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State

For most, gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holidays goes without saying. For some, however, it’s challenging to find the money to put a holiday meal on the table ... or a community to share it with.

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Pushing Forward

Oklahomans over 50 lead the charge at various successful enterprises around the state. Shaping the Sooner State for the future, these innovators prove age is just a number.

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Life and Style

Destinations A five day trip to Scottsdale, Ariz., gives one plenty of time to absorb the ambiance, nature and cuisine.

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Taste

Twenty years in the making, El Arepaso is run by a mother-daughter duo serving up authentic Venezuelan cuisine in Tulsa.

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Holiday festivities kick off this month, along with Veterans Day commemorations, sporting events and more.

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The culinary landscape in Oklahoma teems with possibilities. We’ve collected an expanse of 60+ joints in Tulsa and OKC for just about any occasion imaginable. A night on the town? Yep. Budget friendly bites? You got it. Hidden gems, breakfast hot spots, comfort food? Check, check, check. Read on and eat on, Oklahoma!

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ON THE COVER: THE OKIE RESTAURANT RUNDOWN, STARTING ON PAGE 34, SPOTLIGHTS A VARIETY OF RESTAURANTS AROUND THE STATE. PICTURED HERE IS THE ZEBRA PASTA FRUTTI DE MARE FROM LITTLE VENICE IN SAND SPRINGS. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE PHILLIPS

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If you have kids from the marriage, now is the time to take some time away with the kids during your custody time and enjoy life. It’s likely time to try to re-establish some sense of normalcy after the divorce for you and the children. 4. You might want to talk to a therapist or counselor about the experience. For many, there were likely unexpected things that happened, or unAfter going through a divorce, many expected emotions that came to the became so consumed about the divorce surface, that likely need to be talked itself that it’s hard to know where to turn through. next. For many, it’s hard to finally accept that the divorce itself is done and now it’s 5. It might be that you were granted a vehicle, boat, or house as part of time to move on and put the divorce bethe divorce. Do the titles need to be hind them. updated? With a house, a quitclaim This list certainly is not all-inclusive, deed is often needed. With vehicles but here are some things an individual should think about doing after the dior boats, you may need to go to the vorce itself is done from a financial and proper state office and ensure the titles are updated. Often, you may emotional standpoint: need a gift affidavit from your exspouse. 1. Go back and look at your wills and estate planning documents. For many 6. If there are retirement accounts that needed to be divided, like 401ks or individuals, they may have set up a pension plans, they usually require a will, trust, or other estate planning Qualified Domestic Relations Order documents when they were married. to be submitted to effectuate any diNow that the divorce is over, it is likely time to re-look at those docuvision designated in the divorce decree. For most individuals, they must ments and have them amended. ensure that this takes place properly. 2. In terms of bank accounts, life insurance, and other assets, many of those This list certainly is not all-inclusive. accounts are likely setup as payable on death or transfer upon death to But these are some items to think about the ex-spouse. It is likely time to after completing a divorce. If you have gone through a divorce amend those designations accordand need assistance with some post-diingly.

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OKLAHOMA LET TER FROM THE EDITOR The holiday season is (somehow already) upon us, and that means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. One constant for most, however, is food. Whether you’re looking to get some culinary inspiration or find somewhere to take the in-laws, the Okie Restaurant Rundown has you covered. Take a tasty visual journey starting on page 34. This month, we also turn our attention to some Oklahomans over the age of 50 (starting on page 29). The change-makers we chose to highlight work diligently to strengthen the fabric of our state, proving age is just a number. To get you in the holiday spirit, don’t miss our State story on philanthropic opportunities this Thanksgiving (page 6) as well as an FYI piece on the origins of the holiday (page 24). We take a trip to an appetizing Tulsa hot-spot serving traditional Venezuelan cuisine (page 72) and check in with a few of our favorite Oklahoma businesses to see what’s on the horizon (page 10). Stick around for other stories that include a virtual sojourn to Scottsdale, Ariz. (page 20); a history lesson on the Battle at Honey Springs (page 9); and, on page 8, a catch-up with the Oklahoma Mycological Society. (If you don't know what that is, fear not – I didn't either.) Don’t forget to visit our state-exclusive Super Lawyers listing, too (page 45). Savor the season! Mary Willa Allen Managing Editor

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The State Giving Thanks Together Pg 1 For most, gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holidays goes without saying. For some, however, it’s challenging to find the money to put a holiday meal on the table ... or a community to share it with.

he Oklahoma-based organizations below are just a few of the many that ease the burden of holiday expectations by providing ingredients, meals and camaraderie for a dinner to remember.

Iron Gate

Oklahoma nonprofits work hard to make Thanksgiving special for those in need. Photo courtesy the OKC Homeless Alliance

Since 2010, Iron Gate, a Tulsa-based organization that feeds the city’s hungry, has provided Thanksgiving dinner to 8,175 people through its partnership with Lawyers Fighting Hunger. The turkey-and-trimmings distribution began with the simple desire to make an impact and offer a community event filled with food and fun. “We definitely try to alleviate the feeling of, ‘I’m standing in line to receive food,’” says Iron Gate executive director Carrie Vesely Henderson. The COVID-19 pandemic simplified the celebratory affair into an orderly distribution: during its thrice weekly grocery pantry drive-through, Iron Gate handed out turkeys and bags filled with ingredients to make classic Thanksgiving side dishes. Even still, Henderson says the distribution is impactful for both volunteers and guests. Oftentimes, recipients are overwhelmed by the generosity and remark that they wouldn’t have a dinner without Iron Gate. Many will

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invite their families over to enjoy the meal with them. “It’s the power of the plate and providing a meal that we often take for granted,” says Henderson. “Even if it’s just for one meal, everything can be O.K.” GET INVOLVED: Visit irongatetulsa.org to learn how you can volunteer and financially support Iron Gate, both during the holidays and year-round. Iron Gate always welcomes donations of paper and plastic grocery bags and pre-wrapped carry-out utensils.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Day meal is a longstanding tradition in Oklahoma City and at commands across the country. Many think of serving the homeless with this meal, but Greater OKC Area Commander Maj. Charles Powell says it’s also about community. “We’re interested in bringing family together and creating community for those who may not have a family readily at hand,” says Powell. “This meal is about meeting not just physical needs in terms of food, but emotional needs in terms of community support and interaction.” Just as in 2020, this year participants will remain outside while enjoying their to-go boxes piled high with turkey, dressing and classic sides.

T H E S TAT E | S TA R T I N G O F F Powell says feeding the community has consistently been something the Salvation Army is known for. He regards the event as a visual representation of meeting needs. Participants at the event would often otherwise spend the holiday alone. “There are people out there that need help, and the Salvation Army’s here to try to help,” says Powell. “We become a conduit of the community’s concern for those in need.” GET INVOLVED: Volunteers and financial support are needed to pull off this annual tradition. Learn more at salvationarmyokcac. org/ways-you-can-help.

The Homeless Alliance

When it comes to feeding a crowd, taste sometimes takes a back seat to quantity and efficiency. One Homeless Alliance volunteer noticed the turkeys for the annual Thanksgiving meal were cooked in advance, frozen, then reheated due to limited oven space. He set out to provide a more flavorful meal. To do so, the Homeless Alliance partnered with Culinary Kitchen and Home in OKC to cook the dozens of turkeys in convection ovens just 48 hours ahead of the event. Volunteers worked around the clock (and through the night) to prepare juicy and fresh birds. Local eateries pitched in to provide restaurant-quality sides for the annual meal served the day before Thanksgiving. “We just want to make sure that our guests feel special, they feel some nostalgia and get a really great, traditional meal,” says Kinsey Crocker, director of communications at the Homeless Alliance. In 2019, the alliance partnered with Francis Tuttle Technology Center, which has a culinary program, and volunteers cooked the turkeys in its teaching kitchens. Last year, when COVID-19 protocols prohibited guests on campus, faculty and students stepped up to prepare the turkeys. The meals were served outdoors at the Homeless Alliance to allow for social distancing. Crocker says they’re planning for a similar, to-go-box-style arrangement this holiday season. GET INVOLVED: The Homeless Alliance serves 250 guests daily at its shelter. Volunteers are always needed. With winter months drawing near, the Alliance is collecting hats, gloves, coats and blankets to help people stay warm. Learn more at homelessalliance.org.

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Volunteers are always needed (and welcome) at Tulsa and OKC-area nonprofits during and after the holiday season. Photos courtesy the OKC Homeless Alliance

Supporting those in need during the holidays doesn’t always look like a hot meal. For a third year, the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma will provide Holiday Helpings boxes through its existing school pantry partners in the greater Tulsa area. Clocking in at 7-10 pounds each, a Holiday Helpings box contains the shelf-stable items needed to feed a family of six for a holiday meal. Each box includes suggested recipes for ingredients, such as turkey stuffing casserole. Regan Leake, development manager at the food bank, says the food boxes help lift some of the financial burden around the holidays. Receiving the shelf-stable items for free often means families can purchase a turkey. “People in Oklahoma constantly struggle with whether to buy food or to pay their electric bill,” she says. The food bank anticipates doubling the amount of boxes distributed this year from 300 to 600. Mustang Fuel is helping grow the program by providing a match for any monetary donations that the food bank receives. GET INVOLVED: Each Holiday Helpings box costs $40, and volunteers are needed to assemble them. Visit okfoodbank.org/ holiday-helpings to donate or sign up to pack boxes. LAUREN MIERS

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A Magical Menagerie of Mushrooms Oklahoma’s Mycological Society make fungi accessible to interested parties.

t’s safe to assume you shouldn’t eat the mushrooms in your yard. However, if by some misfortune you ingest a mushroom of unknown variety, rest assured there are professionals in the state of Oklahoma who have consulted with and advised medical professionals on mycological-related poisonings. Professionals like Estelle Levetin, PhD, for example – president of the Oklahoma Mycological Society whose ascension to the position wasn’t exactly typical.

collect. There is a saying: ‘There are old mycologists and there are bold mycologists. But there are no old, bold mycologists.’ So you need some skill; you need to learn what to look for.” But the woods aren’t the only place where amateur mycologists can locate edible mushrooms and fungi. Grow-at-home kits can be purchased online, and classes are offered throughout the year by local organizations – including the Mycological Society – on how to cultivate different species. “Last fall, I got a renewal notice, so I renewed, and then I didn’t think “It’s not a very difficult thing once you’ve got an understanding of the anything of it,” says Levetin. “And then we got another notice that was a life cycle,” says Joel Myers, treasurer of the Oklahoma Mycological Society, call for nominations for officers, and I just assumed there was a group that who also co-owns Earthwise Mycology and owns Oklahoma Mushroom was organizing this and was involved. The next thing Company. “A good mushroom to start out with is an I hear was from the garden center [The Tulsa Garden oyster mushroom. Oyster mushrooms will grow on just Center] that I was nominated for president and I said, about anything organic.” ‘What!’ And lo and behold, I got elected.” For Myers and Levetin, the society is a community Despite Levetin’s initial surprise, most would not be Etymology of like-minded individuals who can collaborate, learn shocked after considering her credentials. Levetin is of Mycology and celebrate the world of mycology. a mycologist with over 50 years of experience in the The word mycology “It affects people in so many different ways,” says comes from the Ancient field and whose doctoral research focused on fungal Levetin. “There’s definitely a growing interest in mycolGreek: μύκης (mukēs), physiology and nutrition. ogy and growing mushrooms.” meaning “fungus” and The magical menagerie of mushrooms isn’t all maMyers agrees, and advises interested individuals the suffix -λογία cabre, as many wild mushrooms are safe to consume; to check out the Mycological Society. (-logia), meaning “study,” some even contain medicinal properties. But for those “We’re going to be updating and adding more according to A Glossary interested in mushroom foraging, Levetin recommends classes and getting some speakers and things like of Scientific Terms for working with a professional before heading into the that, ” she says. “And if anyone wants to get some General Use written by woods. fresh mushrooms at the Tulsa Farmers Market you Dr. Alexander Henry. “You really should take a class,” she says. “I really can check out the Oklahoma Mushroom Company.” feel you need some training before you go out and LUKE REYNOLDS

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Remembering Honey Springs One of the Civil War’s most culturally diverse and important conflicts occurred in Oklahoma.

The reenactment of the Battle of Honey Springs takes place in November. Photo courtesy Honey Springs Battlefield

he Civil War in Indian Territory took a devastating toll on the land and its people. More than 107 documented hostile encounters took place in what is now Oklahoma, and none had more impact and long-lasting consequences as the battle at Honey Springs. On a hot July day in 1863, approximately 9,000 men were at Honey Springs, including Maj. Gen. James G. Blunt’s First Division Army of the Frontier – fighting for the Union – and the Confederate Indian Brigade, led by Brigadier Gen. Douglas H. Cooper. The day went to the federal forces and opened a route to Fort Smith, Ark., for the Union. Union victory at Honey Springs led to federal control of Indian Territory for the remainder of the Civil War, according to Adam Lynn, director of the Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitors Center in Rentiesville. The battle took place just weeks after Union victories in Gettysburg and Vicksburg. “So both sides would have wanted to be on the offensive for different reasons,” he says. “They would have known about those victories.” But gaining control of Indian Territory isn’t the only thing that sets this battle apart. Lynn shares that this engagement is thought to be one of the most culturally diverse conflicts to take place during the Civil War, as it included the

and the opening of hostilities First Kansas Colored Volunteer during the Civil War and they were Infantry Regiment fighting for the entirely devastated,” says Lynn. Union forces. A three-day reenactment of the “Their story is interesting, because they were the very first Af- Battle of Honey Springs will be held in November at the battlerican American regiment to fight field. Attendees in the entire can learn more Civil War,” says about the Civil Lynn. “[Honey War in Indian TerSprings] was On the ritory from living their fourth Big Screen history perforconflict and A documentary about mances, shop for they played a the Battle at Honey period souvenirs large role in Springs is slated for and clothes, and Union victory PBS viewers in the watch as the battle here.” coming months. But is performed. There were to get a look at the The Honey also ten Amerifilm sooner, interSprings Battlefield can Indian and Visitor Center nations fighting ested parties can visit is open year-round on both sides at the Honey Springs and includes Honey Springs, Battlefield and Visitors exhibits detailing as splits and Center and its new 3D the Civil War in Inrifts had octheater. dian Territory. The curred within The fully immerbattlefield consists the tribes. sive experience will of six walking “This battle, include a panoramic trails and more and really the photograph of the than 50 interpreoverall story battlefield surroundtive signs. of the Civil ing viewers on the “You can War in Indian literally walk Territory, had walls, reactive lighting the footsteps of a devastatand life-sized figures the soldiers and ing effect on dressed in period learn about what the American attire representing the happened on the Indian populanorthern and southbattlefield – where tions that residern regiments who it happened, as it ed [there]. They fought there. Learn happened,” says had made lives more at okhistory.org/ Lynn. for themselves sites/honeysprings. BONNIE RUCKER between the removal years NOVEMBER 2021 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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Checking In

As the winter holidays loom closer, we catch up with a few Oklahoma-based businesses to see what’s on the horizon.

Toni’s Flowers and Gifts

Toni Garner, owner of Tulsa’s Toni’s Flowers and Gifts, says her business is booming, with employees making between 60-70 deliveries a day. All photos by Stephanie Phillips

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A purveyor of posies, plants and everything in between for 38 years, Toni’s Flowers and Gifts continues to dazzle. “We flow with the seasons and are doing 60 to 70 deliveries a day for congratulations, birthdays and more,” says owner Toni Garner. Scented candles are available from the renowned home fragrance line Voluspa in a variety seasonal scents, and both fall and winter holidays are covered. “As people are getting together, we have the items to trim the table and pumpkins in white, green and terra cotta – not just bright orange, for example. Many people like the more neutral and white palates, so we always do that, too. And for Christmas, by the second Sunday of November we have all of the Christmas goodies out, as many folks like to decorate early, and the transition of Thanksgiving goes right into Christmas.” Giving and collecting live plants is “for sure very popular, as people like to care for things in their home, to have something living, so we have so much foliage and pretty blooming plants,” says Garner. “There will be paperwhites and amaryllis that people love to watch bloom. Of course, there will be Christmas cactus and poinsettias. Huge right now are Phalaenopsis and Vanda orchids.”

Utica Square Skin Care

Utica Square Skin Care owner Karen Weidner works diligently to help Tulsans achieve the best skin possible.

Utica Square Skin Care has been busy helping people re-condition their skin after a very hot summer, along with getting ready for the colder holidays, says owner Karen Weidner, RN. She’s also excited to add a new member to the team, aesthetician Virginia Vidacak, who “has brought to us her expertise in meeting aesthetic needs with her special style and knowledge of treatment modalities to achieve the best skin possible.” Skin care is greatly enhanced by science, says Weidner. “Our BBL Hero technology is the world’s most powerful IPL device – intense pulsed light – on the market, and sets new standards in treating skin conditions associated with aging, active lifestyles and sun damage. We also have some new products to address pigmentation issues, fine lines and wrinkles.” The firm uses the pigmentation system from VI DERM – makers of the VI Peel, as well as NEOVA’S Complex HQ. The neurotoxin extender utilized is Revision’s Revox Line Relaxer. “My new favorite is one that works synergistically with neuromodulators to optimize results, but also has clinically-proven benefits on its own,” says Weidner. “As always, we keep up with new techniques in administering fillers and neurotoxins to offer the best results possible.”

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Adorn Designs

You can find decor for any holiday at the Tulsa-based Adorn Designs, owned by Whitney Eslicker.

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The holidays – all of them – are celebrated in the form of holiday interior design and décor at Adorn Designs. Owner Whitney Eslicker is among the largest retailers in the country of the Glitterville handmade papier-mâché creations, and her store also carries hand-painted collectibles, glassware and seasonal décor. Lines featured at Adorn include indoor/ outdoor metal works from The Round Top Collection out of Texas, and the handmade storybook figurines of Lori Mitchell, with a seasonal focus on The Nutcracker series. “Year round, not just for Christmas, we carry the Forever Gingerbread houses, handmade in Florida by Sweet Savannah, and there are collector pieces for every holiday,” says Eslicker. “They look pretty enough to eat.” Adorn is both a décor design firm and a retail shop. During every holiday season, several trees are set up with different color schemes, including pastel, traditional and whimsical. “We try to appeal to as many genres of décor as we can, because everyone is different,” says Eslicker. “Gift wrapping is always free and we just love to wrap gifts; we take our bows seriously. For items $50 and above, doorstep delivery is free within a ten mile radius. We ship out all over the world from both in-person and online clients.”

Richard Neel Interiors

Lance Cheney and Alison McFarlane act as style coaches for their clients at Richard Neel Interiors.

Owner Lance Cheney and his talented staff are quite busy handling full service interior design work at the brick and mortar storefront of Richard Neel Interiors. Last year’s pandemic caused a bottleneck on receiving new treasures, but now shipment is flowing and treasures abound. “We stock a large inventory of home accessories, lighting, both table lamps and fixtures, ready-to-hang art, pillows, bowls, pottery and glassware, as well as custom made furniture, upholstery, and case goods like tables and cabinets,” says Cheney. “We also sell fabric by the yard and can custom design and produce pillows, bedding and window treatments. We keep so much inventory in-stock, we are able to service our design clients, walk-in customers, as well as many other designers who come to us to finish and/or accessorize their own projects.” Brand names carried include Vanguard, American Leather, Visual Comfort, Hickory Chair Furniture Co., and Made Goods. Cheney and his team operate with the end goal of giving clients exactly what they’re looking for. “We see ourselves as ‘style’ coaches, here to help you find your design style,” he says. “We have one of Tulsa’s largest selections of home furnishings, and if we don’t have what you’re looking for, we have the resources to custom-make your design.” TRACY LEGRAND

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T H E S TAT E | C O M M U N I T Y Tulsa Botanic Garden

Finding Frosty Flora Tulsa and OKC’s botanical gardens provide visitors with a variety of autumnal and winter activities.

There’s no shortage of events in the fall/winter months at Oklahoma’s botanical gardens. Photo courtesy Myriad Botanical Gardens

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he leaves are changing and the temperature is lowering, but the work at Oklahoma’s botanical gardens doesn’t end in the fall. In fact, it’s just the beginning of another season of activities and programs.

