2022 National Convention and Annual Meeting
Our chapter received a Presidential Achievement Award at the Federal Bar Association national convention and annual meeting for a second year in a row. 2022-23 President Hope Forsyth and National Delegate Isaac Ellis represented our chapter and accepted the award at convention in Charleston, South Carolina, on behalf of 2021-22 President Hon. Susan Huntsman.
2022 Summer Insider Courthouse Tour
In June 2022, summer associates from Tulsa law firms joined us for a tour and networking lunch at the Tulsa courthouse. Speakers included the Hon. Claire V. Eagan, the Hon. Susan Huntsman, Northern District court clerk Mark McCartt, and Deputy US Marshal Michael OConnor. Lunch attendees included the Hon. Gregory K. Frizzell, the Hon. Jodi F. Jayne, and career and term law clerks from the Northern and Eastern Districts.
Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Eagan: The Judicial Conference Turns 100, A Discussion of the JCUS’s History and Role Today
In June 2022, Northern District Judge Claire V. Eagan, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference, joined us for a brown bag lunch about the Judicial Conference, the allocation of judges, and more.
Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Robertson and Judge Thomas
In May 2022, we welcomed new Eastern District Magistrate Judge Jason A. Robertson and Eastern District Bankruptcy Judge Paul R. Thomas at an informal lunch in Muskogee.
Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Frizzell: Suggestions for Success in Forensic Frays
In March 2022, Northern District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell shared federal court pointers for practitioners of all experience levels, based on his 25 years of judicial experience and conveyed with his trademark wit.
Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Jayne
In November 2021, Northern District Magistrate Judge Jodi F. Jayne spoke to our chapter about becoming a federal CJA panel lawyer, the need for CJA service, the professional benefits involved, the application process, and the extensive training provided. Current CJA panel members also attended to answer questions about payment, case assignments, and experiences.
Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Heil
In October 2021, Judge John F. Heil III, United States District Judge for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma, addressed the significance of McGirt v. Oklahoma for the Northern and Eastern Districts’ civil dockets and the options available to litigants for resolution of civil cases.
2021 National Convention and Annual Meeting
Our chapter was honored to receive a Presidential Achievement Award at the 2021 Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting and Convention in Miami, Florida. President-Elect Hope Forsyth accepted the award on behalf of the chapter.