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Criminal Appeals, following her tenure as the first woman to serve as a judge and an assistant district attorney in Canadian County.

“We are thrilled to have a Made in Oklahoma corporate HQ here, even if it is just for a few years,” said Village City Manager Steve Slezickey. “Viridian provides great products with exceptional service and are amazing community supporters and partners.

“As someone that really enjoys a window to my workplace, I understand that the basement may not have longterm functionality, as they plan to locate their headquarters with roasting and warehousing operation in the new future,” he said. “Still, I’m hopeful that the charm of the area and NW Oklahoma City metro might make them reconsider staying here permanently.

“I’m pleased that additional

Judge Strubhar has been a mentor and inspiration to women in law.

The Honorable Nancy Coats-Ashley served as district judge, state of Oklahoma, 1994-2004. During her tenure on the bench, she initiated and served as judge of the Mental staffing from the headquarters will be purchasing more goods in The Village and the area, which will always help sales tax,” he added. “I think the product and volume that Viridian will move in the coffee shop will increase sales tax to provide more services and opportunities for the city to the community.”

Viridian Coffee Co., brokered a long-term lease for the property through Spark Properties to bring the corporate headquarters to The Village.

The coffee house is set to be open seven days a week and feature its own roasted coffee and blended teas, in addition to a menu featuring breakfast items, bakery goods and sandwiches.

Viridian Coffee Co. joins Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores, OKC FRIDAY and Casady School with corporate headquarters in The Village once the move is complete.

Health Court, the first Mental Health Court in the southwest.

The Honorable Ralph Thompson served as a judge for the United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 1975-2007. He has given unwavering support to women and has been instrumental in their career success.

Jari Askins, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, and Angela Monson, outreach and legislative director, Oklahoma Policy Institute, are to serve as the emcees.