Class Notes 2000-2009

Class of 2000

Bryce Brewer, ’00, was elected President of Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association for 2018-2019.

Matthew Finch, ’00, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Daniel Heard, ’00, was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Randi Hutchinson, ’00, has received a Presidential Appointment as Chief Counsel of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with the Department of Transportation.

Russell Marlin, ’00, is a managing attorney with Taylor King and Associates, P.A.

Harmony Morrissey, ’00, joined Mid-America Science Museum as the Director of Development.

Jennifer Owens, ’00, married George Buie on December 28, 2019.

Brian Ray, ’00, was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy. He was named as one of AY Magazine’s “Men of Distinction”.

Bonnie Robertson, ’00, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Derrick Smith, ’00, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.  Mr. Smith was recognized as one of the 250 Most Influential Arkansans by Arkansas Business in 2019.

Shane Strabala, ’00, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

Brian Vandiver, ’00, has been appointed a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Class of 2001

Paul Bennett, ’01, was reappointed to the Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees by Gov. Mike Beebe.

Jeremy Bueker, ’01, opened a new office, Jeremy Bueker Attorney at Law, in Stuttgart, AR.

Rick Daniel, ’01, has joined Dykema in its Corporate Finance Practice Group.

Khayyam Eddings, ’01, was recognized as one of the 250 Most Influential Arkansans by Arkansas Business in 2019.

Charlene Fleetwood, ’01, is a senior staff attorney with the Arkansas Supreme Court – Office of Professional Conduct.

Monica Beck Glover, ’01, is a recipient of the Hendrix College Alumni Association Humanitarian Award.

Chuck Graham, ’01, was appointed Special Associate Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Chad Horner, ’01, is chief counsel for labor and employment at Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC in Wichita, KS.

Dustin Jones, ’01, has been appointed a Special Associate Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Nicole Lovell, ’01, serves on the board of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC.  She was a member of the Arkansas Business Executive Leadership Academy class of 2019.  Nicole was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2019.  She was a member of the Arkansas Business Executive Leadership Academy class of 2019.

Amy Markham, ’01, is a partner with Spicer Rudstrum PLLC.

Benjamin McCorkle, ’01, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

John Peiserich, ’01, is vice president and general counsel for Alta Mesa Idaho.  Mr. Peiserich was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Brad Phelps, ’01, is associate general counsel of the Arkansas State University System.

Erin Buford Puryer, ’01, received the 2016 United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award.

Ericka Ross Gee, ’01, was named partner at Wright Lindsey Jennings.  She was recognized as one of the 250 Most Influential Arkansans by Arkansas Business in 2019.

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, ’01, has been elected Arkansas Attorney General. She was sworn in on Jan. 13, 2015 as the first female Arkansas Attorney General. She has also been elected vice chairwoman of the Republican Attorneys General Association, which she held the position through the 2017 election cycle.

Kevin Ryan, ’01, is the Associate Dean for Professional Programs at the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Ryan also serves as the Co-Director of the Doctor in Public Health Program and has a faculty appointment as Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management.  He was named as the Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs at the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and selected as a speaker at the February 2019 TEDx conference at UAMS.

Judge Spencer Singleton, ’01, has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to serve as a  Circuit Judge in El Dorado. He was also appointed as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas.

Sheldon Smith,’01, is an owner at Skinstar Laser.

Curtis Walker, ’01, was reappointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Northeastern College.

Class of 2002

Robyn Allmendinger, ’02, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.  She was recognized as one of the 250 Most Influential Arkansans by Arkansas Business in 2019.  Ms. Allmendinger was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy. She has been recognized by the 2021 Chambers USA “guide to top lawyers and law firms nationwide” for her work at the Rose Law Firm.

Amy Dunn Johnson, ’02, was elected to serve as circuit judge for Perry and Pulaski Counties in the 15th Division.

Shelli Jordan, ’02, was appointed to the Information Network of Arkansas by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Amy Markham, ’02, has been named Managing Attorney for Spicer Rudstrom PLLC.

Shannon Mashburn, ’02, has been appointed as a federal administrative law judge for the Social Security Administration.

