Toledo Bar Association

What Toledo Bar Association does

Toledo Bar Association (TBA) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1878 that serves licensed attorneys in Lucas County and Northwest Ohio. Its core offering is an Ohio Supreme Court-accredited Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program delivered through the SeminarWeb platform in live webinar, video replay, and self-study formats, with 70+ programs annually and 92 self-study courses in the catalog. The organization supplements CLE with member benefits including FastCase legal research integration, a member directory, lawyer referral service, pro bono programs, modest-means legal services, and a layered insurance offering (MEWA Trust health insurance, group term life, and MetLife dental and vision).

Commercially, TBA operates a diversified nonprofit revenue model anchored by recurring membership dues and per-program CLE fees (priced $45-$300), supplemented by lawyer referral transaction fees, insurance program commissions (Paramount MEWA, MetLife), advertising and sponsorship revenue from "Friends of the TBA" partners (Huntington Bank, OBLIC, Equitable Advisors, Ohio Notary Services, vLex/FastCase), and donations to its charitable arm, the Toledo Bar Foundation. Distribution runs through a regional self-serve member portal (MyTBA), live in-person Toledo events, Zoom-based webinars, and the Ohio Metropolitan Bar Association Consortium for travel-CLE programming. The organization employs 26 staff at its 311 N. Superior Street headquarters and is governed by an elected member board; it has no parent company, no disclosed venture backing, and no published financial figures.

Name

Toledo Bar Association

Legal name

Toledo Bar Association

Website

https://toledobar.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toledo Bar Association is a nonprofit professional membership organization serving licensed attorneys in Lucas County and Northwest Ohio, delivering Ohio Supreme Court-accredited continuing legal education, member benefits, lawyer referral services, and insurance programs through a 26-employee regional association.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Legal Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB)

Keywords

• Professional bar association
• Continuing legal education
• Lawyer referral services
• Attorney member benefits
• Legal community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for attorneys. The organization offers Join and Renew capabilities, indicating recurring membership revenue.
2. CLE Program Fees: Revenue from continuing legal education programs. Pricing varies by program: $45-$135 for members, higher for non-members. Some programs offered free to Unlimited CLE members.
3. Lawyer Referral Service: Referral center connecting public with attorneys, generating referral fees.
4. Insurance Programs: Health insurance MEWA Trust through Northwest Ohio Business Alliance, group term life insurance, and dental/vision insurance through MetLife. Commissions or administrative fees likely generated.
5. Advertising & Sponsorships: Sponsors (Friends of the TBA) including FastCase, Huntington Bank, OBIC, Ohio Notary Services, Equitable Advisors. Also advertising in publications and directory listings.
6. Foundation Donations: Donations to Toledo Bar Foundation (TBAF) supporting access to justice initiatives, grants, and Lawyers In Need program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Toledo Bar Association is a nonprofit professional membership organization that delivers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming, member services, lawyer referral, and pro bono/community programs to licensed attorneys in Lucas County and Northwest Ohio. Its sellable offerings include an online CLE catalog (70+ programs annually), unlimited CLE membership subscriptions, a member directory, insurance benefits (MEWA health, group life, dental/vision), lawyer referral and modest means programs, pro bono placement, notary education, and an annual legal directory publication.

Product overview

The Toledo Bar Association operates a unified professional membership platform offering continuing legal education (CLE) programs through its online CLE Catalog with over 70 programs annually in multiple formats (live webinars, self-study, video replays, bundles), complemented by member benefits including a Lawyer Referral Service, Pro Bono Legal Services Program, attorney directory, notary training, and insurance programs (MEWA health insurance through the Northwest Ohio Business Alliance, group life, dental, and vision insurance through MetLife). The core offering consists of the CLE Catalog, TBA Member Directory, and various referral and community services, with the Unlimited CLE Membership as a subscription add-on for enhanced access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TBA: Toledo Bar Association - commonly used abbreviation
• Toledo Bar Foundation (TBAF)

