University of Arkansas School of Law

09/04/2026

Join us in welcoming Interim Dean Katheleen Guzman during a come-and-go reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on September 24 at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. Come meet Dean Guzman and help us celebrate her new role as interim dean.

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

09/03/2026

Save the date! Arkansas Law Review is excited to host its annual symposium on Friday, October 16! The symposium, “Universities at a Crossroads: Legal Issues in Higher Education,” will focus on relevant topics affecting higher education and the changing legal frameworks that impact public institutions. Be on the lookout for more information about the panels and speakers! Register using the link below!

https://lnkd.in/gvx8NGhQ

09/02/2026

What do legal writing and chocolate have in common? Find out during this unique CLE presentation at 2 p.m. October 28 hosted by the School of Law and Scribes - The American Society of Legal Writers.

alumni are eligible for a 50% discount on the CLE fee. Email [email protected] to receive the registration link and discount code.

Be sure to register by September 30.

08/28/2026

Interested in ? Attend one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about the law school and ask questions about admissions, academics and student life. Sessions are available from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates:

September 12, 2026
October 10, 2026
November 7, 2026
January 16, 2027
February 20, 2027
March 13, 2027

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/4qFTLCm

08/27/2026

Professor Brill’s Civil Procedure class ended on a high note this morning with a tribute to Dolly Parton. Students sang two of her iconic hits, “9 to 5” and “Jolene,” to remember one of country music’s most beloved stars.

08/26/2026

We are excited to welcome Jorge Camacho and Alma Magaña to the law school faculty! They each bring impressive experience, deep expertise and a dynamic range of professional perspectives.

Read more about them at https://bit.ly/4zGnMWU

08/25/2026

Congratulations to the new Law Alumni Society officers and board members for the 2026-27 academic year! We are grateful for their leadership.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4xk49Ce

08/24/2026

Join us in welcoming Amy White as assistant professor of law and assistant director of the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law. She also works closely with the Journal of Food Law and Policy.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qw4Iq0

08/21/2026

Thank you to Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP (GRSM) for hosting 2L and 3L students for networking and conversation at Maxine’s Taproom. A special thank you to Robert Dalby (J.D. ’19) and Haley Heath (J.D. ’11) for coordinating the event, and to Charlotte Moore (J.D. ’97), Kevin Flores (J.D. ’19) and John Frase for spending time with our students. We appreciate GRSM’s continued investment in the next generation of legal professionals.

08/19/2026

We can't wait to celebrate our own Cynthia Nance next week at the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame induction. THV11 in Little Rock interviewed her about the honor. 🎉

In North Little Rock, the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame organization has opened a new exhibit and welcomes new inductees.