OCTOBER 2025 | 45 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL thinking about mock trial. Through her work, countless Oklahoma high school students have gained not only practical knowledge of the law but also the confidence and skills to pursue careers in the legal profession. Many practicing attorneys today trace their first spark of interest in the law back to mock trial experiences made possible by Ms. Spencer’s efforts. She has worked tirelessly for the OBA to encourage a love of law in students and make the Oklahoma High School Mock Trial Program what it is today. JOE STAMPER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Randall J. Snapp, Tulsa Randall J. Snapp has devoted more than 30 years to the practice of law and service to the legal profession. In 1993, he joined the Tulsa office of Crowe & Dunlevy and has since built a distinguished career in employment law, workers’ compensation and commercial litigation. He has counseled and litigated a full range of employment issues and has represented management and employers in complex matters in both state and federal courts. He also served as vice president of administration for the Tulsa office of Crowe & Dunlevy for 18 years. He has been involved in various law practice sections, including the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section and the OBA Workers’ Compensation Section and the Labor and Employment Law Section, of which he served as chair. His service extends beyond bar associations, though. He frequently lectures on employment-related subjects and previously served as an adjunct instructor teaching human resources law at Tulsa Community College. In addition, Mr. Snapp serves on the adjunct settlement judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma and conducts private mediations for matters involving employment law and workers’ compensation. His community involvement includes leadership roles with Tulsa Ballet, Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green Country (board president), the Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma (board president), Bishop Kelley High School (board president) and the Catholic Leadership Institute. Mr. Snapp has also been awarded the James Woods Green Medallion by the University of Kansas School of Law. Mr. Snapp’s dedication to his work and community reflects the highest ideals of the legal profession. ALMA WILSON AWARD Lori McConnell, Shawnee Assistant District Attorney Lori McConnell has spent her career protecting Oklahoma’s children with compassion, integrity and an unwavering pursuit of justice. She is known for handling some of the most difficult cases with meticulous legal skill and a deep empathy for victims. Her work extends beyond the courtroom as well. She collaborates with child advocacy centers, law enforcement agencies and community partners to ensure children receive protection and care. As a mentor to prosecutors and investigators, she raises the standard of how child-centered cases are handled statewide. Ms. McConnell uses the law to protect and empower the most vulnerable. Now, serving the Pottawatomie County District Attorney’s Office after a distinguished tenure in Oklahoma County, she has become a cornerstone in the prosecution of child abuse and sexual assault cases. Ms. McConnell’s tireless efforts embody Justice Alma Wilson’s legacy of empowering vulnerable youth through the law, and her work has improved the lives of countless children.
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