Cathy Christensen
Cathy Christensen & Associates, P. C.
2929 N.W. 138th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73134
Telephone: (405)752-5565
Facsimile: (405)752-5570
E-Mail: Cathy@CathyChristensenLaw.com
Practice Areas
Family Law
General Civil Litigation
Professional Biography and Recognition
Oklahoma Super Lawyers - Selected 2007-2023
Oklahoma Council on Judicial Complaints, Member since June 2014; Chairman 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
2018, 2019, 2020,2021 and 2022 Martindale Hubbell “Distinguished Attorney Award”. Rated Very High in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
2007, 2020 Listed one of Top 25 Female Oklahoma Super Lawyers
2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc. Top 10 Attorney Award
Oklahoma City University School of Law, Board Member since 2015
2013 Oklahoma Supreme Court Sovereignty Symposium Award
2011 Oklahoma City University School of Law, Distinguished Lawyer Alumni Award
2010 Professional Service Award, Oklahoma County Bar Association
2009 Award for Community Service, Oklahoma City University School of Law
2008 President’s Award, Oklahoma Bar Association
2008 - Recognized for Excellence in Family Law
2007, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Current Rated BG Distinguished - Very High from Lexus-Nexus
2006 Mona Slayer Lambird Spotlight Award Recipient, Oklahoma Bar Association
2000 Distinguished Service Award, Oklahoma Bar Foundation
Bar Memberships
State Bar of Oklahoma (since 1987)
American Bas Association
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Oklahoma Bar Foundation, Benefactor Fellow
Admitted to practice in the State of Oklahoma; United States District Court of the Western District of Oklahoma
Oklahoma County Bar Association (since 1987)
Education
Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1982)
Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1986)
Oklahoma Bar Association
Past President, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2013
President, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2012
President-Elect, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2011
Vice President, Oklahoma Bar Association, 1994
Board of Governors, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2006-2009; 2010-2012
Military Assistance Task Force, 2011
Family Law Section, ABA, since 2010 - 2014
Family Law Section, OBA, since 1991
Special Committee on Legal Education, 2011
National Mock Trial Task Force, 2005-2006
OBA Law Related Education Committee, Chair, 1989, 1995, 2013
High School Mock Trial Committee, 1989-2004
OBA Audit Committee, 2005
Woman in Law Committee, Chair and Co-Chair, 2004-2006
Woman in Law Committee, Member, 1990-present
Solo and Small Firm Committee, 1997-1998, 2010 and 2011
Unauthorized Practice of Law Task Force, 2010
Budget Committee, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013
Strategic Plan Committee, 2010-2013, 2016
Awards Committee, 2008-2013
Facilities Committee, 2006-2012
Bench and Bar Committee Co-Chair, 2006-2010
Investment Committee, Member, 2011, 2013
Oklahoma Bar Foundation
Fellow 1987 - present
Development Committee, 2010
Chair, Strategic Plan Revenue and Enhancement Task Force Committee, 2009-2010
Grants and Awards Committee, 2008-2010
Trustee, Oklahoma Bar Foundation, 2006-2011
IOLTA and Revenue Enhancement Committee, 2006-2007
Chair, Personnel Committee, 1997-1998
Chair, IOLTA Committee, 1996-1998
Benefactor Fellow, Oklahoma Bar Foundation, 1994-present
Oklahoma County Bar Association
BOG Liaison, Oklahoma County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2006-2009
Civic
• Member, Phi Delta Phi
• Oklahoma City University, School of Law, Alumni Association
• Oklahoma City University, School of Law, Executive Board Member, 2009-2018
• Chair, St. Eugene Catholic School Advisory Counsel, 2004 and 2005
• Board of Directors, Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, 2002-2006
• Member, St. Eugene Catholic School Advisory Counsel, 2000 - 2005
• Associate, Luther Bohanon American Inn of Court
• Member, Oklahoma State University Foundation
• Member, Christ the King Catholic Church, Oklahoma City
• Member, Rotary Club 29 of Oklahoma City
• Member, Oklahoma Academy for State Goals
• Member, The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
• Member, The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition
• Appointed by Governor Fallin in 2013 to serve a six (6) year term on the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Personal
Husband, Dr. John Ditmars III, J.D., and three children: John Ditmars, III; Adam Christensen, J.D., M.B.A.; and Blake Christensen, D.O.; her three wonderful daughters-in-law, and the best grandchildren in the world!
