Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccional de Sergipe

What Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccional de Sergipe does

Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil – Seccional de Sergipe (OAB/SE) is the Sergipe state section of Brazil's national bar association, constituted as a public entity with legal autonomy under the Brazilian Federal Constitution (Art. 133). Founded in 1931 at the national level, OAB/SE holds statutory authority for licensing, regulating, and disciplining all lawyers practicing in the state of Sergipe, with a registered base of over 12,000 lawyers and a staff of 326 employees. Its core functions include mandatory professional registration, ethical oversight via the Tribunal de Ética e Disciplina, protection of lawyers' prerogatives (prerrogativas), continuing legal education through the Escola Superior de Advocacia (ESA), and welfare benefits via CAASE.

OAB/SE's technology platform comprises a portfolio of web-based member services: the Portal da Advocacia (registration and credential management), Peticionamento Eletrônico (electronic court filing), Validador de Documentos (credential authentication), Banco de Talentos (talent placement), Certificado Digital (digital signature issuance), a fully online elections platform supporting remote voting for 12,000+ members, and a digital coworking environment operated through conexa.app. The organization does not expose public APIs or developer interfaces; its technology is service-oriented member infrastructure rather than a productized software offering.

The business model is a fee-funded statutory body. Revenue derives from mandatory annual membership fees (anuidade) charged to all registered lawyers, transaction-based administrative fees (taxas e emolumentos) for certificates and credential issuance, and digital certificate service fees. OAB/SE is not privately owned, is not venture-backed, and operates under the regulatory oversight of the Federal OAB (Conselho Federal). Member benefits are extended through convênios with Caixa Econômica Federal and Banese for banking products, and the organization channels advocacy and ESG positioning through initiatives such as the Movimento Nacional ODS.

Name

Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccional de Sergipe

Legal name

Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil – Seccional Sergipe

Website

https://oabse.org.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OAB/SE is the Sergipe state section of the Brazilian Bar Association, regulating and serving over 12,000 registered lawyers through mandatory licensing, ethical oversight, digital service platforms (electronic filing, credential validation, digital certificates, online elections), and an integrated member ecosystem including legal education and welfare benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bar Association / Professional Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities (EDADAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), Licensing & Permitting Authorities (General) (BPAIAOAB), State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO)

Keywords

• Legal professional licensing
• Bar association membership
• Lawyer credentialing services
• Professional regulation services
• Continuing legal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Aracaju

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Anuidade (Annual Membership Fees): Annual fees charged to registered lawyers for membership in the Brazilian Bar Association section in Sergipe. Mandatory for all practicing lawyers in the jurisdiction.
2. Taxas e Emolumentos (Administrative Fees): Fees charged for issuance of certificates, professional credentials, registration services, and other administrative services provided to lawyers and law firms.
3. Certificado Digital (Digital Certificate Services): Fees for digital certificate issuance and management for lawyers, enabling electronic signatures and authenticated digital communications.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OAB/SE regulates, licenses, and represents lawyers registered in the state of Sergipe, providing mandatory professional registration, ethical oversight via the Tribunal de Ética e Disciplina, continuing legal education through ESA, and welfare benefits through CAASE. It operates a portfolio of digital services including the Portal da Advocacia for membership management, Peticionamento Eletrônico for court filings, Certificado Digital for electronic signatures, Banco de Talentos for job placement, an online elections platform, and a document validation tool, supported by in-person service at its Aracaju headquarters.

Product overview

Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccional de Sergipe (OAB/SE) is the regional branch of Brazil's national bar association, providing a suite of institutional and member-facing digital services rather than a unified software product. Its digital portfolio comprises a Portal da Advocacia for lawyer registration and membership management; a Peticionamento Eletrônico for electronic court filing; a Banco de Talentos (Talent Bank) for career placement including correspondent lawyer opportunities; a Certificado Digital service for electronic identity and document signing; an OAB/SE DIGITAL/Coworking platform for remote collaboration; a fully online Eleições OAB Sergipe voting system for representative elections; a Portal de Transparência for institutional financial disclosure; an Ouvidoria (Ombudsman) for complaints and feedback; and the CAASE health/social benefit program. Supporting sub-brands include ESA (law school/cPD) and the Recorte Digital publication service. The Validador de Documentos OAB enables document authentication. The portfolio is web-based and service-oriented, serving Brazil's legal professional community in the state of Sergipe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OAB/SE 100% DIGITAL: Digital services platform offering online lawyer services including coworking, electronic filing, digital certificates, and remote professional services.
• Portal da Advocacia
• Banco de Talentos

