1. To represent the interests of plaintiffs' trial lawyers and their clients.
2. To improve the quality of legal representation by educating trial lawyers and other legal professionals.
3. To encourage cooperation among members.
4. To promote the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity among trial lawyers.
5. To protect the right of injured victims.
6. To promote the public good through concerted efforts to secure safe products, a safe workplace, a clean environment, eliminate discrimination, and quality health care.
7. To promote the administration of justice.
8. To preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury.

OCTLA is governed by an elected Board, in addition to a President, President-Elect, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian. All are elected for a one year term. There is also a paid Executive Director.

The Association's Membership Department is responsible for the administration of the various benefits, as well as securing new benefits and services to aid you in your practice. The Education Department is responsible for designing and marketing our top-of-the-line educational programs, which have become our trademark. Our monthly dinner affords members the opportunity to network and socialize with other trial lawyers while hearing speakers provide valuable information on a variety of topics and earn 1 hour of MCLE credit.

The Gavel - Advises on editorial and advertising content and solicits articles for publication.
By Laws - Review and update (as needed) the Associations by-laws.
Courts - Liaisons to the various bench-bar committees of the Superior Court.
Education - Plans and evaluates educational programs throughout the year; proposes new educational publications.
Membership - Reviews and approves new membership benefits; solicits new members to join OCTLA.