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Rebekah Stewart
(Posted on June 12, 2009)
Rebekah M. Stewart, Associate in Huron Consulting Group's Clinical Research Solutions and Healthcare Compliance practice group co-authored "The rules and how we got them" as part of The Healthcare Compliance Professional's Guide to Clinical Trials (2008). About Huron Consulting Group: Huron Consulting Group helps clients in diverse industries improve performance, comply with complex regulations, resolve disputes, recover from distress, leverage technology, and stimulate growth. The Company teams with its clients to deliver sustainable and measurable results. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, and the law firms that represent these various organizations.
Ali Abazari
(Posted on March 24, 2009)
Ali Abazari, an attorney at Jackson Walker L.L.P. in Austin, TX, was named a "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly magazine. The publication is scheduled to be released in April 2009. The award is based on a three-part system that determines the top 2.5 percent of the state's up-and-coming lawyers. Over 65,000 Texas lawyers are surveyed and asked to nominate the best lawyers that they have personally observed in action. When the surveys are in, Texas Monthly conducts independent research of the nominees' credentials. Rising Stars are attorneys who are either 40 years old and under or who have been practicing for ten or fewer years. Ali Abazari represents clients in a wide variety of environmental matters, including solid waste; remediation; surface mining; and industrial waste water permitting and compliance counseling. He has significant expertise in industrial waste management, strategic environmental planning, environmental auditing, Superfund, underground storage tanks, underground injection disposal wells, and transactional issues involving the sale and acquisition of contaminated properties. Mr. Abazari earned his B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his J.D. degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law and his L.L.M. in Energy and Environmental Law from Tulane University School of Law.
Jim Roth
(Posted on February 27, 2009)
Jim Roth joins Phillips Murrah as attorney of counsel, with emphasis on energy, alternative energy and regulatory practice.
Mike Schag Authors Chapter in "Military Service and the Law"
(Posted on February 24, 2009)
2/24/09 - Attorney Mike Schag, a partner with the law firm of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen in its Edwardsville office and a 1994 graduate of OCU LAW, is a contributing author for a book published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education aimed at raising awareness of the legal issues surrounding military service. Schag is also an Air Force Reserve officer at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The book is entitled, "Military Service and the Law." Schag is a co-author of the book's chapter entitled, "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act." Regarding that Act, Schag says it is the "broadest collection of rights afforded to military members by virtue of active duty service in our nation's history." He adds, "That law can literally stop a lawsuit dead in its tracks while a military member is deployed, and it can do many other things like change the rights under a contract or obligations on a debt." Schag has spoken on similar military law topics before many groups and most recently gave a presentation at a Southern Illinois University seminar on "Military Service & the Law" on February 20. The program was webcast to five different law schools around the country. In his private practice, Schag concentrates his practice in toxic tort, commercial, insurance litigation, and government contracts law, with a special emphasis on how issues of military service impact commercial business. When he dons his uniform as an Air Force JAG lawyer, he deals with these issues in a different role. The law firm of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen has more than 100 lawyers among its offices in Edwardsville, Peoria, Springfield, Urbana, and Rockford, Illinois. The firm provides legal services for businesses, professional, healthcare organizations, universities, insurance companies, and other major institutions. ###
Ali Abazari
(Posted on February 17, 2009)
DALLAS Jackson Walker L.L.P. announces the election of Ali Abazari as apartner in the Austin office. Ali Abazari, Austin, is a partner in the Environmental & Legislative practice group. He represents clients in a wide variety of environmental matters, including waste, water and air permitting, compliance counseling and enforcement defense. Mr. Abazari earned his B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his J.D. degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law and his L.L.M. in Energy and Environmental Law from Tulane University School of Law.
Jessica Brys Brownsell
(Posted on January 30, 2009)
I am working for the Riverside County Public Defenders Office in the Felony Trial division here in sunny Southern California where it is 80 degrees in January. (Sorry to rub that in.)
Stanley Robert Pietruska
(Posted on January 26, 2009)
Stanley R. Pietruska was sworn in as the 115th President of the Hudson County Bar Association on January 15, 2009 at Liberty State Park's Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ.
Melissa Handke
(Posted on January 19, 2009)
Melissa (Thomas) Handke, has joined the Allstate Insuance Company as Staff Counsel in the Oklahoma City Office.
Michele McElwee
(Posted on December 23, 2008)
Michele McElwee, 2004, has joined Resides & Resides. She will lead the Father and Children's Law Center at the firm.
Eugene K. Bertman
(Posted on December 23, 2008)
Eugene K. Bertman, 2002, has joined Rubenstein McCormick & Pitts. His areas of practice include civil trial, estate planning and appellate litigation.
Vincent Chester Nealey
(Posted on December 18, 2008)
Lt. Colonel Vincent Chester Nealey retired in 2008 as Chief of Administrative Law at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Jennifer R Owens
(Posted on November 5, 2008)
Jennifer Owens joined the downtown Oklahoma City law firm of Day, Edwards, Propester & Christensen, P.C. Her focus will be on securities/corporate litigation.
Trevor B. Hall
(Posted on November 3, 2008)
Trevor B. Hall, 2002, has joined the Dallas, Texas, firm of Hermes Sargent Bates, LLP, where he continues to specialize in insurance coverage. Most recently, Trevor published "My Policy, My Choice?--Insureds, Insurers & Selection of Counsel" in the Texas Journal of Insurance Law and in the Texas Journal of Business. Trevor also presented the article at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, June 26, 2008.
Walter Scott Mason
(Posted on October 27, 2008)
Walter Scott Mason III of Cordell died July 24, 2008. He was a former Assistant District Attorney in Beckham County before entering private practice. He was a member of the Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners, as well as a member of the Custer, Washita and Beckham county bar associations. He was past president of the Oklahoma State Board of Health.
William Lawton Teague
(Posted on October 27, 2008)
William Lawton Teague Jr. of Oklahoma City died on September 22, 2008. He was a partner at Crowe & Dunlevy and served as an adjunct professor of law at OCU.
Jodi Cole
(Posted on October 27, 2008)
Jodi C. Cole joins Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson PC inOklahoma City. Her focus will be on labor and employment, litigation and oil and gas.
Patrick Wells
(Posted on October 27, 2008)
Patrick S. Wells joins Richards & Conner in Tulsa as associate.
Joe Crosthwait elected President of National Conference
(Posted on October 27, 2008)
M. Joe Crosthwait selected as President of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, serving a one year term. Joe was president of the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2000.
Robert Haupt
(Posted on October 24, 2008)
Robert Haupt joins PHILLIPS MURRAH litigation department, with focus on trial litigation with emphasis on civil rights, real estate, corporate and insurance matters.
Thomas Knowlton Ishmael
(Posted on October 24, 2008)
Thomas Ishmael joins Hornbeek Vitali & Brown as associate.
James Kevin McKethan
(Posted on October 15, 2008)
J. Kevin McKethan has moved to 4600 Bosque Blvd., Ste 1B, Waco, Texas 76710. Kevin maintains a general practice serving clients with diverse needs including criminal, family, civil, probate, business and real estate matters.
Robert J Barron
(Posted on September 2, 2008)
Robert J. Barron (99) recently retired from the Army Reserve, after 22 years of service, at the rank of Major. He maintains an Immigration and Deportation Defense practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Ricardo J. Prieto
(Posted on August 14, 2008)
Ricardo J. Prieto has joined The Law Offices of Wayne T. Rife, P.C. in College Station, Texas. As an associate with the firm, he will practice Civil Litigation, Business Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Banking Law, Mergers and Acquisitions.
Pamela J. Kushmaul
(Posted on August 3, 2008)
Pamela Kushmaul was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Indian Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar Association. Pam is Associate General Counsel for the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
Neil Andrew Clark
(Posted on July 16, 2008)
After graduation in 2001, Mr. Clark spent 2 years as a criminal prosecutor in Tucson Arizona. in 2003, Mr. Clark went into private practice exclusively practicing criminal defense. In 2004, Mr. Clark and his partner Brad Thrush purchasd his employers law firm of Trezza and Thrush, forming Thrush Clark and Associates. The primary areas of focus for the firm are criminal defense (major crime) and plaintiffs personal injury with srtong emphasis on wrongful death. Thrus Clark & associates anticipates expanding its practice into domestic relations and opening multiple branch offices to serve it clients needs.
Brandon Long
(Posted on July 8, 2008)
Brandon Long, an associate at McAfee & Taft, received the 2008 Outstanding Director Award from the Young Lawyers Division of the Oklahoma County Bar Association. Long was selected for the award by peers and fellow board members based on contributions to the Young Lawyers Division and the Oklahoma County legal community. Long practices employee benefits law.
Richard L. Rose
(Posted on July 2, 2008)
Richard L. Rose has joined Mahaffey & Gore. Rick's litigation practice encompasses energy law, environmental law, residential disclosure, contract disputes, insurance coverage, products liability and other commercial controversies. Rick is also the chair-elect of the Oklahoma Bar Association Young Lawyer Division.
Arnold Battise
(Posted on June 30, 2008)
Arnold Battise was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the State Bar of Texas' American Indian Law Section annual meeting Nov. 2, 2007. Battise was awarded the plaque for his outstanding work as judge/attorney and his dedication to Native people. ALABAMA-COUSHATTA INDIAN RESERVATION, Texas - When Arnold Battise attended the annual meeting of the State Bar of Texas' American Indian Law Section Nov. 2, he expected the usual routine. But this year he was caught off-guard when he was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Battise, 71, humbly accepted the prestigious accolade and said that he did his best to share his gratitude while in awe. ''They only give you these types of awards when they think you are going to die, but I don't plan on dying anytime soon,'' he said in an obvious humorous tone. He made sure to thank his wife and children for their support and other individuals that influenced his career. Ray Torgerson, chairman of the American Indian Law Section, awarded Battise the plaque for his outstanding work as judge/attorney and his dedication to Native people. The recently retired Alabama-Coushatta tribal member served as a judge and attorney for nearly four decades, with the bulk of his career in federal service. In 1990 he became a federal administrative law judge in Alexandria, La. He also served in Dallas, Texas. His final role as an administrative judge was for the Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Seattle, Wash., from 1999 to 2006. Battise's busy career kept him moving to different locations across the country, yet he managed to keep abreast of Native issues. ''I moved a lot, but I kept up with news in Indian country,'' he said. His wife of 47 years, Jo Ann, knew about the accolade two months prior to the ceremony. Jo Ann, who serves as the Alabama-Coushatta tribal chairman, avoided his suspicion of her attendance by telling him that she was a guest speaker. Battise does not like to boast about his accomplishments; instead, he likes to keep things simple when he speaks of himself. ''I don't know quite how to describe myself,'' he said. ''I consider myself a Native American first who is also a lawyer.'' Battise earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of Houston. From there, he enrolled at the Oklahoma City University School of Law, graduating in 1971. His motivation for becoming a lawyer stemmed from being harassed by Houston police. He said that his skirmishes with police were likely racially motivated, as segregation was paramount during the 1960s. Luckily, none of the incidents turned violent, but were sobering enough for him to solidify a career choice. ''I thought that the best way to handle that would be to learn the law and represent myself in these interactions,'' he said. During his career as an attorney he represented the IHS at its offices in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and North Carolina. He also served as the general counsel for his tribe in 1990. Prior to college, Battise served in the Navy and traveled quite extensively during his tour. In the states, he served as a communications technician 2nd class, including service in San Diego, Calif.; Alaska; and Washington, D.C. While abroad, he served as a radio operator aboard ships in northern Europe, primarily Copenhagen, Denmark, before being honorably discharged after eight years of active duty. In the early days of his law career, he was involved with the National Congress of American Indians annual convention. During the '70s, he witnessed American Indian Movement members take over a NCAI convention. He said that he felt insulted when a young AIM member called him ''an apple.'' But he understood why, as he remembers wearing a suit and a military-style haircut. Yet, nothing negative said could change the truth in his heart. He knew that like AIM members, he too was a proud American Indian and believed strongly in helping Native people. Even his friends can attest to his dedication. 8F @C @XB C @D D E xE E HF X? 6@C aw/alum emPm. r.ph
Charles Edward Chapin
(Posted on June 19, 2008)
Charles Edward Chapin was honored by the Legal Services Corporation ("LSC")for his pro-bono and advocacy work among Native Americans. Oklahoma Indian Legal Services nominated Mr. Chapin due to his private attorney involvement in promoting equal justice in Oklahoma. The award was presented at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the LSC held in Oklahoma City on April 25, 2008
Robert N. Sheets
(Posted on June 11, 2008)
Bob Sheets, Phillips McFall McCaffrey McVay & Murrah, received a 2008 Leadership In Law award from the Oklahoma County Bar Association.
