The Oklahoma Bar Journal April 2026

L aw P ractice T ips

Learning, Leadership and the Future of Practice What To Expect at the OBA Midyear Conference

By Julie Bays

T HE OBA MIDYEAR Conference is set to take place at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City, welcoming attorneys from all corners of the state for three days. The conference will be filled with engaging educational sessions, meaningful discussions and oppor tunities to strengthen professional relationships. Attendees will have

to address the swiftly changing landscape of the legal profession, providing attendees with the latest insights on pressing topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecu rity, enhancing client experience, ongoing professional development and improving access to justice. Through a variety of sessions, participants will gain practical

the chance to connect with col leagues, share experiences and build networks that can support their legal practice well beyond the conference. Although networking is a hallmark of any legal conference, the core focus of the Midyear Conference lies in its robust edu cational offerings. This year’s program is thoughtfully designed

FEATURED SPEAKERS

U.S. Magistrate Judge Jason Robertson Judge Jason A. Robertson serves as a U.S. magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. An Oklahoma native and former trial attorney, he brings more than 25 years of criminal and civil trial experience to the federal bench. Appointed in 2022, Judge Robertson also serves as an adjunct professor at the TU College of Law and frequently speaks on legal ethics, courtroom practice and the evolving role of technology in the legal profession. Judge Robertson’s work reflects a career devoted to trial advocacy, constitutional discipline and the enduring responsibility of the American courtroom. Herb Rubenstein, J.D., MPA, PGA Herb Rubenstein is an attorney and the author of numerous books on the legal profession, leadership and business. He has taught courses on AI, negotiation, ethics, change management and leadership at several universities and online for organizations including Thomson Reuters, the OBA, the Virginia Law Foundation and others. He has been a consultant to law firms, nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, government agencies and companies. He received his law degree from Georgetown University. He is an active member of the D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Supreme Court bars. Mr. Rubenstein became a profes sional golfer at the age of 65 and was elected to the PGA when he was 67. Sponsored by Phillips Murrah PC.

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