July 20, 2026 | GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Travis Lee has joined the Firm’s Tulsa office as an Associate.

Travis has nearly 20 years of industry experience advising companies on complex air and water quality permitting and compliance matters, environmental due diligence, NEPA assessments, OSHA compliance, regulatory inspections, and evolving federal and state environmental requirements.

Prior to joining the Firm, Travis served in senior environmental and regulatory roles with prominent energy companies and environmental consulting firms. His experience includes developing and implementing environmental permitting and compliance programs for upstream, midstream, and energy infrastructure operations across multiple states, advising clients during regulatory inspections and acquisition due diligence efforts, leading environmental, health, and safety audits, and preparing and delivering environmental and regulatory compliance training.

“We are thrilled to welcome Travis to the Firm,” said Tim Sowecke, Co-Chair of GableGotwals’ Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group. “Travis’ experience advising companies on complex environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory matters makes him an excellent fit for our Environmental and Natural Resources Law Practice. We are excited to welcome him to our team and look forward to the value he will bring to our clients.”

About GableGotwals
GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and 70 other business professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global. Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.

July 16, 2026 | GableGotwals recently advised Integrated Utility Services (IUS) in its acquisition of Paragon Industries, a long-standing Oklahoma-based manufacturer of high‑quality steel pipe products.

The Houston-based IUS – owned and led by Tulsa natives Trinity Dawson, Co-founder, President & CEO, and Dustin Ketchum, Co-founder & Executive Vice President – acquired substantially all of the assets of Paragon Industries through a Chapter 11 restructuring process, preserving a strategic domestic steel pipe manufacturing platform and positioning the company for long-term growth.

The transaction provides the capital, operational expertise, and industry relationships necessary to restart operations, retain and create jobs, and re-establish Paragon as a leading supplier of high-quality steel pipe products to energy, utility, infrastructure, and industrial customers throughout North America.

The transactional team was led by Shareholders Nathan H. Atkins, Stephen W. Lake, Jeffrey D. Hassell,  Sidney K. Swinson, and James M. Scears, who provided tax support, with assistance from associate, Francesca A. Walentynowicz. 

Click here to view the official press release.

About GableGotwals

GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and 70 other business professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global. Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.

Ranked Band 1 in Corporate/Commercial and Energy & Natural Resources by Chambers USA, 2026, with clients stating “GableGotwals is a full-service firm which provides excellent communication and a strong team.”

July 10, 2026 | GableGotwals Shareholder Graydon D. Luthey, Jr., recently presented at the Oklahoma Judicial Conference, an annual educational program attended by the Justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Judges of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals, Judges of the Oklahoma district courts, and their law clerks.

At this year’s conference, Dean delivered two presentations: The Intersection of Substantive Rights and Process and Abuse of Judicial Discretion and How to Avoid It.

Dean was educated at Casady School, the University of Oklahoma, and Keble College, University of Oxford. He has practiced extensively before courts and agencies in commercial, energy, public law, and Native American law matters, including oral argument before the United States Supreme Court, the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and other federal and state appellate courts.

Dean is an elected Life Member of the American Law Institute, a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and a General Member of the International Masters of Gaming Law. He has served as the presiding judge of a temporary division of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals, an adjunct professor of law at The University of Tulsa College of Law, president of a Tulsa American Inn of Court, president of the Northeastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. He currently serves on the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s Committee on Judicial Elections.

The Oklahoma Judicial Conference provides continuing legal education for Oklahoma’s judiciary and invites judges and experienced practitioners to present on legal issues selected by conference organizers.

About GableGotwals

GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and 70 other business professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global. Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.

July 6, 2026 | GableGotwals is pleased to welcome nine law students to its six-week Summer Associate Program, two of whom spent last summer with the Firm. Each summer, GableGotwals hosts 1L and 2L students who gain valuable experience alongside our attorneys through hands-on legal work, exposure to a broad range of practice areas, and meaningful opportunities to connect with our team and culture.

“We are thrilled to welcome these law students for the second half of the summer,” said Jake Krattiger, Vice President of Talent & Development. “This program gives students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in a law firm while developing professionally and gaining valuable insight into the practice of law.”

