Law Alumni Traditions

Law Alumni Traditions

TU College of Law establishes history and traditions with fellow alumni, faculty, students and friends in the legal community. Learn more about our honored values, legacy and culture.

Alumni Reunion
Each year, TU College of Law Alumni reminisce on their law school years by gathering on campus for a reunion. In recent years, law alumni have enjoyed a reunion reception, tour, CLE, tailgate and Gold Medallion Society brunch during TU homecoming. Click HERE to learn more about the College of Law Alumni Reunion during Homecoming 2022.

Honors & Awards
Each year, The University of Tulsa Law Alumni Association presents accomplished alumni and friends with several esteemed awards, including the most distinguished honor – the Lifetime Achievement in Law Award, presented each spring at the annual Law Alumni Gala. Outstanding Alumni Awards honor practicing attorneys in Oklahoma each fall. For more information about any of these awards or to nominate a member of the legal community for a future award, please contact the Alumni Engagement Office at (918) 631-2529 or tulawalumni@utulsa.edu.

  • Hall of Fame Induction
    The University of Tulsa College of Law Hall of Fame honors alumni and friends for their distinguished contributions to the legal profession and tireless support of the College of Law. The Hall of Fame induction celebration is presented each spring at the TU Law Alumni Gala. If you would like to submit a nomination for the TU Law Hall of Fame, please send an email to tulawalumni@utulsa.edu. Read more about past honorees HERE.

  • Outstanding Senior Alumni Award
    The recipient is an alumnus or alumna who practices law in Oklahoma and has exemplified strong leadership within the practice of law throughout their career, demonstrated remarkable professional achievement, personal integrity, and an ongoing commitment to the TU College of Law. This honor is in coordination with the Oklahoma Bar Association. Learn more HERE.

  • Outstanding Junior Alumni Award 
    • The recipient is a legal professional and alumnus or alumna who practices law in Oklahoma and is less than ten years out of law school. He or she has shown a commitment to the practice of law, demonstrated remarkable achievement in their profession or within the community, and shown an ongoing commitment to the TU College of Law. This honor is in coordination with the Oklahoma Bar Association. Learn more HERE.

Richard B. Risk CLE Practicum Series
Richard B. Risk (JD ’01) has made a CLE Practicum Series possible at TU College of Law, replacing the Faculty Alumni Showcase Series (FASS). TU Law continues to invite faculty members and alumni to present based on their diverse areas of experience. Usually, the Risk CLE’s are held at noon in the Price & Turpen Courtroom at the College of Law during the academic year, and one hour of CLE credit is available for OBA members at no charge. Currently, this series is on hold due to COVID-19. Learn more HERE.