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M.L.S. in Oil, Gas, and Energy Law
OU Law is at the forefront in its offering of legal courses focused on energy and natural resources. With more than 100 years of energy education experience and many energy and natural resources companies headquartered in Oklahoma, the M.L.S. in Oil, Gas, and Energy Law is specifically designed for non-lawyers whose careers demand an understanding of energy-related legal issues.
The M.L.S. in Oil, Gas, and Energy Law program is an online, 32-credit hour graduate degree that can be completed in 18 months. The degree program offers a competitive advantage to anyone in the energy industry who negotiates oil and gas contracts, deals with mineral rights or real estate transactions, or works closely with energy attorneys.
- Energy and Natural Resources Expertise: Practical legal knowledge for non-lawyers in the energy industry. Each class has been vetted with the energy industry to ensure its applicability for land, legal, and operations.
- Flexible Delivery on Your Schedule: Study when and where you want with our online format. Plus, you can complete the program in 18 months while you continue working, allowing you to share real-world examples with your classmates and apply your education quickly.
- Incredible Student Experience: Small class sizes ensure each student gets personal attention. In addition, the cohort-based model forges strong connections with your classmates and allows you to learn from their experiences.
- Faculty Experts: Students in the program are taught by OU Law faculty and adjunct faculty carefully selected for their experience and expertise in oil, gas, and energy law. Many of the faculty are currently practicing attorneys that focus on oil and gas law.
- Strong Networks Impact Your Life and Career: The University of Oklahoma has more than 100 years of experience in providing energy education. OU Law has strong expertise in energy law and can also rely on top energy programs in the Price College of Business and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Each college has a strong graduate network within energy companies that our alumni can access.
Accelerate your career advancement with a graduate degree from OU Law in Oil, Gas, and Energy Law. Contact us for more information or to request a call from an OU Law representative.
Faculty
The curriculum for the M.L.S. in Oil, Gas and Energy Law was created by the leadership of the Energy Law section at the University of Oklahoma. Working with industry practitioners ensured that the required skills and legal background necessary for success in related fields in the energy industry was included in the program. Students will learn both from OU Faculty and industry practitioners affiliated with OU Law.
Courses:
- Oil and Gas Environmental Law
Kenton Brice
Director of Technology Innovation
B.B.A, Northeastern State University, 2003
J.D., University of Oklahoma, 2009
M.S.-L.S., University of North Texas, 2016
Courses:
- Legal Research for the Energy Industry
Email: kbrice@ou.edu
Dean A. Couch
Adjunct Professor
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma, 1976
J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1982
Courses:
- Water Law for the Energy Industry
Email: dcouch@gablelaw.com
Monika Ehrman
Professor of Law
B.Sc., University of Alberta, 2000
J.D., Southern Methodist University, 2005
LL.M., Yale Law School, 2014
Courses:
- Negotiations and Communications
Email: mehrman@ou.edu
J. Brent Hagy
Professor of Practice
B.A., Economics, Texas Tech University, 1994
M.A., Communication Studies, Texas Tech University, 1996
J.D., Texas Tech University, 1999
Courses:
- Midstream Oil and Gas Law
Email: j.brent.hagy@gmail.com
Brian McCall
Orpha and Maurice Merrill Professor in Law
B.A., Yale University, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1991
M.A. Kings College University of London, Fulbright Scholar, 1992
J.D. University of Pennsylvania, Summa Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, 1997
Courses:
- Foundations of Contract Law for the Energy Industry
Email: brian.mccall@ou.edu
Gail Mullins
Co-Academic Dean for Academics
Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning
Director of Legal Writing
Assistant Professor of Law
B.S. Medical Technology, Oklahoma State University, 1972
Internship Medical Technology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, 1972
J.D., with Highest Honors, University of Oklahoma, 1993
Courses:
- Legal Drafting
Email: gmullins@ou.edu
Stephanie R. Timmermeyer
Adjunct Professor
B.S., West Virginia University, 1990
M.S., Marshall University, 1997
J.D., West Virginia University, 2001
Courses:
- Federal, State and Indian Lands
Paul Trimble
Adjunct Professor
B.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1984
J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1989
Courses:
- Oil and Gas Regulation
Email: ptrimble@spencerfane.com
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