The Tulsa Botanic Garden does limit the daytime hours for the colder season. However, you can still plan a visit, says Lori Hutson, Tulsa Botanic Garden’s director of communications and outreach. The changing of the seasons brings new features: fall colors, peeling bark, interesting tree branching, berries and seeds, and the evergreens. “Many of the plants are dormant, but there is still a lot happening and a lot to see,” says Hutson. “Our horticulture staff have planted hundreds of pansies, violas, stock and other annuals to provide bright blooms over winter. It’s also a great time to come out for ideas and inspiration for your own yard.” The garden offers a mile and a half of nature trails that wind through native tallgrass prairie and the Cross Timbers forest, excellent for bird-watching. Activities abound. See the annual Botanic Garden of Lights beginning Nov. 26 through New Year’s Day. You can even bring your pup on select days during the Dog Days of Winter, or attend the Full Moon Hikes or Astronomy Nights. Guests can stroll through the Children’s Discovery Garden and Tandy Floral Terraces, illuminated with colorful lights, or make s’mores over fire pits and listen to holiday music. Check out the Tulsa Botanic Garden website for a detailed schedule. Hutson says one particular event you shouldn’t miss is the Beaujolais et Lumière on Nov. 19. The fundraising dinner celebrates the release of the 2021 Beaujolais Nouveau wines (released in France each year on the third Thursday of November). Attendees can partake in a French bistro evening with a dinner prepared by Summit Club executive chef Bill Lyle. Look for new garden project announcements in the coming months at tulsabotanic.org.

Myriad Botanical Gardens

The Myriad Botanical Gardens in OKC has more to offer than just pretty flora. While the Crystal Bridge Conservatory may be under construction, there’s still plenty to do. From free yoga sessions and educational programs to the children’s garden, Mo’s Carousel and holiday fun, the winter months shouldn’t keep you away. “It’s still lovely to walk the grounds, even on the chilly days ... and then with all the holiday lights and the ice rink, it’s a fun place to be,” says Maureen Heffernan, president and CEO of Myriad Gardens Foundation. The annual “Tree for All” sale takes place in early November. Not only does it promote a biodiverse landscape, but it also makes trees accessible to everyone. “We have different varieties of young trees that grow well in Oklahoma, and we sell them at a very low cost,” says Heffernan. “It makes trees affordable so more people can plant them at their homes, or in communities and schools.” Guests can attend one or all adult workshops such as “Putting Your Garden to Bed” on Nov. 19 or “Holiday Workshop: Evergreen Wreaths” on Dec. 4. Be sure to check out Reading Wednesdays with the kids, and look for the Oklahoma Gardening School to return in March 2022. From art exhibits and workshops to outdoor season foliage and activities like the ice skating rink, you’re sure to find something to do at the Myriad Botanical Gardens this winter. Be sure to visit myriadgardens.org for more information. Heffernan says to expect some significant changes and upgrades to the gardens over the next year. Along with the newly renovated conservatory and an updated south garden entrance, a museumquality gift shop will soon be available to visitors. Crystal Bridge will be open to the public in late 2022. “It’s going to be a dramatic, transformative upgrade,” says Heffernan. “We’re ready for some big changes ... it will be really nice.” ALAINA STEVENS

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A Swinging Success

Shelby Eicher’s new record was born in the wildness of the pandemic.

Eicher’s new album, Swing, is set to release Nov. 10. Photo courtesy Shelby Eicher

helby Eicher makes music. The Sand Springs resident has been at it ever since he was a kid in Ohio, playing in his family’s square-dance band. And he’s been earning a living at it for quite some time now, most notably during his 15-year run as a member of Roy Clark’s band and, following that, as an in-demand regional performer in all sorts of aggregations – including, most recently, the Tulsa Playboys (among others). A multi-instrumentalist who can also sing and compose, he’s known as a top practitioner in each of those categories. But, as is the case with many other professions, these have been hard times for music makers. The pandemic shuttered clubs and other venues, festivals were postponed, and people who depended on entertaining others for their livings suddenly found themselves

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with diminished ways of getting that goal accomplished. So what did Eicher do? Like everybody else affected by these unusual times, he did whatever he could. For him, as you might imagine, it still revolved around making music. “In three days back in 2020, my whole year [of engagements] was canceled,” he recalls. “So I was sitting here at the house for a couple of days, and I was thinking, ‘My gosh. What am I going to do?’ Then I thought, ‘Well, I’ve got my studio here. I should do a project, maybe.’ “I was just trying to think of something I could productively do. And I remembered a tune I had started recording about three years ago, called ‘I Didn’t Realize.’ I’d always loved it, and I wanted to do a big-band arrangement with it. I thought it was a hip tune; it’s

my favorite Bob Wills song.” With “I Didn’t Realize” as a starting point, Eicher began thinking of other numbers that might fit into the same sort of swing groove. The next two he came up with were his own compositions, co-written with the Cherokee Maidens’ Robin Macy. One, “Longing for Tulsa and You” – a tribute to the great western-swing and country songwriter Cindy Walker – had been recorded by Macy’s group; the other, “Remember Me,” had not. “I always write instrumentals, and either somebody else writes words or they stay instrumentals,” Eicher notes with a chuckle. “With ‘Longing for Tulsa,’ they [the Cherokee Maidens] were getting ready to do an album, going through tunes, and they asked if anybody had anything they could record.”

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Eicher, who was on hand as a member of the Cherokee Maidens’ band, Sycamore Swing, couldn’t come up with a thing he’d written that would be appropriate. Then, he says, “a couple of days later, I thought, ‘Hey, I’ve got an instrumental I wrote, which I’d titled ‘Song for Cindy.’ I’d made a demo with twin fiddles, and I emailed it to them. “First thing next morning, I got a response: ‘Whoa – we’re gonna record this tune.’ “I called Robin and said, ‘It doesn’t have any lyrics.’ She said, ‘I’ll write lyrics for it. What direction do you want me to go?’ “The concept for me was that it was a song about Cindy Walker. But then I thought, ‘What if it’s a love song, about losing a love, but it’s really about losing Cindy Walker, about never hearing new songs from her, or being around her any more?’ Robin took that premise, and when she came up with those words, oh, man, it was awesome. “To me,” he concludes, “Robin writes lyrics like Cindy would – like a Bob Wills song from years ago. She’s got a real ability to channel that kind of writing.” Interestingly enough, as the project came together, it picked up an actual Cindy Walker composition. “Baby, That Would Sure Go Good” appeared on Bob Wills’ swan-song album from 1974, For the Last Time. On Eicher’s project, it’s sung by another top area performer, Janet Rutland, who also happens to be his wife. With her grounding in country music – she was, among other things, the well-received star of a ton of local productions of the noted musical, Always . . . Patsy Cline – Rutland turned out to be a perfect choice, imbuing the lyrics with a knowing, laid-back warmth, buoyed by her husband’s fiddle-laced arrangement. As things turned out, getting the right vocalist for “Baby, That Would Sure Go Good” came a lot easier than getting the rights to the song. “I looked up the publishing company, found it, and went to pay [ for the recording rights] – and I couldn’t pay,” Eicher remembers. “Somehow, the company had gone under. It was just defunct.” Although Eicher is ready with the cash if the song’s copyright holder ever appears, he also recorded several other numbers that were either his own instrumental compositions or songs in the public domain, which meant that he didn’t have to pay for them. A couple of the latter feature still another great local talent, guitarist Tommy Crook, with whom Eicher has long performed – currently, at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame’s Eicher Wednesday shows. “Those are tunes we play together that

are fun, and are also public domain, so they were old enough I didn’t have to spend any money on them [ for rights],” he points out. While all of the numbers he’s assembled for the disc are important to Eicher, one of those vintage songs he mentions carries special meaning. It’s the ragtime tune “Stumbling” by pianist Zez Confrey, which was first published in sheet-music form back in 1922. “I’ve had a connection to that tune in many different ways,” he explains. “When I was in Roy’s band, we used to play it live. We ended up playing it on The Tonight Show. And then, years later, I got a DVD about the life of [ famed jazz violinist] Stephane Grappelli. Before he was a jazz player, he was in a café, after his gig or getting ready to go to a gig, and he always played the same records [on the café’s early version of a jukebox]. This time, he accidentally pushed the wrong button, and “Stumbling” played. Because of that, he decided he wanted to learn how to play jazz. “Of course, he’s been my favorite jazz guy forever,” he says. “So there’s another connection to that same tune.” In addition to Crook and Rutland, the now-completed CD – titled, simply, Swing – boasts a stellar lineup that speaks to Eicher’s stature as a musician. Bassist Nathan Eicher and mandolinist Isaac Eicher, who both have impressive credentials on their own, join their parents on the project, as do Eicher’s Tulsa Playboys bandmates Steve Bagsby (steel guitar), Spencer Sutton (piano) and Mike Bennett (trumpet). Also on hand are top-drawer jazzmen Scott McQuade on piano and Steve Wilkerson on clarinet. Eicher plays fiddles, guitar and mandola. He describes the sound of the disc as “loosely swinging western country,” a term he also applies to the group he’s put together as a complement to the disc. That quartet, tentatively going under the name The Cherokee Maidens’ Sycamore Swing – “since most of the guys are from that band,” notes Eicher – features him and son Nathan, along with guitarist Kenny White and steel-guitarist Steve Bagsby. The Eichers and White play in Sycamore Swing, while Bagsby’s a member of the Tulsa Playboys. “We’ll probably do more country tunes than western-swing tunes,” Eicher says, “but they’re going to be Ernest Tubb and all that old stuff.” The official Swing release party is set for Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in Tulsa. For more information on the disc and the event, visit shelbyeicher.com. JOHN WOOLEY

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The Stunning Suburb of Scottsdale A five day trip to this Arizona gem gives one plenty of time to absorb the ambiance, nature and cuisine.

Above: The McDowell Sonoran Preserve glows at sunset. Photo by Tom Mackie for Experience Scottsdale Right: Visitors can enjoy Bob Parks’ Horse Fountain on Old Town Scottsdale’s Fifth Ave. Photo by Christine Johnson for City of Scottsdale

non-stop flight to Phoenix from Tulsa starts your Scottsdale, Ariz. vacation perfectly. Shuttling to the off-site rental car offices takes some time, as these aren’t available at the airport. Yet, 20 minutes or so later, you’ll arrive in the stunning suburb of Scottsdale. Pristine stucco architecture of adobe-style houses, bordered by fanning desert palms and towering cacti, are encircled with vibrant bougainvillea – a thorny, ornamental vine. The simple, chromatic hues of Scottsdale complement that serene desert aesthetic and resort atmosphere. “Resort” means to come out again, and that is what denizens and tourists crave about Scottsdale. For many, it’s the golf scene and hiking. The arid weather and harmonious landscape enhance the outdoorsy attractions. For others, it’s the dining and shopping. Scottsdale is an ideal destination for all the aforementioned activities and more.

Day One

Relax at your resort or hotel. Lollygag through the impeccably manicured landscaping, enjoy refreshments and soak in the lilac-colored cacti clusters and the rustic, woodbeamed architecture of sandy stucco and glass bricks.

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Absorb the fragrances and watch jackrabbits and quail leaping and meandering through your resort paths. Lounge poolside, let your mind wander, and have dinner at Rita’s Cantina at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa.

Day Two

Caffeinate and head over to the iconic Camelback Mountain for a sunrise hike. Abuzz with the energy of eager hikers, you’ll feel a sense of community with fellow enthusiasts and curious tourists. This travel writer was pleased to discover so many lively people in one place. Americans gets a bad rap for being out of shape, but you would never think so when you’re among the crowds of Arizona’s hiking trails. While Camelback is known as an easy trek, be aware of the descent skills needed on certain slippery passes. Whether you summit or stay behind to wait on others in your group, this sunrise time is meditative and soothing. Your soul will be thinking: “Good morning, Paradise Valley and Echo Canyon!” Unwind at the pool or spa and head into dinner at the Fat Ox, starting with cocktails and appetizers.

Day Three

Try not to sleep in, as the sunrise is utterly magical in Scottsdale; the clarity of the light and sky is incomprehensible. The sun is a golden orb, peeking over the horizon with elongated rays that extend to practically touch you. Dawn streams and streaks the sky with lilacs, pinks and gold tones. This free sightseeing is energizing and all encompassing. Hike the Cholla Trail in town. Or, if you’re willing to travel to explore further, drive to Sedona (almost two hours away) and stay overnight for a change of scenery. Return to Scottsdale to unwind before your departure.

Day Four

Drive or Uber to Old Town Scottsdale for one of the following activities: JoyridesAZ Instagram photo and art tours; the Art of Merlot (painting); Segway tours; public art walking tours; or the rambunctious AZ Party Bike Old Town pub crawl (a pedi-tavern). Have dinner at Barrio Queen and stroll through the plaza’s storefronts. Old Town has distinct period charm and many mid-century touches. Back at your hotel,

Clockwise from top left: Love by Robert Indiana is found at the Scottsdale Civic Center Park. Photo courtesy Scottsdale Arts Barrio Queen in Old Town is a mustvisit for foodies. Photo by Halie Sutton for Experience Scottsdale Old Town Scottsdale’s Main Street during ArtWalk is a site to behold. Photo by Christine Johnson for City of Scottsdale Guests to Barrio Queen can enjoy the award-winning table-side guacamole. Photo by Mark Susan for Barrio Queen

enjoy a hot tub to unwind from all the weekend activities. Stroll the sidewalks to digest dinner and appreciate Scottsdale a bit more before departing.

Day Five

It’s a travel day, so prepare for logistics. Allow time to drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, return the rental car, etc., as this requires some time-management details. Enjoy refreshments at the airport’s Barrio Queen in the food court and savor your weekend memories of relaxing and recharging. GINA MICHALOPOULOS KINGSLEY

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Jump into Fitness

Affordable, easy and efficient, jumping rope is an ideal workout for just about anyone.

he thought of jumping rope may take you back to elementary days of recess on the playground. Or, perhaps you picture Sylvester Stallone as the iconic Rocky Balboa, training for his next boxing match. Either way, for pleasure or for purpose, the act of jumping rope offers many health benefits and even dates back to ancient Egyptians who hopped over vines and bamboo. “Jumping rope is a fantastic cardiorespiratory exercise that involves strength, coordination and cognitive activation,” says John Jackson, a personal trainer and owner of Impact Fitness in Tulsa. “Jumping rope raises your heart rate with dynamic movement of the entire body, working together to skip over a rope. This can enhance cardiovascular conditioning – no matter what level the participant is starting at.” He says jumping rope can improve strength and bone density because it requires you to bound from the ground repetitively. “This strengthens the tendons and fascia of the lower legs,” says Jackson. “Also, the motor activity involved in jumping rope will ultimately boost your central nervous system, thus helping your cognitive function and ability.” Jennifer Daley, programs coordinator for The Health Zone at Saint Francis, says as a full body workout, jumping rope is a quick and easy way to raise your heart rate and burn calories. “A person can get cardiovascular benefits in a shorter amount of time when they add jump rope to their exer-

cise routine,” she says. In addition, Daley says the exercise helps increase coordination, as well as the elasticity and resiliency of lower-leg muscles, leading to a reduced risk of injury. “Jump rope is an easy way to add intensity to a circuit workout and is also a very affordable and portable piece of equipment for home, office or travel,” she says. Jackson adds the reminder that while jumping rope can be both fun and advantageous, you should check with your physician before beginning a new exercise program. He also encourages individuals to make an appointment with a fitness trainer to create a complete workout routine including body warm-up, technical progression and cool down. REBECCA FAST

GETTING STARTED Jump ropes can range in cost from as low as $7 to as high as $150. The type of jump rope you need depends on your intended use – a basic jump rope is great for beginners, a lightweight rope is best for those wanting to speed jump, and a weighted rope comes with additional heft for strength training. “If you are just starting out or getting back into jumping rope, a great thing to do is to start with an imaginary rope and learn the movement again, and then add the rope,” says Daley. “Set small goals for yourself and then slowly add time or reps to your jump rope routine.”

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The History of Giving Thanks

We explore a few truths and myths behind a beloved American holiday.

he concept of giving thanks, especially for successful harvests and military victories, has a long history and spans many countries and cultures. But, as elementary school children in the United States, many of us learned about the celebratory feast enjoyed by pilgrims and Native Americans at the first “Thanksgiving.” This picture is a simplistic view. The truth, as is so often the case, is much more complicated. The settlers at Plymouth, after arriving on the Mayflower, had endured a long, hard winter. Then, with substantial help from local Native tribe members, the pilgrims managed to eke out a bountiful harvest the following fall in 1621. They then did what would have come naturally from their cultures of origin: held a feast. An article about that 1621 celebration from History.com states: “Now remembered as America’s ‘first Thanksgiving’ – although the Pilgrims themselves may not have used the term at the time – the festival lasted for three days.”

The Food

The menu for this celebration was probably a far cry from what is offered at contemporary gatherings; there may have been turkey, but the certainty of its place on the first Thanksgiving table is lost to history. According to History.com, wild turkey was abundant, and there was almost certainly some type of wild fowl, but it also could have been duck, goose or even swan. The colonists were celebrating a successful corn harvest, so corn was likely included, although it would have been in the form of cornmeal, eaten as a mush. Seafood, another deviation from most current menus, would have been abundant. They ate vegetables, such as pumpkins, and berries they gathered in the area. Perhaps the most divergent (and disappointing) aspect of the 17th century menu was that neither

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potatoes, sweet or otherwise, nor any kind of dessert would have been on the menu. Potatoes weren’t yet popular enough in Europe when the pilgrims left, and hadn’t yet made it to North America. The settlers also would have long-since depleted their supply of sugar and they didn’t have an oven to make desserts. A delicacy that is well-documented at the first Thanksgiving celebration was venison, in the form of five deer, delivered by members of the Wampanoag tribe.

Pilgrims and Natives

This brings us back to the peaceful picture of hundreds of European settlers celebrating with their new Native friends. There are some potential inconsistencies with this take on the feast. In a 2017 article for The New York Times, staff writer Maya Salam points out that we don’t have a written record of an invitation from the pilgrims to the local Native tribes. “The truth of how they all ended up feasting together is unknown,” she writes. But they did all attend and demonstrated a not-often-repeated peaceful gathering. And there were far fewer pilgrims at this party than might be expected. Remembering that harsh winter they had endured meant the women didn’t fare well. In a History.com article by Sarah Pruitt, she explains that there were only about 50 pilgrims left: 22 men, just four married women, and more than 25 children and teenagers. “The Plymouth colonists were likely outnumbered more than two-to-one at the event by their Native American counterparts,” writes Pruitt. Regardless of the numbers, the menu, how the participants got there, or whether this was the true “first Thanksgiving,” according to Salam, this “celebration was an exceptional cross-cultural moment with food, games and prayer.” BONNIE RUCKER

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Oklahomans will get the chance to meet Robinson and learn more about her life and works when she comes to Tulsa in December to receive the 36th annual Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, given by the Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust. The prestigious award consists of a $40,000 cash prize and an engraved crystal book. Robinson will receive the award at a black-tie gala on Dec. 3 and give a free public address on Dec. 4 at Central Library in downtown Tulsa. For more details, visit tulsalibrary.org/helmerichaward.

Marilynne Robinson visits Tulsa to receive the lauded Helmerich award.

