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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
COLLEGE OF LAW
2022 CONVOCATION
2022 CONVOCATION
May 15, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Processional
Welcome and Introduction of Guests
Dean Katheleen Guzman
Address
Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Presentation of Honors and Awards
Class of 2022 Report
Camille Burge, Class President
Presentation of Degree Candidates
Hooding of Graduates
Closing
Dean Katheleen Guzman
OU Chant
Haley Cook
RecessionalCONVOCATION SPEAKER
Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Chuck Hoskin Jr. was elected to serve as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the country's
largest tribal government with more than 400,000 tribal citizens, in 2019. He previously served as
Secretary of State and as a member of the Council of the Cherokee Nation. During his time as
Principal Chief, he has increased minimum wage at Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation
Businesses and secured the largest language investment in the tribe's history to expand Cherokee
language education and preservation. He also appointed the tribe's first delegate to the U.S.
Congress. He has prioritized health and wellness initiatives, including record investments in
behavioral health and addiction treatment. Chief Hoskin has also expanded tribal workforce
training programs, protections for natural resources, and early childhood education offerings. He
and First Lady January Hoskin have worked together to elevate the voices of women and children
on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.
OU Law Class of 2000GRADUATES
2021-2022
JURIS DOCTOR GRADUATES
DECEMBER 2021
James Brent Johnson, Jr. Ogeoma Evans Mbaraonye, J.D./M.B.A.
Steven Biju Kappen Arden Baylee Nerius
MAY 2022
Francisco Javier Almeida Heather Marie Crabill
Benjamin Jacob Reifschneider Anderson James L. Crawford
Connor Michael Andreen Deborah Ellen Davis
Emily Bree Bahn Samuel Kenyon Davis
Henry Merritt Baker Jake N. Denne
Ashley Thompson Baldwin Douglas Wayne Driscoll
Sydney Grace Bale Drew Christian Duncan
Alexis Simone Barnes Conner D. Dunn
Bailey Shaye Barnes Camille Elise Edwards
Mikaela Ashton Barns Lauren Nichole Fairchild
Evan Barrett Cathleen Grace Falcon
Nadia Islam Bayado Liberty MacLaine Foreman
Tessa Lorraine Black Alec Neal Fraser
Addison Elane Book Kathryn Mae Friederichs
Martin A. Bozeman Devin Carolyn Frost
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Clayton Bryant Gaddis
Blaine Warren Brewer Daley Loren Gay, J.D./M.R.C.P.
William Brink Jessica Lee Goodwin
Emily Rose Brown Kale Stephen Hajek, J.D./M.B.A.
Lauren Marie Brown Piper Blythe Hampton
Camille Nicole Burge Dylan Hartsook
Shannon Victoria Busick Alexander Hatton
Lydia Anne Butay Daniel Paul Havala
Emillie Louise Cain Bryce Theodore Hayden
Jake Burnett Callaham Wesley Bradley Hazen
Tina N. Cannon Luke Austin Helms
Christopher Jace Capraro Alex Christopher Henthorn
Garison Dakota Carrell Alan Thomas Henthorn-Pate
Connor Evan Cassady Garrett Thomas Holmes
Jacob Paul Castagnola Jacquelyn Hooper
Taryn E.L. Chubb Leslie Cherrelle Hughes
Paige Elizabeth Clayton Haylie Lyrie Humble
Cameron J. Claytor James Isaac Hutchison
Stephanie Jane Clifton Jennifer Linn Isaacs
Sarah Beth Conley Jessica Marie James Curtis
Haley Renee Cook Thomas Raymond Jennings
Madeline Marie Cook Breann Nicole JohnsonCharles L. Johnson Robert Lee Rembert
Kaisa Dawn Johnson Madison Taylor Richard
Madison Noel Keitges Joshua Brian Ridgway
Phillip H. Kim Caroline Gleith Roberts
Ashlynn Rachelle Kipp Payton Roberts
Carly Dodge Kirkland Kay Victoria Ross
Joseph Paul Krodel Dustin Price Rowe II
Charles Luke Laster Ryan Gregory Sailors
Morgan Michelle Lawson Zachary James Scott
James Richard Lee Jacob Aaron Seidel
Caitlin Talley Anderson Lincoln Tyler Adam Self
Ty William Lopez Othman Nabil Shahin
Grant Lewis Lowry, J.D./M.B.A. Adam Christian Simmons
Allison Kathryn Lubbers Sarah M. Simpson
Mariah Marie March Elizabeth Anne Smith
Perry Thomas Marrs III Sheldon H. Smith
Laura Andrea Martinez Vallejo Kaylee Diane Snyder
Makayla Lauren Maxwell-Stallcup Nathan William Solomon
Myong K. McClintock Sanho Steele-Louchart
Amber McConnell Joshua D. Stewart
Melanie Mary McGruder Ryan Cole Strobel
Robby Paul McIntire II Matthew A. Switzer
Bailey Lane McKay Jordan Ashley Surayna Tarter
Megan Monet McKenna Elisabet Irene Teagan
Sean Patrick McKenna Madeline K. Telford
Alexander Worthington McKesson Sara Brooke Tomlinson
Cecily A. McLaughlin Frederick Ryker Torti
Tiara L. McMinn Natalia Tsokos
Lucas Miller Meacham Grace Ann Tucker
Rachel Ann Moll Kaitlyn A. Turner
Hailey Anne Moore Chloe Jeannette Tyler
Rebecca Anne Moore John Henry Walblay
Ashley D. Murphy Samuel Marcus Wargin
Jessica Lyn Nichols-Ruedy Jessie Renee Washam
Parker Reid Olmstead Lauren Anne Watson, J.D./LL.M.