Robert A. Ravitz
(Posted on June 11, 2008)
Bob Ravitz, Oklahoma County Public Defender, received a 2008 Leadership In Law award from the Oklahoma County Bar Association.
Gayle L. Barrett
(Posted on June 11, 2008)
Gayle M. Barrett, Crowe & Dunlevy, received a 2008 Leadership In Law award from the Oklahoma County Bar Association.
Mark D. Brown
(Posted on June 11, 2008)
Mark D. Brown, partner in the firm Brown & Brown, P.C. was recipient of University of Central Oklahoma's Liberal Arts Outstanding Adjunct award, March 26, 2008.
Aaron Arnall
(Posted on June 11, 2008)
Aaron M. Arnall has joined The Crosthwait Law Firm as associate.
Michael Eugene Zmijewski
(Posted on May 1, 2008)
In January, Michael formed the Z Law Firm, LLC in Orlando, Florida. His practice is in the areas of Criminal Defense and Family Law.
Eric Johnson
(Posted on April 29, 2008)
Eric L. Johnson, '94 has co-authored "Oklahoma Lending Guide, a Guide for Commercial Lenders" with others in his firm, Phillips, McFall McCaffrey mcVay & Murrah.
Deborah Barnes
(Posted on April 29, 2008)
Deborah Ann Browers Barnes, '83 will serve on the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals, appointed by Governor Brad Henry. Barnes has worked in civil litigation, administrative law, commercial and business law. She was vice president, corporate secretary and associate general counsel at ONEOK in Tulsa from 1997 to 2001. From 2002 until now, she has worked in private practice at the law firm of Crutchmer, Browers & Barnes.
Cynthia Cline
(Posted on April 1, 2008)
Cynthia Cline was appointed as Co-Counsel to the legal defense team of Prosper Mugiraneza, former Rwandan Civil Service Minister, before the United Nations International War Crimes Tribunal for Rwanda located in Arusha, Tanzania. www.ictr.org
Kyna Jene' Roberts
(Posted on March 31, 2008)
I have been an associate at Cowles & Thompson, PC, since graduating in 2003. Last week, I was named one of Texas Monthly's Rising Stars, which is awarded to less than 2 percent of attorneys who have been licensed less than ten years and are under the age of 40. The publication comes out in April. I was also recently elected as the Chairperson of the Smith County Bar Women's Section.
Eric L. Johnson
(Posted on March 28, 2008)
Eric L. Johnson has been named a shareholder and director of Phillips McFall McCaffrey McVay & Murrah, P.C. He is a member of the firm's Commercial and Consumer Financial Services department and an adjunct law professor at OCU LAW.
Randy Smith
(Posted on March 28, 2008)
Randy Smith has joined Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green as an Associate in the Oklahoma City office.
Robert Powell
(Posted on March 28, 2008)
Robert Powell has joined Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green as an Associate in the Oklahoma City office.
Amir M. Farzaneh
(Posted on March 28, 2008)
Amir Farzaneh participated in the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium panel discussion on HB1804 and Oklahoma's new immigration law. Farzaneh is an attorney with Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson and is a frequesnt speaker on immigration issues.
Elisabeth E. Muckala
(Posted on March 27, 2008)
Elisabeth Muckala has joined Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson as an associate in the Oklahoma City Office.
Tynan Grayson
(Posted on March 27, 2008)
Tynan Grayson, an associate at Crowe & Dunlevy, was appointed to the Oklahoma County Bar Association's Diversity Committee, serving through December 2010.
Robert C. Margo
(Posted on March 27, 2008)
Robert C. Margo joined the National Arbitration Forum's national panel of independent and neutral arbitrators and mediators. His areas of experience include healthcare, contract and employment law.
Tobey Scott Elliott
(Posted on March 21, 2008)
Tobey S. Elliott, Class of '99, has opened his solo-attorney law office in Coppell, Texas, focusing on Federal firearms and explosives regulatory and criminal law. Additional areas of practice include real estate tranactions and land use, estate planning, probate and estate administration, elder law, disability law, and education law. Website: www.tselliottlawoffice.com T. S. Elliott Law Office, PLLC 600 S. Denton Tap Rd. Suite 134 Coppell, Texas 75019-5441 (972) 906-9302 fax (972) 906-9808 toll free (877) 486-5298
Andrew K. Benton
(Posted on March 20, 2008)
Mar. 2-- Andrew Benton, Class of 1979, named board chairman of the American Council on Education. As president of Pepperdine University, Andrew Benton oversees a beautiful campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. But as board chairman of the American Council on Education (ACE), he's set his sights on advocating for higher education across the nation. Benton, a former Oklahoman, was named to the post last month and will advocate for the council's member institutions to influence federal and state policies and public opinion. "The great thing about ACE is that it's the convening organization for all of higher education," he said. "It's a great opportunity to all get together under one tent." While Benton is president of a church-affiliated private college, the American Council on Education's membership also includes public schools large and small, private universities of all sizes, community colleges and Ivy League institutions. A native Kansan, Benton earned his college degrees in Oklahoma in the 1970s. He earned his bachelor's degree at Oklahoma Christian University, where he met his wife, Debby. He then gained a law degree from Oklahoma City University and practiced as an attorney here for four years before joining Pepperdine as an administrator in 1984. He became Pepperdine's president in 2000. Like Oklahoma Christian, Pepperdine is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Benton said his ties to Oklahoma remain strong, and he hopes to live here again someday.
Sabrina D. Merritt
(Posted on March 20, 2008)
ST. LOUIS Evans and Dixon L.L.C. has promoted Sabrina D. Merritt in the firms workers compensation practice group. Merritt was promoted to senior associate and is licensed to practice in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and the western and eastern district of Missouri. She is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Okalahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Bar Association of Metro St. Louis. She holds a doctorate of law from Oklahoma City University School of Law and a bachelors degree from Georgia State University.
Carol M. Hanson
(Posted on March 20, 2008)
Carol M. Hansen, Class of 1974, received 2008 Byliner Award. Honored in the field of law, Hansen became the first female to serve as chief judge of the Court of Civil Appeals in 1993, elected by her fellow judges. She is involved in civic and charitable organizations as well as professional legal committees and associations.
Stephen J Koratash
(Posted on March 20, 2008)
Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 2007 The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Steve Korotash as the Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in the Commissions Fort Worth Regional Office. Mr. Korotash, who is currently the offices chief trial attorney, will now oversee all of the offices enforcement activities in the Southwest. Linda Thomsen, Director of the Commissions Enforcement Division, said, Steve Korotash is a terrific advocate who has played a major role in a number of significant enforcement cases that have enhanced the Commissions efforts to protect investors. I am delighted to have such a high-caliber and dedicated person in this position at the Commission. Rose Romero, Director of the Fort Worth Regional Office, said, Steve Korotash brings a great depth of experience and expertise to this important position. He is not only a first-rate trial attorney, but also an excellent manager with a proven track record of success with the SEC. Mr. Korotash has more than 18 years of experience in the Commissions enforcement program investigating and litigating significant matters involving issuer accounting fraud, investment adviser fraud, market manipulation, offering fraud, insider trading and supervisory failures by broker-dealers. Korotash said, I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the offices enforcement efforts. I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by amazingly talented and dedicated attorneys, accountants and support personnel. Their accomplishments have been remarkable. Prior to joining the Fort Worth staff in 1999, Mr. Korotash served as an assistant chief litigation counsel in the Commissions Washington, D.C., office. During his legal career, Mr. Korotash has served as both a state and federal prosecutor and as the Congressional Liaison for the nations United States Attorneys. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Korotash was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, among other personal and unit decorations, for his service in the Persian Gulf Region during Operation Desert Storm. Mr. Korotash was awarded an LL.M. degree in securities regulation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1993. He received a J.D. with distinction from Oklahoma City University Law School, where he served as editor-in-chief of the law review. He received his B.A. degree from Ripon College, after which he worked as a newspaper reporter.
Cary E. Hiltgen
(Posted on March 20, 2008)
Cary E. Hiltgen, Class of 1981, has recently been elected as the Vice President of DRI (Defense Research Institute), the nations largest organization of civil defense attorneys.
Leslie L. Lynch
(Posted on March 18, 2008)
GABLEGOTWALS is pleased to announce that Leslie L. Lynch has joined the firm in our Oklahoma City office in an of-counsel position. Ms. Lynch has extensive experience complex civil litigation and employment litigation and was previously employed by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma as a law clerk for eight years. Ms. Lynch has served the legal professional in many ways. She is a current member of the Oklahoma County Bar Association Briefcase and Community Service Committees and the Oklahoma Bar Association Client Security Fund and Work Life Balance Committees. She is a past member of the Oklahoma Bar Associations Board of Governors and Chairperson of the Young Lawyers Division. She served for more than ten years on the Mock Trial Committee and was its Chairperson in 2000. She served for more than seven years on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Division and for several years on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Division of the Oklahoma County Bar Association. In addition, she was the Moderator and a member of the planning committee for the OBAs Diversity Conference in 2003; and has served, at varying times, on a number of OBA Committees including, the Legal Ethics Committee, Discipline and Diversion Taskforce and Disaster Response Committee. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma City University teaching a course in Pre-trial Litigation. She was named the Outstanding Young Lawyer by the OBA in 2004 and the Outstanding Young Alumna by OCU in 2003. She was profiled in Leading the Way: A Look at Oklahomas Pioneering Women Lawyers (published by the Oklahoma Bar Association Women in Law Committee, 2003). Ms. Lynch attended law school as a Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Scholar, graduating magna cum laude, from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1993. She earned her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing, from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1987. Ms. Lynchs legal practice is in the areas of litigation (state and federal), employment liability, product liability and appellate practice.