Above: Marilynne Robinson is the winner of this year’s prestigious Helmerich Award. Photo by Alec Soth, Magnum Photos Right: Jack, Robinson’s most recent book, is the fourth in a series starring the character Rev. John Ames. Photo courtesy the Tulsa Library

wo decades ago, while waiting on her sons to join her for Christmas in Provincetown, Mass., American novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson suddenly “knew the voice of John Ames,” who would later become one of her most beloved characters. “He just emerged. I was quite surprised,” said Robinson in an interview with Héctor Tobar for The Los Angeles Times 2020 Festival of Books. “I thought that, on the basis of my own very fragmentary record, that I would always write from a woman’s point of view, and there he was.” For her own “psychological peace,” Robinson said she had been researching the history and landscape of Iowa to prepare for her stint to teach at the renowned University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. It was from this research that Ames was born. The Reverend Ames made his debut in Robinson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2004 historical novel Gilead, the first in a quartet followed by Home, Lila and, most recently, Jack. One of Robinson’s biggest fans, former President Barack Obama, said he “fell in love with the character, fell in love with the book.” He expounded: “One of my favorite characters in fiction is a pastor in Gilead, Iowa, named John Ames, who is gracious and courtly and a little bit confused about how to reconcile his faith with all the various travails that his family goes through,” he said in an interview he conducted with Robinson in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2015. Previously, Obama had bestowed Robinson with the 2012 National Humanities Medal for “her grace and intelligence in writing.” Immensely preoccupied with the concept of grace, Robinson said that concept is integral in all her works. “Grace is the freedom of God, the greatest of all variables,” she said. “By my lights, no conception or reality

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or of being can be true that does not, in some way, take it into account. It is more than justice, and is at work where justice is perfect enough to have all the qualities of mercy.” As important as grace is to her works, so too is her faith. “My faith informs my thinking,” said Robinson, who describes herself as a liberal Protestant. “It makes me a reader of history and theology and gives me an interest in contemporary science, which is a celebration of the brilliance of Creation, though it is too seldom described in these terms. Naturally, this influences my writing.” During her stellar career, Robinson has won many awards and honors, including the 2016 Library of Congress Lifetime Achievement Award in American Fiction. Not only is she an accomplished novelist, she is also a celebrated writer of nonfiction, including The Givenness of Things, one of Time magazine’s 10 best nonfiction books of 2015; When I Was a Child I Read Books, a New York Magazine Best Book of the Year; and Mother Country, which was nominated for a National Book Award. JACKIE HILL

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Pat Crofts

After working in Oklahoma as a consultant, Pat Crofts was happy to accept a job offer from the Muscogee Creek Nation and make the move from Nevada. He already knew that despite a commonly held belief to the contrary, eastern Oklahoma was beautifully green. He had worked before with Native American tribes and enjoyed those interactions, and he liked the Oklahomans he met while helping develop the River Spirit Casino. “They are very nice people, very courteous people,” he says. Crofts is CEO of Muscogee Creek Nation Casinos, which operates nine casinos and two travel plazas, employing about 2,100 people. He’s been in the hospitality and gaming business for more than 40 years, since graduating college in his native Utah. “I was offered a job by a major international firm, and they had openings in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. I said: ‘I’m single and 21, how about Las Vegas?’” His job encompasses the hotel, entertainment, casino and restaurant industries and the innovations that go with them. “The tribes have gotten very creative and entrepreneurial,” he says. As a non-Native, Crofts felt completely welcomed by the tribe. About a year ago, he was chosen by Native Business Magazine as one of the top 30 CEOs in Indian Country. Crofts serves on the board of directors of the Tulsa chapter of the American Red Cross, which he says is “one of the greatest nonprofits I’ve been associated with.” Off the clock, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their children, who are scattered across the nation. “But I mostly work,” he says. “I truly enjoy getting up and going to work in the morning. It’s something new every day.” A Utah native, Pat Crofts now calls Oklahoma home as he leads the Muscogee Creek Nation Casinos. Photo courtesy SixPR

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Hannibal Johnson

Hannibal Johnson has spent decades relating the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre, as a teacher, author and consultant. But the heavy content of his speaking engagements doesn’t bring him down. “The overarching narrative for me is what I call the indomitable human spirit,” he says. “The full story is about a group of remarkable Black people who were visionaries, who were determined, who were brilliant. The story does not center on the massacre.” As this year’s centennial of the massacre approached, Johnson did a lot of training with corporate clients, focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion. “This was, of course, a busier time because the centennial got so much media coverage,” he says. Johnson serves on the board of Greenwood Rising, Tulsa’s new museum that tells the story of the Greenwood District and encourages the healing of lingering wounds. He chaired the education committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission and was the local curator as the museum prepared for its August opening. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Johnson, 62, has taught at the University of Tulsa College of Law. He’s also taught leadership classes in the MBA program at Oklahoma State University, and cultural diversity classes at the University of Oklahoma. “The best way to learn something and to grasp it firmly and comprehensively is to be charged with teaching it,” says Johnson. “I love reinforcing my own knowledge. The preparation is something that I actually enjoy. And in terms of intellectualism, I’m a very social person. I like the face-to-face engagement.” Tulsan Hannibal Johnson is passionate about educating Oklahomans about the Tulsa Race Massacre, and serves on the board of Greenwood Rising. Photo by Stephanie Phillips

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Judy Hatfield

Judy Hatfield knows who she is. “I’ve always been really high-energy,” she says. “I’m a tomboy in an all-male family,” with two sons, three grandsons and three brothers. “God and I have talks every day, she continues. “My faith is very important to me.” And even as a child, she knew she would one day be a business owner. “I had come from generations of family-owned businesses,” says Hatfield, 72, who grew up in Pauls Valley and is the founding principal of Equity Commercial Realty. “Fresh out of college, I thought I would learn first on other people’s money, and be better prepared to pick the type of business that I wanted to do,” she says. “Something that would keep me highly motivated and keep me strategically employed.” For about a dozen years, she jumped at the chance to learn in corporate environments, gleaning along the way that she needed to be a CPA and earn some banking experience to realize her goals in commercial real estate brokerage and development. “Working is a blast,” she says. “I’m passionate about what I do, and it keeps my mind very active.” Hatfield lives in Oklahoma City and has a long resume of volunteer leadership roles outside the office. “It brings me great joy,” she says of her work on boards for organizations like the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, United Way of Central Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City Chamber and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. She owns a ranch, where she likes to shoot, fish and do mechanic work, too. But Hatfield’s mastered both worlds. “I like to dress up and look good and wear stilettos when I need to do that,” she says. She also makes time for hobbies. “I love to travel, read, garden, cook and entertain,” she says. “I love to be creative with my grandkids and encourage them.” Judy Hatfield, owner of OKC-based Equity Realty, spends her oﬀ-hours volunteering, spending time at her ranch and bonding with her grandkids. Photo by Shevaun Williams

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Steve Irby

It could be said that the Beatles are responsible for Kicker, the Stillwater-based company that designs audio systems. “In 1964, when I was in the ninth grade, the Beatles came and toured the United States,” says company founder and president Steve Irby, 72. Naturally, he and some friends started a rock and roll band. But Irby needed a bigger speaker. It would cost $300, which caused his father – an Oklahoma State University professor – to drop his newspaper. “He asked if that was something we could build,” says Irby. “We found a book in the OSU library on how to build a speaker enclosure. We found a used amplifier. It sounded really good.” His first mobile project was a speaker that went behind the seat in his buddy’s pickup. Irby was in graduate school at OSU, studying psychology, when he asked a friend to join him in the business he launched in his garage. “We were partners for about three years, then I bought him out,” he says. In the fourth year, Irby says, “we made a little bit of money. My wife was teaching school. We were from kind of the hippie generation. We didn’t require a lot of live on.” Many of his customers worked in the oil field. “They had money to burn and wanted to spend it on their sound systems,” he says. “We were in the right place at the right time with the right product. By the end of the 1980s we were in all 50 states. In 1990, we went international.” Irby and his wife, who are active in their church and philanthropic causes, have two grown children. “I’ve always felt like God put me in this business,” he says. “I do something I like, and I love meeting people from other countries.” Steve Irby started his company, Kicker, when he was a graduate student at OSU. Photo courtesy Steve Irby

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Sherry Lewis

Sherry Lewis learned early on to make decisions with her own best interests at heart, and it paid off, both personally and professionally. She now loves to train the agents at the seven Keller Williams Realty offices of which she is majority owner, and encourage them to go after the kind of life she has enjoyed. “I tell my new agents that when I see them again, I won’t be asking them how many houses they have listed or how many sales they have made,” says Lewis, 68. “I will be asking them if they love the business.” It’s a business Lewis was actually discouraged from entering decades ago because she had a young child. But she obtained her license anyway, starting her career in Houston and continuing after she returned to her native Oklahoma. About 1,000 agents are associated with her offices in the Tulsa metro, and she’s also a regional director for Keller Williams Oklahoma. “I no longer list or sell,” she says. “I don’t compete with my people.” Happiness was modeled in her childhood home. “Growing up in Muskogee was awesome,” she says. “My mother and father were great people.” About 10 years ago, Lewis made another decision that enhanced her quality of life. Her husband, Steve, had been downsized from his job. His new position wasn’t a good fit. She suggested he retire early, take care of things at home and help look after his parents. It has worked well. “I have the greatest husband, and we are such companions,” she says. “We love to go to Nascar races. We go to car shows. But we kind of have an oasis in our backyard, so we don’t feel the need to travel a lot.” Sherry Lewis oversees and guides about 1,000 agents at her Keller Williams Realty oﬀices in Oklahoma. Photo courtesy Sherry Lewis

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Fine Dining Summit Club, Tulsa

Extensive renovations in harmony with the club’s hallmark of quiet, understated luxury. Revamped kitchens, including a new aging room for dry-aged steaks. An updated, expanded menu from one of the finest chefs around, Bill Lyle. It’s clear that the Summit Club is better than ever.

Mahogany,

Tulsa The attentive staﬀ at Mahogany Prime Steakhouse will treat you not as a customer, but as an honored guest. There’s an extensive and well prepared menu of appetizers, fish and chicken entrées, but it’s the steak that’s the main attraction: USDA Prime, aged, sizzling and glorious.

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Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, French Hen, Tulsa

The new downtown home of the French Hen is modern and magnificent. The menu still has a lot of those classic dishes, well-loved by regulars, including the seafood “cheesecake” appetizer, mixed grills, and fish and poultry served with rich classic French sauces, perfectly prepared by chef Marcos Analco and his team.

Lowood,

Tulsa When you meet Bobby Benjamin at Lowood, you’ll find a kind and humble man happy to talk for hours about the tradition and history behind his complex culinary creations. Taste any dish, and each one of the swirling flavors seems right and good, and you leave feeling that all’s right with the world.

Polo Grill,

Tulsa The subtle elegance and hushed, relaxed excitement signals a private club. But the superbly gracious staﬀ will make you feel right at home. Huge USDA Prime steaks, subtly sauced veal chops, even simple fish and chips... when your meal comes, you’ll forget everything else.

Juniper,

Tulsa From chef Justin Thompson, Juniper oﬀers award-winning farm-to-table cuisine. For those wanting to try a bit of everything, indulge in the signature five course chef’s tasting menu with sommelier-selected wine pairings. To top it oﬀ, you won’t want to miss a cocktail with house-infused spirits.

OKC Named after famed Oklahoma native baseball star, Bricktown’s Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse has been serving fine cuisine and wine since 2000. In addition to full-service dining, its #7 Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and a cigar.

Stella Modern Italian Cuisine,

OKC For more than a decade, Lori Burson has been bringing her take on Italian cuisine to the fashionable Heritage Hills neighborhood in OKC. The joint oﬀers both indoor and patio dining as well as brunch.

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A posse of talented short-order cooks use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to make an impressively varied lineup of eggs, pancakes, sandwiches and more. Forty options to choose from include eggs Benedict with smoked salmon on a bagel, cinnamon pancakes and Cuban sandwiches.

Savoy, Tulsa

Almost 100 years ago, Nick Kelamis opened a small restaurant in Tulsa. It’s still in business today, run by Nick’s great-grandchildren. They make their own bread, grind their own hamburger meat and even blend the pancake syrup. And, of course, they bake those famous cinnamon rolls.

Queenie’s, Tulsa

For 40+ years, Queenie’s has been a mainstay of the Tulsa community. Ruth Young’s legendary recipes for chicken, egg, and tuna salad have delighted many generations of Tulsans. Today’s owner, Brian Hughes, has added a few new touches but kept many of the beloved recipes in tact.

Café Cuvée, OKC

Founded in 2018 in the Ambassador Hotel, chef Kurt Fleischfresser’s French-inspired menu appeals to both hotel guests and locals alike. Regional French specialties are oﬀered with a wide selection of wines in the dining room or on the patio.

Hatch Early Mood Food,

OKC Brunch lovers can rejoice in the fact that they’re able to get their fix seven days a week at one of Hatch’s two OKC locations, and soon at two new locations coming to the Tulsa area.

Waffle Champion, OKC

The former food truck-turned-storefront by Todd Woodruff is still delighting diners with its simple counter service and menu filled with both sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches. Additional menu items are available, including health-conscious goodies.

Sunnyside Diner, OKC

The popular downtown OKC breakfast, brunch and lunch diner has now grown into four metro-area locations, oﬀering food and cocktails from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. They feature a separate plant-based menu, as well as specials that support local charities.

Around the Globe In the Raw,

Tulsa At ITR, you can go traditional or creative. There are over 100 sushi rolls, taste-filled and unique. One luxury item features a classic French cream sauce poured over poached lobster. Not a sushi lover? You can feast on fish tacos, tuna nachos, chicken salad, halibut or a peppercrusted filet steak.

Rendang Indonesian, Tulsa

Rendang is owned by a husband from central Sumatra and a wife from west Java. The result? Superb renditions of all the standard Indonesian classic dishes and many hard-to-find regional dishes. Sambal goreng udang is a subtly spiced shrimp dish that would be at home in a fine dining restaurant in Europe.

Sisserou’s Caribbean, Tulsa

“The whole family gathers; it’s a lazy time of good food and fellowship.” Evan Shillingford smiles as he recalls dinner time on the island of Dominica. In his restaurant, he brings some of that Caribbean joie de vivre to you. The food alone, both faithful renditions of classic dishes and more creative plates, most involving fish, will make you happy.

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Biga,

Tulsa “I love food like this!” says Tuck Curren as he shows you a big bubbling pot of Maiale al Latte, a rare regional dish from Italy’s Adriatic coast. Though Maiale isn’t always on the menu, there’s always something intriguing available from some rarely-visited part of Italy, as well as rich saucy versions of more traditional pastas.

Musashi’s, OKC

Knives fly, steam pours from volcanoes stacked from sliced onions, and diners cheer at Musashi’s, Western Concepts’ Japanese steakhouse. Steak, seafood and vegetables are skillfully prepared on the tabletop, while appetizers and sushi are available from the kitchen.

Zorba’s Mediterranean Cuisine,

OKC You can’t visit the entire Mediterranean in a day, but you can taste it at Zorba’s. Oﬀering the flavors of Greece, Spain, Morocco, Cyprus and the Middle East, you’ll find flavorful dishes full of traditional spices.

Sheesh Mahal, OKC

For authentic Halal, Pakistani and Indian cuisines, Sheesh Mahal on North May Avenue is an absolute treasure. From rich, hearty meat dishes to flavorful vegetarian fare, there is no wrong selection on the menu at this familyowned staple.

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Hidden Gems Alfred’s, Tulsa

Hidden away in a strip mall on Mingo is a tiny restaurant packed with people who know where to find some of the best grilled meats in town. Kebabs, gyros, even cheeseburgers, Alfred’s has it all. His specialty is the Iranian ground beef kebab called the koobideh.

Little Venice, Sand Springs

Walter Munaretto, consummate host, runs this small yet tastefully appointed restaurant in Sand Springs. Walter grew up in a tiny town just outside Venice, and his cozy trattoria oﬀers hard-to-find specialties of northern Italy. Expect spectacular table side preparations, a dessert trolley packed with irresistible temptation, and a warm welcome.

Boston Title and Abstract,

Tulsa This underground hideaway serves some of the best food in town. Trained by one of New Orleans’ top chefs and a 20 year veteran of some of our finest restaurants, chef Paul Wilson cooks elaborate yet delicious dishes to delight even the most jaded connoisseur.

Florence’s Restaurant,

OKC For 70 years, Florence’s Restaurant has oﬀered Southern food based on family recipes. If you’ve spent any of those years living in Oklahoma City, you’ve undoubtedly heard about their legendary fried chicken and homemade pear pie.

The Press, OKC

In 2017, Hungry Town Concepts added The Press to their culinary family when it opened in the Plaza District, serving Southwestern comfort food with Oklahoma roots. In addition, a full cocktail bar and vegetarian/vegan options are available.

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Tokyo Pot, Stillwater

Hidden in plain sight on Tenth Avenue in Stillwater is Oklahoma’s original shabu shabu restaurant. Inside the unassuming space, diners enjoy a delicious combination of meats, seafood and veggies, all cooked in flavorful broth at the table. It’s worth the drive.

Barkeep Supply, OKC

Julia McLish’s midtown storefront is part specialty shop and part craft cocktail lounge. Local mixologists, both professional and hobbyists, can find whatever they need for their bar, including tools and ingredients, while enjoying one of McLish’s cocktails.

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22 years ago, a young single mom from California started a small taco shop. Go there now and you might find some of Tulsa’s top chefs, restaurateurs, servers and anyone else who appreciates good food. They order a plate of rich, savory tacos exploding with flavor and it puts joy in their lives.

Mother Road Market, Tulsa

What if there were a restaurant run by talented yet undiscovered chefs, where you could get big, delicious meals for $10? How about twenty of those restaurants in one place, where you could order dishes from whichever you like? That’s the delicious reality at Mother Road Market.

Ron’s Hamburgers, Tulsa

Ron Baber made hamburger cooking into an art form. The meat was pounded flat, seasoned, coated with lard using a paintbrush, cooked on a super hot griddle, steamed under a dome. If you ate one of those burgers, you’d remember it even today. You can get pretty much the same burger now – it’s his children running the stores.

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Sandbar, Tulsa

It’s a casual, laid-back kind of a place right by the river and the sun streams through the windows as you order burgers, beers, fries, chips, nachos, even salads. Even better, there’s a row of outdoor picnic tables right over the water.

Beverly’s Pancake House,

OKC Since 1921, Beverly’s Pancake House has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 24 hours, you can find everything from waﬀles and pancakes to burgers, fries, steaks, chops, and fried catfish all for under $20.

Tacoville, OKC

Quick, easy, aﬀordable, and most importantly, delicious, is how Oklahomans have described Tacoville since 1967. Tacos, burritos, rotating specials, and house-made hot sauce make this a city staple.

The Garage Burgers and Beer, OKC

With several locations throughout both the major metros, you are almost always in the neighborhood of one of Hal Smith’s popular burger joints. Tacos, burgers and hand-cut fries are part of their full menu.

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Oklahoma Classics Mondo’s, Tulsa

For fifty years, Mondo’s has been enticing its loyal fans with tasty dishes made from recipes that Grandpa Angelo Aloisio brought from Abruzzi. Angelo worked for years as a chef in one of New York’s finest hotels, so there are unexpected gourmet touches. And there’s always an Aloisio at Mondo’s, making sure you feel at home.

Bricktown Brewery,

Tulsa A huge helping of nachos covered with slow-smoked pork shoulder and BBQ sauce. Meat-laden pizzas and behemoth burgers. Salads and chicken-fried steaks. All designed to complement a full line of beers carefully brewed in Bricktown’s microbrewery. They’ve got it all.

BurnCo, Tulsa

Just 10 years ago, a small band of barbecue fanatics founded BurnCo, a place that broke a lot of rules to make some of the tastiest sausage, chicken, brisket and ribs around. “Welcome to paradise,” a man says to the waiting crowds as he unlocks the door at opening time. Not a bad metaphor.

Ti Amo, Tulsa

Mehdi Khezri once got the chance to vacation in Rome. He spent every day eating spaghetti carbonara in a diﬀerent restaurant. Why? He wanted to find the best recipe to use at Ti Amo. From ribeyes and lamb to spaghetti pescatore and lobster macaroni, that’s the amount of care put into every dish.

Villa Ravenna, Tulsa

Sergio Orioli’s grandparents owned a restaurant in Ravenna, so there are definite continental touches to decor and dishes. You can find all the usual suspects, but you might also spot more unusual fare, like fresh figs served with prosciutto or osso buco made from wild boar. And the service is impeccable – Sergio makes sure of that.

Empire Slice House, OKC

Whether it is one of the slices of the day paired with a craft brew or two, or a whole pie to go, there’s no wrong option at 84 Hospitality Group’s popular pizza joint, now with a Tulsaarea location by Cain’s Ballroom.

Cheever’s Cafe, OKC

For more than 20 years, Cheever’s Cafe has been serving upscale Southwestern and Southern cuisine from the original Cheever’s Flowers location on Hudson Avenue in what is now the Uptown 23rd district. Cheever’s serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

Picasso Cafe, OKC

Picasso Cafe oﬀers a wide variety of menu options, including weekly specials and monthly veggie dinners. Chef Ryan Parrot even creates handcrafted snacks for four-legged friends on their dog-friendly patio.

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Comfort Food Evelyn’s, Tulsa

Wanda J. Armstrong opened her first restaurant 50 years ago. Now, she’s a Tulsa icon. Evelyn’s is named after her mother, who taught her all things cooking. Expect supernal fried chicken and pork chops. The food is light and flavorful. “You have to get the food as close to its natural form as you can,” she says.

Freddie’s,

Tulsa It started around 1960 when Fred Joseph opened a steakhouse in the back room of his

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grocery. His nephew Tex Slyman took over 50 years ago and he’s been running the business ever since. Order a filet steak and it is preceded by a parade of platters holding tabouli, hummus, cabbage rolls and a lot more.

Albert G’s, Tulsa

“The restaurant business is in my blood,” says owner Chuck Gawey. He taught himself barbecue, he had a talent, he invented his own sauce and rub. You can get the fabulous slowsmoked BBQ that’s drawn crowds for 30 years

and, at the downtown branch, microbrews and barrel-aged bourbon, too.

The Bistro at Seville, Tulsa

Longtime employee Brett Clark took over the place a few years ago; the owner waited to sell until he found someone who loved it as much as he did. He left things mostly unchanged, so you can find the same comforting “chokes and cheese,” beef stroganoﬀ and mouthwatering chicken piccata as before.