Amy Nicholle Love Oltmanns Hannah Elizabeth Whitten
Christian Charles Osterhout Logan Storm Wilson
Amy Kathryn Price Colton Barrett Woith
Andrew Cristopher Price Nathaniel R. Woo
Hilary Hewitt Price Zachary H. Yates
Lauren M. Pride Jacob Koal Baird Yturri
Christopher Punto Cole G. Zepeda-Henry
Garrett James Reed Yuanyuan Zhang
Jonathan Warner Reiswig David Roland Zwick
AUGUST 2022
Waqas Ali
Tresa DiAnn LuptonAWARDS
Henry Kent Anderson Human Service Award
Awarded to a student in his or her last year of law school whose leadership, creativity, and vision
have been demonstrated through exemplary accomplishments that showed an appreciation for
history, culture, welfare, and economic development of our nation’s first people. Preference is
given to a member of a federally recognized tribe.
Ashlynn R. Kipp Hilary H. Price
Kelly Beardslee Criminal Defense Award
This award is presented to a student who has completed at least two semesters in the Criminal
Defense Clinic and who demonstrates a commitment to providing quality representation to those
accused of criminal offenses.
Conner D. Dunn
Clinic Distinguished Interns
Connor M. Andreen Bailey L. McKay
Alexis S. Barnes Cecily A. McLaughlin
Paige E. Clayton Andrew C. Price
Stephanie J. Clifton Payton Roberts
Camille E. Edwards Sheldon H. Smith
Phillip H. Kim Hannah E. Whitten
Morgan M. Lawson Yuanyuan Zhang
Court Call Law Award
This award is made each year to two outstanding members of the third-year class who
demonstrate skill in Moot Court, Mock Trial, or Trial Advocacy Programs. Criteria include the
dedication of the student to the overall success of the team performance, including quality of
work on written briefs and oral presentations, ability to work together as a team to accomplish
goals, as well as attendance and preparation during the practice rounds of the competition team.
Mikaela A. Barns Camille E. Edwards
Susan Carns Curtiss Award
This award recognizes an all-female competitions team whose members demonstrated outstanding
leadership potential.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Jessica M. James CurtisGeorge F. Fagin Award
This award recognizes a student(s) with scholarly legal writing in Municipal Law.
Christopher J. Capraro
Cindy Foley Award
This award recognizes the clinical student(s), who, in the opinion of the clinic faculty, exhibits
passion, competence, determination, and commitment in the representation of clients.
Parker R. Olmstead
Paul K. Frost II Memorial Award
The Paul K. Frost II Memorial Award was established in 1979 in memory of Paul K. Frost II by
his family. This award recognizes a student who is a resident of the state of Oklahoma and holds a
distinguished rank in his or her second-year class. Prior academic achievement, strength of
character, sense of serious purpose, leadership ability, and promise of future involvement in the
governmental affairs of the state of Oklahoma are also considered.
Mikaela A. Barns
James F. Hawes Memorial Cup
This award is made each year to the outstanding member of the second-year class. The award was
established by Mrs. James Hawes in memory of her son, who passed away while a second-year
law student at the College of Law.
Robert L. Rembert
Joel Jankowsky Award
The Joel Jankowsky Award was established to recognize a member of the graduating class whose
combined leadership, scholarship, and selfless service to others, exemplifies a standard of overall
excellence deserving of the highest honor, and who has committed to future service to the state and
nation as he or she leaves the College of Law to embark upon a professional career. The recipient’s
name will be added to a bronze plaque to be displayed in a prominent place in Andrew M. Coats
Hall.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison
McAfee & Taft Advocacy Award
This award recognizes the third-year student(s) who has excelled in an area, court, or competition
related to trial practice and procedure.
