The Oklahoma Bar Journal May 2026

on an as-needed basis for nonem ployees. The board passed a motion to table discussion on the matter until the issue can be discussed with an applicable OBA committee. UPCOMING 2026 OBA AND COUNTY BAR EVENTS President Peckio reviewed upcoming bar-related events and activities involving the Board of Governors, including OBA Day at the Capitol on March 10 at the bar center/state Capitol in Oklahoma City and the OBA Midyear Conference June 17-19 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Governor Hixon provided a general update on the status of Law Day activities planned for 2026. Highlights included the recognition ceremony at the state Capitol, where first-place contest winners were to be recognized by Chief Justice Rowe, a new ticketing system that will be implemented for those using email to submit legal questions during the May 1 Ask A Lawyer event, and he discussed an upcom ing planned video production in Wewoka to celebrate the 50th anni versary of Ask A Lawyer this year. The Board of Governors met in April, and a summary of those actions will be published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal once the min utes are approved. The next board meeting will be held virtually on Friday, May 15. LAW DAY UPDATE NEXT BOARD MEETING

March 9. President-Elect Knott reported the Legal Desert Task Force will hold its first meeting on March 18. Governor Dodoo reported the Bench and Bar Committee is active and planning events such as CLE related to AI and ethics, participation in the upcoming Midyear Conference, a statewide judicial panel CLE and the ongoing co-sponsorship with the Access to Justice Foundation for the traveling “In Case You Missed It” CLE series with planned upcom ing locations including Canadian, Cleveland and Tulsa counties. She also reported the committee is developing educational program ming to address the recurring issue of AI hallucinations, specifically those citing nonexistent case law. OBA Legislative Liaison Clay Taylor reported on the status of current legislation impacting the practice of law during this election year, noting education and reve nue are hot topics this session. He provided an overview of upcom ing legislative deadlines and said the Legislature is expected to adjourn sine die by May 29. REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE SESSION

PRC meeting. Governor Dodoo reported she attended the Bench and Bar Committee meeting. Governor Jones reported he attended the orientation for new board members and participated in conversations with bar members in Marshall and Johnson counties on reinvigorat ing the local county bar. Governor Hixon reported he attended the March Law Day meeting and exchanged communications with Executive Director Johnson regard ing the work of the Civil Procedure and Evidence Code Committee. Governor Locke reported he attended the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee meeting. Governor West reported he attended the Cleveland County Bar Association Executive Team meeting. Governor Gage reported the YLD met and put together bar exam survival kits. The group has also updated its list of officers and discussed YLD participation and activities planned for the Midyear Conference in June. REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS President Peckio reported the Section Leaders Council met REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

ADA ACCESSIBILITY FOR NONEMPLOYEES The matter of a specific

accessibility-related request that has been made was discussed, and it was noted the Supreme Court has an existing form and processes to request specific accommodations

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