2On Declaring Freedom & Protecting Our Future Michael Taubman
3Public Sector Attorneys & Staff - Ice Cream Social
4TCBF & TCBA Annual Meeting
5 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker: Brian Herrick Vice President Child Victim ID at Thorn
6Annual Charity Golf Tournament Success
8TCBA Happenings
9VP's Corner Shena Burgess
10Lynn Miller Law Day Book Club 2026
11Member Event - Driller's Night Friday, July 10th
Leadership Academy
Keynote Speaker:
Brian Herrick Vice President of Child Victim ID at Thorn
12The Ties That Bind: The Legal Profession and the Promise of America at 250 Jennifer Struble
13Pro Bono Challenge
14Honoring the Legacy of Faith Orlowski: Animal Law Committee Day of Service at SPCA
15TCBA President, Michael TaubmanSworn in as Special Judge
16National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is August 11th!
18Lawyers as the Modern Knights By Dan Crawford
20Community Partners: Feeding Our Future Together
A Message from the President Michael P. Taubman
On Declaring Freedom & ProtectingOur Future
I write this month’s message as election results August run-offs and November general contests; regardless these election contests would be possible today were it not for the 56 brave souls who committed themselves in signing the Declaration of Independence and the countless more who Democrats and Republicans committed themselves to vote 1
some business casual relief from what is shaping up to be notable ones:
•July 10th, join TCBA members at the Tulsa
•July 18th with the Tulsa SPCA to support our animal
•July 22nd
•July 29th Bringing Justice Home
th Declaration of Independence happens to be in Tulsa as part of the Gilcrease Indigenous Independence: America at 250 displaying copies of treaties between our Indigenous nations of the Declaration of Independence signed by Silas Deane well as original documents carried by Paul Revere in 1775 regarding our new nation’s diplomatic relations with Native 1
opportunities to engage with your colleagues at the TCBA! August 20, 2026 at the he focused on the development and adoption of technology
conducted technical and investigative training as a police
is to transform how children are protected from sexual community safe given the global reach within their grasp
Brian’s presentation in order to educate themselves about how these technologies are shaping our children and their
With appreciation and resolve,
Michael P. Taubman
TCBA President,
2025-2026
Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker:
Brian Herrick, Vice President
Brian joined Thorn in as
mission is to transform how children are protected from sexual abuse and exploitation in the digital Brian’s role is to help Thorn achieve that mission by partnering with investigators and Brian was Senior Director of Information Security
In Brian retired from the adoption of technology solutions to address critical
intrusion and child sexual exploitation matters with Brian
Chester University of Pennsylvania as an Adjunct Brian
Annual Charity Golf Tournament Success
The true impact of this year’s Charity Golf Tournament improving our community:
• City Lights Foundation: Supporting our city’s vulnerable populations through impactful
• Coffee Bunker: Providing essential resources and a welcoming community for our veterans
• Tulsa Lawyers for Children: representation and dedicated advocacy for ad litem cases!
• Tulsa Veterans Treatment Court: Providing specialized support and rehabilitation paths for
This tournament would not be possible without the generous
TCBA Happenings
District Attorney Candidate Meet & Greet
The Tulsa County Bar Association was pleased to host a recent meetand-greet featuring the candidates event provided a vital forum for our members to engage directly with those
Brown Bag CLE: Navigating Language Access
VP's Corner Shena Burgess Standing for Something Bigger
th the afternoon reading about the signers of the Declaration of only individual to serve as a Supreme Court Justice and sign both the Declaration of Independence and the United States born in Scotland and studied at University of He started studying law under prominent attorney John over another without his consent: all lawful government is founded on the consent of those who are subject to it: such consent was given with a view to endure and to increase the He proclaimed that the Constitution “is the best form of an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court from
much power as was feasible with the people themselves— giving them as direct control as was possible over operation who wielded formidable intellect on behalf of democracy the Constitution ended up as democratic a document as it
The one thing that rang true with each of the men that signed the Declaration of Independence was that they saw a need to stand up to injustice and be a part of something
Shena Burgess TCBA Vice President, 2025-2026
Photo: Engraved portrait of Justice James Wilson, Founding Father of the United States, August 28th 1798.
(Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
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Section Dues Increase Notice
necessary to help us continue covering the Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
The Ties That Bind: The Legal Profession and the Promise of America at 250
By Jennifer L. Struble Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable, PLLC
group of imperfect but determined individuals declared that a nation could be founded upon principles rather than perspective—one that places present disputes within the
Attorneys confront this reality in a particularly they shared a commitment to resolving those disagreements commitment has sustained the nation through periods of
The Constitution is not merely a governing It establishes a system in which competing views may be whose perspectives differ from our own and advocate
The same principle applies to democratic
The legal profession is particularly well situated to
also encourage a broader perspective—one informed by
The United States of today would be unrecognizable to not occur because disagreement was eliminated; they occurred because disagreement was addressed through constitutional will continue to engage one another as participants in a shared
If we maintain the understanding that citizenship to the rule of law endures beyond any particular political that the principles which have sustained it remain capable of
Jennifer Struble is recognized for her strong written as well as her ability to provide and practical legal litigation experience includes bad faith demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the legal profession through her service where she has volunteered as a member of the Board of Directors for approximately
TCBA President, Michael TaubmanSworn in as Special Judge
John Gotwals, TCBA Treasurer with Judge Michael Taubman
TCBA President, Michael Taubman, takes the Oath, given by Judge David Guten. Son, Michael J. Taubman and wife Michelle Secrest Taubman shared in the day.
President-Elect, Billy Duncan, presents a ceremonial gavel to Judge Taubman on behalf of the Tulsa County Bar Association.
Honoring the Legacy of Faith Orlowski: Animal Law Committee Day of Service at SPCA
Committee invites you to join us for a morning of service at the Tulsa SPCA on
If you are unable to attend the in support the rescue and care efforts she her legacy of compassion continues to protect Tulsa’s
Donations will be matched by the Tulsa County Community
Michael Taubman & Judge David Guten.
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is August 11th!
Tulsa County Poll Workers Needed
Tulsa County Poll Worker Requirements:
• Be able to communicate through email and text
• Attend a one-day training course taught by the
• must be at their assigned polling location from 6 a.m. on election day until at least 7 p.m. when the polls close
• Inspector
• Judge • Clerk correct ballot or ballots to the voter and performs other the website at
Lawyers as the Modern Knights “Mend thy ways, Sire.”
By Dan Crawford
The echoes of Arthurian legend still resonate across
Le Morte d’Arthur
The arenas in which they operate reveal an even
years of legal education and training—each a demanding
ornamentation—they were outward expressions of inward and the deliberate choreography of courtroom proceedings
These symbols remind both participants and observers that something more than personal interest is at
Perhaps the most profound transformation lies in at a moment in history when disputes were often resolved
advocates engage in intellectual contest—presenting
reveals the direction of human progress: from physical
legal profession is far more representative of the society it
their purpose remains what it has always been: the defense
perhaps far more enduring:
Supporting Your Foundation & Fellows
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 you. Interested candidates should send their resume to Managing Partner Rachel Gusman at rachel@gravesmclain.com
Community Partners: Feeding Our Future Together
local restaurant partners who go above and beyond to
supporting these businesses that are truly invested in
• Amelia's Wood Fire Cuisine
• Bourbon Street Cafe
• Dalasandro's
• Jason's Deli
• Justin Thompson Catering
• Kings Way Wings
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• Mazzio's
• The McNellie's Group
In Memory....
Elsie Cox Draper
married Charles Spears and moved with his military career
of loyalty were famously rewarded when she attended their
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Paul B. Naylor
Born in Tulsa to James
Naylor and together they spent many wonderful and happy
Collier Brunton; precious grandchildren and adored family He was preceded in death by his parents; his
"Act
William James, American psychologist and philosopher, often referred to as the father of American psychology.
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Grapevine News
Pray Walker announced that Ryan Silva has joineditsexpanding
focusing his practice on litigation and
Silva earned his Juris Doctor distinguished himself academically and as a leader among Tulsa Law Review was also recognized with the George and Jean Price Award
Gladd, Maguire, Allen, Brown & Wakeman announces that Chancy T. Schaaf Chancy Schaaf graduated with highest honors
Tulsa while enrolled in an International Baccalaureate
where she provided free legal services to the community for and Sustainability Studies from the University of Texas
exploring the city’s local restaurants and communitywith
Helton Law Firm announces that Taylor Newcomb Damaska
She earned her Juris Doctor with Highest Honors from the
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Lawyers Helping Lawyers
The small group discussions are intended to give group leaders and Tulsa Meetings
• 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Second Thursday of each month
• 1437 S. Boulder Ave., Ste. 1200
• scott@militarylawok.com
• 3rd Tuesday of every month, same time/place.
• Amartuch@martuchlaw.com
Check the OBA Event Calendar for upcoming dates and more group meetings. www.okbar.org