Parker R. OlmsteadJudge Clarence M. Mills Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to benefit the children of district judges or associate district judges
presently serving on the bench in the state of Oklahoma with consideration for prior academic
achievement.
Daley L. Gay
Oklahoma Bar Association Bankruptcy & Reorganization Section Award
This award recognizes a student with outstanding performance in the area of bankruptcy.
Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Oklahoma Bar Association Business and Corporate Law Section Award
This award recognizes a student with outstanding performance in the area of corporate law.
Sarah M. Simpson
Oklahoma Bar Association Energy and Natural Resources Law Section Award
This award recognizes a student with outstanding performance in the area of energy law.
Piper B. Hampton
Oklahoma Bar Association Financial Institutions and Commercial Law Section Award
This award recognizes a student with outstanding performance in the area of commercial law.
Garrett T. Holmes
Oklahoma Bar Association Outstanding Third-Year Student Award
Each year, the Oklahoma Bar Association at its annual meeting recognizes the outstanding third-
year law student from the College of Law.
Robert L. Rembert
Oklahoma Bar Association Taxation Law Section Award
This award recognizes a student with outstanding performance in the area of taxation law.
Zachary H. YatesOrder of the Barristers
The Order of the Barristers is a national honorary society recognizing students who have excelled
in interscholastic competition teams representing the College of Law.
Ashley T. Baldwin Kathryn M. Friederichs
Mikaela A. Barns Jessica M. James Curtis
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Morgan M. Lawson
Lauren M. Brown Hailey A. Moore
Camille E. Edwards Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Order of the Solicitors
The Order of the Solicitors is a College of Law honorary society recognizing students who have
excelled in interscholastic competition teams representing the College of Law.
Sydney G. Bale Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup
Bailey S. Barnes Andrew C. Price
Nadia I. Bayado Tyler A. Self
Camille N. Burge Sheldon H. Smith
Jacquelyn Hooper Samuel M. Wargin
Masterson Award
This award is presented to the editor(s) who display extraordinary leadership and excellent service
to the American Indian Law Review.
Mikaela A. Barns Melanie M. McGruder
Phillip Allen Porta Legal Ethics Memorial Award
The Oklahoma Bar Foundation presents an award to the student entering their third year of law
study who has attained the highest grade in Professional Responsibility.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison
Professional Responsibility Award
This award recognizes the member of the graduating class who most clearly exemplifies the spirit
and attitude of professional responsibility.
Robert L. Rembert
Joseph F. Rarick Just Deserts Award
This award recognizes third-year students who have made the College of Law a better place but
have not received substantial recognition in the way of scholarships, awards, or other positions,
which by their nature, honor the person.
Tina N. CannonSalem Civil Rights Award
This award was established in 1987 by Norman attorney Micheal Salem to recognize a student(s)
who writes an outstanding paper on a civil rights topic.
Steven B. Kappen
Nathan Scarritt Prize
The late Nathan Scarritt of Enid, an alumnus of the College of Law, offered annually for many
years a gold medal to the student who graduates with the highest academic record. His sons,
Nathan Scarritt, Jr. and Richard W. Scarritt, continue this prize in their father’s memory.
Robert L. Rembert
Gene H. & Jo Ann Sharp Law Review Award
This award is presented to the students making the most significant contributions to the Oklahoma
Law Review.
Bailey S. Barnes Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Robert L. Rembert
Jennifer L. Isaacs
Larry Siria Community Service Award
This award is presented to a student who has completed at least two semesters in the Civil Clinic
and who shows a compassionate and caring interest in the plight of the under-privileged and
underrepresented populations.
Ashley T. Baldwin
Student Bar Association Prize
This award recognizes the graduating student who has rendered the most valuable and significant
service to the student body.
Camille N. Burge
David Swank Professionalism Award
This award was established to recognize students who exhibit the characteristics most consistent
with professionalism and to serve as recognition of Professor David Swank’s service to the
competition program at the College of Law.
Carly D. Kirkland
Captain Brian Edward Wheeler Oklahoma Law Review Write-On Competition Award
This award is presented to the student with the best write-on paper submitted to the Oklahoma
Law Review.
Blaine W. BrewerCOMPETITION TEAMS
American Association for Justice Regional Trial Competition
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the American
Association for Justice Regional Trial Competition.
Addison E. Book Andrew C. Price
Bailey L. McKay
American Bar Association Arbitration
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the National
Arbitration Moot Court Competition.
Emillie L. Cain Andrew C. Price
Luke A. Helms Natalia Tsokos
American Bar Association Client Counseling
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Client
Counseling Competition.
Ashley T. Baldwin Clayton B. Gaddis
Lauren N. Fairchild Hannah E. Whitten
American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the National
Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition.
