Vol. 6 No. 10 | March 11, 2026
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Register Now for the Third Annual Oklahoma Chief Justice Colloquium on Civility and Ethics
The Oklahoma Supreme Court invites you to attend the third annual Oklahoma Chief Justice Colloquium on Civility and Ethics. This year's guest speakers are Sen. James Lankford, who has represented Oklahoma in the United States Senate since 2015, and former Oklahoma Attorney General Michael C. Turpen. There is no cost to attend! This program has been approved for 2 hours of MCLE ethics credit. Attend in person or online.
From the March Bar Journal: In Health Care, What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
"The health care industry is, perhaps, the most regulated industry in the United States. Business practices that are common and acceptable in other industries may be illegal in the health care industry. Lawyers who do not routinely practice health care law and do not stay up to date on the complex web of laws and regulations applicable to health care providers need to be careful not to inadvertently provide incorrect advice in reliance on legal principles of another industry that do not translate to the health care industry. The purpose of this article is to outline examples of situations in which business practices commonly used in other industries may cause real legal issues in the health care industry. Some key health care laws are counterintuitive and esoteric, and what you don’t know may hurt you."
From the March Bar Journal: Modern Legal Considerations for Medical and End-of-Life Care in Oklahoma
"Attorneys drafting estate plans and pre-surgery documents have multiple options for ensuring a client’s wishes are followed in the case of incapacitation. Understanding the key differences between these options is necessary when helping our clients access the future health care they desire. Notably, Oklahoma’s statutory health care power of attorney form does not provide for critical end-of-life decision-making without a separate advance directive. Additional provisions may also need to be included to counteract or enforce other important choices. Further, as medical care becomes progressively complex as our clients age and experience dementia, mental illness and/or access issues, it is becoming increasingly necessary that attorneys customize bare-bones statutory documents. This article explains Oklahoma-specific issues related to common legal health care documents and how attorneys can use advanced provisions to fully address the concerns of each unique client."
From the Executive Director: Spring Into Service
"There is something about spring that invites renewal. The days grow longer, the light lingers, and we find ourselves ready to open the windows and begin again. In the legal profession, spring offers more than a change in season; it offers a renewed opportunity to serve.
For lawyers, service is not an extracurricular activity; it is woven into our professional identity. As we look toward the coming months, several upcoming events on the OBA calendar offer meaningful, practical ways to make that commitment visible."
Meet the Ninth Class of the OBA Leadership Academy
The ninth class of the OBA Leadership Academy began in January. Its 16 members were selected for their demonstrated commitment to the profession and community impact. Congratulations to these program participants who are preparing to become the next generation of association leaders.
The OBA welcomes the 16 members of the OBA Leadership Academy:
- Joel Auringer, Tulsa
- Mackenzie Kennedy, Oklahoma City
- Matt Kiehn, Oklahoma City
- Alexandra King, Tulsa
- Katie Linhardt, Nichols Hills
- Hilda Loury, Norman
- Maxfield Malone, Tulsa
- Austin Manley, Yukon
- Savannah Mendenhall, Tulsa
- Josh Pumphrey, Shawnee
- Alyssa Sloan, Oklahoma City
- Morgan W. Smith, Oklahoma City
- Liz Stevens, Norman
- Bailey Malone Warren, Norman
- Mitchell Wells, Tulsa
- Afiya Wilkins, Oklahoma City
Law Day Is May 1 | Submit Your Local County Bar Information
The national and statewide celebration of Law Day is Friday, May 1. The OBA Law Day Committee encourages every county bar to join our efforts and plan its own Law Day events – whether it’s coordinating student visits to the courthouse or giving free legal advice for at least one hour. The goodwill generated for the profession by offering this community service makes the effort worthwhile, regardless of the number of activities or calls received.
Please email your county’s Law Day chairperson by Friday, March 13, to communications@okbar.org. If you intend to answer calls as part of Ask A Lawyer, please provide your Ask A Lawyer information, including the phone number, using this form.
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When Hackers Mock the Passwords: A Reminder About Vendor Security
By OBA Management Assistance Program Director Julie Bays
A recent cybersecurity report about a breach involving LexisNexis contained an unusual detail. The attackers did not just claim they accessed company systems. They publicly mocked the company’s passwords.
According to reports, a threat actor calling itself “FulcrumSec” gained access to LexisNexis cloud infrastructure by exploiting a vulnerability in an unpatched web application. The group claims it extracted millions of records tied to roughly 400,000 user profiles, including accounts connected to courts and government agencies. (Cybernews)
What caught the attention of many security professionals was something else. The attackers said they found examples of password reuse across internal systems. One password reportedly used in multiple places was “Lexis1234.” The group even joked about predictable password patterns used in other systems.
LexisNexis has stated that the compromised servers contained mostly older data from before 2020 and that there is no evidence that customer financial information, active passwords or search queries were affected. (The Record from Recorded Future News)
Still, the incident offers a useful reminder for lawyers.
Many lawyers assume that large legal technology vendors have perfect security practices. No system is error-proof. Legal technology platforms, research services, practice management systems and cloud tools are all part of the modern law practice. Each connection adds convenience, but it also adds another potential entry point for attackers.
That does not mean lawyers should avoid legal technology. It does mean lawyers should take practical steps to protect their own accounts.
Start by using unique passwords for every legal technology platform. Password reuse remains one of the easiest ways for attackers to move from one compromised system to another.
Second, enable multifactor authentication (MFA) whenever it is available. Even if a password is exposed in a breach, a second authentication factor can often stop an unauthorized login.
Third, consider using a password manager. These tools generate and store strong passwords, so you do not have to remember them all.
Finally, be cautious about phishing emails that appear after a breach is reported. Stolen contact information often becomes the basis for convincing “password reset” messages or fake alerts that appear to come from trusted services.
Cybersecurity incidents will continue to happen, even at companies that provide services to the legal profession. The best defense for lawyers is maintaining strong security practices on their own accounts.
Sometimes, the most interesting lesson from a breach is not what was stolen. It is what the attackers reveal about how the systems were protected in the first place.
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