December 2025 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

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What Law Firms Should Know About Oklahoma’s Updated Security Breach Notification Act
By Julie Bays, OBA Management Assistance Program Director Last week, Oklahoma’s updated Security Breach Notification Act took effect (Title 24, §§ 161–166). I spent years in consumer protection believing our
Happy New Year’s Eve! If You Missed Our End of the Year Review, Here Are the Highlights
By Julie Bays, OBA Management Assistance Program Director As we close out the year and look ahead to 2026, it’s a good time to pause and take stock of how
Have You Been Naughty or Nice This Year? A Holiday Tech Check for Lawyers
By Julie Bays, OBA Management Assistance Program Director With the holidays here, it’s a good time for a little reflection. Don’t think about billable hours or resolutions just yet. Instead,
Virginia’s New Ethics Guidance: AI, Fees, and Client Expectations
By Julie Bays, OBA Management Assistance Program Director A question I hear more frequently as lawyers begin experimenting with generative AI is a simple one: If technology allows me to
Safeguarding Your Law Firm: Key Takeaways From the Gmail Credential Leak
By Julie Bays, OBA Management Assistance Program Director Every law firm depends on email. That is why a recent wave of reports about exposed Gmail credentials caught my attention. Gmail
Bar Foundation News | 2026 OBF IOLTA Grants
Bar Foundation News | 2026 OBF IOLTA Grants Your IOLTA Dollars Bringing $2.9 Million in Legal Services and Education to Oklahoma Communities By Renee DeMoss Safe Center Inc.: Legal services