breakfast to visitors in need at Iron Gate Tulsa on Friday, March 22nd, and to prepare groceries for pick up in the food pantry on Saturday, April 13th. You can help coordinate volunteer events by joining the Committee - all Committees are free to join as a TCBA member.

FAMILY LAW SECTION - MEETING NOTICE

Join us for the virtual meeting Friday, June 7 at 12p of the Family Law Section. More information and registration at www.tulsabar.com

This meeting will feature speakers from two new programs: the Parent-Child Assistance Program or "PCAP" and the Family Representation and Advocacy Program or "FRAP".

Gr apevine News

GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Isabel C. Mulino has joined the Tulsa office as an associate. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation and governmental relations. Prior to joining the Firm, Isabel worked as a legal fellow at The Employment Law Group, P.C., where she focused on the False Claims Act. Additionally, she was an intern at the United States Department of Commerce in its Commercial Law Development Program in the Middle East and North Africa, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission – Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the United States Federal Maritime Commission. Before law school, she worked as a legal assistant at a criminal defense law firm in Stillwater, Oklahoma.While in law school, Isabel served as a student attorney at the Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic.She is a native Spanish speaker, is advanced in French, and is intermediate in Portuguese.

On November 23, 2023, Edward G. Lindsey of The Lindsey Law Firm PC graduated with an LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. As part of the academic program, Mr. Lindsey engaged in rigorous coursework and successfully completed an international arbitral awardwriting exam. These endeavors recently earned him a Fellowship with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a globally recognized organization of dispute resolution professionals headquartered in London, England. He is the only CIArb Fellow in Oklahoma. Mr. Lindsey now offers mediation and arbitration services in both family law and civil disputes.

CELEBRATE & FUND THE FOUNDATION

Ann Keele

Michael Nesser

Michael Taubman

By being a member of the TCBA, you are also a member of the Tulsa County Bar Foundation. As a general rule, the funds that come into the Foundation are the result of a fundraising event for our community, and the monies raised are immediately distributed back out into the community through non-profit organizations.

In an effort to assist the Foundation, we have implemented a monthly “Fund the Foundation” program. To participate we are asking each member who has a birthday this month to consider making a donation to the Foundation. You can do so with the QR Code shown here.

If you are not currently a Fellow, please consider joining that program.

As a thank you (and let’s be honest, an encouragement to other members), if you donate before the 10th of the month we will include a shout out to you in the next issue of Tulsa Lawyer Magazine.

Contact DRC for

The Law Firm of Atkinson, Brittingham, Gladd, Fiasco & Edmonds is currently seeking an associate attorney with minimum 5 years of experience in litigation, bad faith a plus. The associate in this position will be responsible for court appearances, depositions, performing discovery, interviews and trials in active cases filed in the Oklahoma Eastern, Northern, and Western Federal District Courts and Oklahoma Courts statewide. Atkinson, Brittingham, Gladd, Fiasco & Edmonds is primarily a defense litigation firm focusing on general civil trial and appellate practice, insurance defense, medical and legal malpractice, and Native American law. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please provide your resume, references and a cover letter including salary requirements to dbrown@abg-oklaw.com

MCDANIEL ACORD, PLLC IS RECRUITING A LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY for the firm’s Tulsa office to assist our clients in civil litigation and family law within a strong team setting that focuses on client service and maximizing outcomes. Our practice includes challenging procedural and technical issues, and the successful candidate will possess strong analytical and advocacy skills. Our Firm provides excellent benefits and rewards performance. We are looking for the right attorney to join our team who will take pride in the service we deliver and fit within our family-oriented, friendly, and low-key firm environment. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years litigation experience that reflects skill in legal research, drafting memoranda, briefs and discovery, taking depositions, managing document production, and oral argument. Candidates should submit a recent writing sample and CV to smcdaniel@ok-counsel.com

The Bar Center will close on Fridays at 2pm beginning May 24 and running through August 30.

2023-2024 TCBA CONTACTS, COMMITTEE & SECTION CHAIRS

PHONE: 918-584-5243 FAX: 918-592-0208

1446 South Boston, Tulsa, OK 74119-3612

Executive Director

Tami Williams

tamiw@tulsabar.com Ext. 1002

Membership Director

CLE, Sections & Committees

Heather Heck

heatherh@tulsabar.com

Ext. 1001

Front Desk Coordinator

General Inquiries

frontdesk@tulsabar.com

Ext. 1000

Accounting accounting@tulsabar.com

Lawyer Referral & Community Resource Navigator

Jeril Haug

jerilh@tulsabar.com Ext. 1003

Tulsa Lawyer Editor - Michael Taubman

michael@tulsafirm.com

Associate Editor - Milly Dunlap

Tulsa Lawyer Submissions - tulsabarnews@yahoo.com

TCBA OFFICERS

President ...................................................................Mike Esmond

Past President....................................................Michael P.Taubman

