General Counsel

• Provide legal representation in all phases of assigned capital cases within applicable legal forums and bounds
• Perform case management activities until cases are concluded or reassigned
• Communicate with clients about all aspects of their cases to support informed decisions
• Communicate with clients' friends and family to obtain pertinent information while protecting privilege and confidentiality
• Conduct independent investigations concerning guilt, innocence, and the penalty phase
• Collect and maintain investigative evidence according to established standards and laws
• Prepare for trial by filing pretrial motions, developing plea negotiation strategies, securing experts, and formulating defense theories
• Conduct ongoing legal research and prepare motion briefs and arguments
• Prepare for jury selection, including legal challenges, questions, and juror suitability assessments
• Preserve legal error for appellate review
• Prepare for sentencing by applying Oklahoma capital-sentencing procedures and presenting available mitigating and favorable information
• Prepare for post-judgment proceedings, preserve clients' review rights, and cooperate with subsequent counsel
• Serve as co-counsel as assigned
• Provide consultation, advice, assistance, and support to attorneys and staff
• Perform administrative duties as needed

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