Office Staff Front Desk

Morgan R. Lyness

EDUCATION

Oklahoma City University School of Law Oklahoma City, OK

Juris Doctor, State of Oklahoma Bar Licensed May 2018

Norick Municipal Law Clinic

Agricultural and Environmental Law Association

“Race Talk” with Professor Danné Johnson

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International

–Vice Justice (2017-2018)

–Marshall (2016-2017)

Texas A&M University College Station, TX

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Leadership and Development May 2015

Emphasis in Higher Education

Dr. Joe Townsend Leadership Fellow

Chi Omega (Xi Kappa)

Alpha Zeta College of Agriculture Honors Fraternity

WORK EXPERIENCE

Taylor, Lucas, Locke & Corbin Oklahoma City, OK

Associate Attorney October 2018-Present

Meet and problem solve with clients on a day to day basis on various case types

Discuss settlement negotiations with insurance adjusters

Prepare small claims cases and present to a Judge or Jury

Prepare civil litigation files for trial including discovery, taking depositions, pretrial court dates and mediation

McGill & Rodgers PLLC Edmond, OK

Legal Intern April-November 2016; August-October 2017; July 2018-Present

Prepared various motions, discovery, and applications

Filed motions and set hearing dates

Researched information on new laws in field of family law

Ironhorse Wealth Management & Estate Planning Edmond, OK

Corporate Counsel Extern January –May 2018

Prepared probate documents and various Estate Planning documents

Leadership training for office staff

Resolution Legal Group Oklahoma City, OK

Legal Intern October-December 2017

Conducted research and crafted memos for supervising attorneys regarding cases in complex business litigation, construction law and intellectual property

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc. Oklahoma City, OK

Litigation Practice Extern May-August 2017

Conducted legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis and OSCN

Created informational brochure for clients regarding expunging records

Texas A&M University College Station, TX

Assistant Peer Advisor 2015

Managed front desk of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications and assisted students with degree planning

Brazos Christian School College Station, TX

Substitute High School Teacher 2014

Camp Ozark Mt. Ida, AR

Camp Counselor 2012-2014

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Junior League of Oklahoma City 2018-Present

Active Member, PIVOT placement site

General Meeting Planning Committee

Chi Omega Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter 2017-Present

“Fashion for a Passion” annual event benefitting Hearts for Hearing

Oklahoma City Texas A&M Club 2015-Present

Muster Committee Member, Silent Auction Chair (2017)

Support current and future Aggies in the Oklahoma City area

Promote the Spirit of Aggieland through events such as Muster and Yell Practice

COMMUNITY SERVICE

PIVOT, A Turning Point for Youth 2019-Present

Crossings Community Church Volunteer (Date Nite, Church Under the Bridge) 2015-Present

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International (Adopt-A-Street, SafeSpook) 2015-2018

Brazos Valley Food Bank 2012-2015

REFERENCES

Andrea Clinger, Attorney 214-***-****

Taylor, Lucas, Locke & Corbin ****.*******@***********.***

Steven Kaestner, Owner and Financial Consultant 405-***-****

Ironhorse Wealth Management & Estate Planning *****@***************.***

LeAnne McGill, Managing Partner 405-***-****

McGill & Rodgers PLLC ******@*************.***

Faye C. Rodgers, Managing Partner 405-***-****

McGill & Rodgers PLLC ****@*************.***

Jennifer Prilliman, Interim Director and Law Library Professor 405-***-****

Oklahoma City University School of Law ***********@****.***

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