Bowen School of Law

As one of her classmates drove to a lunch meeting with a potential employer, she made a call — not to a professor or a career advisor, but to Chacey Schoeppel Wilcox, with one question: how do you ask for a job? It is the kind of moment that does not show up on a … A Community Built: How Chacey Schoeppel Wilcox Became the Person Classmates Turned To

Jon-Austen Linch works just feet away from the iconic marble steps inside the Arkansas State Capitol, where his days are spent advising, communicating, and helping shape public policy at the highest levels. It’s a place defined by structure—by process, order, and systems built to hold everything in place. Nearly a decade ago, Linch was sleeping … A Future Reclaimed: Jon-Austen Linch’s Path from Addiction to the Law

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will host the 2026 Arnold Lecture and Symposium: The Reach and Limits of Executive Power, on Tuesday, March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. The event will begin with check-in and opening reception at 5 p.m., followed by a … Arnold Lecture Brings Celebrated Legal Scholars to Discuss Executive Power

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law honored its Fall 2025 Juris Doctor graduates during a hooding ceremony held Friday, Dec. 12, in the school’s Friday Courtroom. The event marked a milestone for the graduates, their families, and the Bowen community. Dean Colin Crawford opened the ceremony by … Bowen Law Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates with Hooding Ceremony and Keynote from Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge

Twenty-two years ago, Mark Young graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in political science and a plan to attend law school. But a part-time job in television sparked what became a two-decade career behind the scenes in local news. When the industry began to shift, and the pandemic forced a personal reckoning, … A Career Reimagined: Mark Young’s Pivot from Broadcasting to Law

In the quiet months after her husband’s death, April Muhammad found herself searching for direction. She had poured years into caregiving and motherhood, and for the first time in a long time, the path ahead was her own to choose. That clarity led her back to a dream she first spoke aloud on a dusty … A Calling Reclaimed: April Muhammad’s Path from Grief to the Law

LITTLE ROCK (Nov. 19, 2025) — The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law brought together more than 300 alumni, students, and community members on Friday, Nov. 14, to honor four remarkable individuals whose careers reflect Bowen’s mission of public service, professionalism, and access to justice. Held at the Little Rock Marriott, the … Bowen Law Celebrates Alumni Impact and Student Opportunity

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will honor four individuals at its annual Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Little Rock Marriott. All proceeds directly benefit the Bowen Law student scholarship fund. 2025 Honorees The program will celebrate alumni and friends whose … Bowen Law to Recognize Four Honorees at Annual Luncheon

In Arkansas jails, individuals with severe mental illness can go weeks, sometimes months, without medication, treatment, or meaningful contact. The consequences are quiet and devastating, unfolding out of sight and across systems that were never built to manage them. It is a reality Dr. Rachel Fazio did not anticipate when she began conducting forensic evaluations … A Bowen Graduate’s Mission: Connecting Law, Mental Health and Justice in Arkansas

A new agreement between UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana will provide qualified Centenary students with a direct pathway to law school, expanding access to legal education and professional opportunity across state lines. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership on August 29 during a ceremony … Law School Reach Expands with First Out-of-State 4+3 Partner