Oklahoma Appleseed Names GableGotwals Pro Bono Firm of the Year

July 28, 2025 | GableGotwals recently received the Good Apple Award for Pro Bono Firm of the Year from the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice. Oklahoma Appleseed is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting for justice and opportunity for all Oklahomans. As part of the Appleseed Network, it works alongside justice centers across the U.S. and Mexico to reduce poverty, combat discrimination, and strengthen democracy.

The Good Apple Awards are bestowed annually to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and organizations serving their communities. This year, the Firm was recognized for its outstanding commitment to justice through public service.

"It is an honor to be recognized by Oklahoma Appleseed as the Pro Bono Firm of the Year," said GableGotwals Shareholder and Board Member of Oklahoma Appleseed, Michael Scoggins. "We recently collaborated with Oklahoma Appleseed to help secure Lisa Moss' release under the Oklahoma Survivors' Act—the first person to successfully obtain a resentencing through new legislation by proving abuse played a significant role in Moss' crime."

GableGotwals attorneys remain actively involved in pro bono efforts with Oklahoma Appleseed, including Whitney Humphrey's work on an initiative petition reform matter before the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Will Stringer's ongoing support of survivors under the Oklahoma Survivors' Act.

About GableGotwals

GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with nearly 100 attorneys and more than 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.

We believe everyone should have access to legal representation. Taking pro bono cases not only benefits the public, but it also aids in developing our lawyers' skills and sense of professional and public service.