Laura O’Bryan, ’02, launched Law to Go, PLLC. The limited scope firm helps clients who represent themselves in court or who need stand-alone legal services. Ms. O’Bryan was honored as one of the 2019 ABA Women of Legal Tech. Ms. O’Bryan was featured in the ABA journal for her work with fellow alumna Brooke Moore (’10) MyVirtual.Lawyer. MyVirtual.Lawyer also received the James I. Keane Memorial Award for Excellence in eLawyering this year.

Sarah Page Tacker, ’02, joined PPGMR Law as an attorney.

Class of 2003

Casey Beard, ’03, was appointed to the Youth Justice Reform Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Tommy Bennett, ’03, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.  Mr. Bennett was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Sarah Cullen, ’03, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

Kimberly Dale, ’03, was appointed to the Sex Offenders Assessment Committee by Gov. Mike Beebe.

Rita Fleming, ’03, was selected by Arkansas Business as a finalist for “CFO of the Year” in the education category.

Sarah Greenwood, ’03, joined CogentEdge as an attorney. She was named to Little Rock Soirée’s 2018 Women to Watch.

David W. Kamps, ’03, is a partner with Kamps & Stotts, PLLC. He was also recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018.

Elizabeth LaRue-Grigg, ’03, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

Chip Leibovich, ’03, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

Kevin Lemley, ’03, has opened his own law practice, Kevin M. Lemley, PA.

Carmen Mosley-Sims, ’03, is the assistant director of the DHS Division of Youth Services.

Clint Rhoden, ’03, was named the Executive Director of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

Bianca Rucker, ’03, spoke on Cryptocurrency and Bankruptcy Law during the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference.

Carter Stein, ’03, was elected to serve as the Secretary-Treasure for the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association for 2018-2019.

Ginger Stuart, ’03, was sworn in as Lonoke City Attorney.

Aaron Walker, ’03, is a patent attorney with CogentEdge.

Class of 2004

Brooke Augusta-Ware, ’04, is of counsel for Mann & Kemp, PLLC.

Amber Wilson Bagley, ’04, was appointed to the Arkansas Commission for the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Initiative by Gov. Mike Beebe. Amber also served as the president of Youth Home’s board of directors. She has also been recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.  Ms. Bagley was recognized in Best Lawyers in America for the 2020 edition.  Amber was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Christopher Brockett, ’04, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

Carrie Bumgardner Smith, ’04 Joined Simmons Wealth Management as a Trust Officer.

Lori L. Burrows, ’04, serves as vice president and general counsel for the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. She was also recognized in About You magazine’s 2016 Class of Powerful Women.

Mary Robin Casteel, ’04, was named Chief Legal Counsel for Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Tracy Cole, ’04, was named the interim head for the Department of Accounting and Economics at Arkansas Tech University during the 2018-2019 Academic year.

Benjamin Copeland, ’04, was awarded the 2021 Collin College Medallion Award for Excellence. He has been a professor of political science at the college since 2017 and was named head coach of the college’s mock trial team in 2019.

Lisa Douglas, ’04, was chosen by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 100 litigation lawyers in AR for 2014.

Evelyn Gomez, ’04, has accepted a position with the Arkansas Parole Board as one of three hearing judges in the state.

David L. Jones, ’04, is a partner with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP.

Courtney Little, ’04, has been named the 2018-19 President of the American Subcontractors Association. She was part of the 2021 graduating class of Leadership Arkansas. 

Mindy Pipkin, ’04, is Associate General Counsel/Compliance Officer for the University of Central Arkansas. She is also a 209 graduate of the Leadership Arkansas Class XIII.

Hayden Shurgar, ’04, was named to Little Rock Soirée’s 2018 Women to Watch.

Matt Smith, ’04, was honored at the inaugural fundraiser for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas for his efforts to put forward Act 144 of 2013, which eliminates statutes of limitations on sex crimes against minors.

Judge Meredith Switzer, ’04, was appointed as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Caley Vo, ’04, was named a member of the class of 2018 for the Talk Business & Politics Arkansas Forty Under 40.

