August, 2017 Vol. 50, No. 8 A Publication of the OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION WWW.OKCBAR.ORG 2017 – 2018 Election Results Announced The OCBA Nominations & Elections Committee, chaired by President-Elect David Cheek, announces the results of this year’s election: Judge Sheila Stinson, Michael W. Brewer, Chandra R. Graham, President-Elect Vice President Law Library Trustee 2020 Directors BACK TO SANTA FE – February 23-27, 2018 Susan Carns Stanley L. Evans Miguel Garcia Curtiss By Ryan Dean On February 23 – 27, 2018, the Oklahoma County Bar Associ- ation’s 39th Annual Ski Seminar returns to Santa Fe, New Mexico. There will be six hours of approved CLE credit. The seminar will again take place at the Inn and Spa at Loretto; which provides excep- tional spa facilities. In addition, the Inn and Spa at Loretto provides a central location to explore Santa Fe; including restaurants, art galleries, and shops all within walking distance of the Inn. The Ski Seminar is a great place to network with fellow attorneys and judges Lauren Barghols Shanda McKenney Ken Stoner in a beautiful relaxed atmosphere. Additional information will be in Hanna the September issue of the Briefcase. Mark your calendars now! Inside OBA CUBA SIZZLIN’ SUMMER From the President . 2 Volunteer Opportunities . 6 CRUISE OF SERVICE Stump Roscoe . 3 Book Notes . 6 And the Court Said . 4 Couthouse Briefs . 12 Page 8 Page 7 Obituaries . 5 Bar Observer . 12 OKLA CITY OK CITY OKLA PERMIT# 59 PERMIT# PAID US POSTAGE US PRSRT STD PRSRT 2 BRIEFCASE • August 2017 From the President BRIEFCASE August 2017 Briefcase is a monthly publication of the Oklahoma County Bar Association 119 North Robinson Ave. What a country!! Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 236-8421 By Judge Barbara But the country I referred to in the looked well stocked and had a great Briefcase Committee Swinton first sentence is the USA. By visiting selection. Judge Jim Croy, Chris Deason, Ryan Dean, Ben a communist country where people do As you might surmise, I am conflicted Grubb, Justin Hiersche, Scott Jones, Matt Kane, not feel comfortable discussing poli- on my views of Cuba. Many places and Travis Pickens, Liz Oglesby,Miles Pringle, Austin A group of us from Reams, Cari Remillard, Teresa Rendon, Rex the OBA just returned tics, their leaders, and their economy, it people were wonderful and we enjoyed Travis, Collin Walke, Judge Geary Walke, Judge from Cuba! So many reminds me what our founders protected seeing and experiencing Cuban culture Allen Welch and Alisa White superlatives come to so dearly- freedom of life, liberty and and history, but the relief and joy I felt Co-editors Joi McClendon mind, but here are a the pursuit of happiness. An indepen- once we returned to our great country & Shanda McKenney few: dent Judiciary and a Legislature with was a reminder of how much we may Contributing Editors Michael Brewer 1. Cultural Pride abounds– we visited co-equal powers to the executive is not a take our freedom for granted, but not Richard Goralewicz several cultural sites and art galleries concept that most Cubans can envision. anymore! I for one loved returning to the Bill Gorden and everywhere we went, people were They boasted about their representative land of the free, home of the brave! Warren Jones happy to share their feelings about government because they have elections This is my last column as Oklahoma Kieran D. Maye preserving the arts, music and reli- for local representatives, but have no County Bar President and let me thank gion from their ancestors. idea how to relate to a government not you for the year of service and fun Oklahoma County Bar Association run by a dictator. We were advised not this has been. Thank you also to the 2. Love of American cars – yes, we did to discuss politics with anyone and not hard working board members, commit- OFFICERS: President Judge Barbara Swinton ride in a taxi from the 50’s Americana to take pictures of any military personnel tee chairs and most of all, Debbie, Pam President-Elect David A. Cheek era.