More Than Just Dinner

Bar Cicchetti

Photo courtesy Bar Cicchetti

The Jones Assembly Photo courtesy Jones Assembly

Duet,

Tulsa Sample Tuck Curren’s eclectic, creative menu in a bright, airy dining room. Wine dinners are held most weeks; they’re reasonably priced and lots of fun. Enjoy live music on the patio, weather permitting, and the basement jazz club is slated to reopen soon.

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Late Night Bites Kilkenny’s, Tulsa

When you walk through the door of Kilkenny’s, you’d swear you were in Victorian-era Dublin, replete with dark paneled wood, a tile mosaic floor and Irish mementos. Even better is the food; lots of hearty Irish fare like Boxty and Colcannon, simple meat and potatoes dishes, and more elaborate gourmet treats.

The Brook, Tulsa

Serving Up Views In the Raw Vu, Tulsa

Soar over the city in this whimsically decorated dining hot spot. Enjoy lovely views of the Tulsa skyline by day, and when the sun goes down, the city below becomes a galaxy of magical lights. Sample rare Japanese whiskies as you enjoy sushi and more from the extensive menu.

Nic’s Grill, OKC

If you’re a fan of the original Nic’s Grill in OKC, you know that the daily line outside the door for one of 15 seats is well worth the wait. Their classic onion burgers and fries are an OKC favorite.

The Drum Room,

OKC For classic comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere, look no further. A full bar and happy hour menu complement fries and gravy,

A server comes bearing a huge platter. You think it’s to be shared by a nearby table of six. But no, it’s the side salad to your chicken-fried steak. Enjoy hearty portions of all your favorite dishes. People swear by their mac and cheese. Sooner or later, everyone goes to the Brook.

Vintage Wine Bar,

Tulsa Sleek and soaring decor, designed by a cutting-edge New York design firm. A carefully curated selection of wines, some rare, some obscure, all marvelous. An international collection of snacks and goodies designed by chefs obsessed with perfection. That’s Vintage Wine Bar.

The Jones Assembly,

OKC Part restaurant, part cocktail lounge, part music venue, The Jones Assembly is all things delicious entertainment. From the Social Order dining group, casual yet upscale finds its perfect balance at Jones.

Guyutes,

OKC Uptown 23rd’s lunch-through-late-night restaurant and watering hole features a rooftop bar, craft beers and cocktails, as well as a menu friendly to all. The music-themed restaurant serves its full menu, which includes options for vegetarian and vegan guests, until 1:30 a.m.

Bar Cicchetti,

OKC Named for cicchetti, Italy’s version of small bites or snacks, Bar Cicchetti is a full-service restaurant and bar opened as a collaboration between chefs Fabio Vivani and Jonathon Stranger. The menu features flavors of the Mediterranean.

Flip’s Wine Bar and Trattoria,

OKC A reliable staple in OKC since 1985, Flip’s oﬀers simple, delicious Italian fare along with beer, wine and cocktails. Late-night bites are available until midnight, both inside and on their patio, and brunch specials change weekly.

wings, fried pickles, okra, burgers, wings, nachos and more. Check out their brunch menu, too.

The Mule, OKC

Ooey, gooey, cheesy and delicious, the varied sandwiches at The Mule have been a must-try in OKC’s Plaza District since 2012. Poutine, fried cheese curds and even salads complete their grilled-cheesy menu. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.

Freddie’s

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• Graduate of OU School of Journalism and OU Law School • US Navy, 1969-1972; JAG Ofﬁcer and Military Judge, Oklahoma Army National Guard • Oklahoma’s Outstanding Young Lawyer, 1983 • 2018 Oklahoma Trial Lawyer of the Year

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AN ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF THE LAWYERS WHO RANKED TOP OF THE LIST IN THE 2021 OKLAHOMA SUPER LAWYERS NOMINATION, RESEARCH AND BLUE RIBBON REVIEW PROCESS.

TOP 10 BLUE, RACHEL McAfee & Taft, Tulsa BURRAGE, MICHAEL • Ranked Number Three • Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City

Annis, Jennifer R., Atkinson Brittingham Gladd Fiasco Edmonds & Annis, Tulsa

Latham, Jr., Bobby L., Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa

Blue, Rachel, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Lauderdale, Michael F., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Bomhoff, Timothy J., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Leach, William S., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Brightmire, Kristen L., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa

McCampbell, Robert G., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City

Buchan, J. Craig, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Monroe, Stanley D., Stanley D. Monroe, Tulsa

Burrage, Michael, Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City

Morse, Judy Hamilton, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Butts, Benjamin J., Butts Marrs & Donchin, Oklahoma City

Neal, Jr., Charles D. "Buddy", Steidley & Neal, Tulsa

Connor, Jr., James W., Richards & Connor, Tulsa

Milton, James C., Hall Estill, Tulsa

Neville, Jr., Drew, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Cooper, Mary Quinn, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Ottaway, Larry D., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City

Corbyn, Jr., George S., Corbyn Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Paruolo, Thomas A., DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond

Donchin, David B., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City

Plourde, Ross A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

HOCH III, WILLIAM H. Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Farris, Joseph R., Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa

Richards, Phil R., Richards & Connor, Tulsa

KENNEY, JOHN A. McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Fischer, Amy Sherry, Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City

FARRIS, JOSEPH R. Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa

MORSE, JUDY HAMILTON Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City OTTAWAY, LARRY D. • Ranked Number One • Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City RYAN, PATRICK M. Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City TURNER, ELAINE R. Hall Estill, Oklahoma City WHITE, JR., JOE E. • Ranked Number Two • White & Weddle, Oklahoma City

Folluo, Dan S., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa Fulkerson, Sam R., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Oklahoma City

Plumb, Charles S., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Robertson, Moura A.J., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Russell, John D., GableGotwals, Tulsa Ryan, Patrick M., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City Sherwood, Ted, Sherwood McCormick & Robert, Tulsa

Geister III, Charles E., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City

Shields, Susan B., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Gotwals, James R., James R. Gotwals and Associates, Tulsa

Terry, Douglas A., Doug Terry Law, Edmond

Hampton, Joe M., Hampton Barghols Pierce, Oklahoma City

Turner, Elaine R., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

Hassell, Jeffrey D., GableGotwals, Tulsa Hoch III, William H., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City James, Gary J., Gary J. James & Associates, Oklahoma City Johnson, N. Scott, N. Scott Johnson and Associates, Tulsa

Smith, Michael F., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Thompson, John M., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Whaley, Phillip G., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City Whatley, Nathan L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City White, Jr., Joe E., White & Weddle, Oklahoma City Wiggins, John, Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City

Kenney, John A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

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Annis, Jennifer R., Atkinson Brittingham Gladd Fiasco Edmonds & Annis, Tulsa

Hanna, Lauren Barghols, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City

Rieger, Karen S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Blue, Rachel, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Hasenfratz, Sally A., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City

Riggs, Lisa R., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa

Brightmire, Kristen L., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Bru, Courtney, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Burnett, LeAnne, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Cooper, Mary Quinn, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Dunitz Brennan, Elise, Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Hurst, Amber, Hammons Hurst & Associates, Oklahoma City McConnell-Corbyn, Laura, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Moore-Shrier, Pansy, Moore-Shrier Law Firm, Tulsa Morse, Judy Hamilton, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Fields, Roberta B., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Neal, Kathy R., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Fischer, Amy Sherry, Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City

Pierce, Amy J., Hampton Barghols Pierce, Oklahoma City

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OKLAHOMA 2021 Administrative Law ...........................................S-10 Alternative Dispute Resolution ........................S-10 Antitrust Litigation ............................................S-10 Appellate ...........................................................S-10 Aviation and Aerospace ....................................S-10 Banking..............................................................S-10 Bankruptcy: Business ........................................S-10 Bankruptcy: Consumer......................................S-10 Business Litigation ............................................S-12 Business/Corporate ..........................................S-13 Cannabis Law ....................................................S-14 Civil Litigation: Defense ....................................S-14 Civil Litigation: Plaintiff .....................................S-14 Civil Rights .........................................................S-14 Class Action/Mass Torts ...................................S-14 Closely Held Business .......................................S-14 Communications ...............................................S-15 Constitutional Law ............................................S-15 Construction Litigation .....................................S-15 Consumer Law...................................................S-15 Creditor Debtor Rights ......................................S-15 Criminal Defense ...............................................S-15

THE ANNUAL LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of April 29, 2021. Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for the current year are included on the list that follows. All current selections and any updates to the list (e.g., status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com. Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the speciﬁed page. Phone numbers are included only for attorneys with paid Super Lawyers or Rising Stars print advertisements.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW SUPER LAWYERS King, Eric R., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City Turpen, Michael C., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Hendricks, Anthony, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI..............................S-16 Elder Law ...........................................................S-16

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Eminent Domain ...............................................S-16 Employee Benefits.............................................S-16 Employment & Labor ........................................S-16 Employment Litigation: Defense ......................S-16 Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ...................... S-17 Energy & Natural Resources ............................. S-17

SUPER LAWYERS Boaz, Stephen, Boaz & Associates, Oklahoma City Clemens, R. Lyle, Clemens & Associates, Oklahoma City

Environmental ...................................................S-18

Goodman, Jimmy K., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Environmental Litigation ..................................S-18

Holeman, Daniel E., Holeman Mediation, Tulsa

Estate & Trust Litigation ...................................S-18

Paulk, Joseph H., Dispute Resolution Consultants, Tulsa

Estate Planning & Probate ...............................S-18 Family Law.........................................................S-19 General Litigation.............................................S-20

Spears, Larry M., The Spears Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Health Care........................................................S-21 Immigration .......................................................S-21 Insurance Coverage...........................................S-21 Intellectual Property .........................................S-21 Intellectual Property Litigation........................ S-22 Legislative & Governmental Affairs ................. S-22 Media and Advertising ..................................... S-22

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ANTITRUST LITIGATION

APPELLATE SUPER LAWYERS Brightmire, Jon E., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Ellis, Jr., Harvey D., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Free, Matthew B., Best & Sharp, Tulsa Jones, Keith, KAJonesLaw, Tulsa, 918-367-8500

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Hassell, Jeffrey D., GableGotwals, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Luttrell, III, Robert T., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City McVay, Jr., Melvin R., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Chaney, Kaitlyn Schrick, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Hoffhines, Kari, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Randolph, David S., Conner & Winters, Tulsa

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS SUPER LAWYERS Bratton II, Sam G., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Gould, Douglas N., Douglas N. Gould, Oklahoma City

Moriarty, Stephen J., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City

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Technology Transactions ................................. S-25

SUPER LAWYERS Blaney, Kevin, Blaney Tweedy Tipton & Hiersche, Oklahoma City

Tolbert, Mary H., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Professional Liability: Defense ........................ S-25

Tax..................................................................... S-25

BANKING

Greenough, Charles, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Fogleman, Amelia A., GableGotwals, Tulsa

Securities Litigation.......................................... S-25

RISING STARS Burget, Brian, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

SUPER LAWYERS Meyers, D. Kent, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ................... S-25

Securities & Corporate Finance ....................... S-25

SUPER LAWYERS Van Laanen, Erin M., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Craige, Mark A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa

Mergers & Acquisitions .................................... S-22 Native American Law ....................................... S-22

AVIATION AND AEROSPACE

Muchmore, Clyde A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Lollman, Justin A., GableGotwals, Tulsa Rughani, Melanie Wilson, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

McDonald, Gary M., McDonald & Kindelt, Tulsa

Plourde, Ross A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Soule, Steven W., Hall Estill, Tulsa Swinson, Sidney K., GableGotwals, Tulsa Turner, Andrew R., Conner & Winters, Tulsa RISING STARS Ketter, Clayton D., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City

BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER SUPER LAWYERS Colpitts, Greggory T., The Colpitts Law Firm, Tulsa Gooding, Clifton, Gooding Law Firm, Oklahoma City Hall, Joel C., Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City CONTINUED ON PAGE S-12

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Reimer, Juliana K., Baysinger Henson Reimer & Cresswell, Owasso Sisson, B. David, Law Offices of B. David Sisson, Norman RISING STARS Grant, Nicholas, Lawson Grant, Spiro Sansone, Jason, Sansone Howell, Del City

BUSINESS LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Anderson, Elliot P., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa Askew, Thomas M., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa Ball, Larry G., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

Hampton, Joe M., Hampton Barghols Pierce, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Hardcastle, Heath E., Albright Rusher & Hardcastle, Tulsa Hoch III, William H., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Hodges, James C., James C. Hodges, Tulsa Hunsinger, II, Rodney K., HB Law Partners, Norman Irby, Jerrick, Hall Estill, Tulsa Jackson, Gerald L., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa Jeter, Jo Lynn, Norman Wohlgemuth, Tulsa, 918-732-1131 Pg. S-24 Johnson, William A., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Kane, Matthew C., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040

Balman, Steven K., Shook & Johnson, Tulsa

King, Bryan N. B., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City

Bartz, Robert J., Barber & Bartz, Tulsa

King, Justin T., The King Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Bickford, Michael A., Fuller Tubb Bickford Warmington & Panach, Oklahoma City

Ladner, Thomas M., Ladner & Eldredge, Tulsa

Bickford, Warren F., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City Bocock, Joseph H., Bocock Law, Oklahoma City Bond, Austin P., Bond | Gill, Tulsa, 918-200-9626 Pg. S-26 Brockman, Matthew, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Bryant, David L., GableGotwals, Tulsa

Leffel, Lance E., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City Leibrock, Fred A., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Leonard, Ryan T., Edinger Leonard & Blakley, Oklahoma City Love, III, R. Richard, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Ludlam, Jeffery S., Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City Luthey, Jr., Graydon D., GableGotwals, Tulsa

Buchan, J. Craig, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8

McCampbell, Robert G., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Calvert, Randall K., Calvert Law Firm, Oklahoma City

McCann, James P., Aston Mathis Campbell, Tulsa

Campbell, Allen, Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City

McClintock, Michael D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Carsey, Daniel V., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City Carter, Lewis N., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Carwile, John J., Baum Glass Jayne Carwile & Peters, Tulsa Chaney, James M., Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City Cooper, Casey, GableGotwals, Tulsa Corbyn, Jr., George S., Corbyn Law Firm, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Crapster, Gary C., Steidley & Neal, Tulsa Dahnke, George W., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Oklahoma City Davies, Shannon F., Spencer Fane, Oklahoma City DeMuro, Paul, Frederic Dorwart, Tulsa Edwards, Joe E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Elder, David A., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Ferguson, Tom Q., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa

McKinstry, Toby M., Tomlinson McKinstry, Oklahoma City McPhail, Mark R., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Mensching, J. Patrick, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5240 Pg. S-27

Rosell, Armando J., Rosell Law Group, Oklahoma City, 405-702-0888 Ross, David R., Norman Wohlgemuth, Tulsa, 918-583-7571 Pg. S-24 Rother, Timila S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Rupert, Kurt M., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Rusher, James W., Albright Rusher & Hardcastle, Tulsa Russell, John D., GableGotwals, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Ryan, Patrick M., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Pg. S-8 Shinn Jr., Ronald T., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Smith, Spencer F., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Stanford, Ainslie, Crooks Stanford, Edmond Sturdivant, James M., GableGotwals, Tulsa Taylor, Todd, Taylor & Strubhar, Oklahoma City Thompson, John M., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Tippens, Terry W., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City Todd, Jeff L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Tomlinson, Robert D., Tomlinson McKinstry, Oklahoma City Tucker, John H., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa Tuepker, Max C., Max C. Tuepker, Oklahoma City Vogt, Thomas L., Jones Gotcher, Tulsa Walters, Jay P., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City Watts, Philip O., Watts & Watts, Oklahoma City

Webber, Jr., Daniel G., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040

Morgan III, Mack J., Rupert Steiner & Morgan, Oklahoma City

Weger, James E., Jones Gotcher, Tulsa

Morse, Judy Hamilton, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Whaley, Phillip G., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Pg. S-8

Mulinix, Russell L., Mulinix Eddy Ewert & McKenzie, Oklahoma City

Wilson, Ryan S., Wilson Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Mullins, M. Richard, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Winter, Robert J., Pray Walker, Tulsa

Neuens, Chad, CMN Litigation Group, Tulsa

Woods, Christopher B., KingWoods, Tulsa

Nowlin, Bryan J., Hall Estill, Tulsa

RISING STARS Avery, Michael, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Pacewicz, Michael R., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa

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O’Connor, William W., Hall Estill, Tulsa

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Webb, Drew D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Geister III, Charles E., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Giddens, Jared D., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City

Price, Elizabeth A., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City

J. PATRICK MENSCHING

DOERNER, SAUNDERS, DANIEL & ANDERSON, LLP Tulsa • 918-591-5240

Fitzgerald, Craig A., GableGotwals, Tulsa

George, Lysbeth, Liz George and Associates, Oklahoma City

Pinkerton, Laurence L., Pinkerton Law, Tulsa

Phansalkar, Kiran A., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City Pierce, Amy J., Hampton Barghols Pierce, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Billings, Wayne, Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City Burden, Jared, Frederic Dorwart, Tulsa Christian, Jennifer K., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City

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OKLAHOMA 2021 Claypole, Clint A., Long Claypole & Blakley Law, Enid

Schovanec, Ashley M., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City

Duncan, Alex, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Stephens, Hayley N., Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Duren, Dylan T., Robinett Swartz & Aycock, Tulsa

Telarik, Alex, Pray Walker, Tulsa

Ellis, Isaac, Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Vincent, Evan G.E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Evans, Kyle D., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City

Wolfe, Anna E., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Gallegly, Tim J., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Gomez, Daniel E., Conner & Winters, Tulsa Henry, Andrew E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

BUSINESS/CORPORATE

Ray, Stephen W., Hall Estill, Tulsa Redwine, R. Kevin, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Robinett, Bruce W., Robinett King, Bartlesville Smith, Dwight L., Dwight L. Smith, Tulsa Whitehill, Jr., William H., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Brown, Matt, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

SUPER LAWYERS Albright, Kenneth F., Albright Rusher & Hardcastle, Tulsa

Conrad, Grady R., Klingenberg & Associates, Oklahoma City

Bonds, Jeffrey M., Mitchell Bonds, Sapulpa Canada, W. Deke, Hall Estill, Tulsa

Duffy, Ryan J., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City

Cason, Len, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City

Grace, Danae, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Clark, Guy, Northcutt Clark Oldfield & Jech, Ponca City

Hedin, Michael, Hedin Law, Tulsa

Lynch, Bryan, Hall Estill, Oklahoma City Oubre, Zachary A.P., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Crane, C. Bretton, Pray Walker, Tulsa

Palmer, Julia A., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Fisher, Eric S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Petersen, Micah J., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Hoss, Henry D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Powers, Barrett L., GableGotwals, Tulsa

Larimore, James K., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City

Hines, Tami J., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City Jett, Travis, Hodgden Law Firm, Woodward Johnson, Crystal A., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City Krattiger, John M. “Jake”, GableGotwals, Oklahoma City

Rogers, Timothy L., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa Sadler, Daniel, Rieger Law Group, Norman

Paliotta, Armand, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City

Scaperlanda, Christopher M., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Ratcliff, Marcus N., Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa

Deckard, Kari A., Johnson & Jones, Tulsa

Hunt, Sean S., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Hutchison, Thomas J., GableGotwals, Tulsa Kuri, Kayla M., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Nelson, Jared, Sherwood McCormick & Robert, Tulsa Schauer, Kirk, Schauer & Fettkether Law, Tulsa Williams, Justin R., Overman Legal Group, Oklahoma City CONTINUED ON PAGE S-14

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OKLAHOMA 2021 CANNABIS LAW SUPER LAWYERS Hickey, John M., Hall Estill, Tulsa Jones, Logan, Jones Brown, Tulsa RISING STARS Klubeck, Rachel, Loud Legal, Oklahoma City

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Arnold, Shawn E., Goolsby Proctor Heefner & Gibbs, Oklahoma City Baum, Jeffrey C., Baum Glass Jayne Carwile & Peters, Tulsa

Shelton, Paige N., Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Smiling, Gentry, Smiling Smiling & Burgess, Tulsa

Stewart, Rodney D., Stewart Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Wiebe, Brenna, Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa

Whitworth, Clinton D., Whitworth Wilson & Evans, Edmond Wohlgemuth, Joel L., Norman Wohlgemuth, Tulsa, 918-732-1102 Pg. S-24 Woods, II, Maurice G., McAtee & Woods, Oklahoma City, 405-232-5067 RISING STARS Brady, Alexandra Butts, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City Coble, Tyler J., Cheek Law Firm, Oklahoma City Colvin, Patrick G., Jones Gotcher, Tulsa Combs, Eric, Lytle Soule & Felty, Oklahoma City

