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Legal Hall of Fame Looks to the Future While Honoring the Past

The Arkansas Bar Association is excited and proud to partner with Arkansas Business for the second class of the Legal Hall of Fame.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Inductee: H. David Blair

With over five decades of legal experience, H. David Blair has made significant contributions to the legal community in Arkansas and beyond.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Inductee: Jean Turner Carter

Jean Turner Carter’s impact on the legal community has centered on legal services to the underserved and low-income populations in the state for a period of over 40 years.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Inductee: Richard A. Williams

Richard A. Williams is a prominent law figure, known for his foundational role in shaping the operations and growth of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard LLP.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Inductee: Judge Joyce Williams Warren (Ret.)

Public service began at an early age for Joyce Williams Warren, and it led her to break multiple barriers in the legal field.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Posthumous Inductee: Herschel Hugar Friday

Herschel Hugar Friday’s professional endeavors took him from serving as a major in the U.S. Air Force, to managing partner of Arkansas’ largest law firm and even a near presidential nomination to the Supreme Court.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Posthumous Inductee: Uriah Milton Rose

The name Uriah Milton Rose is one for the history books and what’s written about him tells the story of a most-respected legal mind in his time.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Posthumous Inductee: Elsijane Trimble Roy

The life and work of Elsijane Trimble Roy is known for breaking barriers for women in the legal profession.

Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Group Inductee: University of Arkansas School of Law

In a landmark year marking its centennial, the University of Arkansas School of Law continues to set benchmarks in legal education, fostering excellence, diversity and innovation under the leadership of Dean Cynthia E. Nance.

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