Brad Williams, ’04, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

Amanda Wofford, ’04, was recognized in Soirée Magazines as a “Woman to Watch” in 2019.

Danna Young, ’04, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Class of 2005

William Bird, ’05, was named Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Department of the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office.

Judge Troy Braswell, Jr., ’05, has been named the Conway Morning Rotary Club’s Outstanding Community Leader Award for his work with troubled youth in Faulkner, Searcy, and Van Buren counties. He was also appointed to the Youth Justice Reform Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson

Toney Brausell, ’05, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015.

Jessie Burchfield, ’05, is the Associate Dean for Information and Technology Services and Law Library Director at the Bowen Law School.

Chris Carnahan, ’05, has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to complete the remainder of the term as Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

Chris Carrington, ’05, is a partner at Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher in Denver, CO.

Erin Cassinelli, ’05, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2019.

Reginald Cook, ’05, is an attorney for Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Staci Croom-Raley, ’05 began a new position as President and CEO at the Children’s Equity Coalition.

Farrah Fielder, ’05, was appointed as Executive Vice President of Engage PEO in Hollywood, Florida

Nicole Holcomb, ’05, joined the U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights for Region IV as a General Attorney.

Whitney James, ’05, is an associate at Spicer Rudstrom PLLC in Little Rock. She will focus on compensation and personal injury.

Kelly McNulty, ’05, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2019.

Vince Morris, ’05, was presented the award for Innovations in Justice Technology from NLADA at the 2014 Equal Justice Conference. Is a co-founding partner of Open Access Law Firm, PLLC.

Don Overton, ’05, has been appointed to the “Construction Liability, Risk Management, and Building Materials Committee” and the “Land Development Committee” for the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C.

Staci Croom-Raley, ’05, earned a Silver Stevie Award during the 10th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in the Business. She also was named Female Executive of the Year in the government/non-profit category for 2013.

Steve Schulte, ’05, has been appointed as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Kessa Smith, ’05, has been appointed to the Health Services Permit Commission by Gov. Mike Bebee.

William Smith, ‘ 05, is a director at Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Melissa Stone, ’05, is the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Director.

Andy Taylor, ’05, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Tasha Taylor, ’05, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Jodiane Tritt, ’05, served as a board member for the Arkansas Society of Association Executives.

Jonathan Q. Warren, ’05, is Compliance Counsel at Stephens, Inc.

Class of 2006

Susan Bierman, ’06, is the Director of Health Policy at the Guinn Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brian Bowen, ’06, has been named chief of staff by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

Erin S. Brogdon, ’06, is a partner with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP.

Brian Brown, ’06, has been appointed to the Arkansas State Independent Living Council by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Dustin Chapman, ’06,  joined Brazil, Adlong & Mickel, PLC.

Grant Cox, ’06, has been named a member at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull, PLLC.

Lyndsey Dilks, ’06, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

John Elkins, ’06, published a children’s book, A Christmas Gift for Santa: A Bedtime Book.

Lauren Hamilton, ’06, is a partner at Hilburn, Calhoon, Harper, Pruniski & Calhoun, Ltd.

Ginger Harper, ’06, was named the Executive Director of the Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Stephanie Harris, ’06, launched Law to Go, PLLC. The limited scope firm helps clients who represent themselves in court or who need stand-alone legal services. Ms. Harris was recognized in Arkansas Life as an Arkansan of the Year for 2014.

Lauren Hoover, ’06, received the Legislation Award for 2020-2021 from the Arkansas Bar Association.

Senator Jeremy Hutchinson, ’06 was awarded the Advocate of Justice Award from the Prosecutors’ Association for outstanding service during the 2015 General Assembly. Joined Steel Wright & Collier PLLC as a partner.

Jordan Johnson, ’06, was selected to serve on Mayor Scott’s Transition Team as a member of the Transformation & Government Reform Subcommittee.

Kathleen McDonald, ’06,  was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015. She was also named to Little Rock Soirée’s 2018 Women to Watch. She serves as the Director of Immigration Department at Wilson & Associates. Ms. McDonald is President of the Judge William R. Overton American Inn of Court and is  a designated Arkansas abogada consultora.

