WELCOME TO OUR TCBA COMMITTEES

We hope this page will help you discover committees you may want to become involved in and keep up with what is happening with TCBA. Below you will find a short description of each of our committees and above you will find a link to any committees that have an individual page. We hope that all of our groups will soon take advantage of this great way to keep in touch with members.

        TCBA offers members the opportunity to become a member of one or more of the special interest committees that function within the framework of the Bar Association. The following committees represent some of the areas served. Be sure to visit their individual pages within our site to find out about their activities and contact information.
          Each year the TCBA will include a Committee Request Form in each Membership Packet that is mailed out. Members should complete and return their form promptly for committee consideration.

ANIMAL LAW
Educates members in the numerous areas where legal help is needed. Those who desire can then provide the community and local law enforcement agencies with knowledgeable advice and assistance in situations involving animals.

BUDGET & INTERNAL OPERATIONS
Prepares and recommends the annual and a three year budget to
the TCBA; and administers the Office Policy Manual.

Children and the Law Committee
Provides opportunities for lawyers to gain information and use their skills to help children in need, and for lawyers and non-lawyers involved in children’s issues to maintain regular contact with each other; with the goal of assuring that the legal system keeps, as its primary concern, the effect that the
system’s actions have on children.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Provides volunteer lawyers to charitable or civic organizations and supports community projects including Habitat for Humanity and The Day Center for the Homeless.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
Makes available programs of high quality on the subjects of current and practical interest which qualify for continuing legal education credit.

COURT OPERATIONS
Communicates between the court and the trial bar through special projects and activities of the courts. Responsible for
"Brown Bag with a Judge" program.

FEE ARBITRATION
Assists lawyers and clients by arbitrating disputes involving fees charged for professional services through the use
of voluntary binding arbitration.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
Responsible for the coordination of the Golf Tournament with proceeds going to the Scholarship Fund.

LAW DAY
Responsible for the coordination of Law Week activities including  Ask-A-Lawyer, Lawyer in the Library, Student Programs, Poster contest, Law Day Luncheon, free public
seminars and the Law Fair.

LAW RELATED EDUCATION / SPEAKERS BUREAU
Provides training seminars for Tulsa area teachers and lawyers to provide meaningful classroom activities, lesson plans and speakers about legal matters. Also provides speakers to community groups on various legal subjects of interest.

LAW / SCHOOL MENTORING
Coordinates programs and works closely with the University of Tulsa to provide law students with
effective programs and information.

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Supervises and oversees the panel of lawyers handling referrals from the public; establishes the rules and procedures of the panel; and maintains the programs to expand
the public's knowledge of the program.

LEGAL AID/ PRO BONO
Coordinates Pro Bono services and programs in conjunction with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.

LONG-RANGE PLANNING
Under the direction of the president-elect, maps out the course for the TCBA for the next five years and presents
the plans and ideas to the Board.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Recruits and encourages non-members to join and participate in the Association and develops programs
and activities for the members.

NOMINATION AND AWARDS
Chaired by the immediate Past President of TCBA and provides recognition of members for meritorious service and achievements in the practice of law, public and community service; recruit and nominate qualified members to serve in elective offices of the Association; and to count the ballots and oversee
any challenge of any election.

PROFESSIONALISM
Determine the appropriate criteria for recognizing ethics and professionalism in the practice of law and prepares brief articles on ethical practices for the Tulsa Lawyer.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(Grievance)
Promptly investigates, considers and resolves complaints of unprofessional conduct of lawyers.

PUBLIC RELATIONS
To inform and educate the public of its rights and duties under our system of government and laws, and to encourage good citizenship and civic participation by our members.