In brief: January-February 2026

Vol. 82, No. 1 / January-February 2026

Mark your calendar for this year’s Missouri Bar conferences

Get the latest updates in your area of practice, connect with other lawyers, and earn CLE hours at The Missouri Bar’s multi-day conferences in 2026.
– MOSOLO Small Firm Conference: June 11-13 in Osage Beach
– DWI Law & Science Seminar: July 23-24 in Lake Ozark
– Family Law Conference: Aug. 20-22 in Branson
– Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar: Sept. 16-18 in Kansas City
– Estate, Trust & Elder Law Institute: November at a location to be determined

Visit MoBarCLE.org for updates.

Access weekly Legislative Updates during the 2026 session

Stay up to date on legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly that may be of interest to legal professionals with The Missouri Bar’s weekly Legislative Updates. Keep an eye out for the updates at News.MoBar.org.

Advance your legal career and explore job openings

The Missouri Bar’s “Jobs for Lawyers” webpage advertises dozens of full-time, part-time, and contract job openings for lawyers, as well as available office space. Any firm/employer/organization can submit a posting at no cost if a J.D. is required or preferred for applicants. Learn more and submit your posting at MoBar.org/JobsForLawyers.

MoBar memory

Missouri Bar President Doreen Dodson and David Macoubrie, of the Board of Law Examiners, congratulate a new member of The Missouri Bar during ceremonies at the Supreme Court of Missouri on April 26, 1991.

View and apply for board and commission positions

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors routinely appoints members to serve on various boards or commissions related to the practice of law or the justice system. See vacancies and apply at MoBar.org/Appointments.

Tech tip

Reusing passwords may be a convenient way to remember your credentials, but it’s also a common tactic hackers take advantage of. A breach at one website can compromise your credentials not only on that site, but anywhere else with the same password — putting multiple accounts and client data at risk. Using a password manager and its password generation function allows you to use a unique password for every service you access. The password manager stores the password safely, so you can stop relying on sticky notes under your keyboard.

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