Maria Gonzalez joined McAfee & Taft in 2006 and focuses her practice on aviation matters, including the documentation of aircraft transactions and aircraft title and registration matters. Her practice involves the review of Federal Aviation Administration records for aircraft, engines and propellers and advising clients regarding title issues as well as liens and encumbrances of record at the FAA. She also reviews security agreements, leases, bills of sale and other documents to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and procedures and advises clients on matters arising under the Cape Town Convention with regard to the filings of interests and prospective interests in aircraft with the International Registry.
Active in the community, Maria serves on the boards of the YWCA of Oklahoma City and the Latino Community Development Agency and is a member of Leadership Oklahoma City's LOYAL program. In 2009, she was recognized for her professional and civic contributions to the state by being named to The Journal Record's list of Leadership in Law honorees.
Maria is fluent in Spanish and proficient in both French and Italian.
Professional Organizations and Memberships
· Oklahoma Bar Association
Civic Involvement and Leadership
· Latino Community Development Agency (Board of Directors)
· Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Volunteer)
· YWCA of Oklahoma City (Second Vice Chair, Board of Directors)
· LOYAL Class IV