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Student Spotlights

Stories from the remarkable students of the School of Law – the next generation of Arkansas’ and America’s leaders.

Law students to honor alumna, benefactor Debbie Dudley Branson

The Women’s Law Student Association will honor University of Arkansas School of Law graduate Debbie Dudley Branson with its highest honor at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the Wine Cellar in Fayetteville. The event is free and open to the legal community.

School of Law Recognizes Student Pro Bono Volunteers

The University of Arkansas School of Law’s Pro Bono Program will host its fifth annual awards ceremony to honor students who are making a positive difference in the community. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 25, in the Bobby McDaniel Trial Practice Classroom (room 342) in Leflar Law Center. The ceremony and luncheon are open to the public.

Christian Legal Society Helps During Holiday Season

Christian Legal Society raised $800 for Second Mile Ministries during the Annual Law School Thanksgiving Feast.

Cason and Jones Capture 2010 Sutton Barristers Union Trial Competition Title

Winners Jones and Cason The winners of the 2010 William H. Sutton Barristers Union Trial Competition are third-year law students Glenn Cason and Kambira Jones. Cason and Jones defeated the team of Tyler Benson and Eugene Clifford in the final round, held the evening of Monday, October 11. Benson was recipient of the Best Oralist Award for the competition.

Joshua Q. Mostyn - Class of 2012

Josh Mostyn I have a BBA in Finance from the University of North Texas, and before law school I worked in finance and real estate. I founded a non-profit organization for young professionals and volunteered with various other non-profits in Northwest Arkansas.

Law students participate in JDRF Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes

JDRF Walk 2010 School of Law legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi sponsored a team that participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes on Saturday, September 18, 2010.

SBA Raises $5,250 for Legal Aid of Arkansas

SBA This September, the Student Bar Association presented Legal Aid of Arkansas with a check for $5,250. The SBA raised the funds with help from School of Law faculty and staff members who donated items for the annual SBA auction.

Chris Warzecha and Ryan Culpepper

Two University of Arkansas School of Law students won the school’s internal Moot Court competition. Chris Warzecha of Plano, Texas, and Ryan Culpepper of Hot Springs, Ark., emerged victorious in the Benjamin J. Altheimer Moot Court Competition held this spring at the law school. Warzecha and Culpepper represented the respondent and defeated Haley Heath and Brian Johnston, both of Wynne, Ark., who represented the petitioner.

Ashley Driver

Ashley Driver, a member of the University of Arkansas School of Law's moot court team, talks about her team's victory at the 60th Annual National Moot Court Competition, a first in university history.

Joe Bussel

Like most law students, Joe Bussell is very busy. But while most law students might use their free time to watch a movie or take a nap, Joe uses his to help to others. As the founder of the Street Law Program, Bussell gives back to the community in many ways.

Adrielle Churchill

A University of Arkansas School of Law student was named Miss Arkansas USA. Adrielle Churchill, a third-year law student, claimed the title in Bentonville on January 10. Churchill competed with 20 other women in the categories of interview, swimsuit, and evening gown.

Taylor Mattson

Whether it’s legal writing or handwriting, Taylor Mattson has many talents. A third-year law student at the University of Arkansas School of Law, Taylor runs her own calligraphy business called Scrivendi.

Phuc Nguyen

A University of Arkansas School of Law student will travel across the country this summer for an exciting job opportunity. Phuc Nguyen has accepted an externship with the Office of Staff Attorneys for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. A third-year law student, Nguyen will work in the San Francisco courthouse for eleven weeks this summer. His responsibilities will include conducting legal research and analysis, which he will present once a month to panels of three judges.

Street Law Program

This fall, a handful of students at the University of Arkansas School of Law created a new program designed to educate high school and college students on basic legal and civic principles. The Street Law Program has since made presentations to more than 350 students in the region on subjects ranging from criminal law to defamation cases involving Facebook and MySpace.

Seth Creed

Like many students, second-year law student Seth Creed chose to attend law school because he enjoys a challenge. But a legal education is not the only challenge that Seth has undertaken. Seth recently completed an Ironman Triathlon, a race in which competitors swim, bike, and run.

Viet Tran

A University of Arkansas School of Law student is making a difference across the globe. Viet Tran, a third year student, recently returned from working with the Rule of Law in Vietnam. The Rule of Law Initiative is a global program that focuses primarily on legal development and reform in developing countries. The American Bar Association (ABA) provides legal expertise for these governments and institutions that are working towards improving their structures and practices.