TCBA COVID-19 Update & Events Announcement

In remaining consistent with current measures being deployed, the Bar Center is closed for member services and in-person LRIS. Members are encouraged to interact with staff via phone or email during regular business hours. Lawyer Referral assistance is still available 24 hours online or via phone during regular business hours.

In following current CDC recommendations on social distancing, the following TCBA and TCBF events are now postponed:

YLD Trivia Night 50 Shades of Energy Arbitration CLE Law Day Luncheon Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club-April & May Sessions Law Day Student Reception Law Day Naturalization Clinic Monthly Section and Committee Meetings TCBF Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Law Day Ask-A Lawyer program and 5K & Ruck Run events are being monitored for possible postponement. Members will be notified as soon as dates have been rescheduled.

NOTE FROM TCBA PRESIDENT Thank you for your continued support of the TCBAandTCBF. We are working hardto staycurrent withthequickly-changingstatusofthenationalandlocal emergencies associated with COVID-19. Our staffare working hard to avoid disruptions in member services. Ifthereissomethingthatyouthinkweshouldbedoing, please call or email me, or contact staff. And please rememberthatthe currentsituations will leave manyof ourpopulationneedinglegalservicesandperhapsunable to afford lawyers. There are multiple opportunities that will be available through our friends at Legal Aid ServicesofOklahoma,Inc. andtheOklahomaAccessto JusticeFoundation.

Thanks again, and stay well. Jim Milton

A letter from the Executive Director:

It was with a heavy heart that I had to announce the postponement of several TCBA and TCBF’s beloved events and the closure of the bar center due to COVID-19. I am thankful that as I write this letter, the staff remain focused on providing services as usual, albeit not in person, while keeping members, the public and themselves safe.

Rest assured that all committees involved with these events are having email discussions on when and how to move forward and members will be updated as information becomes available. TCBA will also be offering online meeting capabilities for section and committees.

In the meantime, if you are someone who can work from home and experiences no disruption in your income; I strongly encourage you to support local small businesses, restaurants, and non-profit organizations in our communities. How can you do this from home? Online donations and purchases, pickup or delivery orders from restaurants, and of course encouraging others on social media to do the same.

As a friendly reminder, don’t forget to remain calm, wash your hands, and stay home if you are sick.

Sincerely,

Tami Williams Executive Director

As events and dates are updated for TCBA, our sponsorship forms will be revised with the new information. The TCBA is grateful for all of the ongoing and recent new sponsors. Thank you for being a part of the TCBA.