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Story by Felisha Weaver; Portrait by Larry Rhodes When Olivia Halsey walks across the stage on May 17 to receive her J.D. from the William H. Bowen School of Law, it will mark the completion of a long-held dream. Just weeks earlier, she walked across another stage—this time to be crowned Miss Arkansas USA. For … A Degree of Perseverance: How Olivia Halsey Conquered Law School and the Crown

Story by Felisha Weaver; Portrait by Larry Rhodes Transformative leadership is not a cliché to Clifford McLeod, it’s his legacy. The outgoing Student Bar Association (SBA) president and May 2025 graduate of the William H. Bowen School of Law, McLeod hopes to be remembered as the type of person that didn’t wait for others to … A Legacy of Leadership: Clifford McLeod’s Impact at Bowen

By Felisha Weaver The road to a law degree isn’t always smooth—especially when it’s paved with long commutes, late night classes, and the constant balance of school, work, and motherhood. For Jessica Schoultz, the journey is equal parts ambition and sacrifice, driven by her desire to lead by example for her children and to use … Setting the Example: How Jessica Schoultz Balances Law School and Motherhood

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law has once again been recognized for excellence in legal education, earning national rankings in three specialty areas in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools listings. Bowen ranked: “UA Little Rock’s Bowen School of Law prides itself on our extensive practical training and experiential … Bowen School of Law Earns National Recognition in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Two professors from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law—Theresa Beiner and John Cook—have been named 2025 Faculty Excellence University Level Winners, the highest honor awarded to faculty at UA Little Rock. Each year, UA Little Rock celebrates faculty members who have made a meaningful impact through their contributions in teaching, research, … Cook and Beiner Named 2025 Faculty Excellence University Level Award Winners

Molly McNulty has been named the Director of Development and External Relations at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. “I am thrilled to be joining my alma mater. As a former student and adjunct professor, I appreciate the value that a Bowen education provides,” said McNulty. “I am eager to work … Bowen School of Law Taps Alumna Molly McNulty for Key Leadership Role

The 2024 Bowen School of Law Distinguished Alumni Luncheon will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the DoubleTree in downtown Little Rock Friday, November 1, from 11:30AM to 1:00PM. The event is supported by generous sponsorships from the following organizations and individuals, and proceeds will benefit the Veterans Legal Service Clinic, which provides pro … 2024 Bowen Distinguished Alumni Luncheon Sponsors

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, Downtown Little Rock Partnership, and local artist, Joel Boyd, recently partnered to complete a mural painting at the law school.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law  and the UA Little Rock Law Review invites scholars to submit paper proposals for the 2025 Ben J. Altheimer Symposium: Immigration Law, Access to Justice, and Rethinking the “Criminal Alien”.

Professor Josh Silverstein’s work was recently cited by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in his dissenting opinion in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case, “Harrington, United States Trustee, Region 2 v. Purdue Pharma, L.P.”Justice Kavanaugh, joined by Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Kagan, and Justice Sotamayor, cited Professor Silverstein’s article “Hiding in Plain View: A Neglected Supreme … Professor Josh Silverstein Cited in Supreme Court Opinion