JANUARY 2026 | 81 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL consecutive year, volunteer lawyers will gather to provide answers to the public’s legal questions via the Ask A Lawyer phone and email hotline. Coming Nov. 11, the OBA Military Assistance Committee will partner with the Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation to host an in-person free legal clinic for military service members in conjunction with Veterans Day. Our Young Lawyers Division is planning a Wills for Heroes event to support service members and first responders, and the Oklahoma High School Mock Trial Program is looking for volunteers to coach and mentor young people as they begin to understand how our legal system functions. There is truly an opportunity for every lawyer in Oklahoma to make a difference in someone’s life. I am also excited to announce that in 2026, we will be building on the success of last year’s Solo & Small Firm Conference with the first-of-its-kind “OBA Midyear Meeting.” This meeting will focus on CLE opportunities for all practitioners, while still offering programming geared toward solo and small-firm lawyers as well. As in the past, this summertime event will take place in a fun, resort-style environment with plenty of opportunities for relaxing and having a great time with colleagues and family. For 2026, we will be returning to the OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City, which earned rave reviews from last year’s attendees. More details and registration information will be coming soon, so be sure to mark your calendars for the OBA Midyear Meeting, June 17-19, and save the date! Additional dates to keep in mind are Nov. 11-13, when the OBA will host the 2026 Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will focus on bar business, committee and section meetings, and awards presentations, and this year’s event will once again take place in Oklahoma City. Stay tuned for more information! As we step into the new year, let us do so with optimism and intention. May we celebrate our achievements, learn from our challenges, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Together, we can continue to uphold the highest standards of our profession while supporting one another as colleagues and friends. Thank you for all that you do and for the privilege of serving you. I look forward to seeing you throughout the year ahead and working together to make it one of growth, connection, and purpose for our entire bar. To contact Executive Director Johnson, email her at janetj@okbar.org.
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