June 2026 Tulsa Lawyer Magazine

A Message from the President

In this Issue

June 2026

Voices of the Tulsa County Bar Association

By Ralph Schaefer

Colin Tucker and John Tucker

2Next Evolution Michael Taubman

3Pro Bono Challenge

4Celebrating the Rule of Law: 2026 Law Day Luncheon Recap

6TCBA Happenings

7TCBA Events - Book Club, Ice Cream Social, Trivia Night and Eat Out for a Cause

8Law Day Student Contest Reception

9Join the TCBA Lawyer Referral Service

10Nominations Sought for Annual Meeting Awards

11VP's Corner Shena Burgess

12Voices of the Tulsa County Bar AssociationColin Tucker

16Annual Meeting

Volunteer Opportunity - Tulsa Day Center

17Honoring the Legacy of Faith Orlowski: Animal Law Committee Day of Service at SPCA

18Voices of the Tulsa County Bar AssociationJohn Tucker

20Leadership Academy

21Congratulations to 50 & 60 Year OBA Members

24Grapevine

TCBA Contacts, Committees & Sections

A Message from the President Michael P. Taubman

Next Evolution

When you come to a fork in the road, take it.

A, B, C’s

Yogi-isms

• June 10th

• June 11th

• June 12th

• June 23rd My Friends

With appreciation and resolve, Michael P. Taubman TCBA President, 2025-2026

Visit TCBA's Job Bank scan the QR code here or visit www.tulsabar.com. and click on Member Services.

Celebrating the Rule of Law: 2026 Law Day Luncheon

Recap

• Milestone Anniversaries:

• Brunton-Will CLE Award: Judge Jane

• Liberty Bell Award: John Wolfe success.

P. Wiseman

TCBA Happenings

Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club 2026

June 23 M

August

September 22

October 27

frontdesk@tulsabar.com for more information

Law Day Student Contest Reception

VP's Corner Shena Burgess

What Do You Believe?

Graves McLain Injury Lawyers is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team! We are a high volume personal and counsel for the legal rights of injured persons. A candidate should be able to handle the demands of fast pace pre-suit and litigation dockets, including but not claim handling and negotiations, medical and legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents, depositions, etc.

injury, workers compensation, civil litigation, and insurance defense preferred but not required. Training and mentorship provided. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus and our community this is the place for their resume to Managing Partner Rachel Gusman at rachel@gravesmclain.com

Shena Burgess TCBA Vice President, 2025-2026

Summer Bar Hours: 9-5 Mon - Thurs 9-2 Friday Closed June 19 - Juneteenth

July 3 - Independence Day

Voices of the Tulsa County Bar Association

Colin Tucker

By Ralph Schaefer

on clients.

Honoring

the Legacy of

Faith Orlowski:

Animal Law Committee Day of Service at SPCA

Voices of the Tulsa County Bar Association

John Tucker

By Ralph Schaefer

June 19th

Juneteenth 2026 marks the 161st anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Senior Civil Litigation Attorney

LOCATION for handling all tort and civil rights actions brought against the City, of personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, dangerous Section 1983.

and managing the City’s entire case load and supervises an associate attorney and paralegal on complex litigation matters. This position reports directly to the City Attorney.