Philip R. Bruce

Philip R. Bruce is a shareholder at McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City, where he represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. His practice covers workplace compliance, litigation defense, wage and hour issues, non-compete enforcement, and federal regulatory matters. He also handles complex civil litigation, including trade secrets and contract disputes.

Philip earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Oklahoma in 2011. While in law school, he served on the Oklahoma Law Review, competed on the national mock trial team, and was a member of the Order of Barristers. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of Kentucky.

Philip advises employers on compliance with Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and other labor regulations, and frequently defends them before federal and state courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies. He also provides proactive counsel on policies, handbooks, employee discipline, drug testing, immigration I-9 compliance, and social media protocols.

Philip’s litigation experience includes securing multi-million-dollar judgments for employers in trade secret and employment contract cases, defending against FLSA collective actions, and resolving administrative charges with the EEOC. He also represents clients in industries ranging from healthcare and manufacturing to oil and gas and tribal entities.

Recognized in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Oklahoma Super Lawyers, Philip R. Bruce is also a co-author and editor of the Midwest Employment Law Letter and co-author of the Oklahoma Employment Law: Practice and Forms Manual. He is an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Tulsa County Bar Association.

With deep legal insight and proven results, Philip continues to be a trusted advisor and advocate for employers navigating today’s dynamic legal landscape.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
• Member, Tulsa County Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kentucky
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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