OCU School of Law

School is beginning to return across Oklahoma City! At 8th & Harvey, 160 future lawyers have arrived for @oculaw first-year law student orientation…

to be known as the Clinton-Keating Lecture. This naming honors the public service careers of President Clinton and Governor Keating and their contributions to Oklahoma City. The Clinton-Keating Lecture will annually feature a lawyer in public service.

from the building that now houses our law school. In the weeks that followed the Bombing, our building served as the command center for search and rescue efforts. Today’s visit to OCU Law by President Clinton and Governor Keating commences a new lecture series at OCU Law

OCU Law was deeply honored to host President Bill Clinton and Governor Frank Keating today for a remarkable conversation with Dean David Holt! Nearly 500 of our students, faculty, staff and supporters gathered today at our 8th & Harvey home to hear from these two

Phillips Murrah was proud to serve as an Innovative Performer Table Sponsor at the 2025 @OCULAW Alumni Awards Gala. phillipsmurrah.com/2025/04/philli…

took time to answer questions directly from students. OCU Law thanks Chief Judge Jerome Holmes, Judge Robert Bacharach and Judge Stephanie Seymour for their service and for their visit to OCU Law! (2/2)

Today, OCU Law was honored to host oral arguments in six cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Hundreds of students witnessed the proceedings either in our Conger Courtroom or in an overflow room. Additionally, the three-judge panel (1/2)

Indigenous Oklahomans may face unique hurdles if estate and will planning is ignored. An @OCULAW clinic is expanding its reach to ensure those challenges are avoided by planning ahead. kosu.org/race-culture/2…

🎉We’re thrilled to announce that DA Willis promoted Amy Murphy to Chief Felony Prosecutor! 🎉 Amy, a proud graduate of @ASU and @OCULAW, is more than just an outstanding attorney—she’s a beacon of positivity and dedication in our office. She leads our appellate team with an unmatched ability to inspire and empower her team. Amy is always the first to lend a hand, take on extra work, and celebrate the achievements of those around her. This promotion is not just well-deserved—it’s a testament to the integrity, excellence, and drive she brings to our mission every day. Congratulations, Amy! We’re proud to have you leading the charge. 👏 #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

Coffee with the Dean this morning at our friends @junction_coffee! ☕️

AALS Section awards were also given at the meeting, and we want to congratulate Director of Academic Achievement Steven Foster, who was awarded the 2025 Section on Academic Support Impact Award. Congrats Steven! 👏👏

OCU Law is a proud member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). Last week, OCU Law faculty attended the AALS Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Dean David Holt was joined by Asst. Prof. Ying Zhou, Assoc. Prof. Maria Kolar, Prof. Jeremy Telman & Assoc. Dean Eric Laity.

Join OCU and OCU Law in celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr! ⭐️ Participate in OKC’s Annual MLK Day Parade: okcu.link/3BQ9vOr ⭐️ Volunteer at OCU's annual MLK Service Project

Welcome back law students! We hope this is a great semester for you! 🌟

Section Awards. Congratulations to Impact Award: Steven Foster, Director, Oklahoma City University School of Law Legacy in Leadership Award: Ronda Harrison, Assistant Dean, Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law #AASEAALS #AASEAALS2025 #AALS2025

Native American Agriculture Fund, the largest philanthropy focused on Native American agriculture. Among her many accomplishments and prestigious roles, Janie has also taught at the law school as an adjunct professor. Congratulations Janie! (3/3)

agriculture and rural communities. Janie has worked in agricultural law for close to 40 years – she was the first enrolled tribal citizen to serve as general counsel for the USDA (and one of only four women to occupy that position since 1905) and was the founding CEO of the (2/3)

OCU Law alumna Janie Simms Hipp was recently appointed as a new member of the EPA's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting (1/3)

black community, among others. (3/3)

diversity initiatives at OCU Law. Outside of the law school, he is a partner at Banks, Gillett, Gillett, PLLC, he serves as the lead attorney for the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City’s Expungement Expo, and he volunteers his time and services for veterans and the (2/3)

Congratulations to OCU Law professor and alumnus Lorenzo Banks, who was recently appointed to serve as a judge on the Midwest City Municipal Court! In addition to being an adjunct professor, Professor Banks is also the assistant director of admissions and director of (1/3)