THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL 96 | SEPTEMBER 2025 Justice Noma D. Gurich of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, as well as an intern for the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination at the United Nations. She currently works at the Office of the Attorney General in the Legal Counsel Unit. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to exotic places, reading historical fiction books and playing with her dog, Bear. CONTESTED ELECTION The following persons have been nominated and are running contested for the following position. Results will be announced at the YLD November meeting. Secretary Mary R. McCann Mary R. McCann is a dedicated and accomplished attorney practicing in Yukon. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from OSU in 2018 and her J.D. from the OCU School of Law in 2021. She currently practices at Bedlam Law, where she focuses on probate and estate planning. She is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate complex legal matters with compassion and clarity. Ms. McCann is actively involved in the OBA and serves as the District 9 representative for the YLD. She is also vice president of the Canadian County Bar Association and an executive member of the Robert J. Turner American Inn of Court. Her leadership and ongoing engagement in these professional organizations reflect her strong commitment to the legal community. Outside of her legal work, she is an avid runner and an enthusiastic Oklahoma City Thunder fan, and she enjoys staying active in her community. Her dedication to her clients, along with her approachable nature, make her a respected member of the legal profession. She is excited to run for secretary and hopes to serve the YLD board in this capacity! Shelby Hembree Shelby Hembree is an attorney at Hembree & Hembree. Ms. Hembree focuses her practice exclusively on oil and gas title matters. She also volunteers her time at Wills for Heroes, an OBA YLD program designed to provide free estate planning for first responders and veterans.
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