Cynthia Cline
(Posted on February 20, 2008)
Please report that I have been appointed co-counsel to the Defense team of Prosper Mugiraneza, the former Civil Service Minister of Rwanda, who is charged with genocide at the United Nations International War Crimes Tribunal for Rwanda, located in Arusha, Tanzania.
Dan Whitmarsh
(Posted on February 8, 2008)
After graduating from law school, Dan was a pharmaceutical representative for Janssen Pharmaceutica. He then became an independent Landman for over a year before being hired at Chesapeake Energy Corporation in Oklahoma City in March 2005.
Rebekah M. Stewart
(Posted on December 27, 2007)
Rebekah Stewart has joined Huron Consulting Group as an Associate in their Health and Education Consulting Practice, specializing in clinical research. She will work with educational institutions and academic medical centers on a variety of issues including, research administration, clinical research investigations and operations, and research budgeting and contracting. About Huron Consulting Group: Huron Consulting Group helps clients effectively address complex challenges that arise in litigation, disputes, investigations, regulatory compliance, procurement, financial distress, and other sources of significant conflict or change. The Company also helps clients deliver superior customer and capital market performance through integrated strategic, operational, and organizational change. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and the law firms that represent these various organizations. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
Elizabeth Guilbert Perrow
(Posted on December 26, 2007)
Mrs. Elizabeth Guilbert Perrow has been appointed Substitute Judge for the General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of Virginia, beginning January 1, 2008. In addition to serving as Substitute Judge, Mrs. Perrow is also a partner at WootenHart PLC, where she practices civil litigation, concentrating in medical malpractice defense.
Pamela Kushmaul
(Posted on December 6, 2007)
Pam Kushmaul was appointed to the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence Working Group which recently wrote ABA Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in Civil Protection Order Cases. The Standards were adopted by the ABA in August, 2007. Pam also recently served on the Professionalism Panel for a CLE on Economic Development in Indian Country presented by the Indian Law Section of the New Mexico Bar Association. She received her LL.M. in American Indian and Indigenous Law from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2005 and is an associate at John D. Wheeler & Associates which is general counsel to the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
Robert Stillwell
(Posted on December 4, 2007)
After serving eight plus years as an Associate Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit in Missouri, Robert has returned to private practice in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In December 2006 he married his sweetheart of 14+ years Cheryl Halter of Park Hills, Missouri. They have built a new house and are settled down in Jackson, Missouri looking forward to Robert's retirement and his judical pension in three years. He is currently a partner in the MOSS & STILLWELL Law Firm in Cape Girardeau.
Ramina Dehkhoda-Steele
(Posted on November 20, 2007)
Adorno & Yoss, the nations largest, certified minority-owned law firm, today announced that it has formed a partnership with the Seattle-based law firm of Caley, Dehkhoda & Qadri, P.A. The new firm is now known as Adorno Yoss Caley, Dehkhoda & Qadri. The opening of the Washington state office is a significant move for the firm as it expands its footprint and continues its global expansion. The firms increased national presence now covers the west coast of the United States and the nations largest urban centers. Caley, Dehkhoda & Qadri is a well known minority-owned law firm with strong expertise in international, employment law, corporate and litigation, said George T. Yoss, Managing Partner of Adorno & Yoss. The firm and our existing clients understand, as we have for years, that as the composition of this countrys population changes, the development of minority professionals will drive the success and growth of all of our businesses. The new partnership for Adorno & Yoss enables existing clients to benefit from a network of over 250 attorneys and 17 locations nationally and internationally. The firm has offices in major metropolitan centers such as Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York/New Jersey. For us, diversity is more than just a goal, its a way of life, said Ramina Dehkhoda-Steele, Partner-in-charge of the Seattle office. We are deeply committed to diversity and as our clients needs have grown, we knew we had to partner with a national law firm that was equally committed to that philosophy. Joining the firm as partners are attorneys Dianna Caley, Ramina Dehkhoda-Steele and Shahzad Qadri who founded Caley, Dehkhoda & Qadri in 2002. In addition to its legal expertise, the firm has a well known reputation for being technologically advanced, for being early adopters of technology in the business of law and for being environmentally conscious. The firm employs state-of-the art technology such as online videoconferencing, virtual meeting rooms, virtual banking and electronic payment processing. Their green activities include becoming 100% paperless (including interoffice mail) several years ago, starting a recycling program for paper and other materials and installing energy saving lighting in compliance with local utility guidelines. All of our clients appreciate the way we do business and they are as equally passionate about the environment as we are. Having these tools in place has enabled us to quickly respond to the needs of our international clients no matter what time zone they are in around the world. added Dehkhoda-Steele. The firms practice groups include bankruptcy, corporate, employment law, international (including immigration), litigation, real estate and trademarks and intellectual property. Their corporate and international clients include IAG North America, Lux Tea and Portlock Corporation. Located at 2340 130th Avenue NE in Bellevue, Washington (just outside Seattle), Caley, Dehkhoda & Qadri was one of the leading minority-owned law firms in the region. Eight-five percent of the firms lawyers are lawyers of color from Iran, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan and the Phillipines. More than half of the firms attorneys are women. Joining the firm as associates are Alia Ahmed, Marlene Casteneda, Wang Jin Kim and Noel Yumo. ABOUT THE FIRM Adorno & Yoss is the nation's largest certified minority-owned law firm, with over 250 professionals in all major metropolitan centers.
Tynan Grayson
(Posted on October 31, 2007)
Upon graduating from OCU Law, I served as law clerk to U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange in the Western District of Oklahoma. I completed my clerkship in August, 2007, and joined Crowe & Dunlevy in September.
Amber Dawn Huffman-Sanderson
(Posted on October 24, 2007)
Amber Huffman-Sanderson opened her practice, the Law Center of Oklahoma. Her practice is one of the few consumer advocacy firms in Oklahoma. The firm has tripled in size since opening and is one of the fastest growing firms in the city. The practice focuses on advocacy for clients in financially disadvantageous position who would not otherwise be able to afford legal representation. Practice areas include litigation involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, litigation on old debts, aid in stopping foreclosures, aiding with tax probelms, and bankruptcy. Her staff includes Attorney Andrew K. Long and Paralegal Pamela Tarling.
Kyle Kanable
(Posted on October 1, 2007)
October 1, 2007 McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips is pleased to announce that Kyle L. Kanable, has joined the firm as associate. Kyle L. Kanable joins the firms workers compensation and litigation practice groups in the Springfield, Missouri, office. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2004 from Oklahoma City University School of Law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and his Bachelor of Science degree in 2000 from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. Kanable spent two years as an assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Greene County, Missouri, and one year as an associate with Corbett Law Firm in Springfield, Missouri. About McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips Founded in 1901, McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips is a general practice law firm representing a diverse group of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, individuals, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. One of the oldest law firms in the Midwest, the firm has offices in Kansas City and Roeland Park, Kansas, St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri, with lawyers licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Additional information about the firm can be found at www.mvplaw.com. ###
Bobby Jay Coffman
(Posted on September 26, 2007)
I have recently, July 2007, taken a civilian attorney position in the Contract and Acquisitions Law Division of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
Shiv Naimpally
(Posted on September 8, 2007)
Shiv Naimpally has accepted an associate position with Toler Schaffer, an intellectual property law firm in Austin, TX. Shiv was previously an associate at Yee & Associate in Dallas, TX. Shiv is a regular columnist in SciTech Lawyer, a publication of the ABA Section of Science and Technology. Shiv started the column in 2004, as a law student at OCU, when he was appointed the national student liaison to the Section.
Trevor B. Hall
(Posted on August 19, 2007)
Trevor B. Hall, 2002, married Stacey Campbell on August 18, 2007, in Canyon, Texas. Trevor and Stacey reside in Amarillo, Texas.
Elliott Clark Crawford
(Posted on July 27, 2007)
On June 13, 2006Mr. Crawfordopenedhis own law practice (Law Office of Elliott C. Crawford, P.C.) in Oklahoma City,focusing primarily on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.
Marc & Debra Defreyn
(Posted on July 11, 2007)
Marc and Debra Defreyn are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Alexandra Elizabeth, born May 16, 2007, 8 lbs. 20" in Olympia, WA.
Marc Defreyn
(Posted on June 7, 2007)
Marc Defreyn's article, "Line of Defense," a look at the lighter side of criminal defense work, published in the Winter 2007 edition of "Washington Law & Politics" magazine was awarded 3rd Place in the 2007 "Excellence in Journalism Award" by the Society of Professional Journalists. Seattle, WA.
John D. Martorana
(Posted on June 6, 2007)
Mr. Martorana now works as an attorney in the Criminal Appeals and Tax Enforcement Policy section of the United States Department of Justice's Tax Division. Part of his job entails arguing tax appeals before the Federal Circuit Courts and making recommendations to the Solicitor General's Office regarding the Tax Division's position in certain tax cases. He is also working towards his LL.M. in tax at Georgetown University. His wife, Carolyn Martorana, whom he met at OCU, is currently working as a summer associate at Arent Fox focusing on commercial litigation. She is on the George Washington University Law School's International Law Review and will graduate in May of 2009.
Jeffrey J Beltz
(Posted on May 25, 2007)
Raj and I are still blazing the Criminal and Personal Injury trail. We just opened a second office in Dallas, and wanted to share the good news with our alumni. Our second office is located at 10103 Garland Road Dallas, Texas 75218. We changed the name of the firm to The Beltz Law Firm. Feel free to give us a call 214-321-4105 or visit us at www.beltzlaw.com and/or www.beltzlawyers.com!
Leslie D Guajardo
(Posted on May 17, 2007)
Leslie Guajardo was one of the youngest recipients of the Journal Record's Leadership in Law awards on May 1, 2007. Ms. Guajardo is an associate with Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree in Oklahoma City. She is a 2002 graduate with honors from OCU-Law.
James Matthew Branum
(Posted on May 11, 2007)
James Matthew Branum is pleased to announce the formation of his private practice. The firm works in the area of G.I. Rights/Military law with a particular emphasis on Army discharges and court-martial defense. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Institute of Christian Studies in Austin, TX in 2000 and graduated from OCU School of Law in 2005. He is the current Texoma Regional Vice President of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) and is on the steering committee for the Military Law Task Force of the NLG. He is also of counsel with the bankruptcy firm of Branum Law Offices in Newcastle.
