Emily Eleftherakis

Emily Eleftherakis is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Law at the Oklahoma City University School of Law, where she teaches in the American Indian Wills Clinic. She is also a practicing attorney at Krahl Goerke Meyer and Behenna, specializing in family and small business succession planning, real estate, business development, and trust and estate administration. Her legal expertise spans civil litigation (including real property, energy, appellate, and trust/estate matters) and wealth management.

Education: J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Research Interests: Focused on estate planning, trust administration, tribal legal issues, and civil litigation. Her work emphasizes practical legal solutions for Indigenous communities through the American Indian Wills Clinic, addressing wills and estate needs for Native American clients.

Awards: Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine annually since 2018 for her legal excellence.

Advising & Community: Leads the American Indian Wills Clinic, advocating for equitable legal access in tribal contexts. Active in community organizations including Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Oklahoma City and YWCA of Oklahoma City. Member of professional bodies like the Oklahoma Bar Association and Federal Bar Association.

Affiliations: Cherokee Nation citizen and Delaware Tribe member, contributing legal expertise to Indigenous communities. Lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, with her family.