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Congratulations to the following Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year: Steve Lake (Energy Law and Securities/Capital Markets Law), Philip Hixon (Appellate Law), John Barker (Banking and Finance Law), Jeff Hassell (Corporate Law), James Lea (Trademark Law), David McKinney (Litigation - ERISA), and David Woodral (Patent Law)! Read more here: https://www.gablelaw.com/news-articles-blogs/press-releases/best-lawyers-in-america-names-74-gablegotwals-attorneys-to-2025-list/

Did you know that GableGotwals attorney, Gerard Michael D'Emilio, is a trained opera singer? His article, "Being an Opera Singer Made Me a Better Lawyer" was recently featured in a series by Law360. In the Expert Analysis series, attorneys discuss how their unusual extracurricular activities enhance professional development, providing insights and pointers that translate to the office, courtroom, and beyond.

"My journey from the stage to the courtroom has shown that the skills I honed as an opera singer – punctuality, memorization, creativity, and more – have all played a vital role in my success as an attorney, says Gerard." He even had a chance to meet Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who attended one of his shows! Read more here: https://ow.ly/XiBf50Teuh1

Closing out the end of summer with a bang at OKPOP Museum featuring King Cabbage Brass Band, Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar, and great company! 🎉 Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

Meet Quincy! This is his second summer at GableGotwals, where he is assisting the Legal Services Department.

This internship allows students to experience working at a law firm, especially for those interested in legal studies.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to develop and expand, it’s important you work with attorneys who are prepared to advise clients on structuring their investments on the front end and protecting their interests should a dispute arise. Adam Doverspike and Scott Kiplinger provide more context on how to navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency in this recent Gavel to Gavel published in The Journal Record. Read more here: https://ow.ly/hxe750T9jAQ

GableGotwals' CEO, John D. Dale, participated on a panel today where he discussed the competitive landscape of downtown office space leases at the NAIOP Oklahoma Chapter August Breakfast Meeting.

The Firm's Tulsa and Oklahoma City offices were named one of the "Coolest Office Spaces" by CBRE. The Tulsa office is located in the Vast Bank building in the heart of the Greenwood District, and the Oklahoma City office is in the LEED Gold certified BOK Park Plaza building.

GableGotwals' Director of Finance, Mark Burt, participated on a panel regarding "Progressive EB Plans - Case Studies from an Employer's Perspective" today at the Summit Financial Group, Inc.'s Employee Benefits Forum.

Congrats to the following GableGotwals attorneys who were recently named as "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers - Madeline Cook (newly named), Emily Ramseyer Collins, Gerard Michael D'Emilio, Adam Doverspike, Scott Kiplinger, Justin Lollman, Barrett Powers, Ashlyn Smith, and Tim Sowecke! Read more here: https://ow.ly/jIoE50T5kME

GableGotwals acknowledges today, following the 1971 Congressional resolution designating August 26 Women’s Equality Day.

Meet Sean Kuehn! This was Sean's first summer at GableGotwals, where he took an active role in assisting various departments at the Firm.

Our interns help support office functions, including Legal Services, Records, Marketing, and Information Technology. This opportunity allows students to experience working at a law firm, especially for those interested in legal studies.

GableGotwals is proud to support the Tulsa County Bar Association and the Tulsa County Bar Foundation in its Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet. GableGotwals Shareholder and TCBA Past President, Philip Hixon, announced today's award recipients.

GableGotwals' Chambers and Partners-ranked IP attorneys are experienced in a wide variety of technical disciplines such as industrial and mechanical engineering, and are also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Not only are our attorneys ready to assist in the processing of new patent, trademark or copyright applications, they are also dedicated to helping our clients develop value-maximizing IP strategies that cater to the specific and distinct needs of each client’s business. With extensive experience in patents, copyrights, trademarks, unfair competition and licensing matters, our intellectual property group advises clients on the complex nuances found in intellectual property to ensure that our client’s intangible assets are thoroughly protected.

Clients state, "They are very accessible and responsive. More importantly, they are also proactive." "They are knowledgeable and efficient." Read more here: https://ow.ly/el7M50T3aHi

Chris Shrock took a group of Boy Scouts to visit GG alum Susan Lindberg at TD Williamson for an Inventing Merit Badge requirement. The engineers explained the design process and demonstrated the tools in action so the Scouts could witness the new technology's development and commercialization process.

Fun Fact: GableGotwals assists clients like T.D. Williamson in patent prosecution and litigation.

Meet Reece Robinson, who is returning for his second summer at GableGotwals. Our interns support various office functions, including Legal Services, Records, Marketing, and Information Technology. Crossover Preparatory Academy

Best Lawyers in America Names 74 GableGotwals attorneys to its 2025 List. Congrats to all! Read more here: https://ow.ly/OTi050SYBH0

Thank you to Congressman Frank Lucas, who was our guest speaker at yesterday's Banking Roundtable. The purpose of the event was to meet leaders within the financial industry, to discuss challenges and opportunities affecting the banking community, and provide an opportunity to get to know a local member of Congress.