Bailey S. Barnes Morgan M. Lawson
Lauren M. Brown
American Bar Association Negotiation
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Negotiation
Competition.
Ashley T. Baldwin Nadia I. Bayado
Editor of the Brief – Notre Dame Religious Freedom Competition
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Editor of the
Brief – Notre Dame Religious Freedom Competition.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Jessica M. James CurtisElon Law Moot Court
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Elon Law
Moot Court Competition.
Arden B. Nerius Sheldon H. Smith
Federal Bar Association Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Federal Bar
Association Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition.
Kathryn M. Friederichs Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup
Hispanic National Bar Association Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Hispanic
National Bar Association Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition.
Emily R. Brown Samuel M. Wargin
Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Phillip C.
Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Camille E. Edwards Elizabeth A. Smith
Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Hunton
Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship Competition.
Tyler A. Self
Magnolia Cup Competition
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Magnolia Cup
Competition.
Kaitlyn A. Turner
National Moot Court
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the National Moot
Court Competition.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Jessica M. James CurtisNational Trial
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the National Trial
Competition.
Samuel K. Davis Andrew C. Price
Luke A. Helms Sheldon H. Smith
Ashlynn R. Kipp Samuel M. Wargin
Alexander W. McKesson Jacob K. B. Yturri
Hailey A. Moore
William B. Spong Moot Court Tournament
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the William B.
Spong Moot Court Tournament.
Mikaela A. Barns Devin C. Frost
Heather M. Crabill Jessica M. James Curtis
National Patent Application Drafting Competition
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the National Patent
Application Drafting Competition.
Francisco J. Almeida
Saul Leftkowitz Moot Court Competition
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the Saul
Leftkowitz Moot Court Competition.
Wesley B. Hazen
South Texas Mock Trial Challenge
This award recognizes the students selected to represent the College of Law in the South Texas
Mock Trial Challenge Competition.
Sydney G. Bale Hailey A. Moore
Sarah B. Conley Sheldon H. SmithFELLOWSHIPS
Amicus Society Public Service Fellowship
This fellowship assists deserving students completing public service work during the summer
semester.
Connor M. Andreen James I. Hutchison
Bailey S. Barnes Morgan M. Lawson
Taryn E. L. Chubb Bailey L. McKay
Sarah B. Conley Payton Roberts
Leslie C. Hughes
David L. Boren and Molly Shi Boren Public Interest Fellowship
This fellowship assists deserving students completing public service work during the summer
semester.
Emily B. Bahn Melanie M. McGruder
Laura A. Martinez Vallejo Hilary H. Price
GableGotwals Public Service Fellowship
This fellowship assists deserving students completing public service work during the summer
semester.
Kaylee D. Snyder Natalia Tsokos
Marjorie P. Maute Memorial Public Service Fellowship
This fellowship assists deserving students engaged in substantial pro bono or public service work
and under the auspices of Students for Access to Justice or a successor law student pro bono
program.
Bailey S. Barnes Rebecca A. Moore
John Paul Stevens Fellowship
This fellowship assists deserving students completing public service work during the summer
semester.
Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup Natalia Tsokos
Values Fellowship
This fellowship assists deserving students completing public service work during the summer
semester.
Mikaela A. Barns Melanie M. McGruder
Samuel K. Davis Tyler A. Self
Camille E. Edwards Samuel M. Wargin
Devin C. Frost Yuanyuan ZhangSCHOLARSHIPS
Cole Adwon Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist a deserving second-year student(s) who has exhibited
exceptional ability in moot court competitions.
Ashley T. Baldwin
Bailey S. Barnes Jessica M. James Curtis
Lauren M. Brown Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup
Heather M. Crabill Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Kathryn M. Friederichs Hilary H. Price
Leslie C. Hughes
Owen L. Anderson Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) with a demonstrated interest in natural
resources or oil and gas.
Jake N. Denne Dylan Hartsook
Douglas W. Driscoll Thomas R. Jennings
Kale S. Hajek
William R. Bandy Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist a deserving law student(s).
Yuanyuan Zhang
Ken Brokaw Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of attorney Ken Brokaw, on behalf of his wife, for a
full-time student with a great mind, bright future, and financial need.
James B. Johnson, Jr.
Centennial Scholars
This scholarship is awarded to deserving first-year students.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Perry T. Marrs III
Taryn E.L. Chubb Myong K. McClintock
Madeline M. Cook Grace A. Tucker
Alex C. Henthorn John H. Walblay
James I. Hutchison
John B. Cheadle Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving second-year student(s) in recognition of outstanding
service to the College of Law with some consideration for grades.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Steven B. KappenAndrew M. Coats Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s).