Products and services

• Portal da Advocacia Central digital portal used by registered lawyers to manage their OAB registration status, request certificates, access member services, and carry out OAB administrative procedures online.
• Peticionamento Eletrônico Electronic filing service that allows OAB-registered lawyers to submit petitions and court documents digitally to the OAB platform, with protocol tracking via SGD.
• Banco de Talentos Talent database connecting lawyers seeking employment or freelance correspondent lawyer engagements with law firms and clients in Sergipe.
• Certificado Digital Digital certificate issuance and management service that allows lawyers to sign electronic documents and authenticate their identity for digital procedures.
• OAB/SE Coworking Digital Digital coworking workspace accessible via the conexa.app platform, providing OAB/SE members with online collaboration and virtual office tools.
• Eleições 100% Online OAB Sergipe Fully online voting platform used by OAB/SE to conduct representative elections, enabling eligible lawyers in Sergipe to cast ballots remotely via digital authentication.
• Portal de Transparência Transparency portal providing public access to OAB/SE financial statements, governance documents, and institutional disclosures.
• Ouvidoria Ombudsman service enabling lawyers and the general public to file complaints, suggestions, and feedback regarding OAB/SE services and conduct.
• CAASE (Caixa de Assistência dos Advogados de Sergipe) Welfare and social assistance fund linked to OAB/SE providing health, social, and welfare benefits to registered lawyers in Sergipe and their dependents.
• ESA (Escola Superior de Advocacia de Sergipe) Continuing legal education arm of OAB/SE offering courses, events, and professional development programmes for lawyers registered in Sergipe.
• Validador de Documentos OAB Online tool that allows third parties to verify the authenticity of documents issued by the OAB system using unique validation codes.
• Recorte Digital Digital clipping and curated legal news service that keeps OAB/SE members informed of relevant legal developments and jurisprudence.
• Anuidade (Annual Membership Registration Service) Mandatory annual membership subscription administered by OAB/SE for lawyers registered in Sergipe, including negotiated payment conditions during the Mutirão de Regularização da Anuidade.
• Taxas e Emolumentos (Certificate and Administrative Fee Services) Administrative fee schedule covering issuance of certificates, professional credential requests, registration services, and other OAB administrative acts for individual lawyers and law firms.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNOAB / Federal OABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024The Conselho Federal da OAB (Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association) oversees all sectional OAB entities. OAB/SE operates under its regulatory framework and Provimento 222/23 governing elections.
• Caixa Econômica FederalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOAB/SE maintains a partnership agreement (convênio) with Caixa Econômica Federal, providing financial services and benefits to registered lawyers, including credit, insurance, and other banking products.
• Banese (Banco do Estado de Sergipe)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOAB/SE maintains a partnership agreement (convênio Banese) with Banco do Estado de Sergipe, offering banking and financial services tailored to the legal community in Sergipe, including the Banese Card.
• ESA - Escola Superior de AdvocaciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA is the advanced legal education institution linked to OAB/SE, providing continuing legal education, professional development courses, and events for lawyers in Sergipe. Operates at esasergipe.org.br.
• CAASE - Caixa de Assistência dos Advogados de SergipecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAASE is the lawyers' assistance fund linked to OAB/SE, providing health insurance, welfare benefits, and social assistance programs to registered lawyers and their families.
• TJSE - Tribunal de Justiça de SergipeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOAB/SE collaborates with the Court of Justice of Sergipe (TJSE) on the 'Interiorização da Advocacia' initiative, bringing lawyers' demands to the court's presidency and advancing solutions for legal services in the interior of the state.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Conselho Federal da OAB (CFOAB): National umbrella regulatory body governing all OAB seccionais including OAB/SE. Comparable in mandate (lawyer licensing, ethics oversight) but operates at federal level with broader scope; sets policy that seccionais implement.
• American Bar Association (ABA): US national-level voluntary bar association comparable to CFOAB. Provides accreditation (law schools), publishes standards, and coordinates member services across state bars — analogous role to CFOAB relative to OAB/SE.
• The Law Society (England and Wales): Statutory regulator and professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Comparable in function (mandatory licensing, professional discipline, representation) but operates across a larger jurisdiction; useful benchmark for regulatory body operating models.

Direct peers

• State Bar of California: US state-level counterpart that licenses and disciplines attorneys, collects mandatory dues, and offers member services (CLE, ethics oversight, legal specialization). Functionally analogous in mandate to OAB/SE despite jurisdictional differences.
• The Florida Bar: US statewide bar with integrated regulatory and member-services functions similar to OAB/SE. Operates electronic filing, lawyer certification, ethics investigation, and member CLE programs through a unified mandatory membership structure.
• OAB Seccional Rio de Janeiro (OAB/RJ): Direct counterpart state bar chapter in Rio de Janeiro. Same federal regulatory framework, similar member services (professional registration, Peticionamento Eletrônico, certified digital credentials), differing only by geography and bar size.
• OAB Seccional São Paulo (OAB/SP): Direct counterpart state bar chapter in São Paulo. Both are seccionais of the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil with identical statutory mandate, revenue model (anuidade + taxas), and digital service portfolio scaled to local lawyer population.
• New York State Bar Association (NYSBA): Voluntary state-level US bar association providing member services (CLE, networking, publications, sections) analogous to OAB/SE's ESA, Banco de Talentos, and commission structure. Differently, NYSBA is voluntary; OAB/SE is mandatory.
• OAB Seccional Bahia (OAB/BA): Neighboring Northeast Brazilian state bar chapter with similar scale and urban-rural lawyer distribution. Operates the same mandatory licensing, digital filing, and continuing education portfolio under the same federal OAB framework.
• OAB Seccional Minas Gerais (OAB/MG): Direct peer and one of Brazil's larger state bar chapters. Operates under identical federal OAB framework with parallel structure (Tribunal de Ética, ESA equivalent, member-facing digital portals) for lawyers in Minas Gerais.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oab_se
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OABSE
• Facebookfacebook.com/oabseccionaldesergipe
• Instagraminstagram.com/oabsergipe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ordem-dos-advogados-do-brasil-conselho-seccional-de-sergipe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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