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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
Email: gmullins@ou.edu
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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
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Paul Trimble
Adjunct Professor
B.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1984
J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1989
Courses:
Email: ptrimble@spencerfane.com
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