Evan Barrett Jacquelyn Hooper
Addison E. Book Jessica M. James Curtis
Conner D. Dunn James R. Lee
Lauren N. Fairchild Lauren A. Watson
James W. Cochran Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) who is either an Oklahoma resident, an
honorably discharged veteran, or both.
Sean P. McKenna
College of Law Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving law student(s).
Lauren A. Watson
William T. and James T. Comfort Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement.
William Brink Christopher Punto
Kale S. Hajek Joshua B. Ridgway
Sarah M. Simpson Lauren A. Watson
Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Crowe & Dunlevy Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist a deserving student(s) who exhibit exceptional
academic promise and demonstrate community service and leadership.
Leslie C. Hughes Christopher Punto
Laura A. Martinez Vallejo
Dean’s Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year student(s).
Ashley T. Baldwin Ty W. Lopez
Blaine W. Brewer Lucas M. Meacham
Lauren M. Brown Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Camille N. Burge Sarah M. Simpson
James L. Crawford Samuel M. Wargin
Alan T. Henthorn-Pate Lauren A. Watson
Leslie C. Hughes Hannah E. WhittenDoerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson L.L.P., Dickson M. Saunders Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the outstanding and deserving member of the first-year class who
demonstrates academic excellence and selfless dedication to the improvement of the College of
Law.
Connor M. Andreen
Richard R. Downer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) who is an Oklahoma resident and has the
potential to succeed in the study of law.
Ashley T. Baldwin Phillip H. Kim
David R. Duckworth
This scholarship was established by Virginia Duckworth for full-time students in good academic
standing, with preference for those that attended a public high school.
Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup
Carl P. & Erma W. Dunifon Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s). Preference is given to an unmarried student
without children.
Emillie L. Cain Nathan W. Solomon
Madison N. Keitges
Frank & Edna Asper Elkouri Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving law student(s).
Connor M. Andreen Christian C. Osterhout
Samuel K. Davis Jacob A. Seidel
Alec N. Fraser Ryan C. Strobel
Alan T. Henthorn-Pate Samuel M. Wargin
Laura A. Martinez Vallejo Nathaniel R. Woo
Robert J. Emory Student Support Fund Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) who demonstrates financial need and who
shows superior academic achievement or promise.
Mikaela A. BarnsRhys Evans Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s).
Laura A. Martinez Vallejo
William Russell & Ruth Farmer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving incoming law student(s) who is an Oklahoma resident
with a preference for students from Pauls Valley or Garvin County.
Liberty M. Foreman Jessie R. Washam
Matthew A. Switzer
Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Scholarship
Established in 1990 by law alumnus William T. Comfort to honor the first black graduate of the
College of Law, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year African American student(s).
Camille N. Burge Leslie C. Hughes
Devin C. Frost Mariah M. March
Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom
This scholarship was established in honor of Mr. James Foliart for a deserving law student
interested in trial practice.
Alexis S. Barnes
Rayburn L. Foster Scholarship
Rayburn L. Foster, an alumnus of the College of Law and a former Regent of the University of
Oklahoma, established this scholarship for a deserving law student(s) based on aptitude and
performance in the study of law and upon qualities that indicate the capability of achieving a
successful career in law.
Benjamin J.R. Anderson Sean P. McKenna
Bailey S. Barnes
George B. Fraser Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving first-year student(s) showing outstanding performance in Civil Procedure
I.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison
Garg Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established to promote education for the promising, so that this student
develops as a professional, an asset to society, and a future leader.
Carly D. KirklandBill Powell Guest Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving law student(s).
Alexis S. Barnes Camille N. Burge
Justice Harry L. S. Halley Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) who demonstrate an interest in the political
process and plans to practice in the State of Oklahoma.
Sarah M. Simpson
Walter D. Hanson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year student(s).
Lauren M. Brown Jonathan W. Reiswig
Parker R. Olmstead
Hartzog Conger Cason Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a deserving second-year student with strong academic
performance, character, and integrity.
Heather M. Crabill
Thomas P. Hester Law Review Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes the Editor-in-Chief of the Oklahoma Law Review.
Robert L. Rembert
Holloway Scholars Program
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) who demonstrate a commitment to the
pursuit of a legal career involving the federal courts. It is based on academic merit, and actions
demonstrating ethics, civility, and professionalism.
Dylan Hartsook
Samuel E. Hooper Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) who demonstrates an interest and
competence in labor and employment law and who has a reputation for candor and integrity.
Jessica M. James Curtis
Judge John Brett and Robert D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year student with a strong undergraduate grade
point average and LSAT score.
Jonathan W. ReiswigCecil L. Hunt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Cecil L. Hunt, a prominent Tulsa attorney and
College of Law alumnus, by his sons David W. Hunt and John A. Hunt. It is awarded to a
deserving second-year law student(s) on the basis of depth of character, breadth of interests,
scholastic achievement, and a demonstrated promise of making an important and useful
contribution to the legal profession and community.
