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Danne L. Johnson
Associate Professor of Law
E-mail: Danne Johnson
Phone: (405) 208-5861
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00-3:00; or by appointment.
Courses:
Civil Procedure • Securities Regulation • Securities Litigation and Enforcement • Legal Profession
Education:
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., George Washington University
Areas of Expertise:
SEC Enforcement and Litigation
Federal Securities Laws
Civil Procedure
Legal Ethics
Areas of Interest:
Race and Societal Development
Racism
Feminism and Gender
Genocide and Population Control
Introduction:
Professor Johnson’s primary interest is in the area of the Federal Securities Laws. Her goal is to educate law students, scholars, practitioners, and investors about U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC or Commission”) lore, practice, and enforcement.
She brings a unique perspective to the area which is based on years of practice with the Commission’s Division of Enforcement.
Background:
Professor Johnson worked for six years at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Enforcement in New York City. She served as a staff attorney, senior counsel, and finally as a branch chief. In the latter role, she trained, supervised, and guided attorneys who were investigating possible violations of federal securities laws.
In 2000, she moved to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., while in the Mutual Fund Unit she focused on the registration of the Met Series Fund and life products, and mutual fund governance. She later moved to the Variable Products Unit and concentrated on the development and registration of variable annuity products, making sure they complied with the relevant securities laws. Meanwhile, she served on the New York Urban League's Manhattan Advisory Board of Directors and chaired the board of directors for The Miracle Makers, Inc., New York's largest day-care provider. Professor Johnson is an arbitrator with the National Association of Securities Dealers Dispute Resolution.
Publications:
SEC Settlements: Agency Self-Interest or Public Interest, 7 FORDHAM J. CORP. & FIN. L. 627-___ (2007).
Authored
Books of Interest, Association of American Law Schools
Section on Civil Procedure Fall 2003 Newsletter
Quoted
July 8, 2004
Enron indictment shouldn’t affect Oklahoma
The Oklahoman, article by Adam Wilmoth, Business Writer
November 8, 2003
Eateries reveals plan to go private
The Oklahoman, article by Paul Monies, Business Writer
Professional Development:
Imagine…
Here we are at the lunch interview. You, dressed in a single breasted navy blue suit, similar to mine. You order the roasted free range chicken breast (it comes with rice and baby carrots) and an iced tea. I think good choice, not too fussy, neat and easy to eat. I have in my hand your resume, a single sheet, printed on 24lb. ivory parchment paper, but of course I would rather talk than read your resume.
Things were going well for you until I got to the talking part…What shall we talk about?
This is where the benefits of a broad liberal arts education and reading a good newspaper come into play. If you have invested in your personal development this is where it will pay off.
Your personal growth can translate into client development and professional fulfillment.
The world is a vast place and you should attempt to broaden your horizons. You should be versed in history (not just US history), art, music, literature, politics, current events, and popular culture, among other topics. Armed with knowledge in these areas you will be able to have small talk with most people and a pleasant conversation with many.
Address:
OCU School of Law
2501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106