Laura H. McConnell-Corbyn

Biography

Laura is a seasoned, established trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience. She advises and defends corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals on a range of issues including complex, high-value commercial and domestic litigation, labor and employment disputes, property division, and all facets of family law, including changes to estate planning and prenuptial agreements. She also meets the needs of clients who have complicated and closely-held business structures and guides them through corporate and tax issues, particularly those involving separation or divorce actions.

Laura is a reliable advocate who works to meet her clients’ needs through mediation, arbitration, settlement, and if needed, in trial. She has extensive experience in both state and federal courts and ensures to understand all facets of a dispute so she can protect each client’s best interests. She is the Office Managing Member of the Oklahoma City office.

Court Admissions

Licensed In

  • Oklahoma

Education

  • J.D. University of Oklahoma College of Law
  • B.S. Oklahoma Baptist University

Memberships

  • Chair, Family Law Section, Oklahoma County Bar Association (2024-2025)
  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Former President, Oklahoma Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Fellow, Oklahoma Bar Foundation
  • Lifetime Member, Leadership Oklahoma, Class XVI

Achievements

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law (2003-Present)
  • Super Lawyers®, Family Law, Business Litigation Law, Employment Litigation Law, Oklahoma City, OK (2006-Present)
  • Bobby G. Knapp Leadership Award, Oklahoma City Bar Association (2025)
  • Top Attorney, 405 Magazine (2025)
  • Board Member of the Year, 501(c)(3) (2024)
  • Best Lawyers® 2024 Oklahoma City, OK Family Law, Lawyer of the Year
  • Benchmark Top Business Litigators (2024)
  • Oklahoma Super Lawyers®, Top Ten Attorneys in Oklahoma (2023, 2024), Top 25 Female (2006- 2024), Top 50 Attorneys (2009-2024)
  • Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers (2018-2024)
  • Best Lawyers® 2019 Oklahoma City, OK Family Law, Lawyer of the Year
  • Best Lawyers® 2014 Oklahoma City, OK Family Law, Lawyer of the Year
  • Oklahoma Bar Association William G. Paul Oklahoma Justice Award (2010)
  • Oklahoma Bar Association Mona Salyer Lambird Spotlight Award (2010)
  • Profile in Excellence, Oklahoma Baptist University (2010)
  • Cross and Flame Award, United Methodist Men for Service to Youth of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
  • COALA Attorney of the Year (2007)
  • Leadership in Law Award, The Journal Record (2006)

Publications

  • “Walters v. Walters,” P.3d, OK App. (2024)
  • “Fitzpatrick v. Fitzpatrick,” OK 81, 533 P.3d 81 (2023)
  • “Dancer v. Dancer,” OK CIV APP 25, 513 P.3d 569 (2022)
  • “The Margaret Blair Trust v. Blair,” OK CIV APP 47, 378 P.3d 65 (2016)
  • “Starcevich v. Starcevich,” OK CIV APP 100, 352 P.3d 1250 (2014)
  • “Redmond v. Cauthen,” OK CIV APP 46, 211 P.3d 233 (2009)
  • “Kerby v. Kerby,” OK 35, 164 P.3d 1049 (2007)
  • “Kerby v. Kerby,” OK 36, 164 P.3d 1053 (2007)
  • “Smith v. Smith,” OK CIV APP 28, 67 P.3d 351 (2003)
  • “Myers v. Lashley,” OK 4, 44 P.3d 553 (2002)
  • “In the Matter of the Adoption of CDM,” OK 103, 39 P.3d 802 (2001)
  • “Dorn v. Heritage Trust Co.,” OK CIV APP 64, 24 P.3d 886 (2001)
  • “Smith v. Speligene,” OK CIV APP 95, 990 P.2d 312 (1999)
  • “Horton v. State of Oklahoma,” OK 137, 915 P.2d 352 (1996)
  • “deSilva v. Pitts,” 481 F.3d 1279, 10th Cir. (2007)
  • “Robinson v. City of Edmond,” 160 F.3d 1275, 10th Cir. (1998)
  • “Robinson v. City of Edmond,” 68 F.3d 1226, 10th Cir. (1995)
  • “Crysco Oilfield Services, Inc. v. Hutchinson-Hayes International,” 913 F.2d 850, 10th Cir. (1990)

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