Alumni Reunion Weekend
Alumni Reunion Weekend returns on April 10-11, 2026, as the University of Arkansas School of Law celebrates our alumni. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Law Alumni Society Awards. See the list of award categories and nominate a Law Hog. Award recipients will be recognized during the Awards Dinner.
2026 ALUMNI REUNION EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 10
Richard B. Atkinson Symposium
A Life of Leadership and Impact
Presented by Outlaw
3:00 p.m. — E.J. Ball Courtroom, School of Law
1045 W. Maple St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Reception Immediately Following
Free and Open to the Public
Bringing together former students, educators, and civic leaders to reflect on Atkinson’s transformative contributions and lasting influence on the School of Law and the State of Arkansas. Sponsored by the Richard B. Atkinson Law and Sexuality Fund.
Saturday, April 11
Alumni Reunion Dinner
6:00 p.m. — Verizon Ballroom, Arkansas Union
435 N. Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Tickets - $100
Includes dinner and complimentary beer and wine.
An evening dedicated to honoring Law Alumni Society Award recipients, celebrating 50-year graduates from the classes of 1975 and 1976, and recognizing milestone reunion classes
2026 Law Alumni Society Award Recipients
- Bobby E. Shepherd (J.D. ’76) – Commitment to Justice Award
- Chris Hussein (J.D. ’17) – Commitment to Justice Early Career Award
- Capt. Jane-Ellen Paschall (J.D. ’90) – Veterans Award
- RADM Everette Don Stumbaugh, JAGC, USN (Ret.) (J.D. ’59) – posthumous award
- Jason Bailey (J.D. ’15) – Public Service Award
- Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP – Career Champion Award
Milestone Reunion Classes
1970, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021
For questions or more information, please contact the Office of Development at (479) 575-4793, or by email at lawrsvp@uark.edu.
Photos from previous Alumni Reunion Weekends
