Go-To Law Firms of the World's Leading Companies
Corporate Counsel magazine named McAfee & Taft to its 7th annual list of Go-To Law Firms of the World's Leading Companies. According to the publishers, less than one half of 1% of all law firms are included in the magazine's "Go-To Law Firm" list. The list is limited to those law firms that general counsel at the world's leading 500 companies rely upon routinely and for the most critical matters. McAfee & Taft was identified as a "go-to" firm for legal work by Dell (#33), Tyson Foods, Inc. (#89), Devon Energy Corporation (#163) and Chesapeake Energy (#230).
Benchmark Litigation
McAfee & Taft's litigation practice earned top marks in the 2010 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading business litigation firms and attorneys. The firm was recognized as “highly recommended,” reserved for those firms receiving the most mentions by peers and clients, and who were held as dominant in their particular jurisdiction. Nine McAfee & Taft attorneys were singled out for recognition in this year's guide — the most of any Oklahoma law firm. Read more 
Best Lawyers in America®
A record 72 McAfee & Taft attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010, the most of any Oklahoma law firm. First-time honorees were Timothy J. Bomhoff, Steven P. Cole, Robert W. Dace, Bradley K. Donnell, Drew D. Webb and Jennifer Wheeler. Read more
Oklahoma Super Lawyers®
Forty-five attorneys are included in the 2009 edition of Oklahoma Super Lawyers. John Hermes and Frank Hill were recognized as “Top 10 Oklahoma Lawyers.” Jennifer Callahan, Myrna Latham, Susan Shields, Mary Ellen Ternes and Elizabeth Tyrrell were named to the list of “Top 25 Female Oklahoma Lawyers.” Senior attorneys Chris Coleman, Richard Craig, Sam Fulkerson, John Kenney, Charlie Plumb, Reid Robison and Nathan Whatley were honored as “Top 50 Oklahoma Lawyers.” Read more
Oklahoma Rising Stars
Fifteen attorneys have been named to the 2009 edition of Oklahoma Rising Stars, which recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state. Read more
Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
McAfee & Taft received top marks in the ranked areas of corporate/commercial, employment, energy, litigation and real estate law in the 2009 edition of the Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business, the only Oklahoma firm to be top-ranked in all five major areas of legal practice. Twenty-six attorneys – more than any law firm in Oklahoma – were listed as leading lawyers in their respective ranked areas. Read more
Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
Eighty-eight McAfee & Taft attorneys are top-rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, more than any other law firm in Oklahoma. These attorneys have achieved the highest rating of AV®, a certification mark that is a significant rating accomplishment and a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Read more
Oklahoma City Lawyers of the Year
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, named Frank D. Hill and Elizabeth D. Tyrrell as “Lawyers of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each legal practice specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Read more
Mona Lambird Service to Children Award
T. Michael Blake was honored by Oklahoma Lawyers for Children with its prestigious Mona Lambird Service to Children Award. Read more
Oklahoma Bar Association's Outstanding Service to the Public Award
Jim Sharrock was honored by the Oklahoma Bar Association with its 2009 Outstanding Service to the Public Award. Read more
Oklahoma County Bar Association's Community Service Award
Brandon Long was awarded the Oklahoma County Bar Association's 2009 Community Service Award, recognized as “one of our younger members who is not only active in the community, but who leads other young lawyers to get involved.” Read more
Leadership in Law Honorees
Six McAfee & Taft attorneys were named to the Journal Record's list of 2009 Leadership in Law honorees. Recognized for their professional and civic contributions were Reuben Davis, Maria E. Gonzalez, Brandon P. Long, Sally Mock, Jay B. Shanker, and Barry L. Smith.
American College of Trial Lawyers
John A. Kenney was selected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the nation's premier legal associations composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada.
American College of Environmental Lawyers
Mary Ellen Ternes was selected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, a professional association of private sector environmental lawyers recognized by their peers as pre-eminent in their field.
Litigation Counsel of America
Timothy J. Bomhoff, Reuben Davis, Richard P. Hix and Reid E. Robison were selected as Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows.
OBA Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award
Nominated by a pro bono client, James R. Webb was honored by the Oklahoma Bar Association with its Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award.