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October Briefcase October, 2016 Vol. 49, No. 10 A Publication of the OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION WWW.OKCBAR.ORG Happy Halloween! Artificial Intelligence Attacks By Michael W. Brewer a movie in the back seat while being driv- I finally came upon a blog article that lawyer and “technologist” states that data en around town? Or, how about the smart actually makes good sense of the whole analytics (DA), its brother predictive We are always bringing some new com- tractor-trailer eighteen wheel rig that avoids situation and want to recommend it for your modeling (PM), combined with their new puter program or file management system accidents. I have heard of and observed viewing pleasure. It begins with a quote and improved cousin, machine learn- online at our firm. After the last several these in the real world for several years from a Chinese proverb “[w]hen the winds ing “artificial intelligence” are gradually years of continuing education advisories now. But can your professional judgment of change are blowing, some people are developing the highly effective tools for that artificial intelligence is going to change be replaced by a computer? What happens building shelters, and others are building insurance companies and even self-in- the way we practice law, I pondered when when businesses pool data concerning simi- wind mills.”1 Author Steven Embry, a sureds to better mitigate and resolve these already online systems might become lar claims and risks in such a way that claims repetitive claims. Improved claims man- “self-aware”. are efficiently handled, settled and closed… 1. Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling: Game agement stemming from the use of these It all started with self-driving cars and all without or with minimal use of a lawyer. Changer for How You Manage Claims…And View tools would decrease litigation and legal smart trucks. Sure, who would not want to Blasphemy you say, maybe it is closer than Your Lawyer; Stephen Embry, Pulse, LinkedIn, 9-23- sit in their Tesla or Google vehicle watching we realize or want to acknowledge. 2016 See AI, PAGE 9 Upcoming OBA Annual Meeting to Focus on Freedoms This year’s OBA Annual Meeting Garvin Isaacs of Oklahoma City on cial races and what the consequences is set to take place in Oklahoma “Lawyers’ Duty in the Courtroom,” are,” Ms. Mayer said. “I see the City at the Sheraton Hotel, from which will include one hour of free money as a real threat to judicial November 2-4, 2016. Presentations CLE for attendees. For those who integrity and independence and am of annual awards and Bar business, choose to obtain more CLE credits happy to talk about that.” including a meeting of the OBA during the convention, registration “We should all be concerned for House of Delegates, will take place packages and varied course tracks the future of American democra- during the conference, along with let members choose what’s best for cy,” said President Isaacs. “That’s several social events. There will also them. There will also be a Vendors why I wanted Jane Mayer to speak be a variety of options available for Expo, where registrants can learn at our Annual Meeting and why I CLE credits. about new technologies and tools selected ‘Safeguarding Our Freedom’ Social and networking events will to help them make the most of their as the theme for this year’s Bar include the President’s Reception, time, expertise and practice. Convention.” annual alumni luncheons for each Serving as keynote speaker at the Don’t miss out on this meet- of Oklahoma’s three law schools, Annual Meeting Luncheon is criti- ing! Register for all events using Committee and Section meetings, the cally acclaimed writer for The New the Annual Meeting registration Annual Meeting Luncheon and “A Yorker and best-selling author Jane form found in the Oklahoma Bar Night in Havana” reception hosted Mayer. She will speak about the Journal or online at www.amokbar. by the OBA Sections. The President’s influence of money on judicial and org. For the best price, register by Breakfast will differ from years past national elections. Oct. 10. Questions? Contact Mark with a free continental-style breakfast “I will talk about the way money Schneidewent at 405-416-7026, 800- and a presentation by OBA President is becoming a growing factor in judi- 522-8065 or [email protected]. Inside 2016 JUDICIAL Q&A WITH From the President ............ 2 Bar Observer ................ 12 And The Court Said ............ 4 Stump Roscoe .............. 