Dear friends and colleagues: 

This year marks 45 years as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and 55 years as the night program of the University of Arkansas Law School. To celebrate, Bowen invites you to the 45th Anniversary Barrister Gala on Saturday, October 23. Keep reading for more information on this and other upcoming events.

Each year, Bowen's Student Affairs Office reviews résumés submitted by each student organization and selects the group that has best supported the law school’s core values and the surrounding community. The 2020 year was especially challenging because all student organizations had to pivot to online and virtual events and fundraisers, all while their members adjusted to taking classes online. Even though students couldn't be on campus, BLSA worked hard to fulfill its mission to introduce black law students to the professional problems and responsibilities they will encounter upon admission to the practice of law, to address and represent the ideas and concerns of its members, and to promote cultural diversity and inclusion at Bowen. Read more. 

Professor Anastasia Boles presenting "Culturally Competent Lawyering" TODAY

For more information on the 45th Anniversary Barrister Gala or nominations, please visit the event webpage here: https://ualr.edu/law/gala45/. 

For inquiries regarding tickets and sponsorships, please contact Assistant Dean Wanda Hoover at wghoover@ualr.edu or 501-690-1159. 

The virtual cocktail class will be taught by Joel DiPippa ('03) and feature two bourbon drinks. The first 20 alumni registrants will be able to pick up an event bag with the necessary supplies to craft your own bourbon cocktails. Non-alcoholic packages available upon request.

Be sure to reserve your spot early, email Ashley: aenipp@ualr.edu.

Part I, May 11, 11 a.m. -  Developing Lay Evidence. Registration link.

Part II, May 25, 11 a.m. - Preparing Your Veteran for the C&P Exam. Registration link.

Part III, June 8, 11 a.m. - Common Arguments on Appeal. Registration link.

Alumni Updates 

Arkansas Business published the 2021 list of "40 Under 40" and among the honorees are Bowen alumni: Joey Price ('07), J. Paul Parnell ('08), Brooke Moore ('10), and Meredith Moore ('14). 

Samuel Perroni (‘74) was named Volunteer of the Year by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas.

John Wyvill (‘91) was elected President of the National Association of State Agencies of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Edie Ervin (‘93) was named the next United States magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

Michelle Browning (‘97) was elected partner at Wright Lindsey Jennings of Little Rock.

Jeb Joyce (‘97) was named a managing member of Quattlebaum Grooms & Tull in Springdale.

Michael McCarty Harrison (‘98) has been elected partner of the Friday, Eldredge & Clark law firm.

Laura O’Bryan (‘02) was featured in the ABA Journal for her work with fellow alumna Brooke Moore (‘10) at MyVirtual.Lawyer. MyVirtual.Lawyer also received the James I. Keane Memorial Award for Excellence in eLawyering this year. 

Joey Price (‘07) was named a managing member of Quattlebaum Grooms & Tull in Little Rock.

Jenny Wilkes (‘08) joined Barber Law Firm as of counsel.

Antwan Phillips (‘09) will serve on the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission.

Brooke Moore (‘10) is co-chair of the American Bar Association TECHSHOW 2022.

Martinque Parker (‘11) was invested as a judge with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under the U.S. Department of Justice on April 23, 2021.

Bourgon Reynolds (‘12) has been named a member of the Rose Law Firm.

Jacob Bleed (‘14) has been named Director of the Employee Benefits Division of the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services.

Brett W. Taylor (‘14) joined Cross Gunter Witherspoon & Galchus of Little Rock as an associate attorney.

Joseph Hoke (‘17) joined Rainwater Holt & Sexton as an associate attorney. He will work in their Fayetteville offices.

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