Dallas J. Barrington
(Posted on April 21, 2007)
Dallas J. Barrington of Silsbee, Texas, has joined the Newton County Criminal District Attorney's Office as as the new assistant criminal district attorney. Mr. Barrington continues to maintain a private law practice in his hometown of Silsbee, Texas, where he formerly served as the associate municipal judge, and was an associate with the law firm of Orgain, Bell, & Tucker, L.L.P.
Sidney D. Wise
(Posted on April 8, 2007)
Ten years after retiring from the Arizona Judiciary, having sat on the Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa Municipal Courts,Judge Sidney D. Wisereturned to the field of education. First as Chair of the Criminal Justice Dept. at Remington College in Tempe, AZ and for the past two years as Chair of the Para-Legal Dept. of City College, Gainesville, FL. Judge Wise says he and his wife Dana have given up "Tornados for Hurricanes. "
Trevor B. Hall
(Posted on April 4, 2007)
Trevor B. Hall of Amarillo, Texas, has formed the consulting firm Hall Political, Inc. The firm, which will officially open in May 2007, will focus upon electing Republican candidates to local and statewide office, as well as advancing conservative issues. Mr. Hall has successfully managed Republican campaigns throughout Northwest Texas, including campaigns for the Seventh Court of Appeals, local judicial office, county commission, city council, and other election contests. Mr. Hall formerly practiced law with the Dallas firm of Haynes and Boone, LLP, and he continues to practice law on a limited basis in Amarillo.
Wes Billingsley
(Posted on April 3, 2007)
J. Wes Billingsley has joined the law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP as Counsel in the
Steven Camp
(Posted on March 30, 2007)
Steven S. Camp was one of nine attorneys promoted to partner at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, effective April 1, 2007. Steve is a partner in the firms banking group. His diverse practice includes the documentation of commercial lending transactions and assisting financial institutions and debtors with financial transactions ranging in size from $2 million to $450 million. He also has a broad range of experience in consumer finance and corporate fraud investigation, the workout of troubled loans, and regulatory matters related to financial institutions and regulated lenders He practices in Garderes Dallas office.
John Menchaca II
(Posted on March 22, 2007)
John Menchaca II has joined the Austin, Texas office of Winstead PC as a shareholder wherehe practices in the areas of securities law and mergers and acquisitions.
Ali Abazari
(Posted on March 19, 2007)
Ali Abazari has been named a Rising Star for 2006. Rising Stars are up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or fewer. Rising Stars are voted on by Super Lawyers (attorneys who have been voted the top 5 percent in the state) who have seen them in action. Only 2.5 percent of attorneys in Texas are named Rising Stars. Mr. Abazari is with international law firm of Jackson Walker LLP where he serves as an associate in the Regulatory & Legislative section of the Austin, Texas office.
Nona M. Lee
(Posted on March 15, 2007)
Nona M. Lee 95 was a panelist for a program entitled, Beyond Winning: Pursuing Excellence Outside the Lines, conducted during the Harvard Black Law Students Associations Spring Conference 2007. Ms. Lee serves as the Vice President and General Counsel for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Zane D. Wood
(Posted on March 15, 2007)
Zane D. Wood has joined The law firm of Resides & Resides in Oklahoma City. As an associate with the firm,he will practice civil litigation, criminal defense and family law.
Glenn Matthew Swiatek
(Posted on March 13, 2007)
On March 1, 2007, Glenn M. Swiatek '97 was elected President of the Okaloosa-Walton Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He will also serve on the Board of Directors for the state association. Swiatek is a solo criminal defense attorney practicing in Shalimar, Florida.
Gay Hellman
(Posted on March 6, 2007)
Gay Hellman received the 2007 Servant Leader of the Year Award at the annual meeting of Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City Archdiocese, held in Yukon, Oklahoma.
Penny Broughton George
(Posted on March 2, 2007)
Penny (McCracken) George was named the Prince William County Guardian ad litem of the Year at the annual Bar Association Dinner on February 24, 2007. She lives in Triangle, Virginia, which is just north of Quantico and south of Washington, D.C.
Matthew D Goedert
(Posted on February 28, 2007)
Matthew D. Goedert has joined Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP in San Francisco. His practice will focus on ERISA and employee benefits, with an emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Thelen is an international law firm with over 600 attorneys.
Walter Lee Stout
(Posted on February 26, 2007)
W. Lee Stout has been named to serve as special district judge in the 8th Judicial District. Following graduation from OCU LAW, Summa Cum Laude, Judge Stout served as an assistant district attorney in
A. Richard Troell, III
(Posted on February 16, 2007)
The February 2007 issue of the Florida Bar News announced that A. Richard Troell, III has received the Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award. Mr. Troell is in private practice in Crestview, Florida where he pracitices criminal and family law. Mr. Troell and his wife, Lisa Wagner Troell JD '88, make their home in west florida.
Matthew Eric Johnson
(Posted on February 15, 2007)
Matthew E. Johnson was elected to a four year term as Judge of the 54th District Court in McLennan County, Texas. Judge Johnson was sworn in on January 1, 2007, by his father, Senior District Judge of the 74th District Court of McLennan County, Texas.
Susan A. Holloway
(Posted on February 7, 2007)
Upon graduating from OCU in May of 2005 and passage of the Wisconsin Bar Exam in September of 2005, Susan began her legal career in October of 2005 working as an Assistant District Attorney in Outagamie County (located in Appleton, WI). As an ADA Susan gained valuable courtroom and trial experience prosecuting and assisting in numerous misdemeanor and felony cases. After having gained experience as a prosecutor and establishing herself in the community, she joined Attorney Erica Bauer and Attorney Jason Farris and formed Bauer, Farris & Holloway, LLC (located in Menasha, WI). A significant portion of her case-load centers on criminal defense.
Timothy M. Larason
(Posted on February 2, 2007)
Timothy M. Larason presented the tax issues portion of the National Business Institute's LLC Trends and Developments in January. Mr. Larason is a senior shareholder with Andrews Davis in Oklahoma City.
Philip B. Sears
(Posted on January 23, 2007)
Philip B. Sears has been named a shareholder with the law firm McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City, where he practices in the areas of contracts, securities and transactional law.
Paul Antonio Lacy
(Posted on January 17, 2007)
On November 16, 2006, at the Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting, the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association awarded Assistant Federal Public Defender Paul Antonio (Tony) Lacy with the 2006 Clarence Darrow Award for zealous criminal defense advocacy by an individual attorney. A month later, on December 14, 2006, the Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association awarded him the 2006 Barry Albert Award for excellence in advocacy. Tony Lacy is a member of the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Federal Defenders. He has served on the board of directors for the National Association of Federal Defenders from 2001 to the present. He is co-editor of the National Association of Federal Defenders newsletter, The Liberty Legend. He presents regularly on criminal law matters.
Eric L. Johnson Johnson
(Posted on January 8, 2007)
Eric L. Johnson was a featured speaker at a seminar co-sponsored by The Oklahoma Bar Review and the Conference on Consumer Finance Law. Mr. Johnson practices with Phillips McFall McCaffrey and Taft in Oklahoma City.
J. Bradley Klepper
(Posted on January 8, 2007)
J. Bradley Klepper has been named general counsel for the Oklahoma Board of Architects, Licensed Architects and Interior Designers. Mr. Klepper practices with McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City.
Jay Jones
(Posted on December 23, 2006)
Jay Jones is a Lieutenant in the US Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, currently stationed at Camp Al Taqaadum, Iraq. He is the Senior Military Prosecutor for I Marine Expeditionary Forces (Forward), responsible for prosecuting all courts-martials in Al Anbar Provice and Western Iraq. He will return to the US in February 2007 and will be a criminal defense appellate lawyer for the US Navy.
Amir M. Farzaneh
(Posted on December 5, 2006)
Governor Brad Henry has appointed Amir Farzaneh to a four-year term on the Dept of Environmental Quality Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel. Mr. Farzaneh practices with Hall Estill Attorneys at Law in Oklahoma City where he specializes in immigration issues.
Ken McBride
(Posted on December 5, 2006)
Ken McBride has been named president of Oklahoma Citys Capitol Abstract and Title Co. McBride is a long time industry expert who has served two terms on the Board of Directors and has been named the Outstanding Affiliate Member of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors. In addition, he has served two years on the Title Examination Standards Committee of the Oklahoma Bar Association and has taught continuing education in the Realtor Institute of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors for over 20 years. Prior to joining Capital Abstract, McBride was an attorney and Counselor at Law with Phillips McFall McCaffrey McVay & Murrah, P.C. He also served as vice president and general counsel for American-First Title & Trust Company, until he accepted the position of president of American First Abstract Company in Norman. McBride acquired Lawyers Title of Oklahoma City, Inc., in 1990 and in 1994 he formed American Eagle Title Insurance Company. Both of these companies were sold in 2004. He is a founding board member, past president and graduate of Class IV of Leadership of Oklahoma, Inc. and has served on the board of the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, where he is still an active member. Upon earning his degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, McBride served as deputy court clerk for Judge Robert Berry while he worked toward his juris doctorate. He later served as a law clerk to Division 1 of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals.
Carey Hitgen elected 2nd Vice President
(Posted on October 31, 2006)
At the recent Annual Meeting of DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar in San Francisco, Cary E. Hiltgen, director and shareholder of the business and insurance defense firm of Hiltgen & Brewer, P.C. was elected Second Vice President of the 22,000-member organization. Hiltgen, an esteemed product liability and insurance attorney, will serve a one-year term and become president of DRI, the nations largest organization of defense trial lawyers, in 2009 through 2010. For over 20 years, Hiltgen has focused his practice in the areas of products liability, insurance defense, insurance coverage, commercial litigation and transportation law. His extensive clientele includes the representation of numerous companies involved in consumer goods and products, manufacturing industries and the insurance market. Cary Hiltgen has a solid track record of experienced counsel to his clients, and his continued involvement with DRI programs and committees is commendable. We are very pleased that he has been elected to Second Vice President, and we are confident that he will continue to be a valuable asset to DRI, said John Kouris, executive director of DRI. Hiltgen has served as both Vice Chair and Chair of DRIs Product Liability Committee, one of the organizations largest committees with over 3,000 members. In addition to his work on the committee, he has also served on DRIs Board of Directors and is a member of their Law Institute. Hiltgen is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law. I am honored to be elected to this prestigious organization. The roles for defense attorneys are constantly changing, with new obstacles and challenges everyday. DRI helps the defense bar confront these challenges through a learned network of top attorneys that continues to educate and assist one another, said Hiltgen. Since 1996, the personal injury defense and business litigation defense law offices of Hiltgen & Brewer, P.C. have been skillfully representing self-insured business owners and operators in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. The firm focuses on the defense of matters involving products liability, employment, insurance, workers compensation, premises liability, transportation and personal injury law. The firm can be reached at www.hiltgenbrewer.com. DRI The Voice of the Defense Bar, is the national organization of more than 22,000 defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel. DRI provides numerous educational and informational resources to members and offers many opportunities for liaison among defense trial lawyers, Corporate America, and state and local defense organizations. DRI also has an international presence, seeking to enhance understanding of the law among members of the defense community who have reason to be concerned with the expanding globalization of litigation defense. The organization can be reached at www.dri.org.