Willoughby, Matthew E., Chubbuck Duncan & Robey, Oklahoma City, 405-236-8282 Pg. S-15

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Houts, Mark B., Houts Law, Oklahoma City Miller, R. Brad, Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, Oklahoma City Sander, Lori A., Felker Sander & Associates, Oklahoma City Shelton, Douglas J., Shelton & Walkley Law Group, Oklahoma City

Begin, Eric J., Starr Begin & King, Tulsa

Cooper, Cody J., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City

Benson, Sheila R., Givens Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Cowan, Derek, DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond

Blassingame, Johnny R., The Rudnicki Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-445-7422

Curtis, III, John C., Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, Oklahoma City

Stein, Sam L., Law Office of Sam L. Stein, Cherokee, 580-596-3000

Bottom, Monty B., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-6

Dawkins, Grace, Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, Oklahoma City

Terry, Douglas A., Doug Terry Law, Edmond Pg. S-8

Bowers, Brock C., Hiltgen & Brewer, Oklahoma City, 405-605-9000

East, Melissa, McDaniel Acord, Tulsa, 918-382-9200

BROCK C. BOWERS

HILTGEN & BREWER, P.C. Oklahoma City • 405-605-9000

www.hiltgenbrewer.com

Cain, Timothy D., Wilson Cain & Acquaviva, Oklahoma City Deligans, R. Ryan, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City Donnell, Bradley K., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Downs, Darrell W., Taylor Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore Dyer, Jr., Tommy R., Davis & Thompson, Jay, 918-253-4220 Gibbs, II, James L., Goolsby Proctor Heefner & Gibbs, Oklahoma City

RISING STARS Cunningham, Kevin, DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond

Evans, Kristen, Hall Estill, Tulsa

Hamilton, Laura L., Smolen Law, Tulsa

Grubb, Benjamin, DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond

Krahl, John, Behenna Goerke Krahl & Meyer, Oklahoma City

Hancock, Nicholaus A., Coffey Senger & Woodard, Tulsa Hays, Daniel, Chansolme Harroz Hays, Oklahoma City Kelso, April, Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City Landeros, Shawna, Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, Oklahoma City Landgraf, Justin R., Republic Law Group, Ardmore Marciano, Lauren, Hall Estill, Tulsa McCormick, Jacqueline M., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

Glass, Jason L., Baum Glass Jayne Carwile & Peters, Tulsa

Meier, Margaret Jennings, The Rudnicki Firm, Oklahoma City

Le Blanc, Thomas A., Best & Sharp, Tulsa

Moen, Eric A., Chubbuck Duncan & Robey, Oklahoma City, 405-236-8282 Pg. S-15

Martin, Timothy L., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City Mathis, Rachel C., Aston Mathis Campbell, Tulsa McDaniel, A. Scott, McDaniel Acord, Tulsa, 918-382-9200

Toon, Rich, Toon Law Firm, Tulsa

Edwards, Dylan Charles, Gordon & Rees, Oklahoma City

Gladd, John S., Atkinson Brittingham Gladd Fiasco Edmonds & Annis, Tulsa, 918-582-8877

Leach, William S., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Smolen, II, Donald E., Smolen Law, Tulsa

Moschovidis, Barbara, GableGotwals, Tulsa Mulinix Ewert, Lindsey, Mulinix Eddy Ewert & McKenzie, Oklahoma City Palfreyman, Kirsten L., Atkinson Brittingham Gladd Fiasco Edmonds & Annis, Tulsa, 918-582-8877

Mwafulirwa, Mbilike M., Brewster & De Angelis, Tulsa Olsen, Ryan, Logan & Lowry, Vinita Reeves, Randa, Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City Seidenberger, John, Coffman & Seidenberger, Tulsa Stingley, Brett, Brett M. Stingley, Oklahoma City

CIVIL RIGHTS RISING STARS Dark, Jessica L., Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS SUPER LAWYERS Banner, Mark, Hall Estill, Tulsa

Pence, E. Kathleen, Pence Law Firm, Jenks

RISING STARS Bradford, Reagan E., Bradford & Wilson, Oklahoma City

Ottaway, Larry D., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-6, S-8

Poovey, Joshua, Johnson & Jones, Tulsa

Kitch, Emily, Barnes & Lewis, Oklahoma City

Paruolo, Thomas A., DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond Pg. S-8

Prince, Kyle R., DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond

Wilson, Ryan K., Bradford & Wilson, Oklahoma City

Prosser, Dru A., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Neal, Jr., Charles D. “Buddy”, Steidley & Neal, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Pritchett, Jr., E. Edd, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City

Pebsworth, J. Wesley, GableGotwals, Tulsa

Rott, Emalie, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Riddles, D. Todd, Cheek Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Shaffer Siex, Caroline M., Gibbs Armstrong & Borochoff, Tulsa

Senger, David C., Coffey Senger & Woodard, Tulsa

Shipley, Margo, Hall Estill, Tulsa

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CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS RISING STARS Anderson, Zane T., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

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OKLAHOMA 2021 COMMUNICATIONS RISING STARS Torrone, Michael T., Logan & Lowry, Vinita

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SUPER LAWYERS Salem, Micheal, Salem Law Offices, Norman

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Andrews, R. Greg, Andrews Law, Norman

RISING STARS Warzecha, Chris, Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Adams, R. Scott, Adams & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-232-9100 Pg. S-25

R. SCOTT ADAMS

CONSUMER LAW SUPER LAWYERS Robey, Bart Jay, Chubbuck Duncan & Robey, Oklahoma City, 405-236-8282 Pg. S-15 Wallace, Luke J., Humphreys Wallace Humphreys, Tulsa Wandres, Victor R., Paramount Law, Tulsa

ADAMS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Oklahoma City • 405-232-9100

www.scottadamslaw.com Anthony, Luke A., Anthony Law Firm, Stillwater Berlin, Lee, Berlin Law Firm, Tulsa Blau, Ed, Blau Law Firm, Oklahoma City Brunton, Paul D., Paul Brunton Law Office, Tulsa Burgess, Shena E., Smiling Smiling & Burgess, Tulsa Coyle, III, John W., Coyle Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1988

CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS

Coyle, IV, J.W. Billy, Coyle Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1988

Bryan, N. Lance, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa

SUPER LAWYERS

Harper, Jr., John E., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa

Booth, Clay P., Attorney at Law, Edmond

Hathaway, P. Scott, Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Enlow, J. Andrew, Enlow Law, Tulsa

Gotcher, Warren, Gotcher and Beaver, McAlester

Finlayson, Mac D., Eller & Detrich, Tulsa

Haggerty, II, D. Michael, Haggerty Law Office, Durant

Keester, Michael T., Hall Estill, Tulsa Mathis, Stephan, Aston Mathis Campbell, Tulsa Metcalf, Steven K., Metcalf & Spitler, Tulsa, 918-508-2870 Pg. S-23

Vogt, James W., Reynolds Ridings Vogt & McCart, Oklahoma City

Mitchell, Brian L., Mitchell Bonds, Sapulpa Spitler, William H., Metcalf & Spitler, Tulsa, 918-508-2870 Pg. S-23 Steele, Mark T., Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa

CRIMINAL DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Adams, Kevin, Kevin D. Adams, Tulsa

Fassio, Marcy, Fassio Law, Oklahoma City Gordon, Jr., Jack E., Gordon and Gordon, Claremore

Handley, Ashton, The Handley Law Center, El Reno, 405-295-1924 Pg. S-7 Henricksen, Mark, Henricksen & Henricksen, Oklahoma City James, Gary J., Gary J. James & Associates, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-16

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OKLAHOMA 2021 CRIMINAL DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS CONT’D FROM PAGE S-15

Lizama, Marvin G., Lizama Law, Tulsa Loftis, C. Scott, Loftis Law Firm, Ponca City, 580-762-3661

C. SCOTT LOFTIS

LOFTIS LAW FIRM Ponca City • 580-762-3661

www.loftislegal.com

Martin, Mack K., Martin Law Office, Oklahoma City McMurray, Shannon M., Attorney at Law, Tulsa Mendros, Jaye, Mendros & Stout, Oklahoma City, 405-605-8639 Pg. S-22 Parr, Douglas L., The Law Office of Douglas Parr, Oklahoma City Phillips, Dustin S., Phillips & Associates, Oklahoma City Quillian, J. Patrick, J. Patrick Quillian, Oklahoma City, 405-896-9768 Pg. S-27

Simmons, Zack, Swain Law Group, Norman

Ramsey, Natalie K., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Swain, Matt, Swain Law Group, Norman

Snapp, Randall J., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI SUPER LAWYERS Denton, Robert S., The Denton Law Firm, Tulsa Edge, Bruce, Edge Law Firm, Tulsa Fabian, Jr., Stephen G., Fabian and Associates, Oklahoma City

Berkson, Howard, Boston Avenue Law, Tulsa, 539-777-1287

Lander, Melanie Dennis, Edge Law Firm, Tulsa Lee, Josh, Lee|Coats Law, Vinita Monroe, Stanley D., Stanley D. Monroe, Tulsa Pg. S-8

ELDER LAW SUPER LAWYERS Jackson, Donna J., Donna J. Jackson & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-840-1874 Pg. S-27

www.oklahomacitylegalgroup.com

Neisent, Tracy Speck, Holmes Holmes & Neisent, Oklahoma City

Stevenson, Jarrod Heath, Stevenson Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-236-5100 Worden, Andrea L., Worden Law Firm, Norman

EMINENT DOMAIN SUPER LAWYERS Gray, Trae, LandownerFirm, Bixby, 888-439-4729 Pg. S-26

RISING STARS Allen, Dustin, The Allen Law Firm, Tulsa

Hartley, Thomas Jot, The Hartley Law Firm, Tulsa

Banner, Adam R., The Law Offices of Adam R. Banner, Oklahoma City

RISING STARS Box, David, Williams Box Forshee & Bullard, Oklahoma City

Boeheim, Brian, Boeheim Freeman, Tulsa Cannon, John P., Cannon & Associates, Edmond Casey, Andrew M., Foshee & Yaffe, Oklahoma City Curnutte, Meredith B., Curnutte Law, Tulsa, 918-346-8712 Pg. S-26 Garcia, Miguel Armando, Miguel Garcia, Oklahoma City Griesedieck, Thomas, Thomas A. Griesedieck, Oklahoma City, 405-586-5080 Pg. S-26

THOMAS GRIESEDIECK

THOMAS A. GRIESEDIECK, PLLC Oklahoma City • 405-586-5080

Hoehns, Craig M., Hoehns Law Office, Oklahoma City James, Clint, The Wyatt Law Office, Tulsa Khalaf, Sabah, The Khalaf Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-592-1144 Lavender, Greg, Law Offices of Greg Lavender, Tulsa

SUPER LAWYERS Long, Brandon P., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Smith, Eric S., Conner & Winters, Tulsa RISING STARS Burdg, Judy, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR SUPER LAWYERS Brightmire, Kristen L., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Bullard, Rebecca D., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Caldwell, Andre B., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Oklahoma City Crawford, Jacob S., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Furlong, Michael, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Good, Paige Hoster, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City McPherson, Troy, Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa Simpsen, Kristin M., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Solberg, Joshua W., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Toon, Christina F., Ironside Law Firm, Oklahoma City

SUPER LAWYERS Albert, Victor F., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Oklahoma City Barrett, Gayle L., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Broussard, Steven A., Hall Estill, Tulsa Childers, Adam W., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Fields, Roberta B., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Hanna, Lauren Barghols, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Lauderdale, Michael F., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Love, Kimberly Lambert, Titus Hillis Reynolds Love, Tulsa

Fulkerson, Sam R., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Mulinix, Riley W., Clean Slate Law, Norman

Panach, Matt, Fuller Tubb Bickford Warmington & Panach, Oklahoma City

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Bruce, Philip, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Lohrke, Mary L., Titus Hillis Reynolds Love, Tulsa

Izadi, Tina L., Izadi Law Group, Edmond

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Bowersox, Elizabeth, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Court, Leonard, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Martin, Amber, Martin Law Office, Oklahoma City

Simmons, Alexandra L., Lizama Law, Tulsa

www.bostonavenuelaw.com

Bru, Courtney, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Lind, Christopher, Nichols | Dixon, Norman

Nobles, John S., Attorney at Law, Tulsa

BOSTON AVENUE LAW Tulsa • 539-777-1287

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Hurst, Amber, Hammons Hurst & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-235-6100 Pg. S-8

Neal, Laura, Laura Neal Law, Oklahoma City

HOWARD BERKSON

Kosmider, Harrison, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Wyatt, IV, Robert L., Wyatt Law Office, Oklahoma City

Bayat, M. Eric, Bayat Law Firm, Oklahoma City

Turner, W. Kirk, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa RISING STARS Addison, D. Colby, Law Offices of D. Colby Addison, Moore

J. PATRICK QUILLIAN

J. PATRICK QUILLIAN, P.C. Oklahoma City • 405-896-9768

Tubb, Jeremy, Fuller Tubb Bickford Warmington & Panach, Oklahoma City

Plumb, Charles S., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Quillin, Paula J., Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa

Neal, Kathy R., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Puckett, Tony G., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Redman, Michael C., Mitchell Bonds, Sapulpa Robertson, Thomas D., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa Ross, Paul A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Sierakowski Marshall, Samanthia, Rosenstein Fist & Ringold, Tulsa Turner, Elaine R., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

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OKLAHOMA 2021 Warmington, Courtney K., Fuller Tubb Bickford Warmington & Panach, Oklahoma City Whatley, Nathan L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Mazaheri, Katherine, Mazaheri Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-414-2222 Pg. S-21

KATHERINE MAZAHERI MAZAHERI LAW FIRM Oklahoma City • 405-414-2222

www.mazaherilawfirm.com

RISING STARS Grose, Justin, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Oklahoma City Hutson, Allen L., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Kistler, Lindsay, Hall Estill, Oklahoma City Pearson, Emily, Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa Potts, Sara E., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Oklahoma City Proctor, Anna, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Shook, Jonathan E., Shook & Johnson, Tulsa Vaught, Charles C., Armstrong & Vaught, Tulsa RISING STARS Bowers, Barrett, The Bowers Law Firm, Oklahoma City Roper, Leah, The Center for Employment Law, Oklahoma City

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Tran, Kim, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Oklahoma City

SUPER LAWYERS Adams, Steven J., GableGotwals, Tulsa

Williams, Paula, GableGotwals, Oklahoma City

Blackstock, R. Brent, Brent Blackstock, Tulsa

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS

Blakley, Kenneth H., Edinger Leonard & Blakley, Oklahoma City Bomhoff, Timothy J., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Eddy, Rand C., Mulinix Eddy Ewert & McKenzie, Oklahoma City

Brown, Jeromy E., McCalla Brown Patel, Chickasha

Hammons, Sr., Mark E., Hammons Hurst & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-235-6100

Christiansen, Mark D., Mark D. Christiansen, Oklahoma City

Brown, Travis, Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City

Elsener, G. Dale, Munson & McMillin, Edmond Gore, Richard J., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City Griffin, Jr., John J., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Gungoll, Bradley A., Gungoll Jackson Box & Devoll, Oklahoma City Hayes, J. Kevin, Hall Estill, Tulsa Mahaffey, Gregory L., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City Noulles, Richard B., GableGotwals, Tulsa Reeves, John R., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City Satrom, James D., Hall Estill, Tulsa Schmidt, Arthur W., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City Smith, Donald S., Pray Walker, Tulsa Stonecipher, Mark K., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City Tisdal, Mart, Tisdal & O’Hara, Clinton Trimble, Paul D., Trimble Law Group, Oklahoma City Walker, L. Mark, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Williams, Jr., D. K. (Ken), Hall Estill, Tulsa Woolery, J. Todd, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Bridgforth, Jennifer K., Title Law Group, Oklahoma City CONTINUED ON PAGE S-18

Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Litigation Elliott C. Crawford 2021 Super Lawyers Honoree

Elliott C. Crawford, Attorney at Law, P.C. is a premier litigation ﬁrm focusing on probate, estate planning, and trust litigation. Mr. Crawford is licensed in all state and federal courts in Texas and Oklahoma, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and U.S. Supreme Court.

903 NW 13th St. | Oklahoma City, OK 73106 | PH: (405) 519-3796 | ecrawford@okdefense.com SUPER LAWYERS OKLAHOMA 2021

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OKLAHOMA 2021 ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES RISING STARS CONT’D FROM PAGE S-17

Keele, II, Garry L., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Brotemarkle, Dawson, Hall Estill, Tulsa

Ternes, Mary Ellen, Earth & Water Law, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8

Brown, Ben, Charney Brown, Tulsa

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

Cole, Jodi C., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

LeNaire, Lewis, GableGotwals, Oklahoma City McLean, Rhonda J., Munson & McMillin, Edmond Money, Eric C., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

SUPER LAWYERS Burnett, LeAnne, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Martin, Linda Crook, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa

Moore, Anthony, Christensen Law Group, Clinton

ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION

Morgan, Scott V., Moyers Martin, Tulsa Nabors, Michelle, Harrison & Mecklenburg, Stillwater

SUPER LAWYERS Milton, James C., Hall Estill, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Pittman, Ryan A., GableGotwals, Tulsa

Nicklas, Cara S., McAlister McAlister & Nicklas, Edmond, 405-359-0701

Smith, Brady, Needham & Associates, Oklahoma City

CARA S. NICKLAS MCALISTER, MCALISTER & NICKLAS PLLC Edmond • 405-359-0701

Stein, Patrick L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

www.mcalisterlaw.com

Joyce, Robert J., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Ellis, Hal Wm., Ellis & Ellis, Stillwater Feist, Philip R., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Hallman, Dawn, Hallman & Associates, Norman Ketchum, II, Daniel R., Hall Estill, Tulsa McAlister, Lloyd G., McAlister McAlister & Nicklas, Edmond, 405-359-0701

LLOYD G. MCALISTER

MCALISTER, MCALISTER & NICKLAS PLLC Edmond • 405-359-0701

www.mcalisterlaw.com

Shacklett, Curtis J., Barber & Bartz, Tulsa Shields, Susan B., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Sine, Amy J., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Spivey, Stacey D., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Coats, Cassandra L., Lee|Coats Law, Vinita

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPER LAWYERS Anderson, William C., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa

Curnutte, Mark W., Logan & Lowry, Vinita Donovan, Erin, Erin Donovan & Associates, Tulsa

Charney, Jacob M., Charney Brown, Tulsa

James, William B., James Legal Services, Edmond

Crosthwait, Jr., M. Joe, The Crosthwait Law Firm, Midwest City

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE SUPER LAWYERS Crawford, Elliott C., Attorney at Law, Oklahoma City, 405-519-3796 Pg. S-17

Coffman, Coy D., Coffman & Seidenberger, Tulsa Deaton, Chance L., Fogg Law Firm, El Reno Eastwood, Kyle, Buzbee Upchurch Squires & Eastwood, Anadarko

Martin Jean & Jackson congratulates our 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees. All of the attorneys at Martin Jean & Jackson devote their practice to the representation of individuals injured through no fault of their own. The ﬁrm is proud to have attorneys recognized for their effectiveness in protecting the rights of injured Oklahomans.

