GableGotwals Welcomes Back Motahareh H. Nickel

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.
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