Supports, coordinates, and advocates for civil justice in the community.

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

A committee of judges, practitioners, professors, and law students promotes civility, efficiency, and professionalism within the court system. Ongoing projects include the Brown Bag CLE series, the bi-annual Judicial Dinner, and other projects and missions identified by the committee and approved by the TCBA President.

This 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 to ensure that the legal system keeps, as its primary concern, the effect that the system’s actions have on children.

Coordinates high-quality programming on current and practical interest subjects that qualify for continuing legal education credit.

We are committed to developing diversity within the practice of law and the local Bar Association, guiding firms engaging in diversity recruitment and community outreach.  We serve our community by participating in community outreach programs focused on educating high school students about the path toward careers in the law so that such students have an understanding of the legal profession, the contributions made by legal professionals to the community, and the academic and other requirements for becoming legal professionals.  We are committed to mentoring all students from underrepresented/minority communities interested in future legal careers.

At no cost to lawyers or former clients, this Committee resolves disputes involving the amount or reasonableness of attorney fees and/or expenses charged or to be charged by the lawyer for professional services for the benefit of the former client. Decisions of the Committee are binding upon the parties because of the parties' agreement and may be enforced by subsequent court action. The arguments of the lawyer and former client are received by an Investigator selected by and from the Committee members. The Investigator interviews the parties, summarizes their positions, and presents those positions to the Committee in a closed hearing that is not open to the public or the parties. Committee decisions are made by a majority vote of a quorum of at least 12 persons, including attorneys and non-attorneys. This Committee does not resolve client grievances.

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.

The committee currently focuses on providing lessons from the Street Law, Inc. Legal Life Skills Program and mentorship to Central High School students. This program provides opportunities for teenagers to develop the legal knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to live as informed, empowered, and civically engaged community members.

Coordinates Pro Bono services and programs. The committee is currently dedicated to the Court Assistance Program, which provides pro bono attorneys when volunteer attorneys are available at the evictions docket.

Under the president-elect's direction, the TCBA's course for the next five years will be mapped out, and the plans and ideas will be presented to the Board.

Recruits and encourages non-members to join and participate in the Association and develops programs, activities, and affinity partnership benefits for the members.

Coordinates mentoring and networking opportunities for new attorneys and law students. The 2026-27 Mentor/Mentee Application is available HERE.

Volunteer lawyers who help educate attorneys about the laws surrounding military/veterans issues.

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; recruits and nominates qualified members to serve in elective offices of the Association; and counts the ballots and oversees any challenge of any election.

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

Publishes monthly the Tulsa Lawyer, the official publication of TCBA, including writing and editing articles and supplying photographs of general interest, and to obtain advertising to offset the cost thereof. Also helps with social media messaging and public relations. 

SPECIAL EVENTS
     Chair:  Natalie Sears

All Tulsa County Bar Association members in good standing and allowed to practice law within the past ten years are automatically YLD members. The YLD provides young lawyers in Tulsa County with opportunities for networking, business and professional development, community service, and bar-related projects, and encourages them to have a voice in our association. Through these opportunities, the YLD aims to train and develop bar leadership for the future.