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Dean Luthey and Trent Shores Discuss the “Aftermath of the McGirt Decision” at IEL’s Energy Law Conference

GableGotwals’s Trent Shores, a former United States Attorney, and Dean Luthey, chair of the Firm’s Native American Law section and a senior trial lawyer, discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s McGirt decision on criminal and civil jurisdiction in Eastern Oklahoma. From unique considerations for the energy industry to working with tribal governments, the McGirt decision presents both opportunities and questions for oil and gas entities.

By Melissa Pasha|2022-03-28T11:14:12-05:00February 28th, 2022|Comments Off

GableGotwals Welcomes Banking Attorney Jason Coutant to the Firm

He has extensive experience in banking and finance as well as in mergers and acquisitions and securities. Jason’s knowledge and expertise are a great addition to GableGotwals’ IFLR1000 top-ranked corporate and finance practice.

By Melissa Pasha|2022-02-02T18:17:50-06:00January 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Vanderbilt Magazine – Trent Shores, BA’oo: In Service to His Heritage

“For 18 years, I was a career prosecutor and trial attorney, and now it’s different,” he says. “Some days I’m an attorney advising clients, some days I’m a judge. To be a member of the bench is certainly a different perspective. I’m a big believer that we see the world through the prism of our own experiences.”

By Melissa Pasha|2021-12-20T11:21:19-06:00December 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Public Radio Tulsa – Native American Law Expert Sees McGirt Staying, Some Issues to Resolve

By ggms|2021-09-22T16:53:57-05:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

GableGotwals Shareholders Participate in Judicial Conference

Two GableGotwals shareholders recently spoke to the Oklahoma Judicial Conference at its annual meeting on topics requested by the conference organizers. Dean Luthey, along with Court of Civil Appeals Judge Stacie Hixon, gave a presentation on court awarded attorney fees. Trent Shores participated on a panel that included tribal Attorneys General regarding the United States Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. State of Oklahoma, holding that the Muscogee Nation’s historical reservation had not been disestablished.

By ggms|2021-09-28T15:42:01-05:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Trent Shores Named a Tribal Supreme Court Justice

Congratulations to Shareholder, Trent Shores, who was recently confirmed as a Tribal Supreme Court Justice for the Kaw Nation.

By ggms|2021-09-28T15:40:58-05:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

GableGotwals Announces Former U.S. Attorney Trent Shores to Join the Firm

The former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma was the chief federal law enforcement officer responsible for all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation in the Northern District, an area covering 11 counties, including 13 federally recognized Indian tribes. In addition, as a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Mr. Shores was appointed as Chair of the Native American Issues Subcommittee charged with developing and guiding national policy for Indian Country justice. He also served as the National Security Cyber Specialist and worked closely with the Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate and prosecute cybercrimes and domestic terrorism.

By ggms|2022-03-18T12:04:41-05:00July 28th, 2021|Comments Off

GableGotwals Webinar – Energy Market Drivers and Current Legal Issues

Join members of the GableGotwals' Energy Practice Group for our virtual and complimentary Annual Energy Seminar discussing recent legal and business developments affecting the energy industry.

By ggms|2021-10-05T14:50:21-05:00July 28th, 2021|Comments Off