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University of Oklahoma College of Law Professor Tracy Hresko Pearl Elected to the American Law Institute

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University of Oklahoma College of Law Professor Tracy Hresko Pearl Elected to the American Law Institute


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July 18, 2025

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NORMAN, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma College of Law is proud to announce that Professor Tracy Hresko Pearl, the William J. Alley Professor of Law, has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI), the nation’s leading independent organization dedicated to clarifying and improving the law.

A nationally recognized expert at the intersection of emerging technology, risk, and criminal law, Professor Pearl’s work explores how legal systems respond to transformative technologies, including autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. At OU Law, she teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure: Investigations, Professional Responsibility, and Torts.

“It’s an incredible honor to join the American Law Institute,” Pearl said. “I have long admired the organization’s commitment to modernizing law in the U.S. I’m excited to contribute to this collective effort in the years to come.”

Pearl is a prolific scholar and sought-after voice in national legal conversations. Her recent work has been published in the BYU Law Review, Indiana Law Journal, and George Mason Law Review, and she frequently presents at conferences in both the U.S. and abroad. She is also a frequent op-ed contributor to news outlets throughout the country.

Learn more at law.ou.edu.

About the College of Law

The University of Oklahoma College of Law offers exceptional value and unmatched community. Established in 1909, OU Law provides a cutting-edge legal education while fostering a culture of service and leadership.

About the University of Oklahoma

Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. For more information about the university, visit www.ou.edu.


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