Leah P. Keele

Leah P. Keele is a shareholder at Latham, Keele, Lehman, Ratcliff, Carter & Clarke P.C., and an accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of experience in workers’ compensation defense. She represents employers, insurance carriers, and self-insured entities, including Tribal Nations, with a strategic and results-oriented approach. Known for her thorough preparation and advocacy, she focuses on developing practical solutions that protect clients’ interests while minimizing costs and legal risks.

Ms. Keele earned her J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law, where she contributed to the Tulsa Law Review, and her B.S. from Northeastern Oklahoma State University. Her education and early scholarship laid the groundwork for her detailed understanding of Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system and related litigation strategies. She has since earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers®, along with an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma and the Tribal Courts of the Cherokee, Muscogee Creek, and Osage Nations, Ms. Keele’s experience extends across state and tribal jurisdictions. Her memberships include the Oklahoma Bar Association, Tulsa County Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and the Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute. She also authored the “Pink Book,” a practical guide for clients navigating workers’ compensation issues.

Throughout her career, Leah P. Keele has been recognized for her professionalism and dedication to client success. She combines deep legal knowledge with a proactive, client-focused approach, earning the trust of employers and insurers across Oklahoma. Her leadership and commitment to excellence make her a respected figure in the field of workers’ compensation defense law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Latham, Keele, Lehman, Ratcliff, Carter & Clarke P.C.
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Native American Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Former Board Member, Oklahoma Self-Insured Association
• Member, Tulsa County Bar Association
• Member, Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Tulsa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northeastern Oklahoma State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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