President-Elect....................................................Stephanie Jackson

Vice President.............................................................Billy Duncan

Secretary....................................................................Shena Burgess

Treasurer..........................................................Mbilike Mwafulirwa

Budget/Internal Operations.........................................John Gotwals

Foundation President ..................................................Justin Munn

Director at Large (1) Large Firm.................................Austin Birnie

Director at Large (2) Large Firm................................ Natalie Sears

Director at Large (1) Medium Firm.........................Jennifer Struble

Director at Large (2) Medium Firm..................................Kara Pratt

Director at Large (1) Small Firm............................Linda Morrissey

Director at Large (2) Small Firm..................................Mark Smith

Director at Large (2) Public Sector.................. Judge April Seibert

ABA Delegate............................................................. Molly Aspan

OBA Delegate..............................................................Philip Hixon

Library Trustee (1)..................................................... Kim Vojvoda Library Trustee (2)........................................................ Julie Evans

Presiding Judge .......................................... Hon. Dawn Moody

Chief Judge, U.S. District Court ...................Hon. John F. Heil, III

Chief Judge, Tulsa Municipal Court..........Hon. Gerald Hofmeister

TU Law School Student Representative ...................Eugene Flynn

TU Law School Representative.................................. Natalie Frost

YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION BOARD

YLD Chair.........................................................Colton Richardson

YLD Chair Elect...................................................Lacy Williamson

YLD Vice President........................................................Kyle Trice

YLD Treasurer......................................................Pierre Robertson

YLD Secretary..........................................................Kaia Kennedy

FOUNDATION APPOINTMENTS

Law Day Co-Chairs ..............Tana Van Cleave and Mary Clement

Community Outreach................................................ Ashley Webb

Golf Co-Chairs..............................Billy Duncan & Michael Thelen

Scholarship Chair........................................................Randy Lewin

FOUNDATION

President.....................................................................Justin Munn

Vice President...........................................................Billy Duncan Treasurer...........................................................Catherine Hoopert

Trustee........................................................................Jim Gotwals

Trustee...........................................................................Ann Keele

Trustee..........................................................................Rick White

Trustee...............................................................Michael Taubman

Trustee.........................................................................Lizzie Riter

Trustee ..................................................................Chad McLain

Trustee .......................................................................Kara Vincent

TCBA President.......................................................Mike Esmond

TCBA Pres. Elect..............................................Stephanie Jackson

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Access to Justice...............................................Pansy Moore-Shrier

Animal Law .............Katy Inhofe

Bench & Bar........................................................Kevinn Matthews

Bench & Bar Co-Chair ...........Diana Cupps

Children & the Law.......................................................Lizzie Riter

Children & the Law Vice Chair..........Timothy Michaels-Johnson CLE..................................................................Pansy Moore-Shrier

Diversity Development...........................................Marvin Lizama

Diversity Development Vice-Chair ...........Matt Ingham

Fee Arbitration.............................................................Scott Savage

Law Related Education / Street Law.............................Co-chairs .......................................................Pierre Robertson , Kara Vincent

Lawyer Referral .........Karen Wilkins

Membership Services.......................................................Kara Pratt

Mentoring ........................................................ ........Shena Burgess

Military/Veterans ......Mitchell Garrett

Military/Veterans Co-Chair... ...Hon. David Guten

Nominations & Awards ...........Philip Hixon

Pro Bono................................................................. Mac Finlayson

Professionalism .............Rick White

Public Relations/Social Media ..................................Collaborative

Special Events ..........Natalie Sears

Tulsa Lawyer................................................... ...Michael Taubman

Young Lawyers Division...................................Colton Richardson

SECTION CHAIRPERSONS

ADR/Mediation...........................................................Diana Cupps

Bankruptcy ..Hon. Paul Thomas

Business/Corporate................................................Spencer Pittman

Criminal Law ............Daniel Levy

Energy & Mineral Law.............................................Buford Pollett

Employment Law ............................................ ........Jessica Vaught

Family Law Co-Chairs..........................Anastasia Krich-Mahoney ..............................................................................Jordan Dalgleish

Health Law ...................................................... ......................Open

Juvenile Law. ............Lizzie Riter

Juvenile Law Co-Chair........................Timothy Michaels-Johnson

Litigation.......................................................... Stephanie Jackson, ............................................Mbilike Mwafulirwa, and Mark Smith

Municipal Law..................................................Rhiannon Thoreson

Paralegals/Legal Assistant....................................Kathryn Keener

Paralegal /Legal Assistants Vice Chair.....................Gloria Jones

Probate/Estate/Elder Co-chairs................................. ...Kelly Jones ................................................................................Phillip Jennings

Solo/Small Firm .......................................................Mary Clement

Tax............................................................................John Gotwals

Technology .....................................................Pansy Moore-Shrier

Workers Comp...........................................................Valerie Evans

* Section Chairs will be updated as positions are filled