Cristina Monterrey, ’06, was selected to serve as a member of Mayor Scott’s Transition Team, sitting on the Inclusion and Public Safety Subcommittees.

Kristen S. Moyers, ’06, is a partner with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP. She was recognized as a 2019 “Woman to Watch” by Soirée Magazines.

Julie Mullenix, ’06, was appointed to the Capitol Zoning District Commission by Gov. Hutchinson.

Casey Rockwell, ’06, is the President Elect of Junior League of Little Rock.

Bianca Rucker, ’06, was re-appointed as president of the NWA Debtor Creditor Bar Association and was recognized as a rising star in bankruptcy in the 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers edition of Super Lawyers Magazine.

Brooke Fiddler Steen, ’06, is a Staff Attorney for Domestic Relations and Probate at the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Jennie Stewart, ’06, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2019.

Lauren White Hoover, ’06, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2018.

Jennifer Williams Flinn, ’06, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2018.

Leah Wilson, ’06, is a Senior Tax Associate at McGladery in Houston, TX.

Class of 2007

Cale Block, ’07, is one of five recipients of the inaugural Emerging Young Alumni award from Arkansas State.

Kara Benca, ’07, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018.

Ashley Brown, ’07, is Associate Corporate Counsel for the Nabholz Corporation.

Trey Cooper, ’07, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Patrick Cowan, ’07, joined Kirkendall Dwyer, LLP.

Carol Crews, ’07, was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the 20th Judicial District.

Chad Cumming, ’07, is a shareholder at Gill Ragon Owen, P.A.

Crystal Halley, ’07, received the 2016 Best Practices in Distance Learning Programming Bronze Award. She has been appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Monticello.

Justin Huett, ’07, is an attorney with The Law Office of Kathryn L. Hudson.

George “Birc” Morledge, ’07, was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Ryan Owsley, ’07 has been appointed as Deputy Attorney General for the Civil Department by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

Joseph W. Price II, ’07, has been named a managing member at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull, PLLC in March 2021.  He has been reappointed as the Arkansas state membership chair for DRI. He was an honoree of  the Arkansas Business 2021 “40 under 40” list. 

Elizabeth Scott, ’07, was named partner with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. She has been named one of the Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award honoree. 

Jenny Teeter, ’07, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2019.

Class of 2008

Monty Baugh, ’08, was named as Deputy Attorney General for the Civil Department by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

Alexander Benton, ’08, was recently named Little Rock Chief Deputy City Attorney.

Jennifer Rossmeier Brown, ’09, is the Assistant District Attorney for iProv, LLC.

Chrishauna Clark, ’08, is an attorney ad litem at Administrative Office of the Courts, AR.

Luke Ferguson, ’08, is senior vice president and general counsel for the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corp.

Matt Foerster, ’08, is a referee with the Professional Referee Organization.

Alex Gray, ’08, has joined Steel Wright & Collier PLLC as a partner.

Megan Hargraves, ’08, was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Valerie James, ’08, was named the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Jena Baker McNeill, ’08, was named a Senior Fellow at the George Washinton Center for Cyber & Homeland Security.

Christopher McNulty, ’08, was named as a Top 40 under 40 by Arkansas Business.

Regan Gruber Moffitt, ’08, was named to Little Rock Soirée’s 2018 Women to Watch.

David Parker, ’08, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2019.

Paul Parnell, ’08, has become a member of the Rose Law Firm.  He was a member of the Arkansas Business Executive Leadership Academy class of 2019.  Paul was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2019.  Mr. Parnell was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy. He was an honoree of  the Arkansas Business 2021 “40 under 40” list. He has been recognized by the 2021 Chambers USA “guide to top lawyers and law firms nationwide” for his work at the Rose Law Firm.

Katie Pipkin, ’08, is the assistant vice president and trust officer at Bank of the Ozarks.

Deanna Ray, ’08, was elected to serve as parliamentarian for AAWL. 

Robin Sullivan, ’08, has founded Sullivan & Cox, PLLC.

Chris Turnage, ’08, was named as Top 40 under 40 by Arkansas Business.