Morgan M. Lawson
J. Marshall Huser Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving second-year student(s) based on academic
performance, diligence, seriousness of purpose, and positive contributions to the College of Law
and community.
Jessica M. James Curtis
John B. Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving non-resident student(s) with strong academic
performance and an interest in contracts, commercial transactions, and business law.
Melanie M. McGruder Yuanyuan Zhang
Chancellor Glen Johnson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to assist a deserving second-year student(s) with a demonstrated need
of financial assistance.
Mikaela A. Barns
Jones, Gotcher & Bogan Professional Activities Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving third-year student(s) who is in the top 25 percent of his
or her class and who has been active in professional and student activities while a student at the
College of Law.
Emillie L. Cain
Aubrey M. Kerr, Sr. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving J.D. and LL.M. student(s) who are U.S. citizens, with a
preference for Oklahoma residents from the Ada area.
Lauren M. Brown Dylan Hartsook
Albert G. Kulp Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) in good academic standing.
Taryn E.L. ChubbRobert B. Looper Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the members of the College of Law Class of 1953 to honor
the memory of Robert B. Looper. Mr. Looper earned a Bachelor of Law degree from the
University of Oklahoma in 1953. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and
Rockefeller Fellowship to study at Oxford University where he received a Doctor of Philosophy
degree in 1956. The scholarship is awarded to the deserving student who has attained the highest
academic record for the first four semesters in the College of Law.
Robert L. Rembert
Frank C. Love Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1982 by the family of Frank C. Love in his memory, this scholarship is awarded to
a deserving second-year law student(s) who has a strong academic record and who has
demonstrated proficiency in legal writing.
Taryn E.L. Chubb Madeline M. Cook
William E. Maddux Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) in good academic standing from N.E.
Oklahoma.
Emillie L. Cain Tyler A. Self
Frances E. Mayhue Memorial Law Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist an outstanding and deserving student(s).
Tresa D. Lupton
Charles B. Memminger Memorial Scholarship
The Charles B. Memminger Memorial Scholarship was established in 1975 by Mrs. Memminger
and her daughter, Mrs. David Kilgo, in honor of their late husband and father, a graduate of the
College of Law. The scholarship is divided into two parts: (1) awarded to an outstanding and
deserving second-year student of Property Law, and (2) awarded to a deserving third-year student
who plans to practice law in a small town.
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Kale S. Hajek
Maurice Merrill Scholarship
In making the selection for the recipient of the Maurice Merrill Scholarship, the committee will
consider all elements of merit, with special consideration being given to a student(s) who has
demonstrated aptitude and interest in the field of public law.
Devin C. FrostMargaret Woodward Molleston Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving second-year law student(s) with demonstrated
financial need. Priority given to a student interested in careers in the oil and gas industry.
Lauren M. Brown
Louise and Conrad C. Mount Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) with interest in oil and gas law.
Tyler A. Self
Oklahoma Bar Foundation Fellows Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an Oklahoma resident with good academic standing and an intent
to practice in the public law area in the state of Oklahoma. Preference given to students with
parents and/or grandparents who are a member in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar
Association.
Tiara L. McMinn
Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers Association Scholarship
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Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison
Oklahoma Scholars Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to deserving student(s) showing professional promise.
Mikaela A. Barns Haley R. Cook
Blaine W. Brewer Alexander Hatton
Christopher J. Capraro Matthew A. Switzer
Justice Marian P. Opala Scholarship
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Allison K. Lubbers Natalia Tsokos
Dr. Frances R.A. Paterson Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist a single parent studying at the College of Law.
Tresa D. Lupton
William G. Paul Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a distinguished and deserving incoming first-year student(s).
Amber McConnell Bailey L. McKayT. Ray Phillips III Scholarship
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Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup Samuel M. Wargin
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Charles L. Laster
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Connor M. Andreen Melanie M. McGruder
Tessa L. Black Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Stephanie J. Clifton Kaitlyn A. Turner
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Garrett T. Holmes Yuanyuan Zhang
James B. Johnson, Jr.
Savage Scholarship
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This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) on all elements of merit.
Robert L. Rembert
Royce H. Savage Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who are residents of the State of Oklahoma.
Jonathan W. ReiswigSecond Century Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) showing professional promise.
Devin C. Frost Hilary H. Price
Ty W. Lopez Samuel M. Wargin
Mariah M. March
Sequoyah Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving Native American law student(s).
Stephanie J. Clifton Jessie R. Washam
Tannell A. & Madelyn Shadid Memorial Scholarship
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Wesley B. Hazen
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Chloe J. Tyler
Allie M. & Robert E. Stephenson Scholarship
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a deserving student(s).
