Held at the Little Rock Marriott, the annual Distinguished Alumni Luncheon raised critical funds for student scholarships and offered a moment to celebrate the lasting impact of Bowen’s legal education — in courtrooms, communities, and beyond.

Among this year’s honorees were Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge ’01, who received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. She shared personal stories from her time at Bowen, tracing her path to becoming the first woman elected as both Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor in Arkansas. “The law is a powerful tool,” she said. “Use it wisely, boldly, and to lift others up. Lead with integrity and serve with tenacity.”

Brigadier General John Payne (Ret.) ’97, recipient of the Outstanding Public Service Award, spoke of his dual commitment to military service and civil litigation. He credited Bowen’s night program with making that balance possible. “Without a night program,” he said, “I most definitely wouldn’t be standing here today.”

Edith Chavez De Oseguera ’20, who accepted the Emerging Leader Award, delivered a moving speech about her journey as an immigrant, mother, and now advocate for underserved Arkansans. “No story, no matter where it begins, is ever too small to change the world,” she said.

Byron M. Eiseman, Jr., a longtime adjunct professor and mentor, was honored with the Friend of Bowen Award. He reflected on five decades of teaching and the legacy of Dean Bill Bowen. “When you think about teaching,” he said, “what you’re hoping is that those in your class will bear fruit in the long run.”

Dean Colin Crawford opened the program by acknowledging a year of change — and the strength of the Bowen community. “Bowen’s strength is built on the backs of all of you,” he told attendees. “Your continued involvement as mentors, advocates, and champions is absolutely central to us.”

The event also featured a heartfelt address from Aziza Taki, a first-year student and scholarship recipient. A first-generation student from small-town Arkansas, Taki shared how her experience at Bowen has already shaped her confidence and sense of purpose. She credited the community’s support for making that possible: “Your generosity doesn’t just open doors,” she said. “It builds bridges for people like me to cross into a future we once thought was out of reach.”

Proceeds from the luncheon support Bowen student scholarships — helping ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of someone building a career in law and public service.

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Located in Arkansas’s capital city, the ����Vlog��ý Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law provides nationally recognized, practice-ready legal education deeply connected to the state’s legal system. With a strong emphasis on access to justice, public service, and professionalism, Bowen prepares graduates to lead in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities across Arkansas and beyond.

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2025 Honorees

The program will celebrate alumni and friends whose leadership exemplifies Bowen’s values of access to justice, public service, and professionalism. This year’s honorees were selected by the Bowen Law School Alumni Board.

Leslie Rutledge ’01, Distinguished Alumnus Award. Arkansas Lieutenant Governor and the state’s first female Attorney General, Rutledge has devoted her career to public service through roles that include deputy counsel in the Governor’s Office, deputy prosecuting attorney, and attorney for the Division of Children and Family Services.

Brig. Gen. John Payne, U.S. Army, retired ’97, Outstanding Alumnus in Public Service. A veteran of Operation Just Cause and former commander of the 77th Aviation Brigade, Brigadier General (Ret.) Payne currently leads the Civil Division in the Office of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. His military awards include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal.

Edith Chavez De Oseguera ’20, Emerging Leader Award, A partner at United Law Group and an immigration and family law attorney, Chavez De Oseguera serves as a contractor for Arkansas Access to Justice, manages the Arkansas Free Legal Answers program, and supports the Mexican Consulate and nonprofits across the state. She has been recognized with Bowen’s Dean’s Distinguished Public Service Award and LALSA’s Alumni of the Year Award for Public Service.

Byron M. Eiseman, Jr., Friend of Bowen Award, A longtime partner at Friday, Eldredge & Clark and an adjunct professor at Bowen Law for 50 years, Eiseman helped found the Tax Section of the Arkansas Bar Association and has held leadership roles across civic, faith-based, and cultural organizations, including the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the Baptist Health Foundation.

“These four honorees reflect the best of Bowen Law. Their leadership and service strengthen Arkansas and the legal profession,” said Colin Crawford, dean of the law school. “We are proud to recognize their achievements and the example they set for our students.”

“The Alumni Luncheon is more than a celebration of our accomplished honorees,” said Molly McNulty ’12, director of development and external relations. “It’s a bridge between Bowen’s proud history and the future we’re building through our students. Every ticket, every table, every gift is an investment in the next generation of lawyers. This event brings our community together to honor excellence and extend opportunity.”

Tickets are available at .

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It is a reality Dr. Rachel Fazio did not anticipate when she began conducting forensic evaluations across 11 counties. But once she saw the gaps between mental health care, legal knowledge, and the people caught in between, she could not ignore them.

