Randy Knight is an early-career attorney whose practice is grounded in federal Indian law, cultural advocacy, and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law, Randy earned multiple distinctions for both academic excellence and oral advocacy, including the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Federal Indian Law and induction into the prestigious Order of the Barristers in Spring 2025.
During law school, Randy demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to service. They served as President and former Vice President of the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA), Managing Editor of the Energy Law Journal, and Chair of the TU Pow Wow Committee. Additionally, Randy represented their peers as a two-year delegate and was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair for the Student Bar Association, where they advanced initiatives promoting access, equity, and cultural awareness within the legal community.
As a two-time competitor in the National Native American Law Students Association Moot Court Competition, Randy refined their litigation and appellate advocacy skills, complementing their academic focus on tribal sovereignty and natural resources. Their student note for the Energy Law Journal, based on Arizona v. Navajo Nation, explores the evolving balance between tribal water rights and federal trust obligations.
Randy also gained valuable practical experience through the B.C. Franklin Legal Clinic, where they assisted underserved clients with a range of civil legal matters, and through internships with Cherokee Federal and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma. These experiences deepened their understanding of the relationships among tribal, federal, and local jurisdictions, shaping a practice centered on integrity, cultural respect, and justice for Indigenous communities.
Outside of their professional work, Randy serves as a Community Representative for CAP Tulsa’s Policy Council and continues to mentor Native law students and peers interested in public service and advocacy.
Bar and Court Admissions
Oklahoma Bar Association
United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (expected 2026)
Cherokee Nation Bar Association
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Bar Association
Education
University of Tulsa College of Law - J.D. (with highest honors)
NOrtheastern State University - M.B.A.
Oklahoma State University – B.S. Biological Sciences
Professional and Trade Affiliations
Oklahoma Bar Association
Tulsa County Bar Association
Honors and Awards
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Federal Indian Law
Order of the Barristers (Spring 2025)
