The Oklahoma Bar Journal November 2022

NOVEMBER 2022 | 65 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL Governor Rochelle reported he attended the Comanche County Bar Association monthly meeting with CLE and the OBA Audit Committee meeting. Governor Vanderburg reported he attended the August Oklahoma Association of Municipal Attorneys meeting, fall conference and annual membership meeting. He also attended the Oklahoma Municipal League annual convention. Governor White reported he attended meetings of the Legal Internship Committee and Audit Committee. REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION Governor Erwin reported he attended meetings of the Access to Justice Committee and Budget Committee. He also attended the virtual YLD meeting, where he recapped the ABA meeting in Chicago, and the division discussed its upcoming elections. The next meeting is set for Sept. 24 at the bar center. He also attended the retirement luncheon for outgoing Director of Administration Craig Combs. REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL General Counsel Hendryx reported the hearing room at the bar center has been recently upgraded with new technology equipment to allow for better videoconferencing. She also said in her report that between Aug.1 to Aug. 31, the Office of the General Counsel received 18 formal grievances and 73 informal grievances. These numbers compare with 21 formal grievances and 95 informal grievances respectively during the same time period last year. From Aug.1 to Aug. 31, there were six disciplinary cases and one petition for reinstatement awaiting decisions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court. As of Aug. 31, there were 174 grievances pending investigation by the Office of the General Counsel for future presentation to the Professional Responsibility Commission. In addition to the pending investigations, there are two grievances awaiting a private reprimand and 11 grievances to be filed as Formal Charges with the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Furthermore, upon the successful completion of the Attorney Diversion Program, participating attorneys are to receive private reprimands involving 14 grievances and letters of admonition involving 15 grievances. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Erwin reported the Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee has discussed possible funding mechanisms for future conferences that would offset expected price increases related to hospitality at many of the state’s hotel and conference venues. He also reported the Access to Justice Committee met and discussed the upcoming Access to Justice Summit that will Governor Erwin reported the Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee has discussed possible funding mechanisms for future conferences that would offset expected price increases related to hospitality at many of the state’s hotel and conference venues.

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