Fazio is one of fewer than a dozen neuropsychologists in the United States who specialize in criminal forensic work. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and dual concentrations in neuropsychology and forensic psychology, she recently added a Juris Doctor to her credentials—not to change careers, but to strengthen her work at the intersection of medicine and law.

Neuropsychology, Fazio explained, focuses on brain-behavior relationships, such as how conditions like ADHD, dementia or traumatic brain injuries affect memory, decision-making and behavior. Forensic psychology, on the other hand, applies clinical training to legal settings.

“Technically, it’s any evaluation you would do for a court or administrative body,” she said. She read legal cases, participated in mock trials and was trained to testify, all before she ever set foot into law school.

Fazio moved to Little Rock for a role at the VA and soon began working as a forensic evaluator across 11 Arkansas counties. In 2022, she enrolled full time at the ����Vlog��ý Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Earning a JD was not a pivot. It was a professional investment. “I was either going to do my forensic boards or get a law degree,” she said. “They both show that you care about what you do and require additional knowledge and certification.”

In contrast to state and federal systems, Fazio found that county jails in Arkansas varied dramatically. “Each county does things differently. Dramatically differently,” she added. Some had nurses on site. Others did not. Some contracted with private medical providers, while others left medication decisions to corrections staff. “There is not a uniform way to get mentally ill inmates in county jails the appropriate medications,” she said. Inmates often went without treatment if their prescriptions were not on a facility’s formulary or if they could not afford co-pays. Telehealth services, common since the pandemic, were sometimes unusable when inmates were too ill to leave their cells. “It can also cause a mental health crisis,” she said. “And that is just a glaring problem that is overlooked.”

As a student in Bowen’s full-time JD program, Fazio brought a seasoned professional’s lens to the classroom and found faculty who recognized the unique perspective she offered. Dean Lindsey Gustafson encouraged her early on, and Professor Joshua Silverstein became a trusted advisor. She also gained practical experience through externships, including one with the Central Arkansas Legal Services clinic.

Bowen also became the place where doors opened for her to share what she was seeing in Arkansas county jails. Fazio served as a resource to classmates and other members of the bar, writing for the Arkansas Bar Journal and speaking to the Saline County Bar Association about recognizing key warning signs and knowing when to communicate with a forensic evaluator in cases involving mental illness.

Fazio walked in Bowen’s May commencement ceremony and completed her final course requirement through a study abroad program in Rome this summer. With her JD now conferred, she plans to sit for the Arkansas Bar—not to practice law in a traditional sense, but to continue to practice criminal forensic evaluations and fitness to proceed.

Ultimately, Fazio hopes to improve communication between attorneys, evaluators, county jails, and hospitals. But she is quick to clarify her role. “As a forensic evaluator, I am unbiased,” she said. “But I have an ethical responsibility as a psychologist to advocate for someone when they can’t take care of themselves.”

Fazio hopes to see a future where attorneys are better informed, families are more empowered, and collaboration improves across legal and clinical lines. “If you have a seriously mentally ill family member in jail, keep an eye on them,” she said. “Put money on the books. Call the medical staff. Don’t let them slip through the cracks.”

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Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Rhonda K. Wood, a 1999 Bowen graduate, delivered the keynote address. She encouraged the new students to act with integrity, serve the public, and help promote trust in the justice system throughout their careers.

Justice Wood then led the students in reciting the Pledge of Professionalism, a shared commitment to ethical conduct and personal responsibility. Afterward, she invited them to wear the Bowen pin as a visible reminder of the values that will guide them through law school and beyond.

Dean Colin Crawford also spoke, reflecting on Bowen’s proud alumni network and the importance of professionalism in legal education and practice. He introduced members of the Bowen faculty and welcomed them as mentors for the journey ahead.

The ceremony marked an important beginning for the newest members of the Bowen community. With hands-on training, close mentorship, and a deep connection to Arkansas’s legal system, Bowen students are preparing to build legal careers that make a difference—in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities across the state and beyond. A reception followed, hosted by Dean Crawford, offering students and faculty a chance to connect and celebrate the start of the academic year.

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The luncheon will feature a panel discussion titled Celebrating 50 Years of the ����Vlog��ý Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law: A Moderated Panel Discussion of Bowen’s Past, Present, and Future. The panel includes alumni from each decade of the law school’s history, offering reflections on Bowen’s legacy and its role in shaping the legal profession in Arkansas and beyond.