Rebekah M. Stewart
(Posted on October 12, 2006)
Rebekah M. Stewart has been named to Leadership Metro Richmond's class of 2007. Leadership Metro Richmond is a 25-year old leadership development and community service program that taps the energy and skills of approximately 60 leaders each year, harnessing their shared passion for improving the quality of life in the Richmond region.
T. Grant Sexton, Jr.
(Posted on October 11, 2006)
After practicing with firms in Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C., Mr. Sexton has joined the firm of Rushton, Stakely, Johnston, & Garrett, P.A. in Montgomery, Alabama. His practice will focus on medical malpractice defense, professional liability, and commercial litigation.
Mary Musette Stewart
(Posted on August 18, 2006)
In June of 2006, Mary Musette Stewart was awarded the 2005-2006 Lynne Futch Most Productive Young Lawyer Award by the Young Lawyers Division for the State of Florida. She was also sworn in as the Membership Director for the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.
Frank R. Courbois
(Posted on August 15, 2006)
Frank Courbois was recognized as Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year by the Olahoma Bar Associations Criminal Law Section. Award recipients were nominated by attorneys representing the opposing side of the Bar. Nominees were judged on the traits most admired within the profession itself such as dedication to justice, skill, professionalism, and civility.
John C. Porter
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
John C. Porter has been appointed as Associate Circuit Judge of the 30th Judicial Circuit by Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.
Allen K. Harris
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Allen K. Harris' article "The Influence of the Socratic Method on Law Students - the Importance of Teaching Professionalism to Future Lawyers" appeared in the April 15, 2006 issue of The Oklahoma Bar Journal. Mr. Harris concentrates his practice on professional responsibility and legislative issues.
Lindsey Willis-Andrews
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Lindsey Willis-Andrews is the 2006-2007 Vice Chair for the Oklahoma County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Willis-Andrews practices with Rockett & Associates in Oklahoma City.
Richard Rose
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Richard Rose is the 2006-2007 Chair of the Oklahoma County Bar Associations Young Lawyers Division. Mr. Rose practices with the law firm of Miller Dollarhide in Oklahoma City.
Shanda M. McKenney
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Shanda M. (Cusick) McKenney s the 2006-2007 Past Chair for the Oklahoma County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. Ms. McKenney practices with the Oklahoma City firm of Love Beal & Nixon, PC.
T. Douglas Stump
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
T. Douglas Stump was appointed to the Immigration and Nationality Planning Committee for the University of Texas School of Law's 30th Annual Conference on Immigration Law, held in San Antonio, Texas.
Arlene M Randall
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Arlene M. Randall has formed Randall Law PC in Mustang, OK. Ms. Randall practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship and related tax issues.
Kevin L. Miller
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Kevin L. Miller has joined Haupt Brooks Vandruff Cloar PLLC in Oklahoma City where he will focus his practice on transactional and commercial law, including bankruptcy.
Adam C. Bradenburg
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Adam C. Bradenburg has joined Haupt Brooks Vandruff Cloar PLLC in Oklahoma City. He will focus his practice on employment and workers' compensation law, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Bradenburg is a director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Oklahoma and the Southwest Institute of Human Relations.
John W. Cloar
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
John W. Cloar has joined Haupt Brooks Vandruff PLLC as a named member with the firm's new name being Haupt Brooks Vandruff Cloar PLLC. Mr. Cloar will base in the firm's Norman office.
Richard B. Kells
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Richard B. Kells, a partner at the Oklahoma City law firm Hartzog, Conger, Cason & Neville spoke on the topic of Current Oklahoma Tax Developments at the University of Tulsa's Conference of Accountants in April 2006.
Eric L. Johnson
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Eric L. Johnson served as a panelist and presented "Firm Offers of Credit: Complying with the FCRA, the Cole Division and Related Litigation" during the recent National Automotive Finance Association's Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Gregory T. Metcalfe
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Gregory T. Metcalfe, an assistant attorney general with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, recently presented a CLE session to the South OKC Lawyers Association with fellow alumna Susan K. Noland '89, who also serves as an assistant attorney general.
Susan K. Noland
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Susan K. Noland, an assistant attorney general with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, recently presented a CLE session to the South OKC Lawyers Association with fellow alumnus Greg Metcalfe '02, who also serves as an assistant attorney general.
Gary Giessmann
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Gary Giessmann has been named a shareholder in the Oklahoma City law firm of Nash & Cohenour PC, which has recently changed its name to Nash, Cohenour, Kelley & Giessmann PC.
Richard G. Miller
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Richard G. Miller has joined the Oklahoma City law firm of McAfee & Taft as an associate. Mr. Miller concentrates his practice on intellectual property issues.
M. Kevin Walker
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
M. Kevin Walker has joined the Van Meter Law Firm in Oklahoma City as an associate. Mr. Walker will practice in the areas of personal injury. medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home negligence and product liability.
Carolyn S. Thompson
(Posted on August 14, 2006)
Carolyn S. Thompson has joined the Oklahoma City law firm of Britton, Ramsey and Gray PC as of counsel. Ms. Thompson will limit her practice to family law with emphasis on divorce and custody.
Dallas J. Barrington
(Posted on July 24, 2006)
On June 17, 2006, Dallas married Miss Amber Jones of Silsbee, Texas. Dallas currently maintains a private practice in Silsbee, Texas, along with serving as the Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Silsbee.
John David Martorana
(Posted on June 29, 2006)
Mr. Martorana graduated with highest honors from The George Washington University Law School's LL.M. program in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. While at George Washington,he was the LL.M. class representative to the SBA and president of the LL.M. Council, which is the governing entity of the LL.M. student body. Mr. Martorana was selected out of 1000+ candidates to be a Presidential Management Fellow.He iscurrently working in that capacity for the Internal Revenue Service as a Tax Law Specialist in the Exempted Organizations division. Mr. Martorana was recently married to Carolyn Scanlon, whohe met at OCU.They married on June 18, 2006 on Cape Cod. She is currently working at the United States Office of Special Counsel for the summer. Mr. Martorana was selected as an Outstanding and Distinguished graduate of The George Washington University Law School.
Vicki Robertson
(Posted on June 22, 2006)
Judge Vicki Robertson is President of the Oklahoma County Bar Association, Vice-Presiding Judge of Oklahoma County, and President-Elect of the Oklahoma Judicial Conference.
Steven Hart Earns LLM
(Posted on June 21, 2006)
Steven Hartreceivedan LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver on June 9, 2006.Shortly thereafter, heassumed an Of Counsel role with Peterson Dymond Reagor, LLP in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Michael J. Harkey Receives Appointment
(Posted on June 21, 2006)
On June 19, 2006, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry appointed Michael J. Harkey as a Workers' Compensation Court judge for a term ending July 1, 2008.
Scott Brown Receives Appointment
(Posted on June 21, 2006)
Scott Brown has been appointed director of the Area Prosecutions Division of the Attorney General's Office by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Brown served as an assistant attorney general and a criminal prosecutor in the Division.
Rajish Jose
(Posted on June 20, 2006)
Rajish Jose is practicing law withfellow OCU LAW alumnus Jeff (JJ) Beltz '02 in a personal injury and criminal law firm in the Uptown Area of Dallas, TX. Mr. Jose announces that theywill be openinga second office in Garland, TX inJuly of 2006.Mr. Jose invites friends and fellow alumni to visit their offices anytime or check out their websites www.beltzlaw.com and www.beltzlawyers.com.
The Reardon Firm, Attorneys-at-Law, Adds Associate: Amanda S. Beekman
(Posted on June 20, 2006)
The Reardon Firm, attorneys-at-law, has added Amanda S. Beekman as an associate. Established in 1997, the Fort Worth-based law firm represents companies and their owners in public and private offerings, other financings, mergers and acquisitions, securities law compliance, corporate governance and other business matters. Ms. Beekman was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in November 2005. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the Texas Young Lawyers Association. A Hatton W. Sumners Scholar, Ms. Beekman formerly served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Robin Cauthron, Chief Justice of the Federal District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Dana Laverty
(Posted on June 10, 2006)
On February 6, 2006, Dana James-Laverty was appointed as the Western Region Training Counsel for Citizenship and Immigration Services within the Department of Homeland Security. She currently is employed in Seattle, Washington.
Colleen Collins and Andrew Archer
(Posted on June 9, 2006)
Colleen and Andrew were married on March 11, 2006 in New Jersey. They are expecting their first child around the New Year. The couple is residing in Seattle, Washington.
Marc Defreyn
(Posted on May 25, 2006)
Marc Defreyn's article, "Desert Detail," about his time in Iraq as a member of the Army Judge Advocate General Corps, published in the Winter 2006 edition of "Washington Law & Politics" magazine was awarded the 2006 "Excellence in Journalism Award" by the Society of Professional Journalists. Seattle, WA
Judge Arnold Battise retires
(Posted on May 11, 2006)
Administrative Law Judge Arnold S. Battise has retired from federal service after 43 plus years of federal service. Judge Battise has served with the Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals since July 1990. Immediately prior to that, he had been with the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services. He also has federal civilian service with the U. S. Department of Labor and the U. S. Air Force at Tinker AFB, and military service with the U. S. Navy. He is a 1971 graduate of the Oklahoma City University School of Law. At the time, Dean of the Law School John Hervey taught Contracts. Assistant Dean Ted Foster taught Legal Method. Marian Opala, Wayne Quinlan and Richard Coulson were professors. Each of the professors at OCU was a practicing attorney during the day, and OCU had no day law school. Each of the professors welcomed the incoming freshman class of 1967, which included Dr. John Hale, the President of Langston University, two FBI agents, four IRS agents, one deputy sheriff, and Carolyn Sifford, who drove in to classes every night from Wichita, KS. Professor Erdberg noted in his welcoming remarks that we have one aborigine in the incoming class, referring to Arnold Battise. Arnold Battise is a fullblood member of the Alibamo-Koasati Indian Nation, with the Reservation in Polk County, TX. He has been proud to represent the Indian Health Service, which is a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, within the Dallas Region, and particularly the Albuquerque Area Office. He has also represented the Navajo Area Office, the Oklahoma Area Office, and the Cherokee Area Office in Cherokee, NC as part of his duties. He has been active in Indian affairs during his adult life, and will, and does, continue to participate in the governmental affairs of his Nation. In summary, he notes that at the time he began law school, with his growing family and his need to be employed full time, he could not have attended any other law school and still have been able to support his family. He comments that the legal education afforded to him at OCU was outstanding because of the excellent faculty, and salutes in particular Marian Opala, Wayne Quinlan, and Carmon Harris. These three individuals, in his mind, were especially influential in that they not only provided instruction in how to think like a lawyer, based on everyday applications and practical experiences, but also otherwise provided examples of what a lawyer should be.
