December 2024 Tulsa Lawyer Magazine

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A Message from the President

Stephanie Jackson

2024-2025

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Golden Rule Award

1st Quarter

T. Lane Wilson

In this Issue In Issue TULSA LAWYER

December 2024

2The Power of Perseverance

Stephanie Jackson

3Ready to Row

5Golden Rule Award - 1st Quarter

6TCBA Winter CLE Schedule

7CAP Lunch and Learn

8TCBA Happenings

10VP's Corner - Billy Duncan

12Lawyer Referral and Information Service Update

13More Happenings from the Bar and Beyond

142025 Preview: Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club

15Cocoa and Cookies Party - Calling All Elves!

17Happy Holidays Marvin Lizama, Diversity Committee Chair

18Golf Tournament Set!

19Golf Tourney Sign Up!

20Street Law Students: Bright, Motivated, and Eager to Learn

21Volunteer Spotlight - Ramon Watkins

22Lawyers & Lagers

YLD Bowling League

23Grapevine

Tulsa Lawyer Advertising Rate Notice

A Message from the President Stephanie Jackson

THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE!

Giving Back During the Holiday Season

Prioritizing Self-Care and Well-Being

Highlighting Our Committees' Dedication

Sincerely,

Stephanie Jackson

TCBA, President, 2024-2025

The Bar Center will be CLOSED for the Holidays.

Christmas

DECEMBER 23rd - 27th

New Years - JANUARY 1st

Golden Rule Award

1st Quarter - T. Lane Wilson

Award Criteria

The Golden Rule award is given to lawyers who make outstanding contributions to their professions, have the highest of ideals, and are willng to mentor to those with less experience.

Criteria for Award:

1. Recognizes the ethical and professional obligations as an 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 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 abusivepractices or misleading the court or opposing counsel.

personal vendetta.

9 Conducts himself/herself in a manner that improves the image of the legal profession in the eyes of the public.

CAP Lunch and Learn

The Bar Center will be CLOSED

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

TCBA HAPPENINGS

YLD Wine Tasting & Competition–Nov. 8th

WINE COMPETITORS

WINNING TEAM:

Ronald Shinn

Laura Talbert

Caroline Shaffer Siex

Winning Team vs. Losing Team

Laura Talbert

Ronald

Shinn, Caroline Shaffer Siex (immediate past

Clayton Baker Morgan Maxey

Taylor Venus

Venus

Taylor

Timmy

Meals on Wheels PAWS

Lindsey House Volunteer Event

VP's Corner Billy Duncan

The Importance of Cross-Training for Attorneys: Why Expanding Your Legal Knowledge Pays Off

assets as marital or separate property will determine how

Billy Duncan TCBA Vice President 2024-2025

"There is no greater satisfaction for a just and well-meaning person than the knowledge that he has devoted his best energies to the service of a good cause."

~ Albert Einstein

Lawyer Referral & Information Service

representation, We do not provide pro bono attorney's .

Things to consider on how practice...

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Lawyer Referral is a public service that matches individuals and businesses looking for legal help

great opportunity to provide a positive legal experience.

These areas are currently needing more attorneys in rotation.

» Animal Law

» Appeals

» Bankruptcy

» Chapter 7 and 13

» Civil Appeals

» Civil Rights

» Disability/Social Security

» Education

» Environmental Law

» Immigration

» Insurance

» Intellectual Property

» Licenses

» Limited Scope

» Litigation

» Malpractice

» Native Law

» Workers Comp

Many of the individuals who use the Lawyer Referral Service can afford an attorney, they just need advice on what kind to use. All of our referrals are potential clients for you.

our advertising in publications, courthouses, libraries etc.

MORE HAPPENINGS FROM THE BAR AND BEYOND

Chilifest–Nov. 14th

• Health Law Section Mtg 12/13/24 (virtual)

• Municipal Law Section Mtg 12/17/2024 (in person) discuss issues and successes within your practice area of law.

Workers Comp Section

Immigration Section

2025 Preview: Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club

by Martha Rupp Carter

Mark Your Calendars & Stay Tuned for More Details!

January 28

February 25

March 25

April 22

May 27

June 24

July 22

September 23

October 28

November 25

LAW DAY 2025 THEME

“The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One.”

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

In an effort to assist the Foundation, we have implemented a monthly 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. 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.