Owners Counsel of America, Inc. (OCA) is a non-profit association of attorneys who primarily represent property owners facing eminent domain. The mission of the organization is to advance the cause of property rights. Members typically have substantial land use and trial experience.
Toby Brigham founded OCA in 2000, and when he passed away, a scholarship was created in his honor to fund a 2L or 3L law student to attend the annual national ALI-CLE Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Seminar and related OCA events. Students have found the networking opportunity useful in obtaining positions post law school, and members have enjoyed introducing students to this field of law.
The application for a scholarship for next year’s conference, to be held in San Diego Jan 30-Feb 1, 2025, is now open. Here is a link to the application. Applications are due October 1, 2024. Decisions are made by our Scholarship Committee. Information on past recipients can be found here on our website.