Oumou Keita holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arizona, where she was recognized with the School of Social and Behavioral Science’s Certificate of Academic Excellence. She went on to earn her law degree from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. There, she was awarded the prestigious Dean’s Award and served as the 2019-2021 Gideon Fellow.

After graduating in 2021, Oumou Clerked for the Honorable Peter B. Swann and Kent E. Cattani at the Arizona Court of Appeals. Oumou then moved on to the Arizona District Court where she clerked for the Honorable Michelle Hamilton-Burns. Oumou’s dedication to public service and justice initiatives led her to the Arizona Justice Project, where she served as the AJP’s inaugural Larry H. Hammond Justice Fellow. Her commitment to legal excellence and advocacy continues to drive her work in the legal field.