FEBRUARY 2026 | 45 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL The ninth class of the OBA Leadership Academy gathers for the first time on Jan. 15. From left, participants are (front row) Morgan Smith, Savannah Mendenhall, Mackenzie Kennedy, Alexandra Walsh (King), Hilda Loury, (back row) Alyssa Sloan, Afiya Wilkins, Austin Manley, Elizabeth Stevens, Maxfield Malone, Bailey Malone Warren, Matt Kiehn, Joel Auringer, Josh Pumphrey, Katie Lindhardt and Mitchell Wells. Above: Members of the OBA Leadership Academy focus on association governance during their first cohort meeting. This year, they will also learn more about special considerations for attorneys in public service, networking skills and effective communication. Left: Members of the OBA Leadership Academy celebrate the ninth-class kickoff with an evening of bowling and fun at Dustbowl Lanes & Lounge in Oklahoma City.
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