Why you should join the Lawyer Referral Panel

The Tulsa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service is a long-standing program serving Tulsa and its surrounding communities. The primary purpose of the service is to refer those needing legal representation, and who can afford reasonable attorney’s fees, to an experienced, qualified attorney who practices in the area of law appropriate to their needs. The service also strives to provide general information regarding consumer, government and other agencies and community resources when appropriate.

Catherine W. Hoopert, Chair of the LRIS Committee, has participated in the lawyer referral service program since 2014 after returning to private solo practice from private industry

“In addition to providing an immediate source of prospective clients, it has improved myself and my practice through the variety of persons served that come from much different walks of life. I am grateful for the many legal challenges, experiences, and as said by someone previously - THE HUGS! - are awesome by being able to explain the legal process in a way that a person understands. Many referrals just need information about the law and want to understand why something occurred this way or that way, and what are their options”.

The LRIS is seeking attorneys in all areas of practice. The below categories are especially in need.

• • • • • • • • Civil Rights Law Education Environmental Law Immigration & Naturalization Intellectual Property Licenses Medicaid or Medicare Native Law

Lisa Laughrey, TCBA Membership Director

Getting to Know...

What is your full name? Lisa Laughrey.

What do you like to be called? Lisa.

How long have you worked for the Tulsa County Bar Association? 1 month.

What position(s) have you held with the Association? Membership Director.

Tell us about your family. I have a 6-year-old son, Owen, is the light of my life. Both of my parents were born in Kenya, Africa (mom is from Nairobi, and dad is from Mombasa.) They met at boarding school in London, got married, and then moved to Bartlesville, OK through my dad’s job with ConocoPhillips. My extended family still live in England and Australia. I have a younger sister who is an attorney in the oil and gas industry in Oklahoma City.

Do you have pets? I have an 8-year-old dog named Lulu who is a puggle mix rescue.

What were you doing before you came to work for the TCBA? I’ve served as the Director of Human Resources and Public Relations for LawnAmerica, the Director of Volunteer & Human Resources for Catholic Charities, and the Volunteer Manager for the Tulsa Zoo. During my time at the zoo, I earned my CVA (Certified Volunteer Administrator) credentials and was awarded the 2014 Volunteer Administrator of the Year award by Volunteer Tulsa for Eastern Oklahoma. How long have you lived in the Tulsa Metro Area? 12 years.

What do you like best about living in Tulsa Metro Area? My son and I love visiting the zoo and the Gathering Place.

Without naming names, what is the most difficult task you have dealt with in working with/for the TCBA? So far, organizing a 5k Ruck Run from scratch. I never realized how many permits are required.

What is the most difficult part ofyour job? The learning curve that comes with a new job. I get impatient with myself when I don’t have the answers because I haven’t learned something yet.

What is the easiest part of your job? Working with Tami and Christy! They’re amazing!

Who does the cooking at your house? Me.

What’s your favorite home-cooked meal? Parmesancrusted chicken with creamy lemon tomato spaghetti.

What’s your favorite restaurant? Ted’s Café Escondido.

What month is your birthday? June.

Coffee, tea or soda? Diet Dr. Pepper!

What are your hobbies or thing you love to do on your weekends? I love cross-stitching, reading and going to concerts.

Favorite Hero: My mom; she taught us how to be strong, independent women.

Favorite Sport or Athletic Activity: I love dancing and yoga.

Favorite Places to travel: Rome, Barcelona, and Bermuda.

Favorite College Experience -My time at OU in Norman was amazing! Hard to pick just one, but probably meeting my friend Amy during rush week of our sorority. 17 years later, we’re still best friends and so are our kids.

Anything else you’d like members to know about you? I’m thrilled to join the TCBA family and excited to get to know you all!