Ryan Haynie

Ryan Haynie is the Vice President for Legal Affairs for the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. This unique position allows him to engage in issue advocacy at the Oklahoma Capitol as well as legal advocacy in Oklahoma courtrooms. He litigates cases involving free speech and other constitutional rights in both state and federal courts. He also writes amicus briefs defending laws OCPA has worked hard to pass in the Oklahoma Legislature. 

In 2024, Ryan helped develop OCPA’s Judicial Scorecard. Like OCPA’s Legislative Scorecard, it helps to educate Oklahomans on what the third branch of government is doing. The Judicial Scorecard scores Oklahoma’s Supreme Court justices based on how they conform to the rule of law, separation of powers, and sound textual interpretation. 

Prior to joining OCPA, Ryan was in private practice. He is active in the Federalist Society, serving as the Programming Director for the Oklahoma City Lawyer’s Chapter. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He and his wife, Jaclyn, live in Oklahoma City with their three children.