Interested in Improving Lives? Tulsa Lawyers for Children, Inc. (TLC) is actively recruiting attorneys interested in improving the lives of maltreated children in Tulsa County. As an attorney, you already have the basic skills you need. But TLC provides you with the specific training and mentorship you need to make a real difference for our children in state custody
maltreated and deserve to have their voices heard in and out of court proceedings. While the total number of children served by TLC fluctuates from year to year, there is a significant concern that unnoticed and thus unreported abuse and neglect over the past year will be identified and reported as schools once again normalize and ultimately require in-person attendance.
In 2000, TLC was incorporated with the assistance of the Tulsa County Bar Association to provide legal services for Tulsa County’s abused and neglected children. Children in state custody are presumed by law to be indigent and are entitled to a court-appointed attorney. In Tulsa County, this role is traditionally filled by the Office of the Public Defender. However, conflicts can arise when there are pending criminal matters against the parents (represented by a Public Defender) or when siblings disagree and desire different legal outcomes in their case. TLC fills this gap in legal representation.
Join us for our next annual training to learn more about how you can help or reach out to Timothy MichaelsJohnson (timothy@tulsakidlaw.org) with any questions you have!
The children referred to TLC by the Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice have all suffered abuse and neglect. Whether sexual abuse, domestic violence, or physical abuse, these children have been
TCBA WANTS YOU!
• VOLUNTEER FOR "CAP"- COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER ("EVICTION" DOCKET) • EVERY DAY - EXCEPT WEDNESDAY • 2 PM
• JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER 500 W. ARCHER • FREE PARKING.
CONTACT: BETH NELLIS, CAP COORDINATOR bethnellis@cox.net or 918-760-3945
Tulsa Lawyers for Children Annual Training (6 hours of CLE to be request, including 1 hour of ethics) Day 1 – August 20, 2021, 11am to 2pm Day 2 – August 27, 2021, 11am to 2pm For more details, go to www.tulsalawyersforchildren.org/events
STEIDLEY & NEAL, PLLC, is searching for an associate attorney with excellent research and writing skills with 5-7 years’ experience for its Tulsa office. Competitive salary and other benefits commensurate with level of experience. Looking for a motivated candidate interested in providing research and writing support for civil litigation, with an emphasis in insurance defense. Applications will be kept in strict confidence. Send resume and writing sample to Steidley & Neal, located in CityPlex Towers, 53rd Floor, 2448 E. 81st St., Tulsa, OK, 74137, attention Dwain Witt, Legal Administrator.