Panelists include R. Stark Ligon Jr. ’75, former executive director of the Office of Professional Conduct and inaugural director of the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Office of Ethics Counsel; Justice Barbara Womack Webb ’82, justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court; Michelle Ator ’95, head of the medical malpractice group at Friday, Eldredge & Clark;  Antwan Phillips ’09, partner at Wright, Lindsey & Jennings and at-large member of the Little Rock Board of Directors; Tamika Edwards ’11, director of human resources at Southwest Power Pool; and Mallory Wood ’25, who will soon join the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office in the criminal division.

The discussion will be moderated by Bud Cummins ’89, who served as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and now works as a mediator and legal advisor in private practice.

“For half a century, Bowen has equipped generations of lawyers who now shape the legal landscape of Arkansas and beyond,” said Colin Crawford, dean of the law school. “This celebration honors the lasting impact of our mission and the people who carry it forward.”

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at through June 6.

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“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 with the University’s administration, students, and alumni to build upon Bowen’s rich legacy and to celebrate its 50th anniversary of legal excellence.”

For the last ten years, McNulty served as a law clerk to the Honorable Raymond Abramson on the Arkansas Court of Appeals and previously clerked for the Honorable Joe Volpe in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

Colin Crawford, Dean of the William H. Bowen School of Law, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Molly McNulty as our Director of Development and External Relations. Molly is widely respected across Arkansas for her intelligence, good humor, and unwavering commitment to a strong, thriving legal community. As a proud Bowen graduate, she exemplifies the values we hold dear: professionalism, access to justice, and public service. I look forward to working together to strengthen both our School of Law and the broader legal community.”

A native of Little Rock, McNulty earned a concurrent JD and Master of Public Service from Bowen Law and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and her Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College in North Carolina.

In addition to her professional achievements, McNulty is deeply committed to community engagement, actively participating in numerous organizations and initiatives that support the legal community and public service throughout Arkansas. She serves on the Arkansas Bar Board of Trustees and is the President-Nominee for the Rotary Club of Little Rock. McNulty is also the co-chair of Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XL, and sits on several boards of directors, including the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Camp Aldersgate, and the Historic Arkansas Museum Foundation.

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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 bono legal assistance to veterans seeking crucial benefits such as disability compensation.

Gold Sponsorships of $5,000

• Wright, Lindsey, & Jennings
• Bell & Company

Silver Sponsorships of $2,500

• Arkansas Municipal League
• Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
• Walmart Legal
• Gill Ragon Owen, P.A.
• Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
• Baptist Health Hospital & Foundation

Bronze Sponsorships of $1,250

• Rainwater Holt & Sexton
• Pulaski County Bar Foundation
• Justice Rhonda Wood
• Arkansas Children’s Hospital
• Entergy
• Law Offices of Nicki Nicolo, PLLC
• Amber and Courtney Crouch III
• Taylor and Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
• Arkansas Bar Association
• Smrithi Mohan / Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
• Pulasi County Bar Association
• ����Vlog��ý Little Rock School of Business
• Simmons Bank
• Legacy Law Group / Michelle Strause Mediation Central
• CHI St. Vincent
• Jennifer Carson Scholarship Committee
• Southern Bancorp
• 6th Judicial District Public Defenders
• W. Harold Flowers Law Society
• Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC
• Oscar Washington, Jr. Educational Fund
• Hilburn & Harper, Ltd.
• Arkansas Attorney General’s Office
• Taylor King Law

Patron Sponsorships of $500

• Lion Legal
• Rosalyn Middleton
• James, House, Swann, and Downing, P.A.

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The gift, pledged by Judge Warren’s husband, James M. “Butch” Warren, is intended to attract a working or retired judge to spend a semester at the Bowen School of Law as a fellow, teaching a course relating to his or her expertise, and organizing events to educate students and alumni focusing on a question of law related to the role of the Arkansas judiciary, or in an area of juvenile law.

“A multitude of honors have been bestowed upon my wife, Joyce, to celebrate her amazing legal career,” said Butch Warren. “I’ve often wondered how I could also honor her — and Bowen presented this opportunity to establish a jurist-in-residence fellowship in her honor. I am blessed to honor Joyce, the love of my life, in a way that will benefit others and add to all of the other ‘firsts’ she has accomplished.”

The legacy he speaks of is an extensive one as Judge Warren is one of the most decorated graduates in the history of the Bowen School of Law. In 1976, she became the institution’s first Black female graduate, and in 1977, she became the first Black law clerk for the Arkansas  Supreme Court serving Associate Justice Darrell Hickman. In October of that year, Judge Warren began serving as an assistant attorney general to former President Bill Clinton, the state’s attorney general at the time. In 1983, Judge Warren became the first Black female judge in the state when Pulaski County Judge Don Venhaus appointed her to serve as a juvenile court judge.