SCOTT R. JACKSON Super Lawyers Honoree

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TULSA (918) 743-4000

MICHAEL O’REAR Rising Stars Honoree

STILLWATER (405) 377-5000

OKLAHOMA CITY (405) 832-0777

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OKLAHOMA 2021 Eleftherakis, Emily, Emily Eleftherakis Legal Solutions, Oklahoma City Kendall, Corry, The Law Offices of Corry S. Kendall, Mangum Littleton, Brittany, Littleton Legal, Broken Arrow Lloyd, Grant T., Lloyd Legal, Tahlequah Nowakowski, Brandi, Stuart & Clover, Shawnee Ottaway Johnson, Lauren, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Robben, Kendra, Robben Law, Oklahoma City Robertson, Colby, Graft & Walraven, Oklahoma City Ross-Jones, Elizabeth A., Ross-Jones Law Office, Edmond

Cantrell, Brita Haugland, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Huffman, Audrey S., Audrey S. Huffman, Norman

Childers, Tamera A., Tamera A. Childers, Tulsa

Irish, Jennifer E., Irish & Sherwood, Edmond

Christensen, Cathy M., Cathy Christensen & Associates, Oklahoma City

Johnson, N. Scott, N. Scott Johnson and Associates, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Cinocca, Tracy A., Tracy A. Cinocca, Tulsa

Little, Ronald W., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Cornell, Melissa F., Cornell Law Firm, Tulsa

Lively, Maren Minnaert, Jones Gotcher, Tulsa

DeLacerda, Melissa, DeLacerda & Oliver, Stillwater, 405-624-8383

Long, Randy J., Long Claypole & Blakley Law, Enid

Edwards, Nicholle Jones, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Egan, Kathleen M., Law Office of Aaron D. Bundy, Tulsa, 918-208-0129 Pg. S-2 Feamster, III, James W., Feamster and Funderburk, Tulsa

McConnell-Corbyn, Laura, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 McCord, Patrick H., N. Scott Johnson and Associates, Tulsa Munn, Justin, Smakal Munn, Tulsa, 918-582-3400 Pg. S-20

Fry, Jr., Robert G., Fry & Elder, Tulsa

Petersen, Catherine Holland, PHM Law Group, Norman

Gotwals, James R., James R. Gotwals and Associates, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Roberts, Curtis J., Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa

Graves, Tiffany, Law Office of Tiffany N. Graves, Tulsa

Robertson, Moura A.J., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Aycock, Benjamin D., Henry + Dow, Tulsa

Grundy, Bradley A., Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Barnett, Adrienne L., The Barnett Family Law Firm, Tulsa

Hays, Kimberly K., Kimberly K. Hays, Tulsa, 918-592-2800 Pg. S-27

Schem, Charles O., Hester Schem Dionisio & Didier, Oklahoma City

Baysinger, Laura H., Baysinger Henson Reimer & Cresswell, Tulsa

Henry, M. Shane, Henry + Dow, Tulsa

FAMILY LAW SUPER LAWYERS Acord, Stacy L., McDaniel Acord, Tulsa, 918-382-9200

Blevins, Paul E., Blevins Law Office, Pryor

Henson, Julie, Baysinger Henson Reimer & Cresswell, Owasso

Bundy, Aaron D., Law Office of Aaron D. Bundy, Tulsa, 918-208-0129 Pg. S-2

Hester, Jon L., Hester Schem Dionisio & Didier, Oklahoma City

Smakal, Kelly A., Smakal Munn, Tulsa, 918-582-3400 Pg. S-20 Swain, III, Paul E. (Trip), Paul E. Swain, Tulsa, 918-599-0100 Pg. S-27 Talley, Sam, Talley Turner Stice & Bertman, Norman CONTINUED ON PAGE S-20

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FAMILY LAW SUPER LAWYERS CONT’D FROM PAGE S-19

Wagner, II, Richard A., Hall Estill, Tulsa

Landrum, Thomas H., The Firm on Baltimore, Tulsa

Woodrow-Snell, Suzanne, Woodrow Snell Law Office, Purcell

Luelling, Carrie M., Clue Law, Tulsa Lynch, Blake E., Wagner & Lynch, McAlester

RISING STARS Allen, Kaitlyn, Henry + Dow, Oklahoma City

Najera, Courtney, Cornell Law Firm, Tulsa

Arnall, Aaron M., The Crosthwait Law Firm, Midwest City

Neville, Jr., Patrick Lee, Cheek & Falcone, Oklahoma City

Barteaux, Luke, Barteaux Law, Tulsa Brock, Amber M., Jennings Teague, Oklahoma City

Oliver, Jimmy, DeLacerda & Oliver, Stillwater, 405-624-8383

Bullard, James, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Bundy, Danya, Law Office of Aaron D. Bundy, Tulsa, 918-208-0129 Pg. S-2 Burr, Brady T., Attorney at Law, Oklahoma City Day, Matthew, Parsons Graham & Day, Tulsa Didier, Kara, Hester Schem Dionisio & Didier, Oklahoma City Dionisio, Monica, Hester Schem Dionisio & Didier, Oklahoma City

Nomura, Michael, Nomura Law Office, Tulsa

Perdue, Deborah, Perdue Law, Tulsa Portilloz, Lauren, Portilloz Law, Sand Springs

Beam, Stephen D., Stephen D. Beam, Weatherford Brandes, J. Brian, Brandes & Yancy, Tulsa Buchanan, Brandon L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Burrage, Heather Hillburn, Burrage Law Firm, Durant Burrage, Michael, Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Chilton, Gary S., Holladay & Chilton, Oklahoma City Christensen, J. Clay, Christensen Law Group, Oklahoma City Couch, Daniel G., Perri Dunn, Oklahoma City Dace, Robert W., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Reaves, Ryan J., Mullins Mullins Sexton & Reaves, Oklahoma City

Dewitt, Derrick, DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond

Schmook, Sara M., The Schmook Law Firm, Tulsa Sears, Natalie S., Hall Estill, Tulsa

Gannaway-Spiers, Mary, Gannaway Law, Bristow

Wilson, Allison J., Wilson Law Group, Stillwater

Howell, Kellie, Sansone Howell, Del City

SUPER LAWYERS Allen, Anthony L., Attorney at Law, Tulsa

Powell, Ashley, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City

Dow, Allyson, Henry + Dow, Norman

Gile, Matthew R., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

GENERAL LITIGATION

Zachariah, Sajani ‘Ann’, Mazaheri Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-414-2222 Pg. S-21

Day, Seth A., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

Dittrich, Brian E., Dittrich Law Firm, Oklahoma City Dixon, Greg, Nichols | Dixon, Norman Ellis, Thomas T., Ellis & Buckholts, Duncan, 580-252-3240 Felty, Michael C., Lytle Soule & Felty, Oklahoma City Green, Gerald P., Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City Henneke, David C., Attorney at Law, Enid Jackson, Douglas L., Gungoll Jackson Box & Devoll, Enid Jayne, Andrew C., Baum Glass Jayne Carwile & Peters, Tulsa

Kelly A. Smakal Justin Munn

Klingenberg, Kenneth W., Klingenberg & Associates, Oklahoma City Meek, Justin D., DeWitt Paruolo & Meek, Edmond Moore-Shrier, Pansy, Moore-Shrier Law Firm, Tulsa Pg. S-8 O’Hara, Jr., Patrick, Tisdal & O’Hara, Oklahoma City Pickens, Travis A., Travis A. Pickens, Nichols Hills Ray, Ryan A., Norman Wohlgemuth, Tulsa, 918-583-7571 Pg. S-24 Robinett, Tracy W., Robinett Swartz & Aycock, Tulsa Rudnicki, Leah T., The Rudnicki Firm, Oklahoma City Rule, John H., GableGotwals, Tulsa

JUSTIN B. MUNN Chosen to: 2010 Rising Stars 2012-2021 Super Lawyers

KELLY A. SMAKAL Chosen to: 2010 Rising Stars 2011-2015, 2017-2021 Super Lawyers

Shephard, C. Eric, Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City SUTTON SMITH MURRAY

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Stipe, Amy M., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City Taylor, Stratton, Taylor Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore White, Amy D., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 White, Jr., Joe E., White & Weddle, Oklahoma City, 405-858-8899 Pg. S-4, S-8 Whitten, Reggie N., Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City

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Ramzel, Russell, Conner & Winters, Tulsa

Haskins, III, Walter D., Walter D. Haskins, Tulsa

Boyer, Jared, HB Law Partners, Norman

Revell, Melissa, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa

Maloan, Michael T., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-6

Callaway, Jason, Johnson & Jones, Tulsa Chubbuck, Stacey, Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City Doverspike, Adam, GableGotwals, Tulsa Felty, Matthew K., Lytle Soule & Felty, Oklahoma City

Mansell, Steven S., Mansell Engel & Cole, Oklahoma City

IMMIGRATION RISING STARS Quiroz, April, Arnesen Law, Oklahoma City Rivas, Lorena, The Lawyers of Kendall Whittier, Tulsa

Hughes, Trevor L., Johnson & Jones, Tulsa Lowe, Amanda M., Hall Estill, Tulsa Masters, Paige, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Pignato, Gerard F., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Richards, Phil R., Richards & Connor, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Walker, Ronald L., Tomlinson McKinstry, Oklahoma City Welch, Mort G., Welch & Smith, Oklahoma City

INSURANCE COVERAGE SUPER LAWYERS

RISING STARS Den Harder, Casper, Richards & Connor, Tulsa

McBride, Chase, Ritchie Rock McBride & Atwood Law Firm, Pryor

Ables, J. Angela, Kerr Irvine Rhodes & Ables, Oklahoma City

Myers, Lauren R., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa

Acquaviva, Jr., Joseph T., Wilson Cain & Acquaviva, Oklahoma City

McGrew, Matthew M., McGrew McGrew & Associates, Oklahoma City

Barron, Bradford D., The Barron Law Firm, Claremore

Smith, Nathaniel, Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest, Tulsa

Butler, Jr., Roger N., Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest, Tulsa

Tate, Joy, Richards & Connor, Tulsa

Rooney, Erin, Gungoll Jackson Box & Devoll, Oklahoma City Siex, Hunter, Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa Thomas, Curtis J., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City White, Kate C., White & Weddle, Oklahoma City, 405-858-8899 Pg. S-4

Cole, Kenneth G., Mansell Engel & Cole, Oklahoma City

Lindaman, Meredith D., Steidley & Neal, Tulsa

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Dooley, Cary D., Cathcart & Dooley, Oklahoma City Givens, Keith F., Mansell Engel & Cole, Oklahoma City

SUPER LAWYERS Blue, Rachel, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-22

HEALTH CARE SUPER LAWYERS Burkett, Teresa Meinders, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Dalton, Elizabeth L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Dunitz Brennan, Elise, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Pg. S-8

Congratulations on being selected to the

Oklahoma 2021 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars List!

Glass, Robert S., GableGotwals, Tulsa Gordon, Kevin D., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Joseph, Michael E., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Loomis, Cori H., Christensen Law Group, Oklahoma City Margo, Robert C., Law Office of Robert C. Margo, Oklahoma City Rieger, Karen S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Rogers, Patricia A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Thiessen, Guy A., GT Law Firm, Tulsa RISING STARS Blackstock, Valerie, Attorney at Law, Tulsa Davis-Maddy, Kaylee P., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Oklahoma City Keim, Christopher B., Christopher B. Keim, Tulsa

Katherine Mazaheri 2021 Super Lawyers Honoree

Sajani “Ann” Zachariah 2021 Rising Stars Honoree

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Brockhaus, Marc A., Dunlap Codding, Oklahoma City Brown, Dennis D., Brown Patent Law, Broken Arrow Dougherty, III, Clifford C., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City LaBrie, Michael J., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City McCarthy, Randall K., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Kenney, John A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Nelson, Todd A., GableGotwals, Tulsa RISING STARS John Bowman, Jessica, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Talley, Evan, Dunlap Codding, Oklahoma City

Cooper, H. Wayne, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Davis, Steven C., Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Sacra, J. Ryan, Conner & Winters, Tulsa RISING STARS Halley Blackstock, Erica, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Smith, Joshua D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Rahhal, Anthony L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Rouse, Nicholas D., Dunlap Codding, Oklahoma City Sorocco, Douglas J., Dunlap Codding, Oklahoma City Sullivan, David M., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Watt, Terry L., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Davis, J. Kyle, Overman Legal Group, Oklahoma City Isaac, Elizabeth L., Dunlap Codding, Oklahoma City Kress, Kelly, Tomlinson McKinstry, Oklahoma City Sullivan, Katherine E., Black Dog Law, Tulsa Watson, Tynia A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS RISING STARS Gillett, Nichole, Banks Gillett & Gillett, Edmond

MEDIA AND ADVERTISING

NATIVE AMERICAN LAW SUPER LAWYERS Aamodt, Jason B., Indian and Environmental Law Group, Tulsa Campbell, Alyssa D., Campbell Law Office, Stillwater, 405-742-0200 Pg. S-26 Cowan, Klint A., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City

SUPER LAWYERS Dodd, S. Douglas, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa

McBride III, D. Michael, Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa

Epstein, Jon A., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

Standing Bear, Geoffrey M., Standing Bear Law Firm, Pawhuska

Nelon, Robert D., Hall Estill, Oklahoma City

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS SUPER LAWYERS Cooke, Michael D., Hall Estill, Tulsa

Proctor, Amanda S., Shield Law Group, Jenks

Ward, Stephen R., Conner & Winters, Tulsa RISING STARS Birnie, C. Austin, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Carter, R. Daniel, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Reed, Deborah A., Sterling Oaks Law Firm, Broken Arrow Sawyer, Patricia, Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Brewer, Michael W., Hiltgen & Brewer, Oklahoma City, 405-608-2253

MICHAEL W. BREWER

HILTGEN & BREWER, P.C. Oklahoma City • 405-608-2253

www.hiltgenbrewer.com

Coffey, Jr., Robert P., Coffey Senger & Woodard, Tulsa Davis, J. Christopher, Johnson & Jones, Tulsa Donchin, David B., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Folluo, Dan S., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Johnson, J. Logan, Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, Oklahoma City Latham, Jr., Bobby L., Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Molinsky, Jr., William J., Molinsky Law Firm, Edmond, 405-844-1200 Robertson, Jason A., Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Tulsa Starr, Jon D., Starr Begin & King, Tulsa RISING STARS Fields, Rachel, Steidley & Neal, Tulsa

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OKLAHOMA 2021 Mayfield, Alexandria, Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa Neal, Lane, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City Taremi, Mehry, Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, Oklahoma City

Garrett, Bryan, Bryan Garrett, Oklahoma City, 405-839-8424

BRYAN GARRETT

BRYAN GARRETT, PLLC Oklahoma City • 405-839-8424

www.bgarrettlaw.com

Garrett, Jr., D. Mitchell, Garrett Law, Tulsa

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Abel, Ed, Abel Law Firm, Oklahoma City Abel, T. Luke, Abel Law Firm, Oklahoma City Anderson, Lynn R., Anderson & Associates, Tulsa Atkins, Jeffrey R., Atkins Markoff Adler, Oklahoma City Bachman, Gary C., Holloway Dobson & Bachman, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8593 Pg. S-26 Bachman, Stephen D., Holloway Dobson & Bachman, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8593 Pg. S-26 Barkett, Michael L., Smith Barkett Law Group, Tulsa, 918-582-6900 Pg. S-11 Belote, James A., Stipe & Belote, Oklahoma City Bernstein, David, Bernstein Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-329-1484

DAVID BERNSTEIN

BERNSTEIN LAW FIRM Oklahoma City • 405-329-1484

www.USASafetyLawyer.com

Gorospe, Anthony, Gorospe Law Group, Tulsa, 918-582-7775 Pg. S-13 Handley, Jr., Fletcher Dal, The Handley Law Center, El Reno, 405-295-1924 Pg. S-7 Homsey, Gary B., Homsey Law Center, Oklahoma City, 405-843-9923 Pg. S-27 Jackson, Scott R., Martin Jean & Jackson, Ponca City, 580-765-9967 Pg. S-18 LaFevers, J. Gregory, Attorney at Law, Tulsa Loftis, Jim, Jim Loftis, Ardmore

Self, Jr., James F., Self and Associates, Oklahoma City Tawwater, Larry A., Tawwater Law Firm, Oklahoma City Thurman, Jeremy, McIntyre Law, Oklahoma City, 405-917-5250 Vitali, John E., Hornbeek Vitali & Braun, Oklahoma City Wade, Matthew B., Abel Law Firm, Oklahoma City Wandres, Patrick W., Wandres Law, Tulsa Weddle III, Charles C., White & Weddle, Oklahoma City, 405-858-8899 Pg. S-4 West, Bradley C., The West Law Firm, Shawnee Yaffe, S. Alex, Foshee & Yaffe, Oklahoma City Zelbst, John P., Zelbst Holmes & Butler, Lawton, 580-248-4844 Pg. S-27

McIntyre, Noble K., McIntyre Law, Oklahoma City, 405-917-5200

RISING STARS Aizenman, Daniel, Aizenman Law Group, Tulsa

McLain, W. Chad, Graves McLain, Tulsa, 918-359-6600 Pg. S-9

Collogan, Patrick, Biby Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-574-8458

Mercer, Tod S., Mercer Law Firm, McAlester

Franseen, Derek, Walsh & Franseen, Edmond

Norman, Bradley E., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City

Gusman, Rachel, Graves McLain, Tulsa, 918-359-6600 Pg. S-9

Norman, John W., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City

Handley, Alex, The Handley Law Center, El Reno, 405-295-1924 Pg. S-7

Richardson, Charles L., Richardson Richardson Boudreaux, Tulsa Rowe, Jacob L., Fulmer Sill, Oklahoma City

Kelliher, Chad, Fulmer Sill, Oklahoma City CONTINUED ON PAGE S-24

Bethea, Kenyatta R., Holloway Bethea & Others, Oklahoma City, 405-246-0600 Bialick, Mark E., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City Biby, Jacob W., Biby Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-574-8458 Bisher, Rick W., Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, Oklahoma City Bishop, Kelly S., Abel Law Firm, Oklahoma City Blue, Michael M., Blue Law, Oklahoma City Burch, Derek K., Burch George & Germany, Oklahoma City Burrage, David, Burrage Law Firm, Durant Butler, David, Zelbst Holmes & Butler, Lawton, 580-248-4844 Pg. S-26 Buxton, Jim, Buxton Law Group, Oklahoma City, 405-604-5577 Pg. S-19 Cain, Monty L., Cain Law Office, Oklahoma City Carson, Joe, Warhawk Legal, Oklahoma City Carter, Jeremy Z., The Carter Law Firm, Newcastle Diesselhorst, Jacob, Maples Nix & Diesselhorst, Edmond Durbin, II, Gerald E., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City Edem, Emmanuel E., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City Edwards, Tony W., Edwards & Patterson Law, McAlester Frasier, James E., Frasier Frasier & Hickman, Tulsa, 918-584-4724 Frasier III, Frank W, Frasier Frasier & Hickman, Tulsa, 918-584-4724 SUPER LAWYERS OKLAHOMA 2021

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Freije, Lance, Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa

Klingler, Jordan, McIntyre Law, Oklahoma City, 405-917-5250

Huff, Glen D., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-6

Landry, Tiffany L., Graves McLain, Tulsa, 918-359-6600 Pg. S-9

Krieger, Lane O., Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City

O’Rear, Michael, Martin Jean & Jackson, Stillwater, 405-377-5000 Pg. S-18

Matlock, Malinda S., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa

Roytman, Daniel, Smolen & Roytman, Tulsa

McKee, Sean H., Best & Sharp, Tulsa

Wandres, Brandy L., Wandres Law, Tulsa

Ogletree, L. Earl, Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Annis, Jennifer R., Atkinson Brittingham Gladd Fiasco Edmonds & Annis, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Pg. S-8 Best, Timothy, Best & Sharp, Tulsa Branscum, David A., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-6 Callahan, Karen L., Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa Clarke, Margaret M., Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa Connor, Jr., James W., Richards & Connor, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Fiasco, William A., Atkinson Brittingham Gladd Fiasco Edmonds & Annis, Tulsa, 918-582-8877

Paul, John, Paul & Lackey, Tulsa

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Brewster, Clark O., Brewster & De Angelis, Tulsa Butts, Benjamin J., Butts Marrs & Donchin, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Clark, Steven E., Clark & Mitchell, Oklahoma City Glass, Woodrow K., Ward & Glass, Norman, 405-360-9700 Pg. S-1 Graves, Daniel B., Graves McLain, Tulsa, 918-359-6600 Pg. S-9

Rodolf, Stephen J., Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa

Harmon, Sr., Timothy S., Boettcher Devinney Ingle & Wicker, Tulsa

Sewell, Randall L., Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City

Harris, Paul A., Harris & Coffey, Oklahoma City

Sharpe, G. Calvin, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Wiggins, John, Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 RISING STARS Dewberry, Erin A., Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1211

ERIN A. DEWBERRY WIGGINS SEWELL & OGLETREE Oklahoma City • 405-232-1211

www.wsolaw.net

Ludiker, Emily Jones, Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa Nesser, Mary Elizabeth, Richards & Connor, Tulsa

Horton, Steven T., Horton Law Firm, Oklahoma City Housley, Spencer B., Housley Law Group, Oklahoma City Luther, Gregg W., Gregg W. Luther, Oklahoma City Maples, II, L. Ray, Maples Nix & Diesselhorst, Edmond Medley, IV, William C., Medley & Rowland, Oklahoma City Neighbors, Brent L., Neighbors Law Firm, Norman Nix, Glendell D., Maples Nix & Diesselhorst, Edmond Riggs, Lisa R., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Sherwood, Ted, Sherwood McCormick & Robert, Tulsa Pg. S-8 RISING STARS Bracken, Shea, Maples Nix & Diesselhorst, Edmond Brooks, Michael L., The Brooks Law Firm, Oklahoma City Campbell, Andy J., Maples Nix & Diesselhorst, Edmond Gayer, Cody N., CG Law, Oklahoma City, 405-343-9683 Pg. S-26 McLemore, Evan, Levinson Smith & Huffman, Tulsa

