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WHAT IS COALA?
The Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants (COALA) was established in 1984 to provide a
forum for legal assistants/paralegals in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Upon its formation, COALA established the following goals and objectives:
OKLAHOMA
ASSOCIATION
OF LEGAL
ASSISTANTS
ELAINE CRAWFORD, CP
PRESIDENT
MISTY SHIRLEY, CP
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT
ANGELA JACKSON
2ND VICE-PRESIDENT
BRENDA WILLIAMS, CP
SECRETARY
EVA TAYLOR
TREASURER
WEB DESIGN CHAIR
ANN ATKINSON, CP
NALA LIAISON
SHARON COLEMAN, CP
EDITOR, L.A. TIMES
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
ANN MATTHEWS,
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
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To provide a forum of communication among legal
assistants/paralegals.
To provide a network of support and assistance
among legal assistants/paralegals.
To provide sources of continuing legal education to
legal assistants/paralegals and members of the legal community, particularly in the form of seminars
and publications.
To establish standards and guidelines for proper
and effective utilization of legal assistants/
paralegals by members of the Bar to provide a higher quality of legal services at lower cost to
the client.
To promote the legal assistant/paralegal as an educated and experienced professional. AND
To maintain the high standards of professional responsibility and conduct imposed upon all members of the Bar. WHAT COALA IS DOING……………………………..
Monthly continuing legal education meetings.. Quarterly publication of the
newsletter "LA times". Sponsorship of seminars and workshops for legal
assistants/paralegals. Self-imposed continuing legal education requirements for active and associate members. Participation in State and County
Bar activities, such as Law Day and the Oklahoma Bar Convention. Establishment of scholarships for students enrolled in ABA approved legal
assistant programs. And helping and helping other Organizations such as
Positive Tomorrow's by raising money and donating items throughout the
year for the organization.
JESSICA PEREZ
EDUCATION CHAIR
SHEILA WILSON
PUBLIC RELATIONS
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The views expressed in this issue do
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Legal Assistants.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dennis Johnson …........2
Law Day Essays…...…...3
Check out COALA
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Volunteer ………….. .12
Member Profiles ……...15
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rent to obtain CLE credits. COALA is very appreciative of Dennis and
the luncheons would not be the same without him! Please take the time
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COALA Officers……...18
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LAW DAY WINNERS!
Each year, COALA asks students to write an essay on a certain subject to enter the chance to win a day of spending
time learning about our legal community. They are sponsored by COALA and attend all of the law day activities.
They are also shown different areas such as a Judge’s chambers and an actual Jail cell. This year COALA decided
to ask for essays from the two ABA approved Legal Assistant Programs. One recipient is attending the University
of Oklahoma’s Legal Assistant Program and the other is attending the Rose State College Legal Assistant Program.
With their permission, their essays are below. Way to Go!
No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom
Law Day 2012 Essay
By
Jaquetta Simmons
There is a commonality that exists between the elements of courts, justice, and freedom.
We pledge allegiance to our nation's flag and acknowledge the "republic for which it stands, one
nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The republic represents the courts
and governmental entities, liberty represents freedom, and justice is just that. Justice for all. The
commonality found amongst these three elements is the Constitution.
Our nation is structured and governed by the principles of the Constitution of the United
States. The Constitution begins: "We the People of the United States; in order to form a more
perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense,
promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity..."
Before the Constitution was created, a system of state courts was in existence. Article III of the
Constitution states the basis for the Federal Court System. Evidently, without the Constitution of
the United States, we would not have the opportunity to celebrate Law Day or its theme for this
year: No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom.
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The Judicial Court System is comprised of state courts also known as trial courts, and
federal courts. Under the Federal Court System is the Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of
Appeals and District Courts. The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court authority of our
nation and is considered to be the law of the land. In trial courts, we fact find and establish
truth. Appellate courts review the decisions of trial courts through the process of appeals.
