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and Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law, and his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, magna cum laude, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Secrest, Hill, Butler & Secrest proudly announces the addition of Jeff Fields and Jennifer Struble as partners in the firm. Jeff Fields has been an associate of the firm since 2013, practicing in insurance defense including medical malpractice, nursing home defense, and construction defect cases. Jennifer Struble has been an associate of the firm since 2009 practicing in insurance defense including professional negligence, construction defect cases, employment law, and appellate law.

Hall Estill, with offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Denver and Northwest Arkansas, has announced that Dustin Crawford has joined the firm’s Oklahoma City office as Of Counsel. Crawford focuses his practice on corporate and transactional matters, particularly those involving finance, securities law and governance. “We’re thrilled to have Dustin join us,” said Mike Cooke, managing partner for Hall Estill. “Dustin’s breadth and depth of experience, together with insights and perspectives gained from serving in in-house roles for two different public energy companies, make him a valuable addition to Hall Estill and a great resource for our clients.”

Prior to joining Hall Estill, Crawford served as Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary of SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SD). He previously served in similar capacities at Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) and in private practice with Bracewell LLP (formerly Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP). Crawford received his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where he was President Norman Wohlgemuth is proud to announce new partner Chad Kutmas. “We’re excited to have Chad join our firm; he brings extensive experience in areas that are complementary to our other practice areas, including corporate law and restructuring,” said Joel Wohlgemuth. Mr. Kutmas comes to the firm with nearly two decades of experience and will add to and expand the firm’s current practice in business litigation, transactions, and corporate formation. He has extensive experience in restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Kutmas has represented creditors, trustees, creditors’ committees, and corporate debtors in bankruptcy litigation and transactions, workouts, reorganizations, and creditors’ rights in local, regional, and national cases. Over the years, he has been involved in litigation and commercial matters in various and varied industries, including oil and gas, banking and finance, aviation, and healthcare, among other industries.

Mr. Kutmas received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arkansas in 1999 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2002. From 2002-2004, Mr. Kutmas clerked for a federal bankruptcy judge in the Northern District of Oklahoma. Mr. Kutmas was named a Rising Star in 2009 and 2010 by Oklahoma Super Lawyers, and was recognized by Best Lawyers in 2020 for his work in bankruptcy, creditor/debtor rights, insolvency, and reorganization law.

Chad can be reached at: cjk@nwcjlaw.com (918) 732-1108 (Direct), (918) 809-9942 (Cell)