Products and services

• CLE Catalog
• Unlimited CLE Membership
• TBA Member Directory
• Lawyer Referral & Information Service
• Pro Bono Legal Services Program
• Modest Means Legal Services
• Nonprofit Connect
• Northwest Ohio Business Alliance MEWA Trust (Health Insurance)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Group Dental & Vision Insurance
• Ohio Notary Services / Notary Education
• Events Calendar (CLE & Social Events)
• CLE Bundles
• 2027 TBA Legal Directory (Annual Publication)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 programs and conferences annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FastCasecoreTechnology or IntegrationFastCase is integrated as an exclusive TBA member benefit providing online legal research database access. Members receive access through the TBA website with FastCase logo displayed prominently.
• Huntington BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHuntington Bank appears as a sponsor in the Friends of the TBA section. The bank logo is displayed on the website footer area as a supporting sponsor.
• OBIC (Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company)coreOthersOBLIC is featured in CLE programming (Gretchen Mote, Director of Loss Prevention for Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company presents succession planning and professional liability content). Provides insurance resources for TBA members.
• Columbus Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsoring CLE programs including 'What Is Deed Fraud and How Does It Happen' webinar. Cross-promotion of legal education content.
• Akron Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ohio Metropolitan Bar Association Consortium for CLE Travel Abroad program (Morocco journey). Co-sponsoring OVI/Substance Abuse Series programs.
• Cincinnati Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ohio Metropolitan Bar Association Consortium for CLE Travel Abroad program. Also co-sponsoring specific CLE programs.
• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ohio Metropolitan Bar Association Consortium for CLE Travel Abroad program.
• Ohio Metropolitan Bar Association ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of Ohio bar associations (Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland Metropolitan, Columbus, Toledo) collaborating on CLE Travel Abroad programs like Morocco journey offering CLE credits.
• Paramount (MEWA Trust Administrator)coreOthersParamount provides Administrative Services for the Northwest Ohio Business Alliance MEWA Trust health insurance program for TBA members. Available to qualified firms with 1-50 employees in Paramount Ohio Commercial service area.
• MetLifecoreOthersMetLife underwrites group dental and vision insurance as a new TBA member benefit. Two dental plan options and comprehensive vision plan with guaranteed issue and affordable group rates.
• Benafica, LLCminorOthersBenafica provides quotes and details for the MetLife group dental and vision insurance program. Accessed via tba.benafica.com.
• Equitable AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquitable Advisors appears as sponsor in Friends of the TBA section. Jason Harris, Financial Advisor from Equitable Advisors presents wealth transfer and business succession planning CLE content.
• Ohio Notary ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOhio Notary Services advertises on the TBA website as a sponsor. Provides notary education and services to TBA members and the public.
• OBLIC (Ohio Bar Liability Insurance)coreOthersOhio Bar Liability Insurance Company featured prominently in CLE content including OVI/Substance Abuse Series Module 5 presented by Gretchen Mote, Director of Loss Prevention.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lawline: Online-only CLE platform offering accredited on-demand legal education in multiple jurisdictions including Ohio. Competes with TBA on convenience and price for self-study credits, directly pressuring the Unlimited CLE subscription bundle.
• National Business Institute: National CLE provider offering live and on-demand continuing education programs for attorneys across multiple states including Ohio. Directly competes with TBA on per-program pricing, format, and topic coverage.

Direct peers

• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: Ohio metropolitan bar association serving Cuyahoga County attorneys with CLE, member benefits, lawyer referral, and insurance programs. Highly comparable in mission, revenue mix, and service catalog — the closest geographic peer to TBA in scale and structure.
• Akron Bar Association: Ohio metropolitan bar association serving Summit County attorneys. Active consortium partner with TBA, co-sponsoring CLE programs including OVI/Substance Abuse Series; comparable scale and program catalog for a similar mid-size Ohio metro.
• Dayton Bar Association: Ohio metropolitan bar association serving Montgomery County attorneys. Operates a similar CLE catalog, member benefit portfolio, and lawyer referral service for a comparable mid-size Ohio metro market.
• Columbus Bar Association: Ohio metropolitan bar association serving Franklin County attorneys. Already co-sponsors CLE webinars with TBA (e.g., Deed Fraud), confirming overlapping audience, accreditation, and programmatic structure that makes it a near-direct comparison.
• Cincinnati Bar Association: Ohio metropolitan bar association serving Hamilton County attorneys. Consortium partner with TBA in the Ohio Metropolitan Bar Association Consortium for CLE Travel Abroad; directly comparable on CLE programming and member benefit structure.

Broad incumbents

• West LegalEdcenter (Thomson Reuters): Large-scale national CLE provider offering accredited online programming across all U.S. jurisdictions including Ohio. Represents the principal competitive threat to TBA's CLE program pricing and Unlimited CLE subscription value proposition.
• American Bar Association: National voluntary bar association offering CLE, member benefits, insurance, and publications to attorneys across the U.S. Provides a broader incumbent benchmark for TBA's membership model and CLE monetization, though at a fundamentally different scale.
• Ohio State Bar Association: Statewide mandatory bar serving all Ohio attorneys. Operates across the same CLE accreditation and member benefit space as TBA but at vastly greater scale; provides a broader incumbent benchmark for size, programming breadth, and member economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/toleodbarassociation

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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