K. McKenzie Anderson, Human Trafficking, Oklahoma 2019

Assistant U.S. Attorney K. McKenzie Anderson received the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Task Force's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Human Trafficking Task Force has named Assistant U.S. Attorney K. McKenzie Anderson as the recipient of its Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Oklahoma, announced Robert J. Troester of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.  AUSA Anderson received the award on January 24, 2019, at the task force’s candlelight vigil at the Oklahoma Bar Center as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Mrs. Anderson became an Assistant U.S. Attorney in 2014, after private practice with major law firms in New York City and Oklahoma City.  Her portfolio includes a number of cases against those involved in child sex trafficking.  She has also handled a variety of other criminal cases, including complex white collar matters and gun prosecutions.  A graduate of the University of Chicago School of Law, she serves as the office’s Human Trafficking Coordinator and has taught courses at the National Advocacy Center on human trafficking prosecutions.

Ms. Anderson's dedication to the fight against human trafficking has earned her the respect and admiration of her peers and the community. Her tireless efforts to bring justice to victims of human trafficking are a testament to her commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals.

The award is a well-deserved recognition of Ms. Anderson's hard work and dedication to the cause. Her contributions to the fight against human trafficking will not be forgotten and will continue to inspire others to join the fight.

For more information on federal efforts to prevent and prosecute human trafficking, visit https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking.

The Oklahoma Human Trafficking Task Force is a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies, social services, and community organizations to prevent and prosecute human trafficking in Oklahoma.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/assistant-us-attorney-k-mckenzie-anderson-receives-human-trafficking-award