From Ancient Texts to International Treaties: Meet Professor Jason Hubbert
June 23, 2025 2025-06-23 11:22From Ancient Texts to International Treaties: Meet Professor Jason Hubbert
by Michael Mahaffey
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If you’re considering diving into the world of international business law, you’ll want to know about one of OU College of Law’s standout faculty members in the International Business Law program. Professor Jason Hubbert brings a fascinating blend of real-world legal practice, international experience and scholarly expertise that makes him the kind of professor you actually want to learn from.
A Practice-Meets-Academia Approach
What sets Hubbert apart is that he’s not just teaching from textbooks—he’s living and breathing the law every day. As a Partner at Shanor & Franklin, LLC, and a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, he brings current, practical insights straight from his active legal practice into the classroom. His specialty in real property law, with expertise in oil and gas title and transactions, carbon sequestration unitization and regulation, and mining law gives him a unique perspective.
“Oil and gas/energy transactions and production play are a notable subject of international agreements and disputes,” Hubbert said. “My expertise allows me to discuss these areas with an eye towards legal, scientific, and practical issues.”
International Experience That Matters
Hubbert not only studied international law but also completed an externship while in law school with the U.S. State Department’s Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International Law. While most law students are typically stuck in the library, he was analyzing treaty drafting papers, writing memos on the political challenges of treaty ratification and evaluating projects from international organizations—the kind of behind-the-scenes, hands-on experience that transforms how you understand international law from theory to practice.
“One of my roles in the IBL program is providing students with a baseline understanding of the sources of domestic (U.S.) law,” he said. “My practice allows me to do this through the lens of real property and entity law—areas that most IBL students are familiar with and are ready to engage on.”
Academic Excellence with Real Recognition
Hubbert graduated with honors from OU College of Law in 2016, where he served as articles editor for the Oklahoma Law Review and earned the Outstanding Case Note Award. But here’s what’s cool about his academic journey—it wasn’t a straight path. Before law school, he earned advanced degrees in Christian theology and Hebrew Bible studies, researching hermeneutics and ancient texts. This diverse academic background developed his critical thinking and analytical skills, allowing him to bring a unique perspective to legal analysis that you won’t find everywhere.
Why This Matters for Your Career
When you’re in Hubbert’s Sources of International Law class, you’re not just learning about legal principles—you’re learning from someone who has:
- Navigated complex real property transactions
- Bridged academic research with practical legal solutions
- Built a successful legal practice while maintaining his commitment to teaching
The Bottom Line
Becoming part of the International Business Law program at the OU College of Law isn’t just about getting another degree—you’ll be learning from practitioners who are actively shaping the field. Hubbert represents exactly what you want in a legal educator: someone who can teach you the law, show you how it works in practice and help you understand how international business law fits into the bigger picture of global commerce and diplomacy.
Interested in an online International Business Law degree from the OU College of Law? Visit the OU Online website to learn more about the online LLM in International Business Law and MLS in International Business Law.