Justice Kauger to Speak at Rose State College
(Posted on April 18, 2006)
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger was selected to present the James F. Howell "Country Lawyer" Lectureship at Rose State College in conjunction with Law Day 2006.
Brian Huseman appointed Chief of Staff for FTC Chairman
(Posted on April 18, 2006)
On April 18, 2005 Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras announced that FTC Chief of Staff Maryanne Kane will retire at the end of the month. The Chairman has appointed Brian Huseman, currently an Attorney Advisor in the Chairman's Office, to be her new Chief of Staff. Mr. Huseman joined the FTC in 2001 as a staff attorney in the Division of Marketing Practices, where he litigated Internet fraud and telemarketing cases and worked on legislative and policy issues, including analyzing legislation, drafting congressional testimony, and meeting with congressional staff. He became an Attorney Advisor for former Chairman Timothy J. Muris in 2004, and has served with Chairman Majoras since the beginning of her term. Huseman was formerly an attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, and a judicial law clerk for Judge Sven Erik Holmes in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma and then for the late Chief Judge Henry A. Politz in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Gayle Barrett Featured Panalist at the Fifth Annual CLE EXPO
(Posted on March 29, 2006)
Crowe & Dunlevy shareholder, Gayle Barrett, was a featured panelist at the Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Fifth Annual CLE Expo in Chicago, Illinois. On March 16, 2006, Ms. Barrett served as a panelist on new areas of discrimination exposure, including adverse impact age discrimination, appearance and religious discrimination. The panelists discussed the developing areas of discrimination and shared with attendees practical solutions on ways to prevent exposure to new discrimination claims, such as reviewing policies and procedures, providing appropriate training and ensuring corporate compliance. MCCA was founded in 1997 to advocate for the expanded hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law departments, and the law firms that serve them. The goal in presenting this conference was to build bridges of opportunity by bringing together talented minority and women attorneys by sharing their legal experience on their substantive legal practice areas. Ms. Barrett is a shareholder and director in Crowe & Dunlevy's Oklahoma City office, and she is a member of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group. Ms. Barrett is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Labor and Employment Law) and in Chambers USA America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2003, 2004 and 2005. She currently serves as General Counsel for the Oklahoma City Human Resource Society. Crowe & Dunlevy is one of the largest and oldest law firms in the State of Oklahoma with offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Norman.
Daniel Sanders
(Posted on March 23, 2006)
Daniel Sanders and Celma Patricia Camacho de Naranjo were married in Oklahoma City on June 23, 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders reside in Paris, Texas.
Glenn Matthew Swiatek
(Posted on March 20, 2006)
On March 3, 2006, Glenn M. Swiatek '97 was elected Vice-President of the Okaloosa-Walton Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Swiatek is a solo criminal defense attorney practicing in Shalimar, Florida.
Cody J. McPherson
(Posted on March 19, 2006)
Cody McPherson is an Associate at Mahaffey & Gore, PC in Oklahoma City. Mr. McPherson's practice focus is oil and gas litigation.
Ericka Lynne McPherson
(Posted on March 19, 2006)
in December of 2005 Ericka Lynne McPhersonwasnamed Director of National Affairs for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
Lisa Harden
(Posted on March 16, 2006)
Lisa Dennis, class of 2000, recently accepted a position as General Counsel for Gaillardia Country Club in Oklahoma City. Lisa is married to Larry Harden, also a member of the class of 2000.
Brandon Long Joins Baker McKenzie
(Posted on March 5, 2006)
Brandon Long joined the Dallas office of Baker & McKenzie LLP as an associate in January of 2005.
Cynthia Olson weds John Green
(Posted on February 28, 2006)
Cindy Olson Green and John Green were married on February 14, 2005. The couple resides in Edmond & Ms. Green continues as contracts supervisor for Enogex Inc and OGE Energy Resources, Inc.
Elizabeth (Guilbert) Perrow Receives Recognition
(Posted on February 27, 2006)
In January of 2004, Elizabeth Guilbert Perrow became a Partner in the Roanoke, Virginia law firm of Wooten & Hart PLC. In 2005, Mrs. Perrowreceived an awardin recognitionof significant service to the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar. In addition, she received a favorable result afteroral argumentbefore the Supreme Court of Virginia in Drinkard-Nuckols vs. Andrews, 269 Va. 93, 606 S.E.2d 813 (2005).
McClintock named shareholder
(Posted on February 22, 2006)
Mr. McClintock has been named a shareholder at McAfee & Taft in Oklhaoma City. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. McClintock practices business-related litigation in both state and federal courts.
Robie Jack Robinson
(Posted on February 22, 2006)
Mr. Robinson has been named Homeland Security Director for Dallas County, Texas. Prior to accepting this position, he served as the Emergency Services Coordinator for Tarrant County, Texas. Mr. Robinson has also served as a professor of emergency management at the University of North Texas.
Andrea M. Braeutigam
(Posted on February 15, 2006)
Andrea M. Braeutigam received her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Dispute Resolution from the University of Missouri-Columbia of School of Law in Dec. 2005. She will present a paper at the International Symposium on Online Dispute Resolution entitled "Enhancing Worldwide Understanding Through Online Dispute Resolution, on April 21-22 at the University of Toledo College of Law. The symposium paper, What I Hear You Writing Is ... Issues in ODR: Building Trust and Rapport in a Text-Based Environment will be published in the University of Toledo Law Review later this year.
Stanley Pietruska
(Posted on February 7, 2006)
Stanley R. Pietruska was named Second Vice President of the Hudson County Bar Association in January 2006.
Kenneth D. Jordan Appointed Municipal Counselor
(Posted on February 6, 2006)
Kenneth D. Jordan was appointed Municpal Counselor for the City of Oklahoma City on January 31st, 2006. Prior to this appointment Mr. Jordan had served as an assistant to the municipal counselor for 22 years.
Bill Peterson Recognized for Service
(Posted on February 3, 2006)
District Attorney for Pomtotoc, Seminole, and Hughes counties recently received his 25 year pin for his service as District Attorney.
Keith Munro named Chief of Staff
(Posted on February 1, 2006)
Keith Munro, (OCU SoL 1991) has been named as Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn's Chief of Staff today. There is a press release at the Governor's website (www.nv.gov/). Keith works in Carson City, Nevada. He will serve as the Governor's Chief of Staff for the remaining 11 months of the Governor's term. Thank you, OCU!
Read the official press release from the Office of the Governor of Nevada
Jason Thomas Smith
(Posted on December 14, 2005)
Smith was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives for the 150th district in a special election on November 8, 2005. Smith's district represents the counties of Dent, Crawford, Phelps, and Reynolds. He will be the youngest member in the Missouri General Assembly.
Natalie Talmage Moorcroft
(Posted on December 13, 2005)
Natalie (Stuart) Moorcroft and husband, Patrick Moorcroft are the proud parents of Jazmyn Talmage, born on August 4, 2005. She joins her two year old sister, Journey Talmage.
Gerald L. Gamble, JD 68, Receives Bishop Paul W. Milhouse Award
(Posted on December 12, 2005)
Dr. Gerald L. Gamble, JD 68 is the 2005 recipient of the Bishop Paul W. Milhouse Award. Presented at the Oklahoma City University University-Church Relations Christmas Dinner on December 9th, the award is named in honor of Bishop Paul W. Milhouse in recognition of his dynamic appeal in calling the church back to ownership of Oklahoma City University. His firm stand and appeal immediately brought about dramatic changes as he challenged the church and community to return Oklahoma City University to strength and stature. Since those dark days before Bishop Milhouse, miraculous progress has been made, as evidenced by the financial support that The United Methodist Church gives to the university.
The recipient of the Milhouse Award is determined from individual nominations made by Conference leaders and members of the University-Church Relations Committee. Members of the University-Church Relations Committee review all nominations, then vote by secret ballot for one outstanding individual to receive the award.
Since 1982, each year during the dinner, the Bishop Paul W. Milhouse Award has been presented to a person who is indicative of the Milhouse standard of excellence. This special recognition is well deserved, for the vision of the recipients extends beyond the moment and because their faith has been expressed in concrete ways in their community and at Oklahoma City University. Prior to December 9th, only two couples had received this prestigious award. Dr. Gamble and his wife, Jane Jayroe Gamble, BA Music 69, became the third couple to receive this great honor as Mrs. Gamble was the recipient of the award in 2001.
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| Rev. Maggie Ball, Vice President of University-Church Relations, congratulates Dr. Gamble on his award | Jane Jayroe Gamble, Dr. Gerald Gamble, Rev. Maggie Ball, OCU President Tom McDaniel |
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| Dean Lawrence K. Hellman congratulates Dr. Gamble | Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Gamble |
Alumni, Kirk Longo Addresses Students on Blending Career in Law and Business
(Posted on November 21, 2005)
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| Katharine Banks, President OCU LAW Corporate Law Student Association, Kirk Longo, OCU LAW JD97, and Professor Paula Dalley visit during Kirk's visit to OKC to discuss his role as Director of Operations for Tuesday Morning, Inc. |
Kirk Longo, OCU LAW JD97, addressed a large group of law students interested in business law, general counsel positions and the Air Force JAG. Mr. Longo currently serves as Director of Operations for Tuesday Morning, Inc. Following his presentation, several law and prospective law students heard information about pursuing OCU's joint JD/MBA and law certificate programs.
Richard Lerblance
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Richard Lerblance was re-elected to the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 7, for a four-year term. He has also been named chairman of the Energy and Environmental Committee and serves as a justice of the Keetoowah Band of the Cherokees Tribal Supreme Court.
Mary Johnson Teal
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Mary Johnson Teal was named assistant professor of accounting at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Sylvia L. Thomas
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Sylvia L. Thomas was appointed to the City of Phoenix Womens Commission, which was created in 1975 to advise the mayor and city council on matters regarding women.
Benjamin E. Russ
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Benjamin E. Russ was named an associate with the Oklahoma City office of McKinney & Stringer, PC
Hema Bindu Krishna Ahluwalia
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Hema Bindu Krishna Ahluwalia and Atul Ahluwalia were married in Oklahoma City in May. A reception was held at the Cox Convention Center, following a three-day traditional Indian wedding celebration.
Eli Hellman
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Eli Hellman completed an internship on the staff of Senator Diane Feinstein with the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and accepted a position as an attorney advisor for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia.
John W. Garrett
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
John W. Garrett completed the LL.M. program in tax at NYU and accepted a position as an associate at Crowe & Dunlevy in the firm's Oklahoma City office.
Traci L. Evans
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Traci L. Evans entered private practice in McAllen, Texas, focusing on criminal law.
