The Oklahoma Bar Foundation (OBF) is excited to announce the launch of the statewide Pro Bono Opportunities Portal by one of its Grantees, the Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation. The … Read More
Housing Eviction Legal Program
OBF Grantee, the Housing Eviction Legal Assistance Program (HELP) at Oklahoma City University School of Law provides legal assistance to tenants facing eviction. Dick Klinge, Director of HELP, says calls … Read More
Impact Update – The Care Center: Alexis the Brave
The Care Center, an OBF Grantee, is a Child Advocacy Center proving a comprehensive and safe place for children to tell their stories of abuse. Here is the story of … Read More
Impact Update – Olivia
When Olivia was 3 years old, her family received help from the Center for Children & Families (CCFI) Divorce & Co-Parenting program. This program provides services to reduce childhood stress … Read More
Meet 2020 Board President Patrick O’Hara
Law School: University of Oklahoma Graduation Year: 1995 Current Employer: Tisdal & O’Hara, PLLC Where do you live: Edmond, Oklahoma Why did you decide to be a lawyer? Growing up … Read More
Mayes County Receives OBF Court Grant
In Photo: Representatives from the Mayes County Court Clerk’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Mayes County Defense Bar join Judges Taylor, Gore, and Stout and their staff in thanking OBF … Read More
2020 Grantee Announcement
The OBF is excited to announce that it will provide $643,444 in grants to 27 non-profit programs across the State for 2020 legal services funding. These programs are projected to … Read More
Scholarship Highlights – Grace Williams
OBF Fellows Scholarship Recipient Name: S. Grace Williams Hometown: Bethany, Oklahoma Law School: Oklahoma City University Grad Year: May 2019 What field of law are you studying: It’s more about connecting … Read More
Scholarship Highlights – Lashandra Peoples-Johnson
OBF Chapman-Rogers Scholarship Recipient Name: Lashandra Peoples-Johnson Hometown: Dallas, Texas Law School: University of Tulsa College of Law Grad Year: May 2019 What field of law are you studying: My … Read More
Scholarship Highlights – Samantha Oard
OBF Chapman-Rogers Scholarship Recipient Name: Samantha Oard Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Law School: Oklahoma City University School of Law Grad Year: May 2019 What field of law are you studying: Homeland/National … Read More