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Firm sponsors Make-A-Wish Pickleball TournamentApril 6, 2021 - 9:54 am
Phillips Murrah Paying it Forward campaign benefits CASA of Oklahoma County in AprilApril 1, 2021 - 8:56 am
PM Director Fred Leibrock earns CIPP/US Information Privacy Professional designationMarch 29, 2021 - 11:33 am
Phillips Murrah Director Catherine Campbell successfully appeals client’s $4.3 million defamation jury verdictMarch 18, 2021 - 11:54 am
Firm sponsors Make-A-Wish Pickleball Tournament
/in News, Community /by Nathan HatcherPhillips Murrah is sponsoring Make-A-Wish Foundation‘s inaugural Pickle N Wishes Pickleball Tournament on May 2. The tournament will be hosted by Make-A-Wish Oklahoma’s Wish Young Professionals Council of Oklahoma City, of which Attorney Phoebe B. Mitchell serves on the Board of Directors. “I have really enjoyed serving on the Make-A-Wish Young Professionals board,” Mitchell said. […]
Phillips Murrah Paying it Forward campaign benefits CASA of Oklahoma County in April
/in General, News, Community /by Dave RheaPhillips Murrah Presents: Paying It Forward Amplifying the message of one non-profit each month for a year [Paying It Forward] In Dec. 2020, Phillips Murrah partnered with Oklahoma NPR radio station KGOU to sponsor broadcast announcements each month that shine a light on a selected non-profit organization. Our aim is to amplify each beneficiary organizations’ […]
PM Director Fred Leibrock earns CIPP/US Information Privacy Professional designation
/in General, News Cybersecurity and Data Privacy /by Dave RheaIn today’s information economy, it is more important than ever for companies and organizations to manage and safeguard their data. It is equally important to understand and develop privacy practices to comply with the latest regulations regarding records management and reporting obligations for privacy, as well as a plan of action in the event of […]
Phillips Murrah Director Catherine Campbell successfully appeals client’s $4.3 million defamation jury verdict
/in General, News Appellate Law /by Dave RheaCongratulations to Phillips Murrah Director Catherine L. Campbell on her successful appeal of a defamation jury verdict against former Oklahoma lawmaker, Wayne Pettigrew. A story about the verdict is featured in the March 18 edition of the Oklahoman newspaper, which states: In the appeals court’s 2-1 decision issued last month, Vice-Chief Judge Barbara G. Swinton […]
Jennifer Christian, Kayla Kuri join Phillips Murrah’s legal team in Oklahoma office
/in News /by Nathan HatcherOKLAHOMA CITY (March 1, 2021) – Phillips Murrah is proud to welcome Jennifer K. Christian and Kayla M. Kuri to the Firm’s legal team. Jennifer Christian is an Of Counsel attorney who assists clients in a wide range of transactional matters and litigation involving business law, contractual disputes, real estate, banking, healthcare, business divorce, construction, […]
McMahan elected to OCBA Young Lawyers Division board
/in News /by Nathan HatcherThe Oklahoma County Bar Association elected Attorney Natalie M. McMahan to the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) for 2021. “I am looking forward to being connected to the larger community of young attorneys in Oklahoma County,” McMahan said. “The Board’s efforts to connect its members and contribute to the larger community […]
Carter accepted into Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
/in News /by Nathan HatcherMichael D. Carter, Phillips Murrah Of Counsel Attorney, has been accepted as a new member to the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC). “As an active member of Defense Research Institute (DRI), I was aware of the FDCC as an exclusive, invitation-only sister organization of DRI. I was honored and humbled to receive an […]
Director’s personal style featured on local fashion blog
/in News /by Nathan HatcherA standard is set for work attire in the legal field, but Director Nikki Edwards’ fashion sense caught the eye of local blog Maz Modern. “A colleague of mine reached out and asked if I’d be interested in writing for her new website, and I accepted,” Nikki said. “I’m thankful I had a support team […]
Gardner assumes role as adjunct professor for OCU Law
/in News /by Nathan HatcherDirector Melissa R. Gardner is sharing her expertise with future lawyers, leading a class at Oklahoma City University School of Law for the Spring 2021 semester. “I’m teaching the Corporations class this semester as an adjunct professor at OCU Law,” Gardner said. “I’m covering all of Corporations, which is a bit intimidating for both the […]
Phillips Murrah Director Jim Roth featured in USA Today energy article
/in General, News Clean Energy Law /by Dave RheaOn Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, Phillips Murrah Director Jim Roth was featured as a source in the USA Today energy article titled “Biden’s administration could affect Oklahoma’s energy industry in surprising ways.” From the article: Presidential administrations and Congresses throughout the past 40 years undoubtedly worked to nudge the nation’s energy and climate-related policies one […]
Phillips Murrah honored as Top Workplace for sixth consecutive year
/in News /by Nathan HatcherPhillips Murrah law firm is proud to announce its inclusion as one of Oklahoma City’s Top Workplaces for six straight years. “We are proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year as a Top Workplace in Oklahoma,” said Phillips Murrah Marketing Director, Dave Rhea. “The work environment at our Firm is important to us, […]
Phillips Murrah donates to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on behalf of ALFA International
/in News, Community /by Dave Rhea On Friday, Nov. 20, Phillips Murrah Director Byrona J. Maule presented a donation of $2500 to Jennifer Eckert, Director of Development for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The donation is a part of ALFA International‘s 40 Days of Giving program. Byrona chose Regional Food Bank, Oklahoma’s largest domestic hunger-relief 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as the […]
Director Nikki Edwards honored with OBA Mona Salyer Lambird award
/in News /by Nathan HatcherThe Oklahoma Bar Association’s Women in Law Committee has named Phillips Murrah Director Nicholle Jones Edwards as a 2020 Mona Salyer Lambird Spotlight Award recipient. “Mona Lambird was a trailblazer and paved the way for me and so many others, serving as the first woman OBA president,” Edwards said. “I was only a young lawyer […]
Sharpe accepted into Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
/in News /by Nathan HatcherDirector G. Calvin Sharpe has been accepted as a new member to the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC). “After many years of primarily focusing on medical malpractice defense, I began diversifying my practice about 15 years ago and now represent numerous corporate clients,” Sharpe said. “FDCC is well-known as the best professional trade […]
Latham to present CLE on home lending issues, COVID-19’s impact
/in News Bankruptcy and Restructuring /by Nathan HatcherAttorney Gretchen M. Latham will present “COVID-19 House Issues for Lenders: Foreclosures, Replevins, Evictions, and Bankruptcy” this Thursday afternoon as part of a series of Continuing Legal Education courses for Oklahoma Bar Association’s annual meeting. The virtual presentation will give an overview of the topics important to home lenders with a special focus on how […]