Two years ago, Terrie and Kent Morlan conceived the idea of creating an office complex for lawyers who have a solo practice or desire to be in close proximity to all courts in Downtown Tulsa. Beacon 400 offers the amenities of a large firm including conference rooms, a full time receptionist, state of the art electronics and telecommunication facilities and support in a traditional law office setting. They also offer Virtual Offices for attorneys who prefer to maintain a home office but wish to meet their clients in a conference room downtown.

Last June, Beacon 400 celebrated its first anniversary. Their concept has been so successful that they have 100% occupancy and a waiting list.

The Morlan's ideas continued to flow. As part of their interior design concept, they wanted the art that would adorn the walls at Beacon 400 to be by Oklahoma artists or about Oklahoma. They, also, envisioned being able to help charities whose recipients problems could fall within a legal framework such as a legal fund for victims of abuse through Domestic Violence Intervention Services.

They have dedicated much of their wall space to local artists. They have had two formal shows this year with a percentage of the profits being given to a local charity. The current show will benefit Planned Parenthood of Northeastern and Northwestern Arkansas and features the work of three computer artists, Paula Sanders, Greg Motto, and Tom Tipping as well as two other artists, Richard Dreher who is exhibiting egg tempura on wood paneling as well as scratchboard rendered pieces and Glenda Maxey who specializes in original acrylic art of the Southwest and Midwest. Beacon 400 will hold a meet-the-artist-night later this summer or fall.

I have spent much time talking to Terrie who manages Beacon 400 and am not surprised by her desire to help the community since she spent many years as a non-profit fundraiser. This type of spirit is all too rare in the modern world. I really want to commend both Terrie and Kent for their work.

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