John Locke, a VI' Century philosopher in the Enlightened Thinking Philosophical Era
believed, "People form governments largely to preserve life, liberty, and property, and to assure
justice." The court system's primary purpose is to establish and promote equal justice under the
law through interpretation and application of the law. Justice results in equality and freedom.
Locke's political theories had great influence on this nation's Constitution and its founding
fathers' beliefs regarding justice and freedom for all mankind. Because Locke believed true
justice comes from laws, Locke argued the branch of government that makes laws should be
the most powerful. With the Judicial Court System being the third branch of government, we
are guaranteed the right to a speedy and fair trial. "The judiciary is the safeguard of our liberty
and property under the constitution." (Charles Evans Hughes, Sr., Chief Justice of the U.S.
Supreme Court, Speech at Elmira, New York, 1907). Consequently, our courts still function
under these same values today.
It has been noted that the role of the court is to establish justice under the law. Justice is
the constant and perpetual disposition to render every man his due. In the Civil Rights Era,
many people fought for equality and social justice. The Women's Rights Movement brought
forth equality and justice for women. Some individuals may argue that justice is separate and
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is the constant and perpetual disposition to render every man his due. In the Civil Rights
Era, many people fought for equality and social justice. The Women's Rights Movement
brought forth equality and justice for women. Some individuals may argue that justice is
separate and unequal. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
everywhere." Although we live in a democracy, this nation has overcome many obstacles and
barriers to lead us to freedom.
According to our National Anthem, our nation is "the land of the free, and the home of
the brave." Immigrants describe our country as free, meaning we have the ability to do what we
want, when we want, and how we want, as long as we abide by the rules and laws established
before us. Freedom is a much desired ideal. The founders of our country went to war, only to
be able to achieve something that our country now takes for granted. While freedom seems like
a right, it is still a privilege to many people around the world. We have had to earn it. The
United States Declaration of Independence proclaims that "all men are created equal ...with
certain unalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Liberty and justice are much like freedom in the fact that everyone will have a different
perspective of the definition. Freedom is a word with many different perceptions, and even
though it seems it should be a right, it is still seen as a privilege that has to be earned .
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The Constitution is our nation's blue print for the courts, social equality, justice, and
freedom. This nation has faced many triumphs to obtain justice and freedom among the
human race in and out of court. However, many times, individuals allow these privileges to be
taken away, Without the Constitution, without the courts following the principles and
fundamentals of the Constitution, other ideologies and theories which lay the foundation for
this country, justice and freedom may not exist. We would be in a world filled with turmoil
and our nation may not be the greatest nation in the world known for its riches of freedom
and justice. Immigrants would not flock to our country to gain a new start and have a
prosperous future. Because of the Constitution, in honor of Law Day
2012,
we are able to
recognize the theme: No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom, because our nation is the most
powerful nation in the world. My hope is that one day these three elements will not be taken
advantage of. Through education, discipline, self growth, respect for one another, and the
continued efforts of our military, the United States can remain the most powerful nation in the world
for many years to come.
Works Cited
Black's Law Dictionary Online, http://blackslawdictionary.org/justice
Locke, John. Two Treatises of Government. Peter Lasleti, ed. New York: Cambridge University
Press, 1988.
Mahler, Gregory S. Comparative Politics: An institutional and cross-national approach- ad ed.
New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. 2000.
O'Conner, Karen/Sabato, Larry J. American Government: Continuity and Change. New York:
Pearson Education, Inc. 2004.
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No Courts, No Justice, No freedom
Law Day 2012 Essay
By: Sallie Snipes
In today's society, we take our freedom for granted, thinking nothing about what our lives would be like
without it. Without our court systems, there would be no opportunity for justice, and with no justice we would lose
our freedom to whoever had control. John Marshall commented on this saying " the people made the Constitution,
and the people can unmake it. It is the creature of their own will, and lives only by their will."
