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Nancy Barton
Admissions
  • Oklahoma, 1990
  • U.S. District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Oklahoma
  • U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Third, Seventh, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits
  • U.S. Supreme Court
Education
  • J.D., with distinction, Oklahoma City University, 1990; Phi Delta Phi; Judge Dwain Box Award for Outstanding Advocate; Archibald Cox Award in Appellate Advocacy; Hatton Sumners Scholar; Order of the Barristers; Moot Court Board; Jessup International Law Moot Court Team
  • B.S, magna cum laude, University of Central Oklahoma, 1972; Alphi Chi Honor Fraternity; Sigma Alpha Iota Women’s Music Fraternity
Professional Organizations and Memberships
  • Oklahoma County Bar Association
  • Oklahoma Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg Inn of Court, 1999 – 2003 (Outstanding Barrister, 2001 and 2002; National Award for Most Creative Program, 2001)
Civic Involvement and Leadership
  • Canterbury Choral Society (Chorus Member and General Counsel)
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools (Volunteer Tutor)
Sheryl N. Young
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Biography

Sheryl N. Young’s practice focuses primarily in litigation and arbitration, including products liability, antitrust, patent, trademark and copyright infringement, securities litigation, family law, class action defense and general business litigation.  She also has extensive experience in appellate work in state and federal courts throughout the United States.

In addition to having spoken at seminars on the subjects of trademark protection and the Internet, Sheryl is the author of “Protecting Your Company’s Name on the Internet,” Journal Record (January 13, 2000) and “Internet Basics for the Oklahoma Attorney,” National Business Institute (September 13, 2001).

Active in the community, Sheryl coordinates a tutoring partnership among McAfee & Taft, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Gatewood Elementary School.  She is also a member of the chorus of the Canterbury Choral Society and serves as its pro bono general counsel.  She also previously served as the organization’s vice president from 2000 – 2004 and as a member of its board of directors from 1998 – 2004. 

Representative Experience

  • Nationwide practice in appellate work.
  • Representation of individuals and companies in business litigation and arbitration.
  • Defense of manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies in products liability lawsuits.
  • Defense of businesses in securities class action and derivative lawsuits.
  • Representation of individuals in family law matters.

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