
Chelsea Celsor Smith
Chelsea Celsor Smith has experience in civil litigation in both state and federal court. Her areas of emphasis include governmental ethics, constitutional law, administrative law, employment law, and pharmaceutical consulting. She formerly served as acting General Counsel to the Oklahoma House of Representatives and was previously in-house General Counsel to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Prior to forming Celsor Smith Consulting, Chelsea was the Director of Legal at Helsinn Therapeutics, Inc. She provides advice and training and has been a speaker regarding compliance with employment and ethics law. Chelsea has experience in employment and healthcare fraud issues and provides consulting services to a variety of pharma/biotech entities, agencies, and businesses, including contract GC for Oklahoma Public Employees Association and M Wright Services, LLC.
Chelsea has been recognized as Best Lawyers: One to Watch in Labor and Employment Law-Employee; Labor and Employment Law, Litigation-Labor, and Employment Law.
Chelsea owns and manages an oilfield disposal business with her family in Western Oklahoma and she and her husband have a ranch with a cow-calf operation.
EDUCATION
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J.D., CUM LAUDE, 2011
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
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B.A. IN SOCIOLOGY/CRIMINOLOGY AND HISTORY, WITH HONORS
2008 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
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Oklahoma Bar association
MEMBER -
Oklahoma COUNTY Bar association
MEMBER -
Federalist Society Member
Events - Federal Bar Association
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
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2022 - 2023
Helsinn Therapeutics, Inc. -
2019 - 2022
Hall Estill -
2019
Fellers Snider -
2015 - 2019
Celsor Smith Law -
2013 - 2015
Oklahoma House of Representatives
General Counsel -
2011 - 2013
Andrews Davis
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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2024-PRESENT
BOARD MEMBER LEEDEY CHAMBER -
2024-PRESENT
BOARD MEMBER OKLAHOMA INSTITUTE OF CHILD ADVOCACY -
2023-present
Member of oklahoma cattlemen's association -
2023-present
State Chamber Council of Advisors - member of leedey first baptist church
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2022-2024
BOARD MEMBER OKLAHOMA CITY CARE CENTER
Secretary -
2019
RED TIE NIGHT TO BENEFIT OKLAHOMA AIDS CARE FUND, PREVIEW PARTY COMMITTEE -
2018-Present
PINK TIE BALL TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN -
2016 - 2018
PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA -
2016-2019
Heritage Hills Associate Board
Allison Christian
Of Counsel
Allison joins Celsor Smith Consulting from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma, where she gained federal jury trial experience and argued at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Allison managed her own caseload, including immigration, white-collar, Indian Country, and Project Safe Childhood cases. She also worked as an associate at McAfee & Taft and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti.
Additionally, Allison is actively involved in business and real estate investing, including rentals, Airbnbs, flips, and remodels. She is a licensed realtor and owns real estate companies related to investing and management. Allison also works with a homebuilder, where she is involved in developing multifamily properties in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Allison holds a J.D. with Honors from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. She was involved in various activities and honors, including serving as the Executive Editor of the American Indian Law Review and participating on the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Team.
Allison also has a background in policy; she interned in Washington, D.C., for United States Senator James Lankford. She also worked with the Oklahoma Legislature while in college, serving as an intern for the Secretary of Energy and Environment and as the OSU Legislative Intern in Agriculture.
Allison holds a B.S., magna cum laude, with a Major in Animal Science and a Minor in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness from Oklahoma State University, where she was recognized as an Outstanding Senior.
Allison grew up on a cattle ranch in Duncan, Oklahoma, which instilled in her a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for agriculture. She also served as a state FFA officer, further solidifying her dedication to agriculture and leadership.
With her unique blend of skills, experiences, and upbringing, Allison brings a valuable perspective to her work, whether in law, real estate, or business.
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