Meet our six-week summer associates:

Lily Grace Battles – 1L, University of Oklahoma College of Law, Tulsa Office  
Lily Grace Battles earned her Bachelor of Arts in Letters, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of Oklahoma, graduating summa cum laude. During her undergraduate studies, she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, the Pre Law Scholars program, the Honors College, and the President’s Leadership Class, and she served as the George Lynn Cross Pre Law Academic Chair. Lily Grace also participated in the Society of Fellows, the Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage, and Kappa Alpha Theta. At the University of Oklahoma College of Law, she has received the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research, earned a Top 16 finish in the Whitten Burrage Negotiations Competition, and serves as the Federal Bar Association 1L Representative. She is also a member of the Native American Law Student Association and the Oklahoma International Law Society. In addition, Lily Grace served as a Copy Editor for the OU Daily. Her professional experience includes serving as a Public Policy Fellow with the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness and as a Legal Intern with Williams Velie Attorneys at Law, PLLC. Lily Grace is bilingual in Spanish. Lily Grace enjoys running, trying new restaurants, traveling, reading, crossword puzzles, and documentaries.

Claire Heffley – 2L, University of Arkansas School of Law, Oklahoma City Office       
Claire Heffley earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and French from Harding University, graduating magna cum laude, and later completed a Master of Arts in Linguistics and Social Practice at the University of Colorado Boulder. Following her 1L year, she spent the summer in Florence, Italy at Gonzaga University School of Law, where she completed an International Law program and received a CALI Award for Environment and Human Rights. At the University of Arkansas School of Law, Claire is active in the Women’s Law Student Association as Special Events Chair and in the Environmental Law Society, and she earned a CALI Award for Legal Research and Writing II Top Appellate Brief. Her prior experience includes several years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer with CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, three years as an Associate Real Estate Broker in Denver, and clerkships with Wright Lindsey Jennings in Little Rock, AR, and Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates and Woodyard in Rogers, AR. Claire enjoys being outdoors, whether fishing, snowboarding, camping, checking out a new brewery patio, or attending live sporting events.

Beckham King – 2L, Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City Office
Beckham King earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Central Oklahoma. He worked at Oaktree National Golf Club in Edmond for six years, developing strong relationships with club members, providing customized service, and assisting with training and onboarding new staff. Beckham also volunteered with elementary and middle school students at Crossings Community Church and was involved with the UCO Baptist Collegiate Ministry. He is a returning Summer Associate, having spent last summer at GableGotwals. Beckham has received two CALI Awards for Legislation and Regulation and Civil Practice and Procedure I, and he is an active member of the Christian Legal Society at OCU Law. Beckham enjoys golfing, playing basketball, reading theology, and exploring local coffee shops.

Giorgia Medows – 1L, The University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa Office 
Giorgia Medows earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Texas Christian University, graduating magna cum laude with a minor in Finance. While at TCU, she was a member of the TCU Equestrian Team. She served as a Risk Intern at Phelps County Bank, where she developed credit risk analysis spreadsheets for current and prospective loan customers using tax return data and Excel, and conducted demographic research to support potential market expansion. Giorgia also previously worked as a Law Clerk Intern, drafting notices, pleadings, and complaints, and handling professional communications with current and prospective clients. Giorgia actively participates in the TU College of Law’s Business Law Club and Christian Legal Society. Giorgia enjoys working out, baking, and spending time with her dog.

Lauren Meyers – 2L, Texas A&M University School of Law, Tulsa Office
Lauren Meyers earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in Philosophy, from Davidson College, graduating magna cum laude. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Sigma Alpha and served as captain of the varsity cheerleading team. At Texas A&M University School of Law, Lauren is a staff member of the Texas A&M Law Review and has excelled in Legal Research and Writing. Her professional experience includes serving as a Teaching Assistant at Davidson College, Assistant Editor-in-Chief at Study Breaks Magazine, and an English Language Assistant with the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program in Valencia, Spain. Lauren has also worked as an Administrative Intern with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma and as a summer associate with McAfee and Taft. Lauren enjoys running, pickleball, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Lainey Morrow – 2L, University of Oklahoma College of Law, Oklahoma City Office   
Lainey Morrow earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, graduating magna cum laude. She played collegiate basketball for three years and served as team captain for two of those years. While at USAO, she was a Bill and Pat Smith Scholar Athlete and a member of the Hypatia Honors Society. At the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Lainey is a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honors Society and the Organization for the Advancement of Women in Law, serves as Secretary of the First-Generation Law Students group, and is a candidate member of the Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal. She was also recognized as a Sweet Sixteen honoree in the Whitten Burrage Negotiations Competition. Lainey’s experience includes summer internships as a Multi-Banker and Trust Intern with First National Bank and Trust Company and as a Legal Intern with Helms Law Firm in Oklahoma City. Lainey enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, and playing basketball.

Zach Schmit – 1L, Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City Office     
Zach Schmit earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, graduating summa cum laude. He was a member of the OU football team as a walk-on kicker and three-year starter, a William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist, and a three-time All-Big 12 Academic First Team honoree. Zach was also involved with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and was recognized as a Chemical Engineering Program Excellence Scholar. He is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of Oklahoma while also working toward his J.D. Zach is a Hatton Sumners Scholar, and his experience includes internships with Valero Energy Corporation and the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office. He also served for several years as an assistant at Kohl’s Kicking Camps. Zach enjoys watching sports and movies, playing video games, spending time with family, and playing soccer.