Continuing with her legacy of many firsts, Judge Warren is the first jurist to have an official jurist-in-residence fellowship program established at the William H. Bowen School of Law.

“This endowment will benefit both Bowen and the community at large,” said Jonathan Q. Warren, the eldest son of the Warrens and a 2005 Bowen graduate himself. “Undoubtedly, this will only reflect upon, recognize, and advance my mother’s legacy and influence; the name Judge Joyce Williams Warren will live forever at Bowen.”

The Warrens’ middle son, Jamie Warren, said, “I’m extremely proud to have a mother who chose a life of service dedicated to helping children and families. This fellowship spotlights her as an enduring beacon of light.”

Justin Warren, the youngest of the Warrens’ sons, expressed his thoughts: “To me, the fellowship means my mom is a legal rock star. I can only hope to achieve the same heights in my career as she has in hers.”

Judge Warren regards the fellowship as a beautiful and lasting tribute, for which she is immeasurably grateful. She also shared her excitement for the future of Bowen and the newly-established fellowship.

“I am ecstatic that other jurists will have an opportunity to be at Bowen and use their expertise to educate students and alumni.”

The fellowship is expected to be funded over the next five years, and the law school aims to welcome its first jurist during the 2030 academic year. The gift is a part of the Centennial Campaign, ����Vlog��ý Little Rock’s largest fundraising effort to date, which aims to raise $250 million by its 100-year anniversary in 2027.

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����Vlog��ý Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law held its 11th annual alumni awards luncheon Friday, October 13, honoring three notable alumni for their contributions to the legal community, their commitment to public service, and the impact of their leadership within the state and beyond.

“In my first year as dean, it is an honor to be able to greet the Bowen community at the most important alumni event of the fall semester and to be able to celebrate our three remarkable honorees,” said Dean Colin Crawford.

Kevin A. Crass received the Distinguished Alumnus award, the highest honor awarded to an alum by the Bowen School of Law. Crass is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group with Arkansas’s largest law firm, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP.  He focuses his practice on significant, complex business litigation in federal and state courts, and he has also served as personal counsel to several of the State’s constitutional officers. Crass currently serves on the ����Vlog��ý Board of Trustees, among several other important community involvements.

Judge Amy Dunn Johnson (’02) received the Outstanding Alumna in Public Service Award. Johnson presides as a family judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit Court. Prior to her election in 2020, Judge Johnson was the Executive Director of the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission, which exists to provide equal access to justice in civil cases for all Arkansans. She also served as the CEO of the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation and the Arkansas Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program.

Cody McKinney (’21) received the Emerging Young Alumni Award. McKinney is a Lieutenant in the United States Coast Guard serving as a staff attorney with the Coast Guard Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG). During his time at Bowen, McKinney served in the mediation clinic and as an editor at both of the school’s law journals, among other activities.

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During the celebration, Bowen will recognize three distinguished alumni. Each was nominated by their peers for their contributions to the legal community, their commitment to legal education, and their leadership within the state.

This year’s honorees are:

The Honorable Joyce Williams Warren (Retired Circuit Judge) graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (����Vlog��ýLR) with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology in 1971. She started her law studies in 1971, and Warren holds the honor of being the first black female graduate of what is now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Her graduation was the beginning of a career of “firsts” for this trailblazing alumna.

• 1977 – first black law clerk for the Arkansas Supreme Court, serving Associate Justice Darrell Hickman.
• 1983 – first black female judge in Arkansas when she was appointed as a juvenile court judge by county judge Don Venhaus.
• 1986 – first black female appointee and the first black chairperson of the Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners.
• 1990 – first black judge elected to a state-level trial court judgeship in Arkansas.
• 1993 – first black person elected to the Arkansas Judicial Council Board of Directors.
• 2010 – first black president of the Arkansas Judicial Council.
• 2011 – first female Chairperson of the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission.

Warren has served on two separate American Bar Association advisory committees related to juvenile and domestic justice. She has also served on the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Permanency Planning for Children Department Advisory Committee.

In October 2000, the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice named Warren “Juvenile Judge of the Year.”

She helped create the Pulaski County Safe Babies Court Team in 2009, and presided over Safe Babies Court Team cases until her retirement. In 2014, the National Council of Juvenile Court Judges designated 10th Division Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, over which Judge Warren presided, as an Implementation Sites Court. That Court was also trauma-informed and trauma-responsive.