( see pictures in Judge Parrish’s or talk to military members. For most of and Connie! The terrific trio makes Vice President Judge Sheila Stinson article) We talked with our taxi driver us, that request in our country would be this organization the best county bar Past President Angela Ailles Bahm on our hour long trip and learned so met with, “oh yea, well watch this!”, as in Oklahoma. As we close out our Treasurer Robert D. Nelon much about the creative ways they we promptly thank a member of our mil- administrative year, let me remind you Bar Counsel Coree Stevenson keep these icons running for tourists itary service and ask them where they are to invite and encourage new lawyers to STAFF: to enjoy. from and if we can take a picture with join our OCBA and to be an active mem- Executive Director Debbie Gorden them if we choose. We did see ONE law ber. The reduced rates on CLE alone Legal Placement Director Pam Bennett 3. Fanatic Baseball fans – everyone we office in the smaller town of Cienfuegos, are worth the price of the membership, Membership Services Connie Resar spoke to talked about their love of and the Justice Center in Havana, but but the camaraderie and shared goals baseball and wishing their teams to be were not approved to go into the Justice of promoting professionalism is what Journal Record Publishing Co. Inc. on par with the ones in “the old days” Center. drives me every day to honor our shared Creative Services Tabitha Wilson but they are very proud of the MLB As for their economy, more private profession. Thanks for a great year! I players who come from Cuba. businesses are being developed and look forward to seeing you at the Annual For advertising information, allowed by the government. There are Dinner/Dance on September 22nd at the call 278-2820. 4. Strong family connections – even many wonderful private restaurants serv- Skirvin. the families who own private busi- ing delicious meals and usually with Postmaster: Send address changes to OCBA nesses operate with multigenerational live music as well. The government Briefcase, 119 North Robinson Ave., Oklahoma involvement. Grandparents take care City, Oklahoma 73102. restaurants were nice but nothing spe- of the children and several generations cial. From our discussions with private live together. Many business owners Journal Record Publishing produces the Briefcase citizens and government workers, we for the Oklahoma County Bar Association, which is have family ties to either the building learned the private businesses fund the solely responsible for its content. or business, or both, and have for sev- government by paying about ten percent © 2014 Oklahoma County Bar Association eral generations. tax, and the government jobs allow for 5. Beautiful sunsets – We know in Okla- a mediocre life style with free medical homa that we have them too, but we care, subsidized housing and ration cou- enjoyed them every evening especial- pons for staples in the government food ly in Havana on the “malecon” – their stores. Our taxi driver commented,” we version of a boardwalk. are surrounded by fish in the ocean, but what is in the stores? Chicken, chicken, 6. Propaganda – every tour guide and chicken”! If Cubans want to buy fish, OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR most tourist stops involve celebration they must go to the docks and buy from ASSOCIATION of the revolution in 1959. There is the fisherman or purchase on the black MISSION STATEMENT even a museum dedicated to the rev- market. There are “farmers markets” for fresh fruit and vegetables and they Volunteer lawyers and judges dedicated olution! to serving the judicial system, their profes- sion, and their community in order to foster the highest ideals of the legal profession, to better the quality of life in Oklahoma County, and to promote justice for all. MARK YOUR CALENDARS & WATCH YOUR MAIL! The 2017 Annual Dinner Dance will be held on September 22, 2017, at the beautiful Skirvin Hilton Hotel. A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. with a short program and dancing to the “Burton Band.” Invitations will be sent out shortly, so watch for your snail mail and your email for more information! Outgoing President Barbara Swinton will wel- come Incoming President David Cheek. Hope to see you there! www.okcbar.org • August 2017 • BRIEFCASE 3 Stump Roscoe STUMP ROSCOE self because of “the fundamental rule that my usual procaffenation . With me was “This’ll be rich,” Lt. Ornestein chimed By no one may be a judge in his own case.” my precious cougar cub Chips, who Mr. in. Roscoe X. Pound And, as somebody called Laurence Tribe P. had asked to compile a list of security I ignored him. “The word you’re think- seems to have stated, once impeached he features for Ms. Kearney’s home. He sat at ing about is “poltergeist.” Dear Editors: could also be prosecuted. Result: the White his laptop eating meanderin oranges while They looked at me in awe. I could Hi, my name is Rae, okay. That’s short House is decovfefenated anyway, And compulating. tell they were surprised by my scientific for Areyna Darquenesse. I’m sure Judge you know, as our pal Father Auggie points Mr. P arrived shortly after us, and knowledge and linguinism. “I learned Walke told you about me. Now, it was out, even the Pope goes to another priest then came Lieutenant Orenstein, the juve- about them from Josh Gates’ show on pretty easy calling Judge Walke Judge for Confession.