Robert Butkin
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Robert A. Butkin served as State Treasurer of Oklahoma
from 1995 to 2005. He then served as dean of The University of Tulsa College of Law from 2005 until
2007.
Butkin is currently a tenured professor at the law school. Dean Butkin has a distinguished career, particularly in public service. His accomplishments include drafting legislation that created Oklahoma's College Savings Plan, and co-chairing the effort to pass two state constitutional amendments that now allow public Oklahoma universities to engage in technology-transfer and commercial development of their own ideas. He also co-chaired the successful effort that created a permanent constitutional trust fund for tobacco-settlement monies. Dean Butkin chaired Governor-Elect Henry's transition team, recruiting a bi-partisan group of business, civic and political leaders who assisted the governor in identifying key issues. He has served in various organizations including holding the presidency of the Southern State Treasurers Association. He chaired the Banking, Collateral and Cash Management Committee for the National Association of State Treasurers
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Butkin received a bachelor of arts
degree from Yale College
in Connecticut, graduating magna cum laude in 1975 with distinction in history. He received his Juris Doctor
from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
in Philadelphia in 1978. He was one of 15 Americans named a Henry Luce Scholar
in 1978 and served as visiting fellow at the University of the Philippines Law Center in Quezon City
. He also held the position of assistant attorney general for the state of Oklahoma and was an associate attorney with the Washington, D.C., law firm of Hogan and Hartson.
State Treasurer of Oklahoma
The State Treasurer of Oklahoma is the chief custodian of Oklahoma’s cash deposits, monies from bond sales, and other securities and collateral and directs the investments of those assets. The Treasurer provides for the safe and efficient operation of state government through effective banking,...
from 1995 to 2005. He then served as dean of The University of Tulsa College of Law from 2005 until
2007.
Butkin is currently a tenured professor at the law school. Dean Butkin has a distinguished career, particularly in public service. His accomplishments include drafting legislation that created Oklahoma's College Savings Plan, and co-chairing the effort to pass two state constitutional amendments that now allow public Oklahoma universities to engage in technology-transfer and commercial development of their own ideas. He also co-chaired the successful effort that created a permanent constitutional trust fund for tobacco-settlement monies. Dean Butkin chaired Governor-Elect Henry's transition team, recruiting a bi-partisan group of business, civic and political leaders who assisted the governor in identifying key issues. He has served in various organizations including holding the presidency of the Southern State Treasurers Association. He chaired the Banking, Collateral and Cash Management Committee for the National Association of State Treasurers
National Association of State Treasurers
The National Association of State Treasurers is a not-for-profit organization consisting of state treasurers or comparable senior finance officials from U.S. states, commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia. The association is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky and affiliated with...
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Butkin received a bachelor of arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree from Yale College
Yale College
Yale College was the official name of Yale University from 1718 to 1887. The name now refers to the undergraduate part of the university. Each undergraduate student is assigned to one of 12 residential colleges.-Residential colleges:...
in Connecticut, graduating magna cum laude in 1975 with distinction in history. He received his Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
University of Pennsylvania Law School
The University of Pennsylvania Law School, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the law school of the University of Pennsylvania. A member of the Ivy League, it is among the oldest and most selective law schools in the nation. It is currently ranked 7th overall by U.S. News & World Report,...
in Philadelphia in 1978. He was one of 15 Americans named a Henry Luce Scholar
Henry Luce Scholar
Henry Luce Scholar is a recipient of a cultural exchange and vocational fellowship sponsored by The Henry Luce Foundation, a private foundation established by Time, Inc. founder Henry R. Luce.-The program:...
in 1978 and served as visiting fellow at the University of the Philippines Law Center in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
. He also held the position of assistant attorney general for the state of Oklahoma and was an associate attorney with the Washington, D.C., law firm of Hogan and Hartson.