Judge Mark Wankum, ’08, was appointed as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Jenny Wilkes, ‘08, joined Barber Law Firm in an of counsel role.

Class of 2009

Matt Barker, ’09, is a business manager for Gumi American in San Francisco, CA.

Kandi Chitman Hughes, ’09, was appointed to serve a four-year term as a member of the Arkansas Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Cara Boyd Connors, ’09, joined Davenport Law, PLLC, focusing on criminal law, personal injury, bankruptcy, and administrative law.  Ms. Boyd Connors was recognized as one of the 250 Most Influential Arkansans by Arkansas Business in 2019.  She also was selected to be a part of the inaugural class of the Public Service Academy.  Ms. Boyd Connors was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Tamera Deaver, ’09, was named as a 2020 Legal Elite in Arkansas Money and Politics, for being 1 out of 100 of Arkansas’ top attorneys, specializing in areas of the law ranging from sports law to bankruptcy.

Tracey M. Dennis, ’09, joined Relyance Bank as Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer in the Wealth and Management & Investment Division.

Amir A. Fazel, ’09, is Associate Counsel with Lacroix Mathers in Langley, British Columbia.

Adam Fogleman, ’09, was appointed to serve as the Association of Arkansas Counties representative to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Task Force.

Ava Franks Roberts, ’09, is the Executive Director of Arkansas Environmental Federation.

Will Gruber, ’09, joined a consulting firm, inVeritas, as Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships.

Kandi N. Hughes, ’09, was named to Rock the Culture’s 2018 “Women to Watch” and to Soiree magazine’s 2019 “Women to Watch”.  She was recognized as one of the 250 Most Influential Arkansans by Arkansas Business in 2019. Ms. Hughes was named one of Arkansas Money and Politics’ “Future 50.”

Mary Rutherford Jennings, ’09, was the Arkansas press secretary for Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign.  Mary and Clark Jennings have moved to Singapore, where Clark is launching a regional office for his firm, Crowell and Moring International LLC.

Carla Johnson, ’09, is Associate General Counsel – Real Estate Initiatives for Indiana University Health.

Clint Lancaster, ’09, was named one of AY Magazine’s “Men of Distinction.”

Daniel McFadden, ’09 joined the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General.

Andrew Parker, ’09, was named to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission by Gov. Mike Beebe. He was also named to AY Magazine’s 2017 Class of Intriguing Men in Arkansas. Mr. Parker featured in Newton County Times article “ Parker’s subtle style influenced Commission” on July 2, 2021. 

Paul Parnell, ’08, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best Lawyers in 2018.

Bethany Gulley Pike, ’09, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Antwan D. Phillips, ’09, was named partner at Wright Lindsey Jennings. He is also the recipient of the 2018 Candy Carey Service Beyond Self Award. Mr. Phillips was also named to the Little Rock Soirée’s list of “A  Few Good Men” for 2018. He was also selected to serve as a member of Mayor Scott’s Transition Team as Chairperson for the Transformation & Government Reform Subcommittee.  Mr. Phillips was recognized as one of the 250 Most Influential Arkansans by Arkansas Business in 2019. He was elected to serve as the Little Rock City Director for Position 9 in November 2020. He will serve on the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission.

John Rainwater, ’09, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Amber Schubert, ’09, is an assistant attorney general at the Arkansas Attorney General’s office.

Natasha Sumter, ’09, is a Workers’ Compensation Team Leader at the BerkleyNet Underwriters in Virginia.

Idonia Trotter,’09, is the executive director of Gateway to Care in Houston, TX.

Colin Turner, ’09, was named a partner at Stinson LLP in Kansas City.

Danielle Whitehouse Owens, ’09, is a shareholder and director with Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. She was recognized by Soiree magazine in 2019 as a”Woman to Watch”.

Megan Wooster, ’09, was recognized in Soirée Magazines Best 100 Lawyers in Little Rock in 2015 and Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Justin Zachary, ’09, was named one of AY Magazine’s “Men of Distinction”.

Kacey Ziegler, ’09, has joined the Nash Law Firm.