Make OCBA part of your 2025 plan.
Join in December and receive the prorated rate for the remainder of the bar year!*
Create your personal success formula with the many benefits of OCBA membership.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The OCBA supports the growth of your practice through:
- Access to referrals from the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) which receives over 2,000 calls per year.
- Expanding your referral network with other attorneys.
- Enhanced visibility via marketing, speaking, and writing opportunities.
NETWORKING
The OCBA helps you expand your professional network through:
- Engagement in nearly 30 active practice area of special purpose committees.
- A variety of events, including quarterly membership mixers and signature annual events like Meet the Judges and the Holiday Gala.
- Fostering collegial relationships between the bench and bar.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Achieve your career goals and enhance your skills with the OCBA through:
- Participation in substantive seminars, bench/bar conferences, and guest speaker sessions at committee meetings.
- Mentorship from experienced practitioners and involvement in the OCBA's award-winning Inn of Court chapter.
- Leadership opportunities within OCBA committees.
WELL-BEING
Foster a supportive and balanced work environment by:
- Connecting with colleagues who understand your challenges.
- Discovering best practices to improve work-life balance.
- Giving back through OCBA’s impactful volunteer programs.
Contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400 or email with any questions.
*For new members and past members whose memberships have lapsed for at least two years. Student, Paralegal, and Administrative Assistant memberships do not qualify for the proration.

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