Specifications include, but are not limited to: The University would like a Request for Qualifications for outside counsel who will represent the University in the following areas: Real Estate Transactions Tax Intellectual Property Matters Employee Benefits Oil and Gas Workers Compensation Medical Malpractice Defense Securities Litigation and General Litigation. The expectation is that firms could present your qualifications and rates in the areas above where you have an interest and ability to represent the University. The University minimum qualifications would be a current license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to associate with an Oklahoma firm for pro hac vice admission. Please provide a short paragraph describing your firm’s/individual’s qualifications and experience in the area(s) you have chosen to respond as well as any experience the responder has representing state entities or institutions of higher education. Additionally, we require the responders to submit their hourly rates or any proposed blended rates to be utilized for University legal services as well as their sample engagement letter. The responders should include the names and addresses of three clients they have represented in the area of their response.