Regan Strickland Beatty
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Regan Strickland Beatty, Tanya S. Bryant, and Chad R. Reineke were named associates with Crowe & Dunlevys Oklahoma City office. Mr. Reinekes article Twyman v. GHK: An Overdue Look into the Sufficiency of Causation Evidence in Toxic Tort Litigation was published in the May 14, 2005, issue of the Oklahoma Bar Journal.
Richard Rose
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Richard Rose, an associate with Miller Dollarhide in Oklahoma City, was named 2005-2006 chair-elect of the Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
Cody McPherson
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Cody McPherson is practicing law with McKinney & Stringer P.C. in Oklahoma City.
Melissa Thomas Handke
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Melissa Thomas Handke and Gus Handke, City of Minco Chief of Police, were married on November 13, 2004. The couple reside in Minco, and Ms. Handke continues as a staff attorney with Scott Daniel & Associates in Oklahoma City.
Jonathan R. Grammer
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Jonathan R. Grammer was elected to the Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division board of directors, and also chairs the Legal Aid Committee. In November, 2004, Mr. Grammer was named assistant editor of The Gauntlet, the law journal of the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, and was elected to its board of directors in May, 2005. He currently practices with the office of John W. Gile in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Tracy L. George
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Tracy L. George was named the legislative assistant for Rep. Ann Coody of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Shannon L. Ferrell
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Shannon L. Ferrell became a director of the Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and has also been named president-elect of the Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council. Mr. Ferrell is an associate with McKinney & Stringer, P.C. in Oklahoma City.
Orenthel Denson
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Orenthel Denson and Timothy Haworth, who started Denson & Haworth LLP in February of 2004, had the grand opening of their new office in Oklahoma City in August, 2005.
Barbara Krebs Yuill
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Barbara Krebs Yuill, a registered patent attorney, joined the Oklahoma City law firm of Resides & Resides, with a focus on intellectual property issues.
Hiram S. Sasser III
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Hiram S. Sasser III and his office were featured in the April 25, 2005, issue of Texas Lawyer in an article entitled Liberty Legal Succeeds in Triggering DOJ Investigations Statewide. Mr. Sasser is the director of litigation for Liberty Legal Institute in Plano, Texas.
Paul A. Ross
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Paul A. Ross was named an associate with the labor and employment practice group in the Oklahoma City law firm of McAfee & Taft.
Devin & Laure Resides
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Devin & Laure Resides opened the law firm of Resides & Resides in Oklahoma City.
John Dirik Oudt
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
John Dirik Oudt and Natalie Mansour Meek were married in New Orleans on Oct. 9, 2004, and now reside in Dallas, Texas.
Carlos Moran
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Carlos Moran became a criminal defense attorney with the Department of Public Advocacy in Paducah, Kentucky.
Shanda Cusick
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Shanda Cusick, an associate with Love Beal & Nixon, P.C. in Oklahoma City, was named the 2005-2006 chair of the Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. In June, Ms. Cusick received the Oklahoma County Bar Associations Pro Bono Award for broadening the delivery of legal services to underserved people.
Rick K. Vernon
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Rick K. Vernon joined the Tulsa, Oklahoma law firm of Kivell, Rayment & Francis, PC, where he will practice real estate law.
Bobby Stem
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Bobby Stem, founder of the Oklahoma City based firm Capitol Gains, became a lobbyist representing trade organizations and private-sector companies.
M. Brandon Meyer
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
M. Brandon Meyer, an associate with McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City, was a featured speaker at a gathering of human resources professionals from universities in the Big 12. His discussion focused on deferred compensation arrangements and issues affecting 403(b) retirement plans.
Ryan Jackson
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Ryan Jackson was named associate director of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation. Previously, Mr. Jackson served as the majority counsel for the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Juston R. Givens
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Juston R. Givens became a director of the Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Mr. Givens is an associate with Pierce, Couch, Hendrickson, Baysinger & Green, LLP, in Oklahoma City.
Carson Brooks
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Carson Brooks was named 2005-2006 vice chair of the Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
Robert Kendall Abbott
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Robert Kendall BJ Abbott and Parri (Shariff) Abbott became the proud parents of Isabella "Bella" Renee Abbott, born October 28, 2004, in Canton, Georgia.
Keri Williams
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Keri Williams was named director of planned giving at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK
Donna Suchy
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Donna Suchys firm, Harter, Secrest & Emery, LLP, was rated number one in associate satisfaction for national and mid-sized law firms in last falls American Lawyer. Ms. Suchy practices intellectual property law in the firms Rochester, New York, office.
Robert Kincaid III
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
CPT Robert Kincaid III is serving in Iraq as Staff Judge Advocate Trial Defense Services for the U.S. Armys 42nd Infantry Division.
Yolanda K. Downing
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Yolanda K. Downing formed Bailey, Downing & Endres in Oklahoma City with Leslie Bailey Peterson 90 and Lisa Erickson Endres 95.
Courtney Warmington
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Courtney Warmington was a featured speaker in a seminar on Family and Medical Leave Act compliance co-moderated by Gayle Barrett 82 and Dana Tacker 90. Ms. Warmington, Ms. Barrett and Ms. Packer practice with Crowe & Dunlevy in Oklahoma City.
Toby M. McKinstry
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Toby M. McKinstry was elected a director in the Oklahoma City offices of McKinney & Stringer, P.C.
J. David Ogle
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
J. David Ogle took office as law library trustee for the Oklahoma County Bar Association on September 1, 2004. Additionally, Mr. Ogle presented Dealing With the Client From Fee to Plea in June as part of the Patrick A. Williams Criminal Defense Institute at the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Ogle practices law with fellow alumnus Josh T. Welch 97 at Ogle & Welch P.C. in Oklahoma City.
Laura L. McCasland Holbrook
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Laura L. McCasland Holbrook was named a shareholder of the Oklahoma City office of Conner & Winters, concentrating in the areas of Litigation and Bankruptcy.
Melissa Shomber
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Melissa (Scruggs) Shomber opened her own office in Edmond, Oklahoma, where she practices federal immigration law, estate planning, probate, guardianships, family law, and criminal misdemeanors.
Daniel Palazzo
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Daniel Palazzo announced the birth of his first child, Mary Cecilia Palazzo, on September 25, 2004, in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Joel H. McNatt
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Joel H. McNatt was named vice president and general counsel for Gulfport Energy Corporation in Oklahoma City in November, 2004.
Jefferson I. Rust
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Jefferson I. Rust participated in McKinney & Stringers Employment Law Conference, held in January of 2005, where he presented recent interpretations on the FMLA. Additionally, he presented a program entitled Made in Oklahoma: From Payroll to Drug Testing Employment Law Specific to Oklahoma to the Okmulgee-Henryetta Area Human Resources Association.
John W. Parsons
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
John W. Parsons was recognized as an Oklahoma Achiever Under 40. Mr. Parsons is president and CEO of Perimeter Technology Center in Oklahoma City.
Amir M. Farzaneh
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Amir M. Farzaneh, a member of the ABA Litigation Section Immigration Committee, has been appointed newsletter co-chair for that group. In July of 2005, Mr. Farzanehs law firm, Farzaneh & Chase, LLC, merged with McKinney & Stringer, PC, in Oklahoma City.
Lisa Erickson Endres
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Lisa Erickson Endres has formed Bailey, Downing & Endres in Oklahoma City with Leslie Bailey Peterson 90 and Yolanda K. Downing 00.
Jerry Dale Brown
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Jerry Dale Brown, who practices backruptcy law in Oklahoma City, presented a portion of the continuing legal education program entitled Basic Bankruptcy Chapter 13 The Art of Consumer Reorganization in April.
Jim Roth
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Jim Roth wrote Alternatives to Jail Sentence for the February 26, 2005, issue of the Daily Oklahoman. Mr. Roth serves as chair of the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners representing District 1, and recently spoke to students at OCU LAW.
Eric L. Johnson
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Eric L. Johnson spoke at a National Automotive Finance Association (NAFA) Workshop, presenting Auto Finance Compliance Master Class: Legal Advice You Can Use; How to Spot Deliver a Vehicle and Stay out of Court, and How to Handle Negative Equity on the Contract. The only registered attorney in Oklahoma with membership in NAFA, this was Mr. Johnson's third speaking engagement for the association. He is a registered lobbyist in Oklahoma for an installment lending association. Mr. Johnson practices law with Phillips McFall McCaffrey McVay & Murrah, P.C.
Stephen L. Jantzen
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Stephen L. Jantzen co-moderated a continuing legal education program entitled A Clean Sweep: Basic Environmental Law in April and presented the Water Pollution Law Basics portion of the program. Mr. Jantzen practices with Ryan, Whaley & Coldiron in Oklahoma City.
D. Rene Hildebrant
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
D. Rene Hildebrant, a member of the OCU LAW alumni board of directors, assumed duties as trial court administrator for Oklahoma County District Court in November of 2004.
D. Sharon Gentry
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
D. Sharon Gentry joined Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis in Oklahoma City, where she will concentrate her practice on personal injury and civil litigation.
Monica E. Baturin
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Monica E. Baturin was named a partner of the law firm of Baturin & Baturin in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Leslie Lynch
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Leslie L. Lynch received the Oklahoma Bar Associations Outstanding Young Lawyer Award at the OBAs annual meeting in November, 2004.
Yale Hollander
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Yale L. Hollander and his wife Shari became the parents of Faith Susan Hollander on January 6, 2005
Michael Chionopoulos
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Michael E. Chionopoulos was sworn in as a special district judge for Oklahoma County District Court, where he will hear domestic cases. Judge Chionopoulos is a veteran of the JAG Corps for both the U.S. Army, where he completed a tour of duty in the Middle East in 2003, and the U.S. Air Force.
Linda Samuel-Jaha
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Linda Samuel-Jaha, a member of the OCU LAW Alumni Board of Directors, is practicing with the law firm of Eddy & Jones, PC, in Oklahoma City.
Jan Hubbard
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Jan Hubbard took office as a director of the Oklahoma County Bar Association on September 1, 2004.
Mark Campbell
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Mark Campbell was appointed district judge by Governor Brad Henry. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Campbell served as a state prosecutor, assistant district attorney, and district attorney for Bryan County, Oklahoma.
Dana Tacker
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Dana Tacker co-moderated a seminar and workshop on Family and Medical Leave Act compliance with Gayle Barrett 82, featuring Courtney Warmington 99 as a speaker. Ms. Tacker, Ms. Barrett and Ms. Warmington practice with Crowe & Dunlevy in Oklahoma City.
Leslie Bailey Peterson
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Leslie Bailey Peterson formed Bailey, Downing & Endres in Oklahoma City with Lisa Erickson Endres 95 and Yolanda K. Downing 00.
John T. Hardeman
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
John T. Hardeman presented a portion of the continuing legal education program entitled Basic Bankruptcy Chapter 13 The Art of Consumer Reorganization in April. Mr. Hardman serves as a Chapter 13 trustee for the Western District of Oklahoma.
