Meet the Staff

 

Kristine D. Bridges

Assistant Dean
Director of Professional Development

Dean Bridges brings wide ranging experience to the Professional Development Office including owning a family law practice, working as a corporate litigation associate for a firm in Dallas, Texas, 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, Dean Bridges 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.  She is a 2003 graduate of Baylor University College of Law and licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma. 

In the Professional Development Office, Dean Bridges manages all professional development programs for and co-teaches the Dean's Seminar on the Legal Profession with Dean Levit.  She also enjoys counseling students regarding career options and resources.  Dean Bridges collaborates with employers and alumni to offer outstanding opportunities to TU Law students and alumni.  

Dean Bridges is an active member of NALP (The Association of Legal Career Professionals), currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the Law Student and Lawyer Professional Development Collaboration in the LSPD Section.  She has presented at NALP's Annual Education Conference and authored articles for the NALPBulletin.  

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Christy M. Caves

Associate Director of Professional Development & Public Service Coordinator

Ms. Caves joined the University of Tulsa College of Law in April 2010.  In college, she was a scholar athlete at the University of Tulsa, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2002.  Ms. Caves returned to the University of Tulsa and received her Juris Doctor from the College of Law in 2005. Following law school, Ms. Caves worked in Tulsa as a litigation associate for Atkinson Haskins where she served as the firm’s Law Clerk and Licensed Legal Intern Coordinator.  Prior to joining TU College of Law, Ms. Caves managed her own law firm, Swift & Watkins, PLLC, where she provided clients with representation in litigation matters.  In the Professional Development Office, Ms. Caves assists Dean Bridges with all professional development programs for TU College of Law students and alumni, as well as coordinating with potential employers.  Ms. Caves brings strong local ties and regional market knowledge to the TU College of Law. Additionally, Ms. Caves organizes pro bono and public interest opportunities for our students.  She is an active member of NALP, the Association for Legal Career Professionals, and is admitted to practice law in Oklahoma. 

 

Terry Terry L. Douglas

Administrative Assistant of the Professional Development Office

Ms. Douglas joined the University of Tulsa College of Law Professional Development Office in October 2010. She brings with her ten plus years experience in information technology and administration. Ms. Douglas provides the administrative support to the Professional Development Office and TU College of Law students and alumni.