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Cooper, Mary Quinn, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Curran, Jeffrey, GableGotwals, Oklahoma City Fischer, Amy Sherry, Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-6, S-8 Hiltgen, Cary E., Hiltgen & Brewer, Oklahoma City, 405-605-9000

CARY E. HILTGEN

HILTGEN & BREWER, P.C. Oklahoma City • 405-605-9000

www.hiltgenbrewer.com

Jennings, III, James A., Jennings Teague, Oklahoma City Richardson, Andrew L., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Smith, Michael F., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Teague, J. Derrick, Jennings Teague, Oklahoma City, 405-609-6000

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OKLAHOMA 2021 Woodard, III, John R., Coffey Senger & Woodard, Tulsa Zuckerman, Harold C., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa RISING STARS McVicker, Jason, Baum Glass Jayne Carwile & Peters, Tulsa Wilson, Daniel, Davis Business Law., Tulsa

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Atkinson, Michael P., Atkinson Brittingham Gladd Fiasco Edmonds & Annis, Tulsa, 918-582-8877

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Cheek, Tim N., Cheek Law Firm, Oklahoma City Farris, Joseph R., Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa Pg. S-8 Hill, W. Michael, Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest, Tulsa Rife, Gary A., Gary A. Rife, Norman RISING STARS Reed, Ben, Best & Sharp, Tulsa

REAL ESTATE SUPER LAWYERS Allen, Zachary W., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City

Patel, Krishan, Patel Law Group, Oklahoma City Vogt, Jeffrey L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS RISING STARS

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE SUPER LAWYERS Melgaard, Robert J., Conner & Winters, Tulsa

SECURITIES LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS LaClair, Tara A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Neville, Jr., Drew, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 RISING STARS Murphy, A. Brooke, Federman & Sherwood, Oklahoma City

TAX SUPER LAWYERS Craig, Richard D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Farrior, William E., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa Swain, Amanda M., Swain Trusts & Estates Law, Oklahoma City RISING STARS Klepper, Barbara, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Swinford, Wyatt D., Elias Books Brown & Nelson, Oklahoma City

Webb, Chase C., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME SUPER LAWYERS Goodnight, Jason, Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight | Roberts + Ward, Tulsa Wolek, Christopher D., Mullican & Hart, Tulsa RISING STARS Hicks, Matthew G., Coffey Senger & Woodard, Tulsa

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SUPER LAWYERS Keele, Leah P., Latham Steele Lehman Keele Ratcliff Freije & Carter, Tulsa RISING STARS Daniels, Milly, Milly Daniels Law, Oklahoma City Sommer Lee, Katherine, Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City

Bass, A. Gabriel, Bass Law, Oklahoma City Beasley, Bradley K., Boesche McDermott, Tulsa

R. SCOTT ADAMS

Eagleton, IV, William L., Pray Walker, Tulsa Eldredge, Roger K., Ladner & Eldredge, Tulsa Garbrecht, Robert L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

CRIMINAL TRIAL AND APPELLATE PRACTICE IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS GENERAL CIVIL – PERSONAL INJURY LAW

Hasenfratz, Sally A., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Pg. S-8 Hill, Frank D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Laird, Michael S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Latham, Myrna Schack, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

Selected to Super Lawyers

Lewallen, Jr., Joe C., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Riggs, Richard A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Rosser IV, Malcolm E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa Spradling, T. Scott, Hartzog Conger Cason, Oklahoma City Tolson, Michael B., Attorney at Law, Tulsa RISING STARS Burchfield, Ande, Burchfield Law, Oklahoma City Carter, Christopher L., Hall Estill, Tulsa Huckabee, Mary, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Johnson, Richard D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Maguire, Anne S., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa Marshall, H. Cole, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Molina, Isai, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Odom, Eric G., Blaney Tweedy Tipton & Hiersche, Oklahoma City

R. Scott Adams was born in Altus, Oklahoma, on August 17, 1963. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1986 and Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University in 1989. Mr. Adams is admitted to practice before the United States District Court; Western, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma; and United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Adams was the recipient of the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Clarence Darrow Award for the year 2000, Robert A. Manchester III 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award, and 2016 annual Barry Albert Award for Excellence in Advocacy.

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GARY C. BACHMAN

STEPHEN D. BACHMAN

211 North Robinson Avenue Suite 900 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: 405-235-8593 Fax: 405-235-1707 gbachman@hollowaydobson.com www.hollowaydobson.com

211 North Robinson Avenue Suite 900 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: 405-235-8593 Fax: 405-235-1707 sbachman@hollowaydobson.com www.hollowaydobson.com

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AUSTIN P. BOND BOND | GILL, PLLC 15 West 6th Street Suite 2601 Tulsa, OK 74119 Tel: 918-200-9626 Fax: 866-202-8712 abond@bondgill.com www.bondgill.com

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Gary is an AV-rated personal injury attorney who focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in a variety of cases, including automobile and trucking collisions, insurance bad faith, wrongful death, product liability, and nursing home negligence. In his over 40 years of legal practice, he has achieved exceptional results, including numerous seven-figure verdicts and settlements. He has litigated cases all across the state, in both state and federal courts. Gary is a member of the Oklahoma Association for Justice, the Oklahoma County Bar Association and the Oklahoma Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts. He has presented seminars and lectures at numerous CLE programs and has acted as Municipal Judge for many years in his hometown in Oklahoma.

Steve Bachman is an AV-rated attorney specializing in representing parties injured in automobile and trucking collisions, products liability cases, premises cases, bad faith and medical malpractice cases. After beginning his practice in the insurance defense field, Steve has represented plaintiffs for over 25 years. Steve is a member of the Oklahoma Association for Justice, Oklahoma County and Oklahoma Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma State Courts, all U.S. District Courts in Oklahoma and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Steve has presented numerous CLEs including subjects regarding handling trucking cases and catastrophic injury cases.

Austin P. Bond focuses his practice on trust and estate litigation and planning, business and commercial law, Native American law, and is an Oklahoma Super Lawyers honoree in business litigation. Mr. Bond regularly performs as a third-party fiduciary in complex and large trust and estate matters, represents litigants and trustees, and is a frequent speaker on the practice of trust and estate law. Mr. Bond also serves as the Chairman of the City of Tulsa’s Board of Adjustment and previously served in combat as an Army Infantry Officer in Afghanistan. Bond | Gill PLLC regularly partners with local and national law firms and attorneys and offers business law, Native American law, and trust and estate litigation and planning through its experienced team of attorneys and professionals.

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DAVID BUTLER

ALYSSA D. CAMPBELL

MEREDITH B. CURNUTTE

411 Southwest 6th Street Lawton, OK 73501 Tel: 580-248-4844 Fax: 580-248-6916 david@zelbst.com www.zelbst.com

713 South Husband Street Stillwater, OK 74074 Tel: 405-742-0200 Fax: 405-377-3842 alyssa@campbell-lawpllc.com www.campbell-lawpllc.com

2642 East 21st Street Suite 290 Tulsa, OK 74114 Tel: 918-346-8712 Fax: 918-574-8991 meredith@curnuttelaw.net www.curnuttelaw.net

ZELBST HOLMES & BUTLER

CAMPBELL LAW OFFICE, PLLC

CURNUTTE LAW, PLLC

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David Butler graduated from University of Oklahoma, College of Law in 1997 and has been in private practice with his primary office in Lawton. He is a partner in Zelbst, Holmes & Butler. He specializes in plaintiff civil damage cases including trucking, medical malpractice and product design defects. David is a member of the Comanche County Bar, OBA, OAJ, AAJ and National Lawyers: Top 100. He was recently elected to a six-year term on the Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission. This is his third consecutive year as an Oklahoma Super Lawyers honoree.

Alyssa D. Campbell is the founding attorney of Campbell Law Office, PLLC, which opened in 2015. Campbell Law Office, PLLC provides legal services with a focus on Native American law and family law, serving individuals as well as tribal nations, tribal businesses, tribal entities, casinos, health clinics and individual tribal member legal representation. Ms. Campbell is certified in American Indian law from the Center for the Study of American Indian Law and Policy. Ms. Campbell is certified in health care compliance from the HCCA. This is her third consecutive year as an Oklahoma Super Lawyers honoree.

Meredith Curnutte obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration, summa cum laude, in 2004 and her Juris Doctor in 2007, both from the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Curnutte began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Tulsa County. She was named the 2008 Outstanding Misdemeanor Prosecutor, the 2009 Outstanding Juvenile Prosecutor, and a 2010 Top Gun Trial Lawyer. In 2012, the Oklahoma Attorney General designated her as the Oklahoma Prosecutor of the Year for Action in Excellence Against Domestic Violence. Since starting her own practice, Ms. Curnutte has taken cases to jury trial in both federal and state court, defended clients charged with crimes ranging from traffic offenses to first degree murder, and represented clients in general civil matters and family court.

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CODY N. GAYER

TRAE GRAY

THOMAS GRIESEDIECK

311 North Harvey Avenue Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: 405-343-9683 Cody@cglaw.org www.cglaw.org

8560 East 131st Street Bixby, OK 74008 Tel: 888-439-4729 tg@traegray.com www.landownerfirm.com

PO Box 934 Oklahoma City, OK 73101 Tel: 405-586-5080 Fax: 405-234-5528 tagpllc@gmail.com

CG LAW, PLLC

LANDOWNERFIRM, PLLC

THOMAS A. GRIESEDIECK, PLLC

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Born and raised in Weatherford, Mr. Gayer has spent most of his life in Oklahoma. After receiving his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma School of Law, Mr. Gayer began his legal career at one of the premier medical malpractice firms in Oklahoma City. For over eight years, Mr. Gayer defended physicians, hospitals, and dentists alongside a group of elite and experienced trial lawyers gaining first chair trial experience. In 2019 Mr. Gayer founded CG Law where he focuses his practice representing injured plaintiffs in both medical malpractice and personal injury cases in addition to serving as defense counsel for national general liability insurance carriers. Mr. Gayer has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdict and has prevailed in both the state and federal appellate courts.

Trae Gray and his firm focus on high-end natural resource negotiations and litigation, including: divorces involving significant natural resource portfolios, class actions, complex surface use agreements, condemnation, mediations, oil and gas, pollution, environmental and the subsurface. Trae is a frequent speaker on natural resource ethics and the law of underground. The firm often associates with co-counsel in most matters as it typically serves a specialized role. The firm services clients in all 77 counties from its offices in Oklahoma County, Tulsa County, and Coal County.

Upon graduation from the University of Tulsa College of Law, Mr. Griesedieck began working at the Tulsa County Public Defender’s Office, handling all types of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses to murders. After moving to Oklahoma City in 2012, he entered private practice, focusing primarily on criminal defense. In late 2017, he started Thomas A. Griesedieck, PLLC. This firm is almost exclusively dedicated to handling all aspects of criminal defense litigation. Over the past year, Mr. Griesedieck has obtained Not Guilty verdicts in cases ranging from murder to drug possession. This is his sixth selection to the Oklahoma Rising Stars list. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Griesedieck is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research.

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KIMBERLY K. HAYS

GARY B. HOMSEY

248 West 16th Street Tulsa, OK 74119 Tel: 918-592-2800 kimberlyhayslaw@aol.com

4816 North Classen Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Tel: 405-843-9923 Fax: 405-848-4223 gbh@homseylawcenter.com www.homseylawcenter.com

KIMBERLY K. HAYS, P.L.L.C.

HOMSEY LAW CENTER

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DONNA J. JACKSON DONNA J. JACKSON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC

10404 Vineyard Boulevard Suite E Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Tel: 405-840-1874 Fax: 405-840-1880 donnajacksonlaw@outlook.com www.okcestatelawyer.com

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Kimberly K. Hays has nearly 30 years experience as an advocate for family law clients, including high-conflict divorce, contested custody, support alimony, complex property division, contempt actions, paternity, guardianship and child support. She served as 2018 President of the Oklahoma Bar Association and served three years as an OBA Governor. Ms. Hays graduated Oklahoma State University and University of Kansas School of Law. She was awarded OBA Family Law Section Attorney of the Year (2011); OBA Mona S. Lambird Spotlight Award (2012) and Honoree 2019 The Journal Record’s “50 Making a Difference.” She served as Chair OBA Family Law Section; Chair Tulsa County Bar Association Family Law Section, and OBA Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute Faculty member (2013-2017; 2019).

Gary B. Homsey is founder and partner of Homsey Law Center. His practice areas are consultation and representation in claims, civil litigation and trials for complex and catastrophic losses from personal injuries, wrongful deaths, oil rig injuries, 18-wheeler accidents and deaths, and all insurance claims. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell; was past president, Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association; is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; served as vice chairman, board of trustees, Oklahoma City University; was a founding member, American Inns of Court – Oklahoma Chapter; and president of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Oklahoma Chapter 2015.

Donna J. Jackson is a nationally recognized attorney, authority, speaker and educator in estate planning. Ms. Jackson is a CPA and holds a master’s degree (LL.M.) in Elder Law. With over 30 years of legal experience, Jackson mostly practices in estate planning with an emphasis on Medicaid, VA Benefits and special needs planning, including revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, pet trusts, wills, durable power of attorneys, living wills and probate. She serves on the board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and serves on many committees of the American Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association and Oklahoma Society of CPAs, among others. She was honored as one of the 2011-2015 Five Star Wealth Managers in Estate Planning in the Oklahoma Magazine.

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J. PATRICK MENSCHING DOERNER, SAUNDERS, DANIEL & ANDERSON, LLP 2 West Second Street Suite 700 Tulsa, OK 74103 Tel: 918-591-5240 Fax: 918-925-5240 pmensching@dsda.com www.dsda.com

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J. PATRICK QUILLIAN

PAUL E. (TRIP) SWAIN, III

1900 Northwest Expressway Suite 602 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Tel: 405-896-9768 Fax: 405-260-9573 jpatrickquillianpc@gmail.com www.oklahomacitylegalgroup.com

601 South Boulder Avenue Suite 610 Tulsa, OK 74119 Tel: 918-599-0100 Fax: 918-599-0136 pswain@swainlaw.com www.swainlaw.com

J. PATRICK QUILLIAN, P.C.

PAUL E. SWAIN, PLC

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Pat Mensching represents regional and local businesses in a variety of litigation areas. Those areas include bankruptcy, construction, commercial collections, contracts, fiduciary relationships and mortgage foreclosure. He is the quintessential “rubber meets the road” litigator. Pat believes his clients are best served if he maintains constructive relationships with the Judiciary and fellow members of the Bar. Toward that end, he has been an active member of the Hudson Hall Wheaton Chapter of the American Inns of Court since 2007. He has also served as a Special Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Appeals Temporary Division.

Patrick Quillian’s practice focuses on criminal defense in federal and state court. He has represented defendants in large-scale federal white-collar and drug conspiracy cases as well as a broad range of misdemeanor and felony charges in state court. He began his career as a prosecutor in the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office, then moved to an Oklahoma City firm specializing in the representation of financial institutions before starting his own practice. Mr. Quillian is licensed to practice in the Western, Northern and Eastern districts of Oklahoma and is a member of numerous professional associations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the Robert J. Turner Inn of Court.

With over 39 years of experience in the legal field, including 18 years at a well-respected Oklahoma law firm, Paul E. Swain is an experienced trial attorney. Paul E. “Trip” Swain provides legal representation in adoption and estate planning, guardianships, probate, litigation and real estate. Paul has received an AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, and is also a fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). Mr. Swain has handled many interstate adoptions and was on the team which successfully litigated Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl (Veronica), a case involving Oklahoma and South Carolina and ultimately decided in the United States Supreme Court. Selected to Super Lawyers

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ZELBST HOLMES & BUTLER

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411 Southwest 6th Street Lawton, OK 73501 Tel: 580-248-4844 Fax: 580-248-6916 zelbst@zelbst.com www.zelbst.com

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John P. Zelbst specializes in plaintiffs’ civil damage cases including medical malpractice, personal injuries, product design defects, and other related areas. He has obtained many record verdicts in Oklahoma, including the largest recorded verdict for personal injury in the amount of $24 million and the largest verdict in Oklahoma against the U.S. government, in the amount of $7 million. He practices in many state and federal courts, lectures, and teaches. He is a former president of the Oklahoma Association for Justice, a member of ABOTA, and a member of various other legal and civil boards.

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A Dream Realized

Twenty years in the making, El Arepaso is run by a motherdaughter duo serving up authentic Venezuelan cuisine.

A Above: Arepas at El Arepaso come filled a variety of savory fillings. Top right: The pabellon criollo oﬀers shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains and rice. Bottom right: Cachapas, or corn cakes, are topped with cheese for a savory entrée choice. Photos by Stephanie Phillips

ragua de Barcelona is a remote and tranquil town on the eastern edge of Venezuela’s vast central prairie. If you’d been there some years back, you might have seen a cozy, welcoming restaurant named El Araguaney and, in the back, you’d have seen a young girl: Carolina Marino. “As a kid, I used to wake up every morning and run to my mom’s restaurant,” she recalls. “I’d get a plate of empanadas. They were delicious! Years later, I’d work at El Araguaney and bring my own daughter, Elena. I’d hand her empanadas as I worked. That’s where my mother taught me how to cook.” Marino and her daughter came to Tulsa in 1999, and she opened her own restaurant 20 years later. But what was she doing during that 20-year span? “Well, I was dreaming of opening a restaurant,” she says. “I saw people eating at Chinese restaurants, Mexican restaurants, and I thought, ‘Why not Venezuelan?’” Meanwhile, she worked as a chef in an assisted living center, gaining experience on how to manage a kitchen. “One day in 2019,” Elena remembers, “she just came up to me and said, ‘Let’s open that restaurant!’ ‘Really?’ I

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said, and she just said, ‘Let’s do it!’ Two weeks later, she’d bought this place and was starting to decorate.” Every morning, three hours before opening time, Marino arrives at the restaurant. She starts by making arepas, a corn cake eaten in Venezuela long before the Spanish came. She takes cornmeal, carefully mixes in water and salt, and puts it on the griddle. “Simple to say,” she says, “but not simple to do. It’s a lot of work.” She also makes the shredded beef used for several dishes, including the empanadas and the patacones. She broils chuck steak along with beef broth, onion and garlic, then she shreds it and seasons with garlic, oregano, onions and red peppers. Isn’t she giving away her trade secrets? “We’re not afraid of giving out recipes,” says Elena. “Because as my mom always says, you need the master touch to make it right.” And that’s what Carolina Marino learned in Venezuela. “I worked with my mother at El Araguaney for 29 years,” she says. “The food we serve here is what I learned there. We make everything from scratch and we make it

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topped with a slice of ham and lots of red mayo. “Oh, and you must try the cachapa!” Elena chimes in. “It’s sweet and savory. You get a sweet corn pancake topped with melted cheese. It’s super yum!” There are a lot more tasty items on the menu. But go and try these and you’ll be back for more. Elena sums it up nicely: “It’s tasty. It’s different. You can enjoy it.” BRIAN SCHWARTZ

The space once home to the Coach House, one of Oklahoma City’s most well-known fine dining establishments, has been welcoming guests under its new persona, The Hutch on Avondale, since 2016. Chef Kurt Fleischfresser of Western Concepts decided to shift to a more casual, relaxed concept, and it’s been well-received. These days, the Hutch still oﬀers an innovative, upscale dining menu, with a beautiful bar added by general manager Kyle Fleischfresser. Wine, beer and cocktails are available. Sharable starters include cornbread, white cheddar and chive biscuits, cauliflower “burnt ends” with house pickles, tuna poke and a classic charcuterie board. Seasonal salads include autumn ingredients like beets, warm Brussels sprouts, candied nuts, mushrooms, squash and protein add-ons. An all-natural Black Angus burger, as well as hot and cold sandwiches, are available for both lunch and dinner so that weekday lunches can fit right into a work day. Among the current entrée selections are roasted salmon with ratatouille and basil; braised short ribs with cauliflower puree, fried Brussels sprouts and charred onion; potato gnocchi with peas, asparagus and pecorino; and classic steak frites. The lobster mac and cheese combines four cheeses, lobster meat and lemon gremolata to please the true cheese lovers. A selection of desserts, including tarts, cookies and chocolate, can round out your meal. Each Wednesday night is “family meal night,” with a weekly rotating menu. Reservations are recommended as quantities are limited. The brunch menu adds classic dishes like eggs Benedict, chicken and waﬀles, and Dutch baby pancakes to the menu. AMANDA JANE SIMCOE

