Family Law Family Law Mediation
Kathleen M. Egan
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Kathleen Egan is one of the Midwest’s most accomplished trial and appellate lawyers. Recognized for her intellect and commanding courtroom presence, Kathleen has been ranked in the illustrious Chambers Family/Matrimonial HNW guide, Best Lawyers, and the Super Lawyers® "Top 25: Women Oklahoma Super Lawyers" list.
With a career that includes over a decade of partnership at Bundy Law, Kathleen has established herself as a dominant force in appellate advocacy. She is widely regarded as possessing the strongest family law appellate practice in Oklahoma, frequently drafting briefs that result in published opinions and advancing the state’s legal landscape. Her litigation and trial practice is equally robust, focusing on complex matrimonial matters, including business valuations, high-stakes custody disputes, and asset tracing and division.
Kathleen’s approach is informed by her unique background. Before establishing her practice in Oklahoma, she began her career in the rigorous legal environment of New York, where she developed the tenacity and professionalism that define her reputation today. Licensed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New York, she offers clients a rare combination of trial toughness and psychological insight.
Kathleen is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and a certified AAML mediator, helping families resolve conflicts outside the courtroom. She currently serves in national leadership and mentorship roles within the AAML, further cementing her status as a leader in the field of family law.
Overview
- Gender: Female
- Touro College, J.D., graduated 2007
- University of Oklahoma, Psychology, graduated 2003
- Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association, 2023
- Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2014
- New York, New York State Bar Association, 2008
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
- Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association, 2023
- Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2014
- New York, New York State Bar Association, 2008
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
- Touro College, J.D., graduated 2007
- University of Oklahoma, Psychology, graduated 2003
- Gender: Female
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Appellate Practice
Special Focus:
- Appeals
Awards:
- Top 50: Oklahoma Super Lawyers: 2025
Top 25: Women Oklahoma Super Lawyers: 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers
Band Two - Chambers High Net Worth: Family/Matrimonial
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Q&A
I am a trial attorney, focused primarily on cases involving families, including divorce, child custody matters, adoptions and paternity cases. I have been appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in cases involving minor children. I also mediate disputes, and I have an active appellate practice.
Family law is a unique area of practice because of the emotional component associated with our cases. Our clients are going through one of the most difficult times of their lives, and because of that, they require a greater amount of guidance, understanding, and compassion. My training and background allow me to assist clients while they are going through this difficult time.
Clients often want to know how long the process will take and how much it will cost. These are difficult questions to answer given the number of factors at play, including the court's schedule and the behavior of the other side. While I cannot accurately answer those questions, I am able to give my clients steps they can take to lower the cost of litigation and move their case forward.
A mother who had lost custody of her two young boys hired me a month before her trial. With a limited amount of time to prepare, and only the evidence exchanged between the parties before my involvement, I was able to successfully try the issue to the Judge and get custody returned to my client.
There is a significant emotional component in family law cases. For me, the hardest cases are those involving minor children.
I was lucky to get a job out of law school at a boutique family law firm on Long Island, New York. It was small – only four attorneys – but we were mighty. We not only had an active litigation practice, but we also had a successful appellate practice. At this firm, I cultivated my love of writing and research, thanks to my mentor, Ruth Sovronsky. Her words never ceased to move me, and her dedication to her craft was a real inspiration.
My desire to practice in a courtroom did not come about until I moved to Oklahoma. I was again lucky to get a job at a family law firm focusing on litigation. Watching my colleagues, including Aaron Bundy, in the courtroom motivated me to learn the skills necessary to try issues to the court successfully.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family (particularly my dog Riley), listening to The Grateful Dead, and practicing yoga, pilates, and meditation.
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