C. Mark Stratton
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
C. Mark Stratton was named partner in charge of the new Austin office for Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller L.L.P. Prior to joining Shannon Gracey, Mr. Stratton was a partner in another Austin law firm. Also a licensed insurance adjuster, he regularly provides continuing education seminars to insurance adjusters throughout the country.
Sue Noland
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Sue Noland was promoted to the position of chief of the litigation section for the Office of the Attorney General in Oklahoma City.
Connie Hart Yellowman
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Connie Hart Yellowman was appointed executive director of Red Earth, Inc., an Oklahoma City-based non-profit organization established to promote, preserve and promulgate the rich traditions of American Indians.
Jan Gaddis Rodriguez
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Jan Gaddis Rodriguez accepted a position as in-house counsel with Ball Corporation in Broomfield, Colorado.
Teresa Rendon
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Teresa Rendon received the Outstanding Civic Leadership Award from the Asia Society of Oklahoma City in October, 2004. She practices with Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma and also serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching diversity courses at Oklahoma City University.
Deborah J. Bruce
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Deborah J. Bruce was named the deputy director of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, where she will be in-house counsel for the investigative division. Prior to assuming her new position, Ms. Bruce served as the director of judicial education for the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Victor F. Albert
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Victor F. Albert spoke at an Employment Law Conference hosted by McKinney & Stringer P.C., in January 2005. Mr. Albert practices insurance defense and employment law with McKinney & Stringer P.C. in Oklahoma City
Katherine S. Addleman
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Katherine S. Kit Addleman was named associate district administrator for enforcement in the Securities & Exchange Commission's Fort Worth district office, which has jurisdiction over both enforcement and regulatory programs in a four- state area of the Southwest
Gerald A. Geiger
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Gerald A. Geiger founded his Atlanta, Georgia, based consulting company, Geiger Financial Group, which specializes in bringing together real estate clients and the public securities market.
T. Douglas Stump
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
T. Douglas Stump, immigration lawyer with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, was selected as a co-chair for the 28th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law at the University of Texas School of Law in October, 2004. Mr. Stump was recently appointed chair of the ABA-affiliated American Immigration Lawyers Associations Committee on National Security Checks, and will participate in a Meet the Masters panel on employment-based immigration law at the AILAs Annual Meeting this summer.
Michael Miller
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Michael J. Miller was appointed director of litigation and field services for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.
Rick Goralewicz
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Rick Goralewicz, attorney with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma working on the Senior Law Project, wrote A Lawyers Guide to Robe Rage: Checks and Balances in the Federal Constitution for the Oklahoma Bar Journal. Mr. Goralewicz practiced law with the Oklahoma City law firm of Turner, Turner, Braun, Goralewicz & Dillingham for 21 years prior to his work with Legal Aid.
Gayle Barrett
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Gayle Barrett, a member of the OCU LAW Alumni Board of Directors and attorney with Crowe & Dunlevy in Oklahoma City, co-moderated a seminar and workshop on Family and Medical Leave Act compliance with Dana Tacker 90, featuring Courtney Warmington 99 as a speaker.
Robert Whittaker
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Robert Whittaker, assistant attorney general for the state of Oklahoma since 1991, received the Appellate Award for Outstanding Advocacy in Capital Cases from the Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation.
Norman D. Thygesen
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Norman D. Thygesen was appointed associate district judge for the 15th Judicial District in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, by Governor Brad Henry.
Susan M. Otto
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Susan M. Otto, federal public defender for the Western District of Oklahoma, co-presented portions of the Federal Criminal Practice CLE in June entitled The Criminal Justice Act Panel How to Get On and What to Do Once Youre There and Ethics in Discovery and Pretrial Motions the Intersection of Constitutional Rules, the Federal Criminal Rules, and the Rules of Ethics.
Donn F. Baker
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Honorable Donn F. Baker, municipal judge and lawyer in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, presented Voir Dire/Jury Picking Oklahoma Style in June as part of the Patrick A. Williams Criminal Defense Institute at the University of Oklahoma.
Daniel Sprouse
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Daniel Sprouse presented a program to the AG LAW organization in March of 2005.
Robert N. Sheets
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Robert N. Sheets took office as a Director of the Oklahoma County Bar Association on September 1, 2004.
Danny Nichols
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Danny Nichols founded Guaranteed Legal Services in Oklahoma City, a firm that offers prepaid legal services throughout the state of Oklahoma.
Gerald R. Miller
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Gerald R. Miller, partner in the Muskogee firm of Jones & Miller PC, presented a program at the Muskogee Public Library entitled From Here to Infinity, about astronomical images taken over the past few years and the equipment used to capture them. Mr. Miller also serves as a Chapter 7 Trustee for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma.
Karen L. Long
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Karen L. Long, adjunct settlement judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma, co-authored an Oklahoma Bar Journal article, The Student Speech We Love To Hate: Constitutional Implications of Student Speech, with Jerry A. Richardson. Ms. Long is a partner in the Tulsa law firm of Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold and had previously served the Oklahoma Education Association as general counsel for 12 years.
Vicki L. Robertson
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Judge Vicki L. Robertson took office as president-elect of the Oklahoma County Bar Association on September 1, 2004.
Douglas W. Golden
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Douglas W. Golden, a 20-year legal veteran with Farmers Insurance, Allstate Insurance, and several other firms, was appointed a District Judge in Oklahomas 24th Judicial District in January of 2005. Judge Golden is also a former Formula One racecar driver.
Norman A. Lofgren
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Norman A. Lofgren, a member of Looper, Reed & McGraw of Dallas, was named Outstanding Law Review Alumnus at the Oklahoma City University Law Review Banquet in April. While in Oklahoma City, he presented a program entitled Washington, London, Karachi, Jakarta, San Francisco, New Orleans: Telling Tales from an OCU LAW Tax Lawyer.
Phil G. Busey
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Phil G. Busey, former adjunct faculty member at the OCU School of Law and member of the Cherokee Nation, returned for the third year to speak at the Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS) program at American University in Washington D.C. on June 22nd. Mr. Busey founded the Busey Group of Companies and the Busey Law Firm, which specialize in American Indian economic development and tribal law. In 2002 he founded Delaware Resource Group, which now has 117 employees and $38 million in contracts with Boeing Aerospace. Mr. Busey has expertise in Native American law and federal regulation. He has also received numerous awards and been recognized nationally for his commitment and contributions to the American Indian people.
Jacque J. Brawner
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Jacque J. Brawner is Of Counsel to McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City, where she represents employers in workers compensation matters.
Gary A. Wilson
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Gary A. Wilson has been appointed partner and co-chair of the Construction, Government Contracts & Surety Law Group of Post & Schell, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA.
Robert Ravitz
(Posted on November 16, 2005)
Robert Ravitz, Oklahoma City Public Defenders Office, co-presented Ethics: Tough Dilemmas Encountered by the Prosecution and Defense: What to Do? in June as part of the Patrick A. Williams Criminal Defense Institute at the University of Oklahoma.
Candace Blalock
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
Hon. Candace Blalock of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, received the Alma Wilson Award at the Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting in November of 2004 for significant contributions to improving the lives of Oklahoma children.
James W. Vogt
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
James W. Vogt of Reynolds, Ridings, Vogt & Morgan PLLC in Oklahoma City was recently recertified in creditors rights law and bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.
Kenneth E. McBride
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
Kenneth E. McBride, commercial real estate lawyer, spoke at the Oklahoma Bar Association's Commercial Real Estate Transactions program in September. Mr. McBride, who became CEO of Lawyers Title of Oklahoma City, Inc., and founder and CEO of American Eagle Title Insurance Co., joined Phillips McFall McCaffrey McVay & Murrah, P.C., in 2004 as an attorney of counsel. He is a past president of the Oklahoma Land Title Association, and a member of the American Land Title Association.
Garvin Isaacs
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
Garvin Isaacs presented Selecting a Jury, Opening, and Closing Statements at the 11th Legal Institute of Pickens County, I.T. on May 20, 2005.
Carol Hansen
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
Judge Carol Hansen served as hostess for a Veterans Chat Room during the Oklahoma Centennial Book Festival held in the Meinders School of Business at OCU in May of 2004.
John W. Coyle
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
John W. Coyle, criminal defense and securities lawyer in Oklahoma City, last June presented a portion of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa Federal Criminal Practice CLEs, entitled Evidentiary Issues: Rule 404(b) and Soft-expert Testimony.
Peter S. White
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
Peter S. White was elected a Ward 4 councilman for the city of Oklahoma City.
Allen K. Harris
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
Allen K. Harris was appointed to the American Law Institute-American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Professional Education for a three-year term.
Yvonne Kauger
(Posted on November 15, 2005)
Justice Yvonne Kauger served as hostess for a Veterans Chat Room during the Oklahoma Centennial Book Festival held in the Meinders School of Business at OCU in May of 2004.
Timothy M. Larason
(Posted on November 14, 2005)
Timothy M. Larason of Andrews Davis, PC in Oklahoma City, was recognized by Best Lawyers in America as a leading lawyer for 2004-2005.
Gerald L. Gamble
(Posted on November 14, 2005)
Gerald Gamble, trustee for Oklahoma City University, was named a Distinguished Alumnus at OCUs annual alumni dinner. Mr. Gamble has been an active real estate broker for over 35 years and has served as president of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors, chairman for Boy Scouts of America Last Frontier Council, and president of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.
George Farha
(Posted on November 14, 2005)
George Farha, Howard Freeman, Marvin Franklin, Richard F. McDivitt and O.B. Renegar were recognized by the Oklahoma Bar Association with 50 Year Service Awards.
William F. Shdeed
(Posted on November 14, 2005)
William F. Shdeed, Chairman of the Oklahoma City University Board of Trustees, delivered the commencement address for graduate students in May, and received an honorary doctorate of law from Oklahoma City University.
Marjorie Wilmarth
(Posted on November 14, 2005)
Marjorie Wilmarth was recognized by the Oklahoma Bar Association with a 60 Year Service Award.
OCU LAW Alumna Patricia MacGuigan honored with Distinguished Alumna Award
(Posted on November 14, 2005)
At the 2005 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, Class of 1975 alumna Patricia D. MacGuigan, Administrative Judge with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Oil and Gas Division was honored with a Distinguished Alumna Award. Prior to her current post, Patricia MacGuigan's career has included affiliation as Of Counsel in the corporate litigation area with the Kirschner Law firm and the law firm of McKinney & Stringer in Oklahoma City. She was a business litigation lawyer with a 250-member law firm in Ontario Canada, and has served as Judge and Presiding Judge of the Oklahoma County of Civil Appeals from 1982 to 1991. She was an Assistant District Attorney for Oklahoma County, and worked as an oil and gas litigation attorney for Kerr-McGee corporation. Ms. MacGuigan received her BS from the University of Oklahoma, her JD from Oklahoma City University and an LLM from the University of Virginia.
Patricia MacGuigan '75 (right) with Justice
Yvonne Kauger '69 (left), and Judge Carol
Hansen '74 (center)