13 SURVEY RESULTS CHRIS KANNADY Page 19 Page 17 OKLA CITY OK CITY OKLA PERMIT# 59 PERMIT# PAID US POSTAGE US PRSRT STD PRSRT 2 BRIEFCASE • October 2016 From the President BRIEFCASE October 2016 Briefcase is a monthly publication of the Oklahoma County Bar Association 119 North Robinson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 236-8421 Briefcase Committee Judge Jim Croy, Chris Deason, Ryan Dean, Ben Grubb, Justin Hiersche, Scott Jones, Matt Kane, Travis Pickens, Liz Oglesby,Miles Pringle, Austin Reams, Cari Remillard, Teresa Rendon, Rex Travis, Collin Walke, Judge Geary Walke, Judge Allen Welch and Alisa White Co-editors Joi McClendon & Shanda McKenney Contributing Editors Michael Brewer Richard Goralewicz Bill Gorden Warren Jones Kieran D. Maye Oklahoma County Bar Association OFFICERS: President Judge Barbara Swinton President-Elect David A. Cheek Vice President Sheila Stinson Past President Angela Ailles Bahm Treasurer Robert D. Nelon Bar Counsel Coree Stevenson STAFF: Executive Director Debbie Gorden Legal Placement Director Pam Bennett By Judge Barbara Swinton real difference in their lives. Membership Services Connie Resar So did the fall season bring any- elcome thing new in my world, personally? SO Journal Record Publishing Co. Inc. everyone to MUCH! the fall sea- September has been a life-changing Publisher Joni Brooks W son! In Oklahoma, that month for me and my family. I closed Creative Services James Needham means the end of torna- out a 20 year career as a trial judge in do season, the start of For advertising information, Oklahoma County and began a new football, the State Fair, call 278-2820. career as a judge on the Oklahoma Court and a new school year. of Civil Appeals. But on September 30th, This school year brings a new adven- Postmaster: Send address changes to OCBA the new love of my life arrived! Our Briefcase, 119 North Robinson Ave., Oklahoma ture for The Foundation for Oklahoma first grandchild, Bennett, came into the City, Oklahoma 73102. City Public Schools. Over the next few world, and as I prepare this article, I am months, we will focus on different pro- Journal Record Publishing produces the Briefcase taking on the coolest job ever, as “Gran grams and ways for you to get engaged for the Oklahoma County Bar Association, which is B.” I now know what all my grandpar- solely responsible for its content. with OKCPS. the Partners in Action website at: www. ent friends have been talking about! As © 2014 Oklahoma County Bar Association Recently the Oklahoma County Bar okcps.org/PartnersInAction to get started one of my friends said recently about Association Board of Directors approved today. grandchildren, “You’ve got to get one of a partnership with the Foundation to sup- Positive effects are already reported these!” So true, this little guy is such a port “The Great Commitment.” This is from this new program. For example, the new strategic plan to provide a variety blessing and a joy to hold and behold. a local church asked a specific school of ways for community partners to play I want to thank all my fellow judges what it needed and now it now provides a meaningful role in OKCPS and the in Oklahoma County for all your support OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR children it serves. The main goal of the ASSOCIATION new strategic plan is to partner commu- This school year brings a new MISSION STATEMENT nity organizations with schools for spe- Volunteer lawyers and judges dedicated cific needs and requests from individual adventure for The Foundation for to serving the judicial system, their profes- schools. sion, and their community in order to foster “‘Partners In Action” is one such pro- Oklahoma City Public Schools. Over the highest ideals of the legal profession, to gram to meet these needs. The goal is to better the quality of life in Oklahoma County, the next few months, we will focus and to promote justice for all. connect partners directly with schools. Principals at each school can post spe- on different programs and ways for cific needs and community partners can post areas they are interested in so that you to get engaged with OKCPS. those interests and school needs can be matched. This program focuses on mentors for 6 boys in need of strong male and encouragement in my new endeav- mentoring, tutoring, or reading buddies; role models, the school now has reading or at the next level and to my fellow building community gardens or cleaning buddies, and the soccer team now has members on the Court of Appeals, I look playgrounds; providing guest speakers coaches. A local restaurant said, “What forward to transitioning from a “Lone to visit on career day; supplying teacher do you need?” and now the local school Ranger” to working as a fellow panel incentives or PTA dinners, etc. – there is has food provided for teacher apprecia- member. so much to choose from! tion lunches and school parties. Let’s see This is the last Briefcase before the So, you may be asking, how can I help? what we can do as a community partner general election so I want to encourage OCBA will have a link to the Foundation to enrich the education for Oklahoma City each of you to research your candidates on our website and you can see what schools.
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