Kristen O’Connor Anderson

Kristen O’Connor Anderson is an Of Counsel attorney at Hartzog Conger Cason in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She focuses on corporate law, business formation, estate planning, probate, tax controversies, and alternative dispute resolution. With a deep understanding of complex legal matters, she provides clients with strategic legal solutions to help businesses and individuals manage financial and legal risks.

Kristen earned her J.D. with honors from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2006. She was a Comfort Scholar, a six-time Dean’s List honoree, and a three-time American Jurisprudence award winner. She also served as an assistant articles editor for the Oklahoma Law Review and was a member of the Order of the Coif and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. Before law school, she completed her B.A. in Political Science at Western Washington University in 2000.

Licensed in Oklahoma since 2006, Kristen has built a strong reputation in business law, estate planning, tax law, and financial incentives. She advises clients on corporate governance, tax credit finance, and business incentives, helping businesses navigate legal challenges while maximizing financial benefits. Her expertise in estate planning and probate ensures that clients can confidently protect their assets and plan for future generations.

Kristen’s legal achievements have been recognized by Oklahoma Super Lawyers, where she was named a Rising Star in Estate Planning & Probate (2010). She is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Oklahoma Bar Association, including its Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Section and Business and Corporate Law Section. She has also been admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.

In addition to her legal practice, Kristen O’Connor Anderson has contributed to legal scholarship and education. She has presented at national seminars, including “How to Plan for Incapacity” at the National Business Institute Seminar, and has published in the Oklahoma Law Review. Through her dedicated legal work and extensive experience, she continues to provide valuable legal counsel to businesses and individuals across Oklahoma.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Hartzog Conger Cason
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western Washington University
  BA in political science

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