William H. Bowen School of Law

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is strengthening its admissions leadership team with the continued service of Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management MaryScott Timmis and the appointment of Gabriela Wells as director of admissions. Timmis, who joined Bowen in late 2025, has spent the past several … Bowen School of Law Announces Admissions Leadership Updates

Suzanne Penn, supervising attorney and assistant clinical professor of legal education, has been named the recipient of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s 2026 Faculty Excellence Award in Social Justice, which recognizes faculty whose work advances equity, opportunity, and meaningful access for individuals and communities. Penn is recognized for her decades of work expanding … Penn Named 2026 Faculty Excellence University-Level Award Winner

Madalyn Dowell 3L and Veterans Legal Services Clinic Student “Fostering trust and collaborating with clients is a universal skill in all facets of law, and it’s one I will carry with me throughout my career.” For Madalyn Dowell, the Veterans Legal Services Clinic has provided a grounded, hands-on view of what legal practice looks like … Student Spotlight: Madalyn Dowell

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

A student team from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law earned national recognition last week after finishing as runner-up at the 8th Annual MLK National Civil Rights Mock Trial Competition, hosted by UC Davis School of Law. The team advanced to the final round after defeating top-tier law schools in a … Bowen Law Mock Trial Team Earns Runner-Up at National Civil Rights Competition

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