This year's Bowen Law Alumni Association CLE & Day at the Races in Hot Springs was a sold-out success. With panel moderator Dan Roda, panelists Erika Gee ('01) of Wright Lindsey Jennings, Alex Gray ('08) of Steel, Wright, Gray, and Danielle Hoefer ('15) of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division discussed what legal professionals might expect when medical marijuana becomes available. Bill James ('94) of The James Law Firm directed a one-hour Ethics CLE that looked at ways to avoid the most common ethical pitfalls faced in the day to day practice of law. Following the three hours of CLE, participants enjoyed an afternoon watching the races at Oaklawn. A big thank you to our event sponsors, Brenda Simpson and Michelle Strause of The Legacy Law Group. 

Don't miss Alumni Night at Dickey-Stephens Park, sponsored by Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A.

Join us on Saturday, April 13, as the Arkansas Travelers take on the Tulsa Drillers. Game tickets, food, and non-alcoholic beverages are included for alumni, one guest or spouse, and children under 18. Dinner will be served from 5:10 to 7:10 p.m. at Tracks Inn. The game begins at 6:10 p.m., and the gates open at 5:10 p.m. Please RSVP to Ashley by April 3 to reserve tickets.

We enjoyed throwing spares and strikes - even a few gutter balls - with Bowen alumni of classes 2008-2018 at Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge. Another Bowen Young Alumni Happy Hour is scheduled for April, keep scrolling for details! A very special thank you to our sponsors of February's happy hour: The Law Office of Boyd Connors, The Destiny Law Firm, and The Ceja Law Firm. See more pictures here.

On February 23, Bowen recognized student academic and public service achievements for the 2018 calendar year (Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters). A list of honorees can be found here.

We're guessing you hear this frequently when people learn more about you. There are many variations on that. "I've always wanted to go to law school"; "My child is considering law school"; or, our favorite, "Why did you go to law school?"

We're certain you have an answer, and we know our alumni are the best ambassadors for Bowen. 

So, while you're answering questions from colleagues, friends, and family, please keep Bowen in mind. We're taking applications until midnight on April 1, and there is room in our part-time program for driven students. If interested, contact Assistant Dean Matthew Kerns at mvkerns@ualr.edu or 501-324-9903.

There's never been a better time for them to pursue their goals. 

Saturday, April 6 – BLSA Banquet, 5:00 p.m., at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. Details can be found here.

Saturday, April 13 – Bowen Alumni Night & Travelers Game, 6:10 p.m., at Dickey Stephens Park. Sponsored by Taylor & Taylor Law Firm. Please email Ashley to RSVP by April 3.

Wednesday, April 17 – Young Alumni Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at Ciao Baci. Sponsored by Erin W. Lewis Law, The Johnson Firm, and The Ceja Firm. 

Friday, May 3 – Swearing-In Ceremony.

Friday, May 10 – Alumni BBQ & Open House celebrating the Class of 2019, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at the Bowen School of Law Student Lounge. Sponsored by The Miller Firm.

Saturday, May 11 – William H. Bowen School of Law Spring Commencement, 7:00 p.m., at the Jack Stephens Center. 

For more information or to RSVP to an event, please email Ashley.

Adjunct Professor Cliff McKinney was recently appointed by Gov. Hutchinson as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas. CR-18-325 Tyler Barefield v. State of Arkansas. 

Hermann Ivester ('72) was recently appointed by Gov. Hutchinson as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas. CR-17-1069 Matthew Ryan Elliott v. State of Arkansas. 

Hani Hashem ('84) was recently appointed by Gov. Hutchinson as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas. CR-17-982 State of Arkansas v. David G. Reynolds.

Daniel Herrington ('95) was recently appointed by Gov. Hutchinson as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas. CV-18-531 Terrick Nooner v. Wendy Kelley, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction, et al. 

Nicole Lovell ('01) was recently elected to the board of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.

Alexander Betton ('08) was recently named Little Rock Chief Deputy City Attorney.

Jennifer Rossmeier Brown ('09) recently started a new position as Assistant District Attorney for the Family Violence Division at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office.

iProv, LLC, owned by RJ Martino ('10), is a finalist for the 2019 Arkansas Business of the Year.

T.J. Lawhon ('12) was recently elected as a partner at Dover Dixon Horne PLLC. 

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