Lacey Walsh – 1L, University of Oklahoma College of Law, Oklahoma City Office      
Lacey Walsh earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy, graduating with merit and being named to the Superintendent’s List. She was a member of the Navy Women’s Rugby team. At the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Lacey has received the American Jurisprudence Award for Highest Grade in Torts and serves as a Dean’s Leadership Fellow. She is also a member of the Technology and Legal Information Society and Phi Alpha Delta. Lacey’s professional background includes service in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard the USS Stockdale and as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Student and Nuclear Engineer Officer. Her military honors include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. She has also worked as a Mathematics Instructor at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa Public Schools. Lacey enjoys reading fantasy books, running, weightlifting, yoga, cooking, and baking, watching educational documentaries, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending time with her GSD, Barbara.

Alexis White – 2L, Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City Office     
Alexis White earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma, graduating with honors on the President’s Honor Roll and earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with a minor in Spanish and Portuguese. From 2022 to 2024, she worked as a Public Information Officer for the District 21 District Attorney’s Office, where she developed and distributed press releases on significant cases and legal issues, managed public engagement initiatives, and conceptualized, wrote, and designed an annual publication. Alexis is a returning Summer Associate, having spent last summer at GableGotwals. She also serves as a Youth Small Group Leader at her church and is fluent in Spanish. Alexis is a Hatton Sumners Scholar and has received several law school honors, including a CALI Award for Legal Research and Writing. She is a member of the Federal Bar Association and the Christian Legal Society. Alexis enjoys running, reading, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and working on puzzles.

About GableGotwals

GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and 70 other business professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global. Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.

June 29, 2026 | GableGotwals is pleased to announce the return of Motahareh H. Nickel to the Firm’s Oklahoma City office, where she will serve as Of Counsel.

Motahareh’s practice focuses on general corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, commercial agreements, real estate, and regulatory matters, with experience across a broad range of industries, including energy and aviation.

Prior to rejoining the Firm, Motahareh served as Corporate Counsel for a large company headquartered in Oklahoma City with operations throughout the United States, where she advised a diverse portfolio of business units and supported corporate development initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships. She also supported operations, fleet, and finance functions through the negotiation of commercial agreements and the delivery of strategic day-to-day business counsel.

“We are thrilled to welcome Motahareh back to GableGotwals,” said Amy Stipe, Managing Shareholder of GableGotwals’ Oklahoma City office. “Her in-house experience, transactional background, and familiarity with the Firm make her a valuable addition to our team and an asset to our clients as we continue to grow in Oklahoma City and across the Firm.”

Prior to her in-house role, Motahareh’s experience at GableGotwals included advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, syndicated lending transactions, and the acquisition, sale, financing, and operation of energy, gaming, and other business assets. She also participated in protest hearings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

About GableGotwals
GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and 70 other business professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global. Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.

June 11, 2026 | GableGotwals has been recognized in the 2026 National Law Journal (NLJ) 500, an annual ranking of the 500 largest law firms in the United States based on attorney headcount.

The Firm ranked No. 419 in this year’s survey. Published by National Law Journal in collaboration with Law.com Compass, the NLJ 500 provides a snapshot of the nation’s largest law firms and highlights growth and staffing trends across the legal industry.

To view the full 2026 NLJ 500 rankings, visit the National Law Journal.

June 9, 2026 | Congratulations to the GableGotwals attorneys recently recognized in the 2026 Top Attorneys guide by 405 Magazine. This marks the Firm’s seventh consecutive year to appear in the review.

The local guide to attorneys and practices was developed through extensive peer-review surveys conducted by Data Research. This year, 25 GableGotwals attorneys were highlighted in 14 practice areas:

Appellate Law

Gerard M. D’Emilio

Arbitration and Mediation

Jeff Curran (Legacy)

Banking and Financial

Jeffrey D. Hassell
Francesca A. Walentynowicz (Rising Star)

Business Law

Nathan H. Atkins
J. Blake Patton

Civil Law Litigation

Amy M. Stipe

Commercial Litigation

John M. “Jake” Krattiger

Eminent Domain

Scott Kiplinger

Energy, Oil and Gas

E. Talitha Ebrite
Rosa M. Garner (Rising Star)
Nick V. Merkley
Brooks A. Richardson
Rob F. Robertson

Government and Administrative

David R. Herber
Robert G. McCampbell (Legacy)

Insurance

Lance Leffel
Ashlyn M. Smith
Leasa M. Stewart

Labor and Employment

Ellen A. Adams

Land Use Environment

Tyler A. Self (Rising Star)
Tim Sowecke

Medical Malpractice Defense

Brian Blackstock
Zoe Butts Dowdell

Oil and Gas

Leo J. Portman

GableGotwals’ profile is featured in the June 2026 issue of 405 Magazine, beginning on page 65. The article is also available online.