GableGotwals frequently advises local, regional and national banks, bank holding companies, trust companies, thrifts, and other financial institutions, on matters ranging from routine operations to transactions, regulatory matters and litigation. With a former bank general counsel and former chief compliance officer among our attorneys in this practice, we have experience with all aspects of the legal, compliance, and operational environments for such entities. Read more: https://ow.ly/uFnZ50SXJp2

📚 Exciting News for Legal Professionals in Oklahoma! 📚

GableGotwals is excited to announce the release of the Third Edition of Oklahoma Civil Procedure-Forms and Practice published by LexisNexis/Matthew Bender! This edition isn't just a yearly update—it's a comprehensive overhaul. With a new team of authors, we've reorganized the content from client acquisition to appeals, created new sections and forms, and refreshed significant portions from the previous edition. Dive into Chapter 1 to explore conflicts of interest, client funds, and engagement agreements, and follow the process through to appellate practice in Chapter 18.

Clients and friends of the firm receive a discount! Visit for more info: https://ow.ly/MnUR50STUup

What a summer! We ended last week with a Joint Office Summer Party and are concluding this week with a tour of the Cherokee Nation Court (W.W. Keeler Complex), the Cherokee National History Museum, the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, and the Saline County Court House. During lunch, Howard Paden spoke to the group regarding preserving the Cherokee Nation’s language, which helped make this day a memorable experience for all. Wishing our wonderful Summer Associates some fun and relaxation before starting law school again this fall!

GableGotwals is proud to have an extensive team of attorneys who have previously worked within organizations in various roles such as in-house counsel, human resources, and compliance. This experience offers clients a unique combination of complementary experiences in offering excellent client service.

Tom Vincent (he/him/his) is a Shareholder at GableGotwals and is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager and Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States. He brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance to his practice, having served as Chief Compliance Officer for financial institutions, and as an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, responsible for ensuring compliance with a myriad of requirements, including customer protection, privacy, information security, corporate governance, and reporting information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, US Treasury (FinCEN).

Read more about Tom: https://ow.ly/hrK250SUfhl

Benchmark Litigation, a guide that provides analysis of commercial and financial litigators and law firms in the United States, named GableGotwals as a “highly recommended” law firm for Dispute Resolution in their 2024 rankings. Ten GableGotwals attorneys were also recognized. Congrats to David Bryant, Jeff Curran, Jake Krattiger, Justin Lollman, Dean Luthey, Nick Merkley, Barrett Powers, Rob Robertson, Leasa Stewart, and Amy Stipe! Read more here: https://ow.ly/uhpy50ST88k

Join members of GableGotwals' Banking Practice for an executive banking roundtable featuring Congressman Frank Lucas on Tuesday, August 13. For more info and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/V8Oh50ST6Ws

Did you know that several GableGotwals attorneys are former judicial clerks? Their unique experiences provide critical insight into how judges view and consider cases.

Shareholder Tim Sowecke formerly clerked for the Honorable Kate Fox of the Wyoming Supreme Court. At GableGotwals, his practice focuses on state and federal litigation and regulatory compliance and enforcement related to energy and environmental law. Tim represents energy, chemical, manufacturing, real estate, and agricultural clients in state and federal permitting and regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. Tim has extensive experience in complex environmental contamination issues related to water, soil, and air.

Read more about Tim here: https://ow.ly/FHWs50SPFAi

The United States Supreme Court issued numerous blockbuster decisions this past term, but four decisions will collectively have significant impacts on the functions of federal agencies for decades to come. Every business operating in a regulated industry should consider how these cases may impact their future operations. Read this article by Brooks Richardson, which breaks down some notable rulings: https://ow.ly/BzrB50SPchH

Shareholders Jeff Hassell and Tom Hutchison were named by IFLR1000 as highly regarded attorneys for their banking practice. GableGotwals was again named a Tier 1 firm in Financial and Corporate in Oklahoma, marking the fifth time the Firm has received the ranking since the publication began covering the state! https://ow.ly/YRUZ50SOgMz

GableGotwals is ranked Band 1 in Tax for the state of Oklahoma by Chambers and Partners! Shareholder James Scears was also recognized, with sources stating, "He is an outstanding counsel and trusted partner to our team." Read more: https://ow.ly/RGlY50SMyAm

This Employment Alert by Ellen Adams and Trisha Bunce highlights what employers need to know regarding Occupational Safety and Health Authority - OSHA's proposed heat safety regulations. Read more: https://ow.ly/H8Ov50SKy4W

Did you know that several GableGotwals attorneys are former judicial clerks? Their unique experiences provide critical insight into how judges view and consider cases.

Brian Tully formerly clerked for the Honorable Nathan L. Hecht of the Supreme Court of Texas. He has more than 20 years of business litigation and appellate experience, representing clients in state and federal courts in a broad range of disputes, including breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, negligence, professional negligence, and fraud.

Read more about Brian here: https://www.gablelaw.com/attorneys/brian-tully/

We love our interns! Thank you to Downtown Tulsa, Campus Tulsa, and Welltown Brewing for hosting us at the Intern Appreciation Day. This was a great opportunity for Sean Kuehn, Quincy Brown, Reece Robinson, and Sydney Hoose to network with other young professionals and feel appreciated.

A group of GableGotwals attorneys and summer associates spent an afternoon unpacking and organizing food donations for Skyline Urban Ministry in OKC, a partner of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

We had a great time with our summer associates at a recent Tulsa Drillers Baseball game!