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Joanna K. Murphy

Executive Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary

Biography

Joanna Murphy, general counsel and corporate secretary, joined Trust Company Oklahoma in 2010. She is also a member of our board of directors.

Previously, Joanna had the opportunity to administer various domestic and international trusts and estates during her seven years as a trust and estate officer for Citigroup in New York and Zurich, Switzerland. She has developed a special interest in estate settlement and working with families through these transitions.

A native Oklahoman, she is a member of the Oklahoma and Missouri bars, the Tulsa County Bar Association, and the Tulsa Estate Planning Forum.

JD, University of Tulsa

LL.M., Taxation, Washington University in St. Louis

BS Ed, Special Education, University of Missouri

Meet the people
behind the promise

Since 1981, we’ve helped individuals, families, and organizations preserve their wealth, navigate uncertainty, and build lasting financial legacies — all with one guiding mission: to give you financial peace of mind.

Expertise Rooted in Purpose

Our advisors aren’t just credentialed professionals; they’re your neighbors, mentors, and advocates. From volunteering locally to guiding client legacies, we believe trust is built through service both inside and outside the office.

Insights from Joanna K. Murphy

Explore articles, perspectives, and practical advice from our team. Each piece reflects the values, expertise, and client-first mindset that define our work at TCO.

To maximize the impact and tax efficiency of year-end charitable donations, consider these key tax strategies.
Joanna K. Murphy
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary

Off to a Good Start

Three Ways to Gift Money to Children and Grandchildren
Joanna K. Murphy
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary
The Spousal Lifetime Access Trust may be the perfect tool to shift assets out of your taxable estate.
Joanna K. Murphy
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary

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