Democracy vs. Dictatorship. The United States has been a democracy since it became a country. Our
system was set up to ensure that no branch of government would have more power than another. The freedom of
choice is ultimately important, and since the public makes the industry in nations, they will choose what is best
for the nation. Each American is given the opportunity to have a say in the shaping of this country. The right to
vote, the freedom of speech, the right to have their case heard in a court of law and the right to make their own
choices; within the boundaries of the law. In the system of dictatorship, decisions are not made by the people.
The leader or elite group at the head of the government decide on new policies, economic measures, and using
tactic of force and indoctrination to make sure the public abides by these rules. An example of this would be the
Soviet Union dictatorial rule from 1917 to 1985. Under the rule of Vladimir Lenin, he attempted to control every
aspect of political, economic, and social life. Glorification is a common technique used in dictatorships to
ensure that the people are faithful and committed to the government in power. Indoctrination and censorship
encouraged nationalism and spread the communist ideology. Youth groups such as the "little octoberists" came
into being for the younger generation, helping to shape and integrate the idea of a government owned country.
Adolf Hitler, a great admirer of Lenin, attempted the same tactic in WWII. What started out as a movement soon
became a national way of life. People did not have the freedom to have their own views or ideas. If one were to
speak out against the government or act against them in any way, they were killed or sent to concentration camps.
The right to a trial, or the idea of "innocent till proven guilty" was nonexistent. Hitler and his small group of
advisors held an iron grip on the nation that soon spread over much of Eastern Europe.
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A central principle of the United States system of government holds that judges should be able to reach
decisions free from political pressure. That not one person or group would completely control the legal system.
Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice, and...when they fail to
do this purpose they become dangerously structured dames that block the flow of social progress." Checks and
balances were set up between our executive, legislative, and judicial parties ensuring that one would not have
power over the other. As Americans living in a democracy, we have the opportunity to elect a president from
the political party that is similar to our views. Every person over the age of 18, who has not been convicted of a
felony or is here illegally, has the right to vote through the practice of secret ballot. Civil liberties are
guaranteed to the people through the constitution and no legislation will be passed that violates any citizen's
rights. Our court system is set up so that if we do not feel like we got a fair trial, we can appeal to the next
higher court.
Dr. Rufus Fears points out that there are basically three types of freedom: nation, individual and
political. National freedom is the independence of a political state. Political freedom is the right of citizens of a
political state to participate in government and the right to a fair trial. Individual freedom is the freedom to do
and say what we choose so long as it does not hurt anyone. The freedom of speech, assembly, religion, freedom
to choose where you live or what job. Our founders worked hard to create a government that was strong enough
to protect the country from being ruled, which is why they came to America. The option to fair representation
before the law and equal participation in the government. National and political freedom cannot exist without
individual freedom. We as Americans have a gift that over the years has been taken for granted. As a younger
generation that has not had to go through hardships or battles to keep our rights and protect our country, we
forget and become lazy. We complain about what the government does not do, or what is wrong with our
system, but yet many of us take no action to make a change. We have the opportunity and the freedom to
express our views, whereas many other countries do not. Now like any other government out there, our country
is by no way perfect, but when we as Americans give up the right to vote or make decisions we turn that power
over to a small collective group. When you look at the percentage of people that voted 50 years ago, and then
look at the percentage today, you will see that it has gone down drastically. People either don't care, don't want
to vote, or get too caught up in themselves and what's going on in their lives that they don't take part in the
voting process. If our society continues this downhill turn, we might one day find ourselves in a government
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controlled society. When the people do not take control of the power given to them and use that to
voice their opinions they release that power back to the government for them to make decisions for us. This
would be a disastrous move as without our power, we would lose our voice as a people, our courts would no
longer rule the same way, which in turn would affect our justice system. Freedom is earned not given. Dick
Cheney said "It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you."
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JOIN US FOR LUNCH!!
The COALA web site is being redesigned
and the latest changes are coming
soon.