On December 31, 2020, Judge Warren retired from her position as 10th Division Circuit Judge, having presided over juvenile and domestic relations cases for over 31 years. She is a member of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Arkansas Bar Association, the Pulaski County Bar Associations, and the W. Harold Flowers Law Society. She is a board member of the Arkansas Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) Foundation and the Arkansas Commission for Parent Counsel.

In June of this year, the Arkansas Bar Association and the Arkansas Bar Foundation chose her as “Outstanding Jurist of the Year.” She is the first black person to receive this award.

She was, and still is, an ardent supporter of appropriate evidence-based programs and services for children and families, and serves as a Judicial Consultant for ZERO TO THREE related to the Infant Toddler Court Program (ITCP).

Sherry Bartley entered law school as a non-traditional law student and earned a Juris Doctor with Honors from what is now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 1979. During her time as a student, she served as editor-in-chief of the ����Vlog��ý Little Rock Law Review.

Upon graduation, she served as law clerk to Arkansas Supreme Court Justice John A. Fogleman. In 1980, she became an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. From 1983 to 1984, she served as Assistant Director of the Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute in Washington D.C. where she co-directed the training institute for all assistant U.S. Attorneys in the nation. Bartley was recruited to Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. as a trial lawyer, and in 1986 she was elected a member of the firm.

Throughout her career, Bartley has demonstrated her commitment to her profession and to sharing her legal knowledge. She mentors young attorneys in her firm and was an adjunct professor of trial advocacy at Bowen for over ten years. She has also served as an instructor at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and Arkansas Advocacy Institute.

Bartley has been a consistent supporter of legal aid in Arkansas. She has been both a pro bono attorney and a donor to VOCALS (Volunteer Organization of the Center for Arkansas Legal Services) since 1982 and has represented many low-income clients. Bartley served on the board of directors of the Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) from 1990 to 1999, and served as board chair from 1994 to 1996.  In addition, Bartley served as the pro bono coordinator for Mitchell Williams from 1997 through 2020.

Bartley served on the Arkansas State Board of Bar Examiners from 1998 to 2004, serving as Chair in 2004. As a member of the Board, she wrote exam questions specific to Arkansas law and her area of practice. She also graded bar exams each time it was administered.

Bartley has been actively involved with the Arkansas Bar Foundation. since she was selected to become a Fellow in 1996 and served as President in 2004-2005. With her leadership and collaboration, she helped acquire the current location for the Arkansas Bar Center on Cottondale Lane.

Bartley served as a Director of the Arkansas Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Foundation from 1998 to 2004. She also has years of service and involvement in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Arkansas, Chapter serving as President in 2017.

Price Gardner earned his Juris Doctor from what is now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 1988. During his time as a student, he served as managing editor of the ����Vlog��ý Little Rock Law Review. Following graduation from law school, he obtained an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Gardner joined Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP, in 1989. In 2019, he was named managing partner. In 2021, the firm received the Olivia Farrell Gender Equity Leadership Award from the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, recognizing the firm’s commitment to the values of equality and equity and its efforts in creating and fostering a gender-equitable business environment. Also in 2021, the firm created the Friday Forward Fellowship with the goal to increase the number of law school students from diverse backgrounds by providing financial aid to attend an LSAT prep course and a mentorship with a firm attorney during their undergraduate and law school careers.

A 1984 graduate of Arkansas State University and four-year letterman in football, Gardner continues to be actively involved with the university.  In 2017, he was appointed to the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees by Governor Hutchinson. This year Gardner began his term as chairman of the board. During his term, he has overseen completion of the Henderson State University merger into the ASU System and the expansion of the board from five members to seven.

In addition, Gardner and his wife, Sara, have established the Price and Sara Gardner Pre-law Scholarship at Arkansas State University in order to help students who are interested in pursuing a career in law.

Gardner is recognized for his expertise in tax, real estate, and transactional law. Recent projects include the formation of Delta Peanut, LLC in Northeast, Arkansas, a farmer-owned peanut processing and marketing company serving more than 80 family farms in Arkansas, Missouri, and Louisiana, and the acquisition of The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, LLC (CTEH) by Montrose Environmental in a transaction valued at $280 million.

He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and a member of Fifty for the Future, the Arkansas and American Bar Associations, the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre Board, and the Red Wolves Foundation. He and Sara have two children: Megan Adams, a pharmacist at the Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital; and David Gardner, who will be a first-year law student at Bowen this fall.

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