O'Kelly H. Pearson

O'Kelly H. Pearson

  • Construction Law, Education Law, Energy, Oil & Gas Law
  • Wyoming
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Biography

O’Kelley H. Pearson joined Hickey & Evans in 2007 as an Associate and became a Partner in 2011. She graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law with honors in 2007 and was admitted into the Bar in 2007.

At UW College of Law, O’Kelley served on the Student Honor Council, as managing editor of the Wyoming Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Most recently, O’Kelley taught Legal Writing as an adjunct professor at the College of Law.

O’Kelley represents a wide range of clients, including K-12 and higher education boards and institutions, regulated utilities, municipalities, and diverse business entities. She has appeared before state and federal courts in Wyoming, as well as the Public Service Commission, the Industrial Siting Commission, and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Education
University of Wyoming College of Law
J.D. (2007)
Honors: With Honors
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Davidson College
B.A. | International Studies
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Fundamentally Flawed: Wyoming's Failure to Protect a Student's Right to an Education, RM v. Washakie County School District Number One
Wyoming Law Review
“Remember me, Mom, it’s your daughter” – My Experience as a Non-Traditional Law Student
Wyoming Lawyer
Riding the Wave of School Finance Reform: The Wyoming Judiciary Hangs Five
Education Law Seminar
Professional Associations
National School Boards Association, Conference of School Attorneys
Member
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Wyoming State Bar  # 6-4232
Member
- Current
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Laramie County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Laramie High School Basketball Booster Club
Treasurer
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Wyoming P-16 Council
Member
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Leadership Wyoming
Member
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Wyoming Mental Health Care Licensing Board
Member
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Pinedale Preschool Board of Directors
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Wyoming
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10th Circuit
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Practice Areas
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Education Law
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Additional Practice Areas
  • Administrative Law
  • Contracts
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Contact & Map
1800 Carey Avenue
Suite 700
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Telephone: (307) 634-1525
Fax: (307) 638-7335