IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF KAKISH

IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF KAKISH
2016 OK 3
Case Number: SCBD-6276
Decided: 01/12/2016

THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NOTICE: THIS OPINION HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED FOR PUBLICATION. UNTIL RELEASED, IT IS SUBJECT TO REVISION OR WITHDRAWAL.

IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF: KIM KAKISH, TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION AND TO THE ROLL OF ATTORNEYS

ORDER

¶1 The petitioner, Kim Kakish, was stricken from the roll of attorneys in September 21, 2009, for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education noncompliance . The petitioner seeks reinstatement to the Oklahoma Bar Association by Petition for Reinstatement filed June 17, 2015. The Trial Panel recommended in their report by unanimous vote that reinstatement be granted. Upon consideration of the matter, we find:

1. Petitioner has met all the procedural requirements necessary for reinstatement in the Oklahoma Bar Association as set out in Rule 11 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. 2011, ch. 1, app. 1-A;
2. Petitioner has established by clear and convincing evidence that she possesses the good moral character which entitles her to be admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association;
3. Affidavits were presented showing that the petitioner has not engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in the State of Oklahoma during the period of her resignation;
4. Petitioner possesses the competency and learning in the law required for admission to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.

¶2 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Petition for Reinstatement be granted.

¶3 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall pay the costs associated with this proceeding in the amount of $26.30.

DONE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT IN CONFERENCE THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016.

/S/CHIEF JUSTICE

ALL JUSTICES CONCUR