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Calling all Arkansas Law alumni! 📣We’re starting to plan the 2027 Law Alumni Reunion, and we’d love your input to help m...
06/03/2026

Calling all Arkansas Law alumni! đź“Ł

We’re starting to plan the 2027 Law Alumni Reunion, and we’d love your input to help make it a memorable experience for everyone.

Please take a few minutes to complete our brief survey and let us know:

✅ Whether you’re interested in attending reunion events
✅ If you’d like to volunteer as a class representative or serve on the reunion committee
âś… Your ideas for activities, events, and ways to help classmates reconnect

Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/zSPc2VfNe5f8q2pVA

Know fellow doing amazing things?

We’re also accepting nominations for our alumni awards, which recognize graduates whose professional achievements, service, and leadership reflect the values and excellence of the School of Law.

Learn more about award categories and submit a nomination: https://law.uark.edu/alumni/alumni-awards.php

We can’t wait to hear from you, and we hope to see you at the next reunion!

Amelia McGowan, assistant professor and director of the Immigration Clinic, presented a lecture titled "Muros más allá...
06/02/2026

Amelia McGowan, assistant professor and director of the Immigration Clinic, presented a lecture titled "Muros más allá de la frontera: El desmantelamiento de asilo en los EE. UU." ("Walls Beyond the Border: The Dismantling of Asylum in the U.S.") as part of the symposium, "Encuentros sobre el Instituto del Refugio en Uruguay" ("Symposium on the Legal Framework for Refugee Status in Uruguay") at the Universidad de la República. The lecture drew a strong, engaged audience of faculty, students and community members.

We’re excited to share that Katheleen Guzman has been appointed to serve as School of Law Interim Dean, effective July 1...
05/29/2026

We’re excited to share that Katheleen Guzman has been appointed to serve as School of Law Interim Dean, effective July 1.

Guzman earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and a J.D. with highest honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

She has been a member of the University of Oklahoma College of Law faculty since 1993 and served as OU’s law school dean from 2019-2024.

We look forward to welcoming her back home to Fayetteville!

Read the full story: https://news.uark.edu/articles/82363/distinguished-alumna-returns-to-university-of-arkansas-to-serve-as-interim-school-of-law-dean

Last week, Professor Susan Schneider presented the 2026 Food Law Update webinar that explored recent developments in foo...
05/26/2026

Last week, Professor Susan Schneider presented the 2026 Food Law Update webinar that explored recent developments in food law and what they mean for today’s legal landscape to the American Agricultural Law Association (AALA).

She also presented on the state of American agriculture to LandWise Partners, a new organization set up to provide expert advice to farmers and ranchers across the United States. LandWise was founded by LL.M. Program alumnus Jim Eggleston, who serves as chairman of the board. It's 18 board members are experts in the full range of expertise needed by farmers and ranchers today, including soil science, water access and management, tax planning, carbon capture strategies, accounting, agricultural law, government relations and real estate finance.

We love welcoming our back to campus! Thank you to Katie Butler (J.D. ’12), founder and managing attorney at Torch Law...
05/19/2026

We love welcoming our back to campus! Thank you to Katie Butler (J.D. ’12), founder and managing attorney at Torch Law, for joining today’s Law Practice Technology class to share how crucial cybersecurity is to the well-being of their future law firms. Katie also arranged for Christopher Pogue, MSIS, director of CyberCX, to join the conversation virtually, bringing additional insight to this important topic.

Register today to attend the Alumni Luncheon in conjunction with the Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting from 11:4...
05/18/2026

Register today to attend the Alumni Luncheon in conjunction with the Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12 at Oaklawn Hot Springs. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and spend time together during the meeting.

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early to reserve your spot. This luncheon is free to attend. You do not need to be registered for the Annual Meeting to participate.

Registration is required at https://www.arkbar.com/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346800

We look forward to seeing you there!

Annie Smith, Wiley H. Davis Professor of Law and director of the Civil Litigation & Advocacy Clinic and the Human Traffi...
05/15/2026

Annie Smith, Wiley H. Davis Professor of Law and director of the Civil Litigation & Advocacy Clinic and the Human Trafficking Clinic, co-presented “Enforcing Human Trafficking Survivors’ Rights Through Civil Suits” during the American Bar Association/National Legal Aid Defender Association Equal Justice Conference. The Equal Justice Conference unites the civil legal aid community to address the legal needs of low-income individuals.

Are you interested in becoming a Law Alumni Society Board member? We are seeking engaged and passionate alumni leaders t...
05/12/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Law Alumni Society Board member? We are seeking engaged and passionate alumni leaders to serve on the board and to help strengthen the connection between our alumni community and the School of Law.

We welcome alumni who are interested in giving back, building community and making a meaningful impact.

To be considered for a board position, please submit your interest here: https://forms.gle/CQSiJacoemkz4EM68

Congratulations, ! Today, we are proud to celebrate the School of Law Class of 2026, a class marked by outstanding lead...
05/09/2026

Congratulations, ! Today, we are proud to celebrate the School of Law Class of 2026, a class marked by outstanding leadership, impact and service. We are excited to see what you will achieve in the future. 🎓

The School of Law commencement ceremony begins at 4 p.m. in Barnhill Arena. It will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityArkansas for those who cannot attend.

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