Myrna Schack Latham's practice is concentrated in business transactions, primarily in the area of real estate. Her diverse client base includes buyers, sellers, lenders and borrowers involved in commercial real estate transactions; landlords and tenants of commercial properties; and public entities such as state universities, foundations and public trusts. She also represents and counsels clients regarding the organizing and structuring of business entities and joint ventures. In addition to her current focus on transactional matters, she has 14 years of experience representing individuals and companies in business and commercial litigation and arbitration. Her achievements have earned her inclusion in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America (real estate law) and Oklahoma Super Lawyers (real estate, business/corporate), which also named her to its list of "Top 25 Female Oklahoma Lawyers." In 2007, 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. Myrna is the recipient of the Oklahoma County Bar Association's 1998 Meritorious Service Award and its 2002 Special Recognition Award. She is also the co-author of Chapter 26 (Specialized Approaches to Outsourcing Legal Work) of "Successful Partnering Between Inside and Outside Counsel" (West 2000) and "The Role of Lawyers in 'Corporate Responsibility,'" (Oklahoma Bar Journal, Vol. 75, No. 35). Representative Experience · Representation of sellers and buyers in commercial real estate transactions, including transactions involving Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 exchanges and tenant-in-common arrangements. · Representation of landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions. · Representation of lenders and borrowers in commercial financing transactions, including acquisition and construction financing. · Representation of individuals and businesses in organizing and structuring business entities (including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies) and joint ventures. · Representation of hospitals, physician groups and other healthcare organizations in property-related transactions (including leases, real estate sales and acquisitions, and financing transactions). · Representation of public entities, including state universities and foundations, municipal hospitals, county hospitals, and public trusts in property-related transactions (including leases, real estate sales and acquisitions, and financing transactions), investment management contracts, and matters concerning public contracting (including competitive bidding requirements). Attorney Articles · How to Use a Moral Compass
Directions, a publication of OK Ethics - November 6, 2008 In The News · Myrna Latham recognized for ethics, integrity
The Journal Record - October 3, 2005 Professional Organizations And Memberships · Oklahoma County Bar Association · Oklahoma Bar Association · American Bar Association · Oklahoma City Real Estate Council Civic Involvement And Leadership · Southern Nazarene University (Board of Trustees) · Southern Nazarene University Peer Learning Network (Co-Chair) · Southern Nazarene University Foundation (Board of Directors) · Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium (General Counsel and Member of the Board of Directors) |