Shannon L. Prescott was born in Tulsa, OK on September 13, 1974. She is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma and has dedicated her legal career to serving her Nation and all other Indian Nations. Ms. Prescott served as a tribal prosecutor for almost seven (7) years primarily representing the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in the prosecution of criminal, juvenile and domestic matters. Ms. Prescott has represented the Nation in the protection of its sovereignty in state and federal courts. She served as the legal advisor to the Nation’s Family Violence Program, Children and Family Services Administration and Lighthorse Police Department. Ms. Prescott continues to provide training to those in the domestic violence field as a contract instructor for the Domestic Violence Instructor Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Department of Homeland Security and National Sheriff’s Association. Ms. Prescott’s practice areas encompass all tribal legal issues, including but not limited to, Estate Planning, Probate, Tribal Economic Development, Domestic matters and general tribal consultation.

EDUCATION:

• Northeastern State University, B.A. Criminal Justice, 1995
• University of Tulsa, College of Law, J.D., 1999

Professional Experience:

• University of Tulsa, College of Law, Adjunct Professor of Law
• Bacone College, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice
• Instructor, National Sheriff’s Association
• Instructor, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Dept. of Homeland Security

Professional Associations:

• Oklahoma Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Volunteer Trainer

Admissions to Practice:

• Oklahoma
• Muscogee (Creek) Nation
• Cherokee Nation
• United States District Courts of Oklahoma, Northern and Eastern Districts