Wondering what COALA is all about?
Check us out, enjoy lunch and hear a great speaker.
Rose State College
COALA’s Luncheon:
2nd Friday of every month
Paralegal Program information
11:30a.m., The Beacon Club
http://www.rose.edu/cstudent/busdiv
/LA.htm
located on the 24th floor of the
July L. Shaw is the director of the Rose
State College Legal Assistant Program.
Dr. Shaw's Home Page is
210 W. Park Avenue,
http://www.rose.edu/faculty/jshaw/index.htm
Dr. Shaw's e-mail is jshaw@rose.edu
University of Oklahoma
Law Center
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Oklahoma Tower Building
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cost:
$17.00
COALA Members
$13.50
Paralegal Students
$18.50
Non-members and
Guests
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS / CANCELLATIONS
no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the week of the luncheon, to:
Angela Jackson, Second Vice-President
Fax Number: (405) 235-9621 or by
Email: angela.jackson@mcafeetaft.com
E-mail reservations preferred. Payment will be due the day of the
luncheon. Please make checks payable to COALA. If cancellations are not received by the reservation deadline, payment will be
required.
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Join a Committee!
Get involved!
Members make COALA!
If you think there should be changes in COALA,
join a Committee. Contact a COALA Officer for information. You can make COALA a better organization for all members. Your views are important
to COALA!
Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.
-John F. Kennedy, 35th US president (1917-1963)
Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it's the only one you
have. -Emile Chartier, philosopher (1868-1951)
Mother Teresa's Anyway Poem
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
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COALA MEMBER PROFILES
Diane Dockrey Capps, formerly known as Diane Bright, Diane Cornett and Diane Cherry. She has one son, Rob
Bright, and three beautiful grandchildren, Brandon, age 22, Amanda, almost 16, and Sarah, almost 14. Unfortunately, they live in Columbus, Ohio. Her husband is Don Capps
and they have been together for 16 years. They have five furry friends; 3 dogs and 2
cats. They run the household and her and her husband just pay the mortgage.
Diane watched Perry Mason as a child and was enamored with his legal secretary, Della. Diane always wanted to be like her so instead of going to college, she started out on
her legal profession as a legal secretary for a general practice law firm in Minot, North
Dakota when she was 19 years old. She was hooked. She specialized in estate planning
and probate starting out at Crowe & Dunlevy as a secretary for 8-1/2 years and then
again specialized in estate planning and probate at Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville for
25 years as a paralegal; and lastly specialized in estate planning and probate working for
Tom Adler at The Kline Firm for the last 4 years until her retirement in September of
2011.
She hopes to work part-time in the near future. She was certified by NALA as a paralegal in 1990. She has the utmost appreciation for the law profession and especially for the hard-working paralegals and
legal secretaries. She has made many friends and she attends her First Wednesday Group once a month which consists
of mostly women who work in the law profession. Her only hobby is scrapbooking. She has been involved with OPA
and COALA since 1982 serving as an officer and on several committees at both organizations.
Ramona L. German is a Certified Paralegal with Mahaffey & Gore, P.C., an energy law firm established in
1980, which now offices in a renovated 1929 building in the Deep Deuce area of Oklahoma City. Ramona had gained experience in the areas of Corporate Law, Title, Litigation and Administrative Law, when in 2003 she accepted the position of Personal Legal Assistant to Gregory L. Mahaffey, Shareholder and President of Mahaffey & Gore, P.C. Mr. Mahaffey concentrates
his practice in the areas of Oklahoma Corporation Commission matters and
oil and gas litigation. She was interviewed and hired while Mr. Mahaffey
was supporting OU at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, and likes to remind him
"that is what can happen when you go out of state and leave someone else in
charge."
