THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL 62 | OCTOBER 2025 Supreme Court Judicial District 8 Blayne P. Norman, Wewoka Blayne P. Norman serves as assistant district attorney for Hughes and Seminole counties, where he works to uphold justice and protect the community in which he grew up. His practice includes criminal and juvenile matters, but his focus extends beyond the courtroom – building trust and strengthening partnerships with law enforcement, local agencies and families. Mr. Norman is deeply rooted in community service. He is the president of the Seminole County Bar Association, and he serves on the Oklahoma Child Death Review Board for the Southeastern Region, working to improve systems and outcomes for children and families across the state. He also volunteers with his church’s worship team, contributing his time and music to support his community in another way. As a graduate of OU, with degrees in finance and accounting, and the OCU School of Law, he brings both analytical skill and a servant-leader mindset to his work. His experiences range from aviation law to mediation and public service, but his commitment to people has remained constant throughout his career. Whether in the courtroom, at church or within local organizations, Mr. Norman strives to give back to the communities that shaped him. He looks forward to continuing that service as part of the OBA Board of Governors. Supreme Court Judicial District 9 Kristy E. Loyall, El Reno Kristy E. Loyall has been practicing law since 2011, with family law as her primary area of practice. She is a partner at Bass Law Firm in El Reno, and her practice is broken down into three areas: litigation, guardian ad litem appointments and mediation. She also serves as the city prosecutor for the city of El Reno. She lives in Yukon with her husband, Tyeson, and two young sons. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in English from the University of Central Oklahoma. She received her J.D. with honors from the OU College of Law in 2011. After being admitted to practice law, Ms. Loyall began her career working for a general practice law firm in Oklahoma City. In 2012, she joined the national law firm of Cordell & Cordell. During that tenure, she was selected to serve as a lead litigator for the firm and attended the prestigious National Institute of Trial Advocacy Family Law Trial Advocacy Program. She served as president of the Canadian County Bar Association from 2023 to 2024, after previously holding the role of vice president from 2021 to 2022. She was named Mediator of the Year in 2022 by the OBA Family Law Section. Member at Large Molly A. Aspan, Tulsa Molly A. Aspan is a partner with Practus LLP in Tulsa, where she began working in 2021 after 18 years at Hall Estill. She regularly counsels and trains employers on best practices for reducing risk and litigation and maintaining a productive workforce. She has been nationally recognized for her work in the area of labor and employment, and she is a frequent speaker at labor and employment-related seminars and conferences. Ms. Aspan is a past recipient of the Mona Salyer Lambird Spotlight Award, the OBA Outstanding Service to the Public Award and the OBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. She has also served for many years as chair of the OBA Disaster Response and Relief Committee. She is also past president of the Board of Directors for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, past president of the Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag American Inn of Court and the Tulsa delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, where she is active on several sections and committees. She is also a member of the Professional Responsibility Commission. Ms. Aspan is a 2003 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Fort Hays State University in 2000. Having grown up on a farm, she knows the value of hard work and teamwork. When she is not working hard for her clients, you’ll find her cheering on her daughter at the soccer fields, enjoying time spent with family and friends, working to improve her community and returning to her family’s farm during harvest to pitch in.
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