Meet the Staff

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Kristine D. Bridges

Assistant Dean - Director of Professional Development

Dean Bridges joined the University of Tulsa-College of Law in September 2009.  She is a 2003 graduate of Baylor University College of Law and enjoyed private practice in Dallas, Texas prior to joining the Professional Development Office.  Dean Bridges brings wide ranging experience to the Professional Development Office including owning a family law practice, working as a corporate litigation associate for Burford & Ryburn, LLP, and serving as a student briefing clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey C. Manske of the Western District of Texas.  Prior to becoming a lawyer, she worked as a children’s advocate and received a Children’s Justice Act grant to attend the Emory Law School Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic in 2002.  In the Professional Development Office, Dean Bridges manages all professional development programs for TU Law as well as counseling students regarding career options and resources.  Dean Bridges also coordinates with potential employers and alumni to offer outstanding opportunities to TU Law students and alumni. 

Jennifer L. Flexner, Esq.

Assistant Director of Professional Development and Pro Bono Coordinator

Jennifer joined the professional development office in 2001. Prior to law school, Jennifer spent three years living in London earning her Master of Arts at Brunel University. After returning to the U.S., Jennifer obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Upon graduation, Jennifer served as a law clerk for the Hon. Elizabeth Eherlich, in the Court of Common Pleas, Berks County, Pennsylvania.  She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Oklahoma.  In the Professional Development Office, Jennifer focused her time on researching market trends and counseling students.  As the Pro Bono Coordinator, she coordinates public interest opportunities for students and supervises the public interest stipend program for the College of Law.  Jennifer enjoys volunteering at the Equality Center and the Tulsa Zoo. 

 

Ashley M. Schneidau

Administrative Assistant

Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts at Lee University.  In 2007, Ashley moved to Tulsa 2007 to support her husband in his pursuit of a Juris Doctor degree. Prior to joining the Professional Development Office, she worked at project management firm in Tulsa and the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in North Carolina and in Colorado.  In the Professional Development Office, Ashley coordinates student and alumni services as well as supports the Director and Assistant Director in enhancing professional development and pro bono opportunities for students.