In this episode of the BLABO podcast, host Chris Papin engages with Timothy Gatton, who shares his inspiring journey from a non-legal background to becoming a law librarian. They discuss the importance of embracing change, the role of technology in law, and the significance of trusting one's instincts in career decisions. Timothy emphasizes that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams and highlights the cultural richness of Mexico, which has become a personal passion for him. The conversation serves as a motivational guide for entrepreneurs and professionals navigating their paths.

Timothy Gatton began working at the Oklahoma City University Law Library in August 2011 after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Information Sciences. He is the Associate Director for Research & Instruction and Law Library Professor. In addition to teaching Law Practice Technology, he also teaches (when time allows) Texas Legal Research for Practice, Oklahoma Legal Research for Practice, Advanced Legal Research: U.S. Law, and Advanced Legal Research: Foreign, Comparative, and International Law. Timothy also guest lectures upon request in other courses in the law school, such as in Legal Research & Writing. In the Fall of 2025, he will teach a new 1-credit course called Legal Research for the Upper-Class Writing Requirement. Timothy graduated cum laude from Cornell College in 1986 with majors in History, Spanish, and Politics. After a 21-year break, he attended the Oklahoma City University School of Law, graduating in 2010, before attending the University of Pittsburgh for his M.L.I.S. degree. His interests include cooking and baking, legislative history research, and literally anything and everything involving Mexico.

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