Ashley T. Baldwin Robby P. McIntire II
Devin C. Frost
Ray Teague Memorial Scholarship
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academic performance overall.
Lauren M. Brown
J. Roy Thompson Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year student(s) who demonstrates high academic
achievement through GPA and standardized test scores. The recipient must also qualify as a
Native American with proper documentation.
Emily R. Brown Lucas M. Meacham
Jake N. Denne Hilary H. Price
Alexander Hatton Garrett J. Reed
Alex C. Henthorn Logan S. Wilson
Ashlynn R. KippLee B. Thompson, Sr. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student(s) based on merit, need, and scholarship with
excellent character, leadership, and unselfish service to others.
Tresa D. Lupton
Bess Zeldich Ungerman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding and deserving third-year minority student(s).
Camille N. Burge
Barth P. “Jiggs” Walker Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist a deserving law student(s).
Benjamin J.R. Anderson
May M. Walker Scholarship
Established in 1967 by the May M. Walker estate, these scholarships are available to a deserving
full-time student(s) who shows evidence of ability to succeed.
Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup
Jeremy D. West Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist an outstanding law student with financial need. Priority
consideration is given to those with a “demonstrated passion for the law.”
Jessie R. Washam
Leon J. York, Jr. Scholarship
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Ashley D. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief Kaylee D. Snyder, Assistant Executive
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Taryn E. L. Chubb, Executive Editor Alexis S. Barnes, Assistant Managing Editor
Mikaela A. Barns, Articles Development Melanie M. McGruder, Assistant Managing
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Lucas M. Meacham, Business Development Lucas M. Meacham, Assistant Managing
Editor Editor
James L. Crawford, Assistant Executive Liberty M. Foreman, Assistant Managing
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Tina N. Cannon, Executive Articles Editor Sheldon H. Smith, Assistant Managing
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Academic Achievement Awards
Benjamin Jacob Reifschneider Anderson Morgan Michelle Lawson
Henry Merritt Baker Myong K. McClintock
Ashley Thompson Baldwin Melanie Mary McGruder
Alexis Simone Barnes Bailey Lane McKay
Bailey Shaye Barnes Tiara L. McMinn
Mikaela Ashton Barns Lucas Miller Meacham
Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison Ashley D. Murphy
Lauren Marie Brown Parker Reid Olmstead
Tina N. Cannon Amy Nicholle Love Oltmanns
Taryn E.L. Chubb Christopher Punto
Paige Elizabeth Clayton Garrett James Reed
Sarah Beth Conley Jonathan Warner Reiswig
Madeline Marie Cook Robert Lee Rembert
Heather Marie Crabill Joshua Brian Ridgway
Douglas Wayne Driscoll Caroline Gleith Roberts
Liberty MacLaine Foreman Payton Roberts
Devin Carolyn Frost Ryan Gregory Sailors
Piper Blythe Hampton Jacob Aaron Seidel
Dylan Hartsook Sarah M. Simpson
Bryce Theodore Hayden Sheldon H. Smith
Luke Austin Helms Joshua D. Stewart
Alan Thomas Henthorn-Pate Kaitlyn A. Turner
Garrett Thomas Holmes Chloe Jeannette Tyler
Jacquelyn Hooper John Henry Walblay
James Isaac Hutchison Jessie Renee Washam
Charles L. Johnson Logan Storm Wilson
Kaisa Dawn Johnson Jacob Koal Baird Yturri
Carly Dodge Kirkland David Roland ZwickAmerican Indian Law Certificate
Jessica L. Goodwin Amy N.L. Oltmanns
Alexander Hatton K. Victoria Ross
Caitlin T.A. Lincoln Ryan G. Sailors
Melanie M. McGruder Jessie R. Washam
Ashley D. Murphy
Business & Transactional Law Certificate
Blaine W. Brewer Megan M. McKenna
Shannon V. Busick
International Law Certificate
Shannon V. Busick Melanie M. McGruder
Haley R. Cook Megan M. McKenna
James I. Hutchison Hailey A. Moore
Breann N. Johnson
Litigation Certificate
