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GableGotwals wishes to congratulate Shareholder,Trent Shores, who was recently confirmed as a Tribal Supreme Court Justice for the Kaw Nation. The Kaw Nation is a federally-recognized Indian tribe, organized pursuant to the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936, Ch. 831, 49 Stat. 1967, codified in 25 U.S.C. 501 er seq., and operating under a constitution adopted by the Nation and approved by Interior onAug. 4, 1990. The constitution also provides for a judicial branch, composed of a Supreme Court consisting of three justices, and such inferior courts as may be established by tribal law. The constitution provides that justices of the Kaw Supreme Court and judges of the inferior courts are selected by theTribal Council and confirmed by the General Council. The Justices and Judges of the Kaw Nation shall serve four (4) year terms beginning at the date of their confirmation in office and until their successor shall be duly confirmed and installed. ChairWilliamsstated,“TheKaw Nation is very happy to appoint Trent Shores as a Supreme Court Justice to serve on our court. Mr. Shores experience in different avenues of law, especially Indian Law, was one of the deciding factors in choosing him to sit on the Supreme Court.” “I am honored to serve as in this role for the Kaw Nation. I will be true to my oath to interpret the law in an impartial, fair, and just manner. I promise to adhere to the rule of law and uphold the highest of ethical and professional standards. The Kaw General Council’s confidence in me to fulfill the duties of a Supreme Court Justice is humbling and appreciated,” said Trent. In his legal practice, Trent advises clients regarding complex litigation, Native American law and policy, cybersecurity, and high stakes government and corporate investigations. He represents clients in state, federal, and tribal courts at all stages in the litigation process, including at trial and on appeal. He has also testified before the United States Senate Committee on IndianAffairs and United States Sentencing Commission. A former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Trent is nationally recognized for his efforts to develop and implement strategic responses to Native American policy. A citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, he served as Chair of the NativeAmerican Issues Subcommitteechargedwithdevelopingandguidingnational policy for Indian Country justice and related matters. In that capacity, he established a national initiative to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous persons, and led a presidential task force investigating the Indian Health Service. GableGotwals’ attorneys have successfully represented Native American tribes, their leaders, vendors, and organizations in federal, state, tribal court and before administrative agencies, and have successfully argued on behalf of Indian rights before the United States Supreme Court. The Firm’s Native American practice is ranked Band 2 by Chambers & Partners stating the team is known as a “well-established Oklahoma firm with expertise in all areas of legal disputes” and “…are very professional and care about their client and their results.”

Hall Estill announces the addition of Terence “Terry” Brennan to the Tulsa office in an Of Counsel position. “Terry makes a great addition to the team,” said Mike Cooke, Managing Partner for Hall Estill. “His experience and depth of knowledge will allow him to provide excellent counsel to our clients across our practice areas.” Terry practices in the areas of complex business and personal litigation, focusing on compliance and risk issues where he assists clients in a variety of areas, including oil and gas, business and personal torts, and environmental law. Licensed to practice in both Oklahoma and Wisconsin, he earned his undergraduate degree, with honors, from the University of Wisconsin and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Frank Hagedorn 1938 - 2021

Frank Morgan Hagedorn, 83, passed away at his home in Tulsa surrounded by his family members on July 10, 2021. He was born February 11, 1938 to Martha and Delmar Hagedorn in Morgantown, West Virginia. He came to Tulsa in 1956 to play football for the University of Tulsa. After graduating in 1962, Frank made Tulsa his home and began working as a school teacher, coach and police officer. Frank later attended the University ofTulsa School of Law and graduated with a law degree in 1968. After completing law school, Frank served as an Assistant District Attorney and left when he was appointed as the Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau ofInvestigation.Heremainedanactivememberofthebar for over 53 years. Frank will be remembered for his love ofcountrymusic,golf,andwatchingclassictelevision.He loved playing his guitar and performing with his friends, and will be lovingly remembered singing to his children and grandchildren. He was compassionate about helping all who knew him and would always go the extra mile for those who needed him. He is preceded in death by his father, mother and his brothers Cecil Hagedorn, Samuel Hagedorn, Marshall Hagedorn and sisters Jacqueline Hagedorn and Amanda Butt. He is survived by his sister Maxine Mattern of Morgantown, West Virginia. He is survived by his wife Debra Hagedorn, daughter Michelle and son-in-law Brian Williams, daughter Brooke Gerber and son-in-law Beau Gerber and son Brent Hagedorn and daughter-inlaw Glory Hagedorn. He is also survived by his grandchildren including Isaak Rayburn, Ethan Johnis, Piper Williams, Noah Hagedorn, Gia Gerber, Ari Gerber and Arthur Hagedorn. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and his many extended family members including nieces and nephews and his many friends. A memorial service was be held on Monday,August 2 at First United Methodist Church.

William Allen Bowles 1945 - 2021

William Allen Bowles ascended to Heaven on Monday, August 2, 2021. He passed away peacefully at St. Francis Muskogee Hospital in Muskogee, OK. Bill was born on October 24, 1945 in Tulsa, OK, where he lived his entire life. He was predeceased by his parents, William Thomas Bowles and FernAllen Bowles. Bill is loved and adored by his wife of 30 years, Becky Brawley Bowles; his son, William Thomas Bowles and his wife, Leah; his daughter, Tracey Bowles Graham, her husband,Allan and their two daughters, MariaandHaley;histwosisters,SusanBowlesBellandIrene Bowles Earl; his stepson, Nick Williams, his two sons, Caden and Hunter and his wife, Deanna; and his beloved Papillon, Rusty. Bill went to St. Francis Grade and Middle Schools, BishopKelleyHighSchool,spenttwoyearsintheseminaryin Oklahoma City, served four years in theAir Force in Panama and at Richards-GabaurAir Force Base near Grandview, MO, graduated from Tulsa University with a J.D. degree and was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 1980. He was an attorney who cared more about helping his clients than collecting fees. His kind, compassionate heart and generosity defined him. He was ever loyal to his family and friends and was dearly loved by them in kind. He was very much the intellectual with a sharp sense of humor. He made friends with everyone he met. Spending time with Bill was to engage in storytelling and laughter. He loved his family and friends, animals, being outside and quietly communing with Nature. He and Becky spent many hours in support of their community: educating others on the value of recycling, working in community gardens, volunteering for the Alzheimer's Association and participating in events for the VA. Bill was someone whom others looked up to. Someone who believed in equality, fairness, never being judgmental and helping in any way possible when someone was in need. He was inspirational. We hold him dear in our hearts. He will be greatly missed and we will never forget him. Memorial donations may be given in Bill's name to Alzheimer's Association, Oklahoma Chapter; 2448 E. 81st Street, Suite 3000; Tulsa, OK 74137.

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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is seeking to hire attorneys for the positions below (locations listed next to each). All positions are responsible for providing legal assistance to eligible clients of the programandtobeanintegralpartoftheorganization’s efforts to be a partner in the state justice community. Attorneyswillassistclientswithabroadrangeoflegal services including orders of protection, emergent orders/appeals, emergent custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support. The attorneys will refer for legal matters pertaining to property rights, disability, housing, public benefits, employment and immigration as needed.

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