Growing up in Tuskahoma in Southeastern Oklahoma, Ramona inherited her
mother's love of sewing and reading. She collects Barbie Dolls (yes, Barbie
Dolls) vintage costume jewelry and hankies, and also collects hard back copies of books by authors such as Daniel Silva, Dan Brown, Lilian Jackson Braun and Dr. Seuss. In 2005 she
designed and built her home in Stonehaven Addition in Del City, which she shares with her kitty, Nattie Mae.
She also enjoys teaching women's classes and has been an active member of the Del City Church of Christ
for twenty years. She is a Thunder season ticket holder, and uses her sewing skills to build a one-of-a-kind
Thunder wardrobe. You would probably have to see it to believe it.
In 2009 Ramona completed an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Rose State College and in 2010
earned Certification from NALA. That was also the year she received a certificate from Weight Watchers for
having lost 100 pounds – one of her greatest personal accomplishments.
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COALA SEMINARS
QUOTE PAGE
You can tell whether a man is clever by his
answers. You can tell whether a man is wise
by his questions. -Naguib Mahfouz, writer
(1911- )
On Friday, April 29, 2011, COALA held it’s Annual
Spring Seminar in downtown Oklahoma City. ___ attendees enjoyed speakers
New opinions are always suspected, and
usually opposed, without any other reason
but because they are not already common. John Locke, philosopher (1632-1704)
Cowardice asks the question - is it safe? Expediency asks the question - is it politic?
Vanity asks the question - is it popular? But
conscience asks the question - is it right?
There comes a time when one must take a
position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor
popular; but one must take it because it is
right." Dr. Martin Luther King (1929-1968)
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2012 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
President
ELAINE CRAWFORD, CP
Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville
201 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Suite 1600
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
(405) 235-7000
(405) 996-3403 (Fax)
ecrawford@hartzoglaw.com
1st Vice President
Misty Shirley, CP
The Public Finance Law Group PLLC
5657 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
(405) 235-3413
(405) 235-2807 (Fax)
mshirley@okpublicfinancelaw.com
2nd Vice President
ANGELA JACKSON
McAfee & Taft
Tenth Floor, Two Leadership Square
211 N. Robinson Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405/552-2382
405/228-7382 (Fax)
shaack@hallestill.com
Secretary
BRENDA K. WILLIAMS, CP
Goolsby, Proctor, Hefner & Gibbs, P.C.
701 N. Broadway, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 524-2400
(405) 525-6004 (Fax)
bwilliams@gphglaw.com
Treasurer
EVA TAYLOR
Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville
201 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Suite 1600
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
(405) 235-7000
(405) 996-3403 (Fax)
etaylor@hartzoglaw.com
Bar and NALA Liaison
ANN ATKINSON, CP
Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville
201 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Suite 1600
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
(405) 235-7000
(405) 996-3403 (Fax)
aatkinson@hartzoglaw.com
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2012 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANTS
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Web Design Chair
EVA TAYLOR
Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville
201 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Suite 1600
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
(405) 235-7000
(405) 996-3403 (Fax)
etaylor@hartzoglaw.com
Publications Chair
Recruitment Chair
Sharon Coleman, CP
Travis Law Firm
500 Colcord Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101
(405) 236-5400
(405) 236-5499 (Fax)
SharonColeman@TravisLawOffice.com
Membership Chair
I. Ann Matthews
J.R. Matthews LLC
4200 Perimeter Center Drive, Suite 425
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
(405) 241-6934
(405) 496-1791 (Fax)
msiacm@gmail.com
Placement Chair
Misty Shirley, CP
The Public Finance Law Group PLLC
5657 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
(405) 235-3413
(405) 235-2807 (Fax)
mshirley@okpublicfinancelaw.com
Education Chair
Jessica Perez
Travis Law Firm
500 Colcord Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101
(405) 236-5400
(405) 236-5499 (Fax)
Jessica Perez@TravisLawOffice.com
Public Relations Chair
Sheila Wilson
The Berry Firm P.L.L. C.
224 E. Main Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 418-2083 Fax:
(405) 604-0392
SW8706@gmail.com
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