As we mark our 8th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the journey that has brought us here—a path shaped by our firm values: Integrity, Excellence, Fortitude, Appreciation, and Ingenuity. From courtroom victories to community engagement, TRF takes pride in what we’ve built together.
Legal Accolades & Achievements
Our attorneys have been honored by multiple organizations during our eight years. Here are just a few of the awards for which our team has received recognition:
Firm:
Best Law Firms in America©, Oklahoma City
· Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation, 2023 - 2025
· Tier 1 for Oil and Gas, 2025
· Tier 2 in Energy Law, 2022 - 2025
The Journal Record
· 2024 Recipient of “Empowering Women” award
· 2023 Reader Rankings – Top 5 Civil Litigation Firms in Oklahoma City
Acquisition International (AI) Legal Awards
· 2022 Leading Women-Owned Litigation Firm 2022 – Southern USA
Attorneys:
Best Lawyers, Oklahoma City
· Johnny Blassingame, 2024 – 2025, Commercial Litigation
· Caroline Lewis, “Ones to Watch”, 2023 – 2024, Commercial Litigation and Energy Law
· JulieAnn Robison, “Ones to Watch”, 2024 – 2025, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
· Leah Rudnicki, 2017 – 2025, Commercial Litigation and Oil and Gas Law
· Sharon Thomas, 2022 Energy Law “Lawyer of the Year”; 2013 – 2024 Oil and Gas and Energy Law; 2023 – 2025, Commercial Litigation
Eugene Kuntz Oil and Gas Award
· Sharon Thomas, 2024 Recipient and first female honoree
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney
· Johnny Blassingame
· Sharon Thomas
Super Lawyers, Oklahoma
· Johnny Blassingame, 2022 – 2024, Civil Litigation: Defense
· JulieAnn Robison (“Rising Star”), 2023 – 2024, Civil Litigation: Defense
· Leah Rudnicki, 2021 – 2024, General Litigation
· Sharon Thomas, Appellate, 2022 - 2024
Community Engagement
Beyond the courtroom, TRF thrives on advocacy and a deep-rooted commitment to our community.
· Celebrating Women in Law – commemorating International Women’s Day and Rosie the Riveter Day annually, and empowering legal professionals to take parental leave without jeopardizing the advancement of their careers.
• Championing Mental Health Awareness – Advocating for wellness in the legal profession by encouraging all our employees - and anyone working in law - to advocate for themselves as much as their clients and embrace work/life harmony.
• Honoring Trailblazers – Celebrating way-pavers in law, whether historical figures, modern day leaders, or in-office mentors like our own Sharon Thomas, using 40+ years of experience to guide young attorneys and break barriers!
Engagement:
· Rocking the Stage for Justice – Our “Brief This!” lip-sync group won “Best Performance” at the Oklahoma Bar Foundation’s 2019 fundraiser, supporting access to justice programs.
· A Mile a Day– annually participating in the “Move FTT” challenge to move at least a mile a day while raising funds for the For Their Thoughts Foundation for dementia patients and their caretakers.
· Supporting the Next Generation - annual attendance at the Juliette Lowe Leadership Society Luncheon celebrating inspiring girls and women leaders and the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma's “Cookies and Cocktails” fundraiser.
· Earth Day –TRF team members and family beautified the grounds of Will Rogers Garden in Oklahoma City in 2024.
· Giving Back – our volunteers packaged 3,168 meal kits for Oklahomans at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and served as Joy 4 Kids “Santa Sponsors” for a child in need during the holidays. Nationally, TRF has contributed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Hawaii Community Foundation, and California Community Foundation in recent years.
In addition to the firm’s collective volunteering and pro-bono efforts, many of our team members individually give back to the community:
· Johnny Blassingame coaches youth basketball.
· Leah Rudnicki teaches Sunday school, has served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, and is Co-Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Bench and Bar Committee.
· Sharon Thomas reads for the Oklahoma City Head Start Program.
· Caroline Lewis serves on the MPower, Inc. Board.
· Staff members also fundraise and volunteer for multiple community organizations across the country, including Imagination Library, Positive Tomorrows, Rhode Island Pet Network, and Water4Water.
Who We Are
Outside of our time as lawyers, staff members, and volunteers, our team is made up of spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings, and caretakers. Most of us have pets, are dog-lovers, and have interests ranging from traveling to reading and from sports to acting. We embrace what makes us unique as much as what makes us a collective.
As we observe this milestone, TRF extends our deepest gratitude to our clients, colleagues, and community for their support. Here’s to many more years of growing together!