Community Involvement
Giving Back to the Legal Profession and Our Community
Rooted in Oklahoma, Committed to Service
At Silverline Legal, we believe that the practice of law carries a responsibility that extends beyond our bottom line. Our attorneys are actively engaged in advancing the legal profession, expanding access to justice, and strengthening the communities where we live and work. From pro bono representation and legal education to civic leadership and professional development, service is woven into the culture of our firm.
Pro Bono and Access to Justice
USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program
Silverline Legal participates in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Pro Bono Program through the Oklahoma City University School of Law. Through this program, our attorneys provide pro bono patent prosecution services to under-resourced inventors who otherwise could not afford to protect their innovations. We are proud to help level the playing field for individual inventors and small enterprises seeking to bring their ideas to market.
OCU School of Law: Law Clinic for Business and Innovation
Drew Palmer volunteers with the Oklahoma City University School of Law’s Collaborative Law Clinic, helping individuals and small business owners who cannot afford private counsel to search, file, and register trademarks. Protecting a brand is often one of the most important steps a new business can take, and this program ensures that financial barriers do not prevent entrepreneurs from safeguarding their intellectual property.
Legal Education
Adjunct Professors at OCU School of Law
Drew Palmer and Tynia McQuigg serve as adjunct law professors at Oklahoma City University School of Law, where they teach Trademark and Unfair Competition Law. Drawing on their day-to-day experience counseling clients in intellectual property matters, Drew and Tynia bring a real-world perspective into the classroom and help prepare the next generation of IP attorneys for the challenges of modern practice.
Bar Association and Professional Leadership
Drew Palmer
- Member, Oklahoma Bar Association Technology Committee
- Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Award Selection Committee
Drew serves on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Technology Committee, where he works alongside fellow attorneys and technologists to evaluate and promote tools that improve the delivery of legal services across the state.
Tynia McQuigg
- Current President, Oklahoma Bar Association Intellectual Property Section
Tynia currently serves as President of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, where she leads efforts to advance IP law education, foster collaboration among Oklahoma’s IP practitioners, and advocate for policies that support innovation and creative enterprise in the state.
Joshua D. Burns
- Oklahoma County Bar Association Delegate to the American Bar Association
- Member, Holloway Inn of Court
Josh represents the Oklahoma County Bar Association as a Delegate to the American Bar Association, connecting Oklahoma’s legal community with national policy discussions and professional development resources. He is also a member of the Holloway Inn of Court, a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in legal advocacy, ethics, and civility through mentorship and continuing education among the bench and bar.
Civic and Community Service
Beyond the legal profession, our attorneys contribute their time and leadership skills to the broader community. We believe that active civic participation strengthens the neighborhoods and institutions that make Oklahoma a great place to live and work.
Drew Palmer
- HOA Board Member
- Member Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Awards Selection Committee
- Election Volunteer
Drew has served as a board member of his homeowners’ association, helping to guide community governance and neighborhood planning. Drew also donates his time to serve on the awarded committee for the Oklahoma Foundation of Excellence, helping identify and acknowledge the next generation of student leaders in Oklahoma. He also volunteers as an election worker in his district, supporting the democratic process at the local level.
Tynia McQuigg
- Former Girl Scout Troop Leader
Tynia previously served as a Girl Scout troop leader for two years, mentoring young girls in leadership, teamwork, and community service – values she continues to carry into her legal practice and professional life.
Joshua D. Burns
- Volunteer, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Josh volunteers at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, where he contributes to the spiritual life of the congregation and participates in the church’s outreach and service ministries.
A Firm Built on More Than Legal Skill
At Silverline Legal, our commitment to community is not an afterthought; it’s an integral part of who we are. We are proud to invest in the profession, the next generation of attorneys, and the communities that sustain us. If you’d like to learn more about our community activities or discuss how we can help with your legal needs, we invite you to contact us.