June 1, 2026 | GableGotwals is pleased to welcome four law students to its 10-week Summer Associate Program, including three returning summer associates and a new 1L. Each summer, GableGotwals hosts 1L and 2L students who gain valuable experience alongside our attorneys through hands-on legal work, exposure to a broad range of practice areas, and meaningful opportunities to connect with our team and culture.

“We are excited to welcome Jack, Mallory, Cason, and Kate to GableGotwals this summer,” said Shareholder Barrett Powers, Co-Chair of University Recruiting. “Last year we decided to give law students the option of a 10-week and 6-week summer program with GableGotwals. The program was well-received by both our attorneys and summer associates and, due to its success, we are pleased to offer it again this summer. We are committed to giving law students firsthand experience working with our attorneys to provide exceptional quality legal services to our clients.”

The Firm looks forward to welcoming our nine remaining summer associates at the end of June.

Meet our current summer associates:

Jack Bachman – 2L, The University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa Office       
Jack Bachman earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Management Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma, graduating cum laude. As an undergraduate, he was involved in Circle K International and the Economics Club. Since January 2024, Jack has worked as a Financial Analyst with Ascension, where he serves as a consultant to management, provides decision support for initiatives and procedures, and performs statistical, cost, and financial data analysis. Prior to Ascension, he worked as a Management Consulting Analyst with Deloitte Consulting in Dallas. Jack is a return summer associate, having spent last summer at the Firm. His prior experience also includes roles as an Accounting Assistant and Audit Intern with law firms in Norman and Dallas. Jack currently serves as a Student Bar Association Delegate and is a member of the Tulsa Business Law Society and the Law and Medicine Society. Jack enjoys golfing, running, traveling, and catching a baseball game.

Mallory Feather – 2L, Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Tulsa Office  
Mallory Feather earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Banking, with a minor in Legal Studies, from the University of Arkansas. During her undergraduate studies, she was involved in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, where she served as Board Member for Chapter Relations and Standards. Mallory was also involved in the Women in Finance Student Organization and the Future Women in Law and Politics Student Organization and served as Chief Financial Officer for the Women in Finance Executive Team. She was selected as a participant in the Grow Your Own Lawyer program in Wichita, Kansas, in 2019. Her professional experience includes serving as a Law Intern and Special Mission Contracts Intern with Textron Aviation, as well as intern roles with the Accident Recovery Team, where she prepared mediation materials prior to client meetings, and with the Wichita Bar Association. Mallory is a returning summer associate, having spent last summer with the Firm. Mallory enjoys reading, museums, hiking or tennis, and spending time with friends and family.

Cason Oglesby – 2L, University of Iowa College of Law, Tulsa Office
Cason Oglesby earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, with a minor in Creative Writing, from Baylor University. During his undergraduate studies, he was a winner of the Hankamer School of Business Ethics Case Competition, served as Culture and Academics Chair for the Brooks Residential College Student Council, and was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Cason’s professional experience includes a legal internship with Snellings, Breard, Sartor, Inabnett and Trascher LLP in Monroe, Louisiana, during the summer of 2024. He is a returning summer associate, having spent last summer with the Firm. His prior experience also includes roles as a Portfolio Analyst Intern with Guardian Portfolio Solutions and as a Finance Associate focused on contract management with Baylor University Press. Cason enjoys Cajun cookery, writing short fiction and poetry, weightlifting, exploring Napoleonic-era history, and tabletop games.

Kate Woodard – 1L, The University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa Office       
Kate Woodard earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Alabama. She was a recipient of both a University of Alabama Scholarship and a Cherokee Nation Undergraduate Scholarship. During her undergraduate studies, Kate was involved in Phi Mu, Alpha Zeta Chapter, where she served on the Public Relations Committee and chaired the Chaplain Committee. She also served as Director of External Fundraising for Dream on 3 and as a Color Captain for UA Miracle. Kate’s professional experience includes working as a Preschool Teacher at University Church of Christ and as a Contracts Intern with Cherokee Federal, where she assisted with the review, preparation, and tracking of government contract documents, including nondisclosure agreements, subcontracts, and task orders, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Kate enjoys working out, spending time outside, listening to music, playing games, and painting.

About GableGotwals

GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and 70 other business professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global. Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.