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by hand. It’s all homemade.” That, of course, includes the brightly colored sauces that give the food its zing. “The green one, for example,” says Elena, “that’s guasacaca. It has cilantro, onions, garlic, mayonnaise and vinegar. Most Venezuelans put avocado in. We don’t. Our red sauce is simpler. That’s mainly mayonnaise and ketchup.” When the food is flavored with these sauces, you might find yourself ditching the takeout container you were sure you’d need. (Portions are very generous.) A prime example is the pepito. It’s a popular Venezuelan street snack and a lot like a North American hero sandwich. It has grilled ribeye, onion, corn, bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, cheese and shoestring fries. Yes – shoestring fries top the sandwich that one customer said “looks like a college dorm room exploded.” But a liberal amount of the red and green mayo-based sauces make it so tempting that you’ll probably eat it all. Another saucy standout is the patacon. Invented in the steamy seaport of Maracaibo, this could be the world’s most unusual sandwich, as it uses bananas as the bread. “We make this after the customer orders,” explains Marino. “We cut a plantain in half and put it in the fryer for three minutes. Then we mash it flat and fry it for two minutes more.” It’s stuffed with that shredded beef and

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For Dorothy

Tulsa native Daniel Auffenberg created a one-of-akind restaurant experience for diners on St. Simons Island in Georgia.

aniel Auffenberg grew up in that glorious Tulsa neighborhood that stretches east from the Philbrook. He has many fond memories of his childhood, but his happiest memories are of his weekly visits to his grandmother, Dorothy Crane. “She had such a great spirit,” says Auffenberg. “Never a mean word for anyone, always full of grace, the definition of a proper Southern lady. She cooked seven nights a week. We’d get dinner and then banana waffles for breakfast. For her, cooking was not a chore, but a calling.” It’s no coincidence that, many years later, Daniel named his restaurant Dorothy’s. Daniel’s mom cooked dinner for her family every night, sometimes using Dorothy’s recipes, written on 4x6 index cards. From middle school on, Daniel helped her cook, and he came to love it, carrying it through to his time in college. “Other houses had keg parties, and I’d go to them,” he remembers. “But my house had dinner parties.” Auffenberg’s family is in the car business, and after college, it seemed natural for him to work in his father’s Dallas showroom. But he didn’t love it. One night, exhausted from work, he was watching Anthony Bourdain on TV and something clicked. A few weeks later, he flew to New York City to start classes at the French Culinary Institute. After a stint at New York’s Gramercy Tavern as an assistant butcher, Auffenberg went back to Dallas and got a job as manager of a Pappadeaux Restaurant in Addison. He wanted to learn how to manage a restaurant, and that job taught him quickly. “We had a thousand customers a night, and that meant several hundreds of problems that had to be solved on the spot,” he says. “If you don’t solve a problem fast, you might lose a customer forever.” In 2018, Auffenberg got married. It’s hard to open a restaurant and raise a family at the same time, so he wrestled with his dream. “We thought about it, prayed on it, and finally decided to go for it right away, before

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the children came,” he says. They had to find a place that needed restaurants, and that ruled out Dallas. Meanwhile, Auffenberg’s parents had retired and moved to Georgia’s beautiful barrier islands. “We visited St. Simons one week in March 2020,” says Auffenberg. “We were out biking one morning when we saw a beautiful place that used to be a flower shop. We knew we’d found our spot.” There, he built Dorothy’s Cocktail and Oyster Bar on St. Simon’s Island. The cuisine is highly influenced by the couple’s honeymoon in Thailand and Vietnam. And indeed, you’ll find some very creative dishes that have Asian inflections, and much more besides. You can get grilled salmon with Japanese dashi, collard greens and mint. Or a raw salmon aguachile with mango, cucumber and chili oil. Or salmon belly with Asian pear, dashi and yuzu. “We’re known as an oyster bar, and that frees us up as a restaurant to cook what we want,” says Auffenberg. “And I cook food that I’d want to eat. But my wife and I

Daniel Auﬀenberg, originally from Tulsa, named his restaurant Dorothy’s after his grandmother. Photo courtesy Daniel Auﬀenberg

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Oklahomans can get into the spirit of the season early as a variety of activities and events are kicking oﬀ this month. Utica Square’s Lights On returns Nov. 25. See the shopping center come alive with thousands of lights in a tradition over half a century old. Other highlights in Tulsa include Philbrook’s Festival of Lights, running both day and night from Nov. 26-Dec. 31 with outdoor activities, special exhibitions, holiday decor and more. And Arvest Winterfest begins Nov. 19, running through Jan. 3, with ice skating for kids and kids at heart. Don’t miss the Rhema lights, turning on Nov. 24, at Rhema Bible College. Stick around for carriage rides, too. In OKC, Downtown in December spreads Christmas cheer for its 20th anniversary, beginning Nov. 18 with the annual tree lighting ceremony. Other events include Lights on Broadway, the Santa Run and other winter activities. CHAMBER MUSIC TULSA PRESENTS: ATOS TRIO Nov. 13-14 Tulsa

PAC Founded in 2003 by

violinist Annette von Hehn, cellist Stefan Heinemeyer and pianist Thomas Hoppe, the prize-winning ATOS Trio strives to convey the same spirit as a string quartet. chambermusictulsa. org

WALK THE MOON Nov.

3 Cain’s Ballroom The indie rockers of Walk the Moon come to Tulsa. cainsballroom. com

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Other goodies around the state include Lights on the Island, Nov. 12-Dec. 25 at Lake Wister State Park; the Edmond Ice Rink, Nov. 12-Jan. 3 at Mitch Park; The Polar Express train rides, Nov. 13-Dec. 31 at OKC’s Oklahoma Railway Museum; and the Chickasha Festival of Light, Nov. 20-Dec. 31 at Shannon Springs Park.

electronic pop band Purity Ring visits Cain’s. cainsballroom.com

ART SEED REEF BY EMMA DIFANI AND MALCOLM ZACHARIAH Nov. 5-Dec.

26 ahha Tulsa Seed Reef is

an immersive, sculpted paper installation of a coral reef threatened by bleaching and pollution. ahhatulsa.org

THE SPACE BETWEEN Through Nov.

21 108 Contemporary Anita

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THIS IS AN ADVENTURE: ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON Through Jan.

2 Philbrook This showcase

features distinctively dramatic photographs of locations around the world taken by the Accidentally Wes Anderson community. philbrook.org

ANOTHER WORLD: THE TRANSCENDENTAL PAINTING GROUP Through Feb. 20 Philbrook In a

period of great change and uncertainty, a small group of artists in New Mexico joined together in a mutual need to

explore spirituality through abstraction. philbrook.org

NEW WAVES: A SIGNAL FOR CHANGE Through

March 13 Philbrook New Waves: Signals for Change features works by artists in Philbrook’s collection, including Harry Fonseca and Fritz Scholder. philbrook.org

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world of autocross comes to the Fair Meadows InField. exposquare.com

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA FOOTBALL Nov. 20 H.A.

“Movin’ Out,” Cavanaugh’s smooth and skillful style will inspire you. okcphil.org

OKC BROADWAY PRESENTS: ALTON BROWN LIVE – BEYOND THE EATS Nov. 7 Civic

Chapman Stadium The Tulsa Hurricane take the field to battle Temple. tulsahurricane.com

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WILLIAMS ROUTE 66 MEMORIAL MARATHON Nov.

ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM PRESENTS: ROMEROS GUITAR QUARTET Nov.

20-21 Downtown The

return to in-person racing is right around the corner with the Route 66 Marathon. route66marathon.com

USA BMX GRAND

NATIONALS Nov. 2428 Expo Square Returning to Tulsa, one of the biggest competitions in BMX runs Nov. 24-28. usabmx.com

COMMUNITY FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL Nov. 5 Downtown Tulsa

Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the First Friday Art Crawl. travelok.com

DAVID BROOKS LECTURE Nov. 12 Tulsa

PAC Long considered one of America’s most influential thought leaders, David Brooks discusses his most recent book, The Second Mountain. tulsatownhall.com

BEAUJOLAIS ET

LUMIÈRE Nov. 19 Tulsa Botanic Garden Enjoy a

dinner in the Mabee Grange to benefit Tulsa Botanic Garden. tulsabotanic.org

IN OKC

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OKC PHIL PRESENTS: POPS - THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL WITH MICHAEL CAVANAUGH Nov. 5-6 Civic

Center Music Hall Handpicked

by Billy Joel for Broadway’s

Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. okcbroadway.com

11 Armstrong Auditorium, Edmond The Romeros

continue to be a veritable institution in the world of classical music. armstrongauditorium. org

LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS: LYRIC’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL Nov. 17-Dec. 23 Lyric at the Harn

Homestead Closing the year, Oklahoma’s favorite holiday tradition, Lyric’s A Christmas Carol, returns for its 11th year lyrictheatreokc. com

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: CLASSICS - FRANCAISE AND RUSKI Nov. 20 Civic

Center Music Hall Enjoy arias from Milhaud, Ravel and more. okcphil.org

OKC BROADWAY PRESENTS: THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Nov. 24 Civic Center Music

Hall A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is back and better than ever. okcbroadway.com

CONCERTS CASEY DONAHEW

BAND Nov. 6 Criterion See this country crooner live. crite-

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BEATLES VS. STONES Nov.

13 Tower Theatre Pick a

side and enjoy some beloved tunes. towertheatreokc.com

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O N T H E S TA G E

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Live performances are happening every weekend around the state. Events at the Tulsa PAC abound. First up is Celebrity Attraction’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a fantastical ride through Roald Dahl’s amazing tale, running Nov. 2-7. Next is Chamber Music Tulsa’s ATOS Trio, performing Nov. 13-14 and combining the majestic sounds of a violin, cello and piano. Tulsa Symphony rounds out the PAC’s events with Symphonic Poetry on Nov. 13; the program features a variety of arias from lauded composers. And you can visit the TCC Van Trease PACE on Nov. 6 for Signature Symphony’s An Oklahoma Journey. Melding the sounds of the Signature Quartet and Signature Chorale, this musical journey is not to be missed. In Oklahoma City, OKC Phil oﬀers up Pops: The Music of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh on Nov. 5-6 at the Civic Center Music Hall, as well as Classics: Francaise and Ruski on Nov. 20. Other treats include the Romeros Guitar Quartet at Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium on Nov. 11 – a group that has been dubbed a “veritable institution in the world of classical music.” And to get into the holiday spirit a bit early, visit Harn Homestead for Lyric’s A Christmas Carol starting Nov. 17. In Stillwater, the Chamber Music Festival continues Nov. 5 and 7 at the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts with a variety of excellent musical performances. Moreland performs live at the historic Tower Theatre. towertheatreokc.com

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FOR AMERICA Nov. 6-Jan. 30 OKCMOA This exhibition

SMALL WORKS, GREAT WONDERS Nov.

6-28 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Small Works,

Great Wonders features a fusion of traditional and contemporary paintings

features 99 paintings created between 1809 and the present, by masters such as Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent and Andrew Wyeth. okcmoa.com

SANTA FE TRAIL Nov.

20-May 8 National Cowboy

and Western Heritage

Museum Using material culture and art objects from the museum’s collection this exhibition will recognize the bicentennial of this most important National Heritage Trail. nationalcowboymu-

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WHERE & WHEN | ENTERTAINMENT BARTLESVILLE’S GOT TALENT Nov. 13 300 S.E. Adams

OKC THUNDER BASKETBALL Nov. 7, 12,

Blvd. Grab a seat and watch as young and old entertainers perform amazing routines and songs. travelok.com

team play regular season games. paycomcenter.com

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2021 NRHA FUTURITY SHOW Nov. 24-Dec. 4 State

Fair Park Equine experts and

their horses converge on the Jim Norick Arena for several days of competition. okcfair-

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COMMUNITY UCO EDMOND JAZZ FESTIVAL Nov. 1-6 UCO Jazz

night Center for the Performing

Arts, Stillwater Tunes from Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. mcknightcenter.org

CONCERTS CHICAGO Nov. 10 Stride Bank

Center, Enid Experience rock ‘n’ roll history as legendary band Chicago performs live. stridebankcenter.com

STYX Nov. 12 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant This rock band performs live in Durant. choctawcasinos.com

Lab, Edmond UCO Edmond Jazz Fest features six nights of performances by students, faculty and renowned musicians. ucojazzlab.com

WHISKEY MYERS Nov.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Nov. 5 Paseo Arts

REBA Nov. 27 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant One of

art openings, wine tastings, live music and other activities. thepaseo.org

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OKLAHOMA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Nov. 6 State Fair

Park Enjoy delicious craft

beer samples and plenty of community fun at this annual event. okcfairgrounds.com

FALL FESTIVAL AT THE ORR FAMILY FARM Through Nov.

13 Orr Family Farm Go through

the maze, ride on a hayride, play on the farm’s outdoor attractions, board the farm’s locomotive or take a spin on the carousel. or-

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THE POLAR EXPRESS Nov. 13-Dec. 31 Oklahoma Railway Museum Get in the holiday

spirit with a festive ride on the Polar Express. okcthepolarexpressride.com

OKC TOWN HALL PRESENTS: SAMANTHA BROWN Nov. 18 OKC Town

Hall Samantha Brown

is an award-winning TV personality and travel expert. okctownhall.org

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CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Nov. 5, 7 McKnight Center for

the Performing Arts, Stillwater The

popular Chamber Music Festival returns for a fourth weekend of incredible performances. mcknightcenter.org

THE CEMENT OPRY Nov. 6 410 N. Main, Cement The Cement

Opry is a monthly live variety show held in the Jesse James Ballroom. travelok.com

19 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant The beloved

country band visits the Choctaw Casino. choctawcasinos.com Oklahoma’s most lauded artists comes home for a one-night-only performance. choctawcasinos.

SPORTS OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL Nov. 13, 27 Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater The

Cowboys are back in action in Stillwater. okstate.com

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL Nov. 20 Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial

Stadium, Norman See the Sooners take on Iowa State at home. soonersports.com

COMMUNITY WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE FESTIVAL Nov.

3-6 Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore Will Rogers Days

celebrates the November 4, 1879 birth of Will Rogers, Oklahoma’s favorite son. dogirons.com

PONCA CITY VETERANS DAY

PARADE Nov. 6 Downtown Community members will

line up on Grand Avenue to witness a procession of servicemen and women. travelok.com

TALIHINA FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL Nov. 6 Talihina

School Ag Barn This event

features arts and crafts, an art show, live entertainment, multiple food booths and an area dedicated to Choctaw heritage and culture. travelok.com

DRIPPING SPRINGS RENDEZ-

VOUS Nov. 13 Dripping Springs State Park, Okmulgee Step back

in time to the 1800s and see history come alive. travelok.com

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Oscar Contender Season

A variety of anticipated films make their way to the screen this month.

s we enter the penultimate month of the year, the cinematic big hitters usually come out in droves, and this November is no different. There are plenty of genres to pick from, so grab some popcorn and let’s see what’s on the way. First up is a sci-fi drama called The Finch, starring Tom Hanks as an aging inventor and one of the last humans on Earth. The story follows him as he builds an android (played by Caleb Landry Jones) to travel with him and his dog across the country. It should be a somber and slowly unfolding story, with Hanks’ unstoppable charm to boot. It releases to Apple Plus on Nov. 5. Next is a horror-thriller titled The Beta Test. Written, directed and starring both Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, the plot revolves around a Hollywood agent who receives a mysterious letter propositioning a sexual encounter, leading to all sorts of problems down the line. Cummings, who previously directed and wrote Thunder Road and The Wolf of Snow Hollow, has a unique indie film sensibility that is a joy to watch in an increasingly overcrowded superhero world. It comes out Nov. 5. For your dose of Western cinema, check out The Power of the Dog. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst, the movie depicts Cumberbatch as a sadistic rancher who launches a lessthan-kind campaign against Dunst and her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) when they come to live on his ranch after Dunst

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marries his brother, played by Jesse Plemons. With stellar reviews already in, it should be a slow burn with some Oscarworthy performances. It releases Nov. 17 and hits Netflix on Dec. 1. If you’re in need of a shot of nostalgia, Ghostbusters: Afterlife should do the trick. A direct sequel to the original two Ghostbusters films, this entry sees the daughter of Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis, who passed away in 2014), played by Carrie Coon, relocating to a small farmhouse in Oklahoma with her two children (Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard) as they discover their roots and tackle a new, otherworldly threat. Original cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts all return for what is sure to be a fun ride down memory lane. It’s also directed by Jason Reitman, son of original director Ivan Reitman. Added bonus: Paul Rudd also stars! It releases Nov. 19. Lastly, a three part documentary series called The Beatles: Get Back should be something any fan of music would want to see. Directed by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), the doc covers the making of the Beatles’ final album, Let It Be. Although it uses footage from the original 1970s documentary – also titled Let It Be – this version attempts to show the band in a less contentious light. Jackson was granted access to over 55 hours of unseen footage. The three episodes will premiere on Disney Plus on November 25, 26 and 27. DREW JOSEPH ALLEN

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CLOSING THOUGHTS

Mike Knopp

riven by a love for rowing and paddling, Mike Knopp harbors a passion for bringing national and international sports to the Oklahoma River in his role as the executive director of the RIVERSPORT Foundation. After a successful career as a lawyer, Knopp switched lanes to establish the Oklahoma City University varsity rowing program and become the leader of the then Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation. Knopp’s initiatives and accomplishments at RIVERSPORT include establishing the first boathouse on the newly redeveloped Oklahoma River; developing the $10 million Devon Boathouse and OKC National High Performance Center project; and spearheading the Oklahoma Regatta Festival. Knopp resides in OKC with his wife, Tempe, and their three sons. We caught up with Knopp and got his thoughts on ...

RIVERSPORT’s core mission.

To inspire excellence, enhance communities and change lives through Olympic sports and outdoor urban adventures. We are driven to help leverage this incredibly unique and differentiating venue to help bolster outdoor culture in our community and really change lives. We see this as a lifestyle opportunity for people, grounded upon inspiration and authenticity.

... taking risks.

Anything that has the potential to be transformational comes with a degree of risk. I have grown more comfortable embracing risk through the years, and while it is never easy, I’ve learned that confidence comes through thorough preparation and a commitment to excellence, as hard as it can be, at every step of the way. We made choices early on that were risky but paid off in substantial ways that helped bolster momentum, build public enthusiasm and provide a level of affirmation that became fuel for the next stages for our riverfront transformation vision. After all, many people thought it was somewhat of a crazy idea to promote the concept of what was a ditch becoming a world class rowing venue. I stepped out on a limb and hoped the international rowing world would embrace this happening in Oklahoma, and thankfully, they did. An example was proclaiming we were going to host the USA Rowing World Challenge that would attract Olympic Teams from around the globe ... before they were committed. This proved much more challenging than my naive mind believed at the time, but in the end, it

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... his career change.

I was enthusiastic about my career path in the practice of law, but was equally intrigued by the opportunity to do something truly unique in a moment in time in OKC where my passion in water sports and the outdoors converged with the early staged of MAPS. While I was an assistant district attorney, I would voluntarily coach rowing before and after work with my wife, Tempe. I started the collegiate rowing clubs at OU and Oklahoma City University while she started our junior rowing programming. After sparking the imagination of Aubrey McClendon and other community leaders about what this river could mean for the future of OKC, a commitment was born to build an iconic boathouse. We firmly believed we needed to set a world class expectation from the outset with the first development on the Oklahoma River. Once the conservative idea of a simple boathouse turned into plans for the iconic Chesapeake Boathouse, the opportunity was presented to me to elevate the OCU rowing program to varsity status, and I knew it was the time to embrace the vision

and make a bold move – from an attorney to a coach. I was fortunate to have the support of my wife and parents, believing that this was a moment for me to do something truly unique that could make special and timely impact during the formative years of the redevelopment of the Oklahoma River.

... his passion for rowing.

I grew up on and around water on the lakes of Minnesota, and when dad was transferred to Washington, D.C., I was fortunate enough to go to middle school near Annapolis, Md., on the Chesapeake Bay. The frequent site of the oarsman and oarswoman rowing really hooked me – along with the vibrancy of the Potomac River. The synchrony of the athletes’ movements as they glided across the water was captivating to me and seemed like the ultimate team sport. I recaptured that enthusiasm as a freshman at Oklahoma State when I surprisingly saw a poster of an oarsman confidently holding an oar with the bold words, “Join Crew.” I went out on a cold February day to watch the OSU rowing team in action on Lake Carl Blackwall. Despite the fact the conditions were not quite what recalled seeing while living in Maryland, and the equipment seemed nearly as old as the sport itself, I was instantly hooked, and the rest was history.

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