State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Dickson

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court approved Kathryn Kimberlee Dickson’s resignation from the Oklahoma Bar Association while disciplinary proceedings were pending. The Court ordered that her name be stricken from the Roll of Attorneys, barred her from seeking reinstatement for five years, and imposed client-notification and Client Security Fund reimbursement obligations.

Holdings

1. The respondent's resignation pending disciplinary proceedings complied with Rule 8.1 because it was voluntary, made with knowledge of its consequences, and accompanied by the required acknowledgments and waivers.
2. Upon acceptance of the resignation, Dickson's name was ordered stricken from the Roll of Attorneys, and she was prohibited from applying for reinstatement for five years, subject to additional client-notification, file-return, fee-refund, and Client Security Fund reimbursement obligations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Dickson's resignation from the Oklahoma Bar Association pending disciplinary proceedings satisfied the requirements of Rule 8.1 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings.
2. Whether the Supreme Court should approve the resignation and impose the related consequences, including striking Dickson's name from the Roll of Attorneys and delaying any application for reinstatement.

Disposition

approved