President's Corner March 2026

Spring has always been my favorite season; it is a time that symbolizes renewal, growth, and new beginnings. This year, the Organization of Bar Investigators (OBI) is embracing that same spirit of renewal as we begin an exciting new chapter together. We started the year with the Board stepping into new roles and welcoming a new board member. As with any new administration, we have been thoughtfully implementing necessary transitions while also looking ahead. Planning is already underway for future conferences and initiatives that will continue to strengthen and support our organization.

With the start of a new year also comes membership renewal, and registration is now open on our website. We encourage you to take a moment to renew your jurisdiction’s membership and ensure your office remains connected with the many valuable resources OBI provides. If you serve as the point of contact for your jurisdiction, you should have received an email from Marty Coolidge, Director at Large, outlining the renewal process. If updates are

needed to the current list of members within your office, please do not make those changes directly on the website. Instead, contact our outstanding Membership Chair, Lia Palmer, at LPalmer@wvodc.org. Lia will be happy to assist with any updates. If you have questions about the renewal process, Marty or Lia are both excellent resources and happy to help.

Another exciting benefit for our members continues to be the Lunch and Learn Webinar Series, which has proven to be an incredibly valuable addition to our programming. This year is already off to a fantastic start thanks to the efforts of Azadeh Matinpour, who has organized two outstanding webinars. In January, Tim Rooney, Doug Gleason, and Ronald Jaicks from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Enrollment and Discipline launched the year with an informative presentation on their disciplinary process. February’s webinar featured Rebecca Bergman and David Kirkpatrick from the Washington State Bar Association Office of Disciplinary Counsel, who presented on Text Message and Data Extraction. Their session was both fascinating and highly practical, providing valuable investigative tips that many of us can apply in our work. These presentations have been exceptional, and we extend our sincere thanks to Azzy for the time and dedication she has put into organizing them. If you have not yet had the opportunity to attend one of these webinars, I strongly encourage you to make time for an upcoming session—you will find them both informative and worthwhile.

Meanwhile, plans are well underway for the 2026 OBI Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rita Murphy and her committee are working diligently to create an outstanding event. From exciting outing opportunities to an already impressive lineup of speakers, the conference promises to be both engaging and memorable. Be sure to mark your calendars for October 13–16, and plan to join us in Pittsburgh. Registration details will be released later this summer.

As we move forward into this season of renewal, I’m reminded again why spring is such a special time—it represents fresh opportunities and new beginnings. OBI is truly in a season of new beginnings, and I’m excited about all that lies ahead for our organization and its members.

Stacey Moseley, ACP

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact myself, Kelly - KHannon@massbbo.org , or Melissa - MCordova@iardc.org.  

About the OBI:

The Organization of Bar Investigators (OBI) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2003 as a forum for investigators, paralegals, or other individuals whose primary duties involve investigating and participating in the regulation of the legal profession to network, share information and build professional competencies.

This website is intended to be a resource for OBI members, prospective members and the general public.