Dean's Circle
The Dean’s Circle is the University of Arkansas School of Law’s leadership annual giving society. When you contribute $2,000 or more each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), you become a member of this growing group of alumni and friends. Gain satisfaction that your support ensures the University of Arkansas School of Law students and faculty can achieve their highest aspirations.
Your leadership and investment at this level will be honored in the following ways:
- Invitation to the Dean’s Circle Reception
- Receive updates throughout the year from the Dean
- E-Communications including the law school’s e-newsletter
- Special invitations to campus events
- Distinctive recognition on the University of Arkansas School of Law website
- The official Dean’s Circle car decal
- Your gift qualifies you for the University’s Chancellor’s Society and any associated benefits.
- Secure full tax benefits as allowed by law
Are you a recent graduate of the School of Law? Please consider becoming a Dean’s Circle Associate by contributing at the level indicated in the chart below. You will receive benefits and recognition as a Dean’s Circle Member. Dean’s Circle becomes even more affordable with monthly payment options.
Dean's Circle Associate Levels | ||
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If you graduated within | Annual donation amount | Monthly donation Amount |
1-5 Years | $500 | $41.67 |
6-9 Years | $1,000 | $83.34 |
10+ Years | $2,000 | $166.67 |
To make monthly payments please enter the monthly amount in the “Other” box on the online giving form. Make sure to check “Make this a monthly gift” and in the “Comments” box, please continue this gift until my Dean’s Circle Pledge of “Enter Pledge Amount ($500, $1000, or $2,000)” is complete. The form automatically directs your donations to the Dean’s Circle Fund which is used to meet emergent law school needs throughout the year, but you may also direct your giving to a specific area or law school scholarships by indicating your preferred area in the “Comments” section.
For more information on how to become a Dean’s Circle member, contact Erin Feller, associate director of development, at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.
2021 Members
Harry and Lisa Alexander
Arkansas Bar Foundation
Morris and Gail Arnold
Dave and Lindsey Beran
David Boling and Mine Sasaguri
Steve and Tracey Caple
Brandon and Laura Cate
Buddy and Susan Chadick
Charles Thomas and Mary Alice Pearson Educational Foundation
Cota Holdings, LLC
Davis and Barbara Duty
John Elrod
James Freeman and Barbara Yates
Audra Hamilton
Craig and Mitzi Hannah
Todd and Wendy Hannah
Michael Heister
HLN Marketing
Michael Hollomon and Eric Wailes
James I. Freeman Charitable Trust
Jess L. and Miriam B. Stevens Foundation
Kevin Langford
Michael and Billie Lax
Mark and Sherrie Lindsay
Jim Lindsey
Chris Liner and Dolores Proubusta
Bill Martucci
Mazon
James H. McKenzie Charitable Foundation
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Neal and Gina Pendergraft
Rose Law Firm
Bo and Debbie Segers
Rodney and Cassandra Slater
Ed and Sherry Slaughter
Erron and Libby Smith
Squire Patton Boggs Foundation
Jim and Sylvia Van Dover
Walmart Legal Team
Jean Western
White Title Company
Dean’s Circle Associates
Austin and Britta Todd
Rachel Orr
Previous Members
2020 Members
AccessLex Institute
John and Jayne Alford
Arkansas Bar Foundation
Jim and Diane Blair
David Boling and Mine Sasaguri
Mac and Katherine Campbell
Steve and Tracey Caple
Vince and Terri Chadick
Charles Thomas and Mary Alice Pearson Educational Foundation
Joe and Margaret Cogdell
Davis and Barbara Duty
Craig and Mitzi Hannah
Michael Heister
Michael Hollomon and Eric Wailes
Christy Jones
Kutak Rock LLP
Stacy Leeds
Connie Lewis Lensing
Mark Lindsay
Jim Lindsey
David Malone and Deborah Thomas
Marler Clark LLP
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC
Neal and Gina Pendergraft
Charles Scharlau
James Shoffey
Erron and Libby Smith
Squire Patton Boggs Foundation
Tyson Foods Inc.
Jim and Sylvia Van Dover
Walton Enterprises
Charys and Robert Williams
Winokur Family Foundation Inc
Dean’s Circle Associates
Rachel Orr
Inaugural Members
John Alford
Morris Arnold
Woody Bassett, J.D. ‘77
David Boling, J.D. ‘91
Steve Caple, J.D. ‘93
Brandon Cate, J.D. ‘01
Buddy Chadick, J.D. ‘86
Vince Chadick, J.D. ’93, LL.M. ‘03
Terri Chadick, J.D. ‘95
William Chevaillier, J.D. ‘81
Charles Coleman, J.D. ‘80
Davis Duty, J.D. ‘80
Mary Elizabeth Eldridge, J.D. 03
Jeff Gearhart, J.D. ‘89
John Goodson, J.D. ‘89
Michael Heister, J.D. ‘02
Bob Hornberger, J.D. ‘72
Rebecca Hurst, J.D. ‘95
Mike Lax, J.D. ‘83
Ron LeMay, J.D. ‘72
Connie Lewis Lensing, J.D. ‘77
Gary McDonald, J.D. ‘75
Nick Patton, J.D. ‘63
Neal Pendergraft, J.D. ‘88
John Raffaelli, J.D. ‘78
Bob Ross, J.D. ‘77
Rick Ramsay, J.D. ‘77
Bo Segers, J.D. ‘91
Debbie Segers, J.D. ‘93
Rodney Slater, J.D. ‘80
Jim Smith, J.D. ‘94
W.H. Taylor, J.D. ‘81
Charys Williams
Dina Wood, J.D. ‘88