The Oklahoma Bar Journal January 2024

Education: Undergraduate at OU with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a baccalaureate degree in accounting. Law school at OU What are your goals during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? To help educate our member ship and the public on a variety of subjects, includ ing the value proposition of our state bar

JEFFERY D. TREVILLION JR. Governor – At Large Oklahoma City Background: I was born and raised in Tulsa, where I graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. My father was a talented welder, and my mother retired from the City of Tulsa after 30 years of

TIMOTHY L. ROGERS Governor – At Large Tulsa Background : I grew up in Owasso and now live in Tulsa with my wife, Christa, and my two children, Charlie, who is six, and Caroline, who is four. I am an avid fan of Premier League soccer, and when I’m not chasing kids, I

service. I am the oldest of four – I have one brother and two sisters. I moved to Oklahoma City in 1999 to pursue a career as an accountant. I am married to Shana, and we have two children together: a 20-year old daughter and a 15-year-old son who is a gifted pianist. Shana is a licensed professional counselor and a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the Department of Veterans Affairs. We are also active in our various social groups and our community. Education: I majored in accounting, earned a bache lor’s degree from Langston University and passed the CPA exam. I decided to make a career change and earned a J.D./MBA from OU. What are your goals during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? My goals during my service on the Board of Governors include 1) continuing to advocate for access to justice for those who cannot afford legal services, 2) helping to move the needle on electronic filing in all judicial districts and 3) serving wherever I am needed.

enjoy cheering on the Tottenham Hotspur. We also wear a lot of orange in my house; “Go Pokes” was one of the first phrases uttered by both of my kids, and I’ve never been prouder. I am a shareholder at Barrow & Grimm and have been with the firm since law school. My legal practice concentrates primarily on business law with an emphasis on the construction industry. I advise and assist companies with litigation, strategy, risk management, contracts and transactions. Education : I graduated from OSU with a Bachelor of Science in business administration in economics and from the TU College of Law with a J.D. What are your goals during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? I am looking forward to con necting with members across Oklahoma and being an ambassador for the OBA and the many services it provides to the bar and our state.

LAURA RUTH TALBERT Governor – YLD Chair Oklahoma City Background: I live in Oklahoma City with my partner, Ron Shinn. Education: I received my bachelor’s degree from Texas

A&M University-Corpus Christi, my master’s from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and my law degree from the OU College of Law. What are your goals during your service on the OBA Board of Governors? My goal during my tenure on the OBA Board of Governors is to continue to get young lawyers more involved in the bar.

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