Sydney G. Bale Nathaniel R. Woo
Bailey L. McKay Cole G. Zepeda-Henry
Andrew C. PricePro Bono Legal Work Benjamin J.R. Anderson* Melanie M. McGruder** Ashley T. Baldwin** Robert McIntire** Sydney G. Bale* Megan McKenna** Bailey S. Barnes** Cecily A. McLaughlin** Evan Barrett* Tiara L. McMinn** Nadia I. Bayado* Hailey A. Moore** Rebecca A. Braun-Harrison** Arden B. Nerius* Emily R. Brown* Parker R. Olmstead* Camille N. Burge** Amy N.L. Oltmanns** Tina N. Cannon** Amy K. Price* Taryn E.L. Chubb** Andrew C. Price** Sarah B. Conley** Hilary H. Price* Heather M. Crabill** Robert L. Rembert* Samuel K. Davis** Payton Roberts** Camille E. Edwards** Zachary J. Scott* Kathryn M. Friederichs** Tyler A. Self** Clayton B. Gaddis** Sarah M. Simpson** Daley L. Gay* Kaylee D. Snyder** Alexander Hatton* Matthew A. Switzer** Bryce T. Hayden** Jordan A.S. Tarter** Wesley B. Hazen** Madeline K. Telford** Jacquelyn Hooper** Natalia Tsokos** James I. Hutchison** Grace A. Tucker** Breann N. Johnson** Chloe J. Tyler* James B. Johnson, Jr.** Sam M. Wargin** Madison N. Keitges** Jessie R. Washam** Allison K. Lubbers* Cole G. Zepeda-Henry* Makayla L. Maxwell-Stallcup** Yuanyuan Zhang** Myong K. McClintock** David R. Zwick** *50 or more hours of pro bono legal work **100 or more hours of pro bono legal work
ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 2022
FIRST YEAR
Phillip H. Kim, President
Camille N. Burge, Vice President
Amy K. Price, Secretary
Piper B. Hampton, Treasurer
SECOND YEAR
Piper B. Hampton, President
Camille N. Burge, Vice President
Allison K. Lubbers, Secretary
Wesley B. Hazen, Treasurer
THIRD YEAR
Camille N. Burge, President
Tiara L. McMinn, Vice President
Ashley D. Murphy, Secretary
D. Price Rowe, II, Treasurer
CLASS OF 2022 REPRESENTATIVES
FIRST YEAR
Lydia A. Butay
Luke A. Helms
Zachary J. Scott
Logan S. Wilson
SECOND YEAR
Stephanie J. Clifton
Luke A. Helms
Zachary J. Scott
Cole G. Zepeda-Henry
THIRD YEAR
Nadia I. Bayado
Stephanie J. Clifton
Luke A. Helms
Natalia Tsokos
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR
Tyler A. Self, Treasurer Tyler A. Self, President
Steven B. Kappen, Vice President of Marketing Allison K. Lubbers, Vice President of Special
ProgrammingCOLLEGE OF LAW FACULTY
2019-2022
DEANS
Dean Katheleen R. Guzman Associate Dean Gail E. Mullins
Dean Emeritus Andrew M. Coats Assistant Dean Laura M. Palk
Associate Dean Steven S. Gensler Associate Dean Joseph T. Thai
Associate Dean Mary Sue Backus
FACULTY
Evelyn Aswad Daniel Nicholson
Brenda H. Barnes M. Alex Pearl
Donald T. Bogan Tracy H. Pearl
Sarah Burstein Amelia Pepper
Steven J. Cleveland Liesa L. Richter
Erin DeWalt Lindsay G. Robertson
Jonathan B. Forman, deceased Zachary M. Schmook
Taiawagi Helton Megan W. Shaner
Stephen E. Henderson Erin L. Sheley
Eric E. Johnson Connie S. Smothermon
Kit F. Johnson W. Murray Tabb
Guha Krishnamurthi Rebekah Taylor
Brian M. McCall Harry F. Tepker, Jr.
Roger M. Michalski Stacey A. Tovino
Melissa D. Mortazavi
EMERITUS FACULTY
Owen L. Anderson Frederick H. Miller
Mark R. Gillett Joyce D. Palomar
Drew L. Kershen Robert E.L. Richardson
F. Stephen Knippenberg Theodore P. Roberts
Peter F. Krug Michael A. Scaperlanda
Peter B Kutner Robert G. Spector
William J. McNichols David Swank
VISITING PROFESSORS
Carolina Arlota Rodney Ring
Kathryn Griffin Emilie WedmanADJUNCT FACULTY Alvaro Baca Darla Jackson Scott Backus L. Michelle Johnson Kenton S. Brice Matthew Kane Raynell Brown Ashley Mayfield Ioana Cionea Jaye Mendros Amanda Clark Samuel J. Merchant Rodney L. Cook D. Kent Meyers Alicia Currin-Moore Jacqueline T. Miller Haley Dennis Andrew J. Morris Amir M. Farzaneh Steve Mullins Pratixa Filinto David M. Postic Rita Flagler Mary Ann Roberts Darin K. Fox Sunny Rowland Anil Gollahalli Donald Shandy Gary D. Hammond Matthew Shandy David Hampton Michael Smith Joseph Harroz, Jr. Joel Stafford Don Holladay Paul D. Trimble Kendal Huber Chris Tytanic Stephanie Hudson Joel Wegemer
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