Oklahoma City University School of Law

06/08/2026

Governor Bill Anoatubby has been an inspirational leader to all of us for four decades. He and the Chickasaw Nation have also been incredible supporters of OCU Law. From the sponsorship of our Chickasaw Nation Law Library to his support for our Tribal Sovereignty Institute, and so many other initiatives, Governor Anoatubby has always believed in our work at OCU Law. We are deeply grateful, we thank him for his service, and we wish him well as he retires from elected office.

06/08/2026

06/04/2026

The artwork for Sovereignty Symposium ###VIII was created by Cheyenne and Arapaho artist Gordon Yellowman. Yellowman incorporates the Old Cheyenne and Arapaho ledger art style into his unique contemporary ledger art style.

"Inter-Tribal Ladies of Justice" was designed as a parallel of the Lady Justice statue. Lady Justice is a timeless personification of the legal system, typically a robed woman holding scales and a sword, and often blindfolded to signify impartial judgment. Yellowman uses that same symbolism in this piece.

The four women depicted represent different eras of tribal women's attire: the Ghost Dance Dress, Buckskin Dress, Jingle Dress, and finally the Ribbon Skirt, which is marked with handprints representing missing and murdered indigenous women.

The Symposium theme "250 Years Later: Sovereignty, Survival, and Self-Determination" influenced Yellowman's design with elements incorporated to show the parallels of independence and sovereignty. Yellowman notes, "Protecting our sovereignty is the central core of our sacred way of life."

05/29/2026

Two OCU Law alumni are speaking today at the Reagan National Economic Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. This national event features governors and Cabinet Secretaries, as well as Congressman Jason Smith ('04) and Dean and Mayor David Holt ('09).

05/18/2026

We're less than one month away from Sovereignty Symposium ###VIII – 250 Years Later: Sovereignty, Survival, and Self-Determination. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a historic assembly of five Native American U.S. District Court judges during the Keynote Panel. We're looking forward to another great year of thoughtful and exciting panels. You don't want to miss it – register today: sovereigntysymposium.com/registration/

05/16/2026

⚖️🎓 Graduation Day 🎓⚖️

Congratulations, OCU Law Class of 2026!! We are incredibly proud of each of you.

05/15/2026

We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 this weekend! If you're joining us in person, we'll get started Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at the Freede Wellness Center on OCU's main campus. If you're unable to join us in person, we have good news – a livestream will be available on our website: https://buff.ly/sQwa1gD

05/12/2026

Your law degree isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how you think. David Holt, dean of Oklahoma City University School of Law, talks about the value of a JD beyond legal practice, especially in public policy, and how legal training shapes his decision-making: https://bit.ly/48PdoAc

05/11/2026

HEROES Clinic Administrator Shenice Freeman was recently interviewed by ‍Juris Education about the HEROES Clinic for a Program Spotlight piece. Shenice talks about what makes the HEROES Clinic valuable for law students, how participating in the clinic helps prepare students for practice, and more. Check it out: https://buff.ly/y2see5C

05/08/2026

Each spring, OCU Law 1Ls compete in an oral argument competition. The students put in a lot of hard work to prepare, and they did an excellent job. Great job to all of the students, and congratulations to Karstyn Cantrell and Acacia McDonald, who won the final round, and Hadley Cope and Josie Callen, who came in a close second. And a huge thank you to our judges, who volunteer their time to participate!