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EDDIE H. WALKER, JR. The 118th ArkBar Annual Meeting is just around the corner. The Association joins the Judicial Council in Hot Springs June 15-18 for our annual event. The plenary speaker will be Travis T. Tygart, CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency. He will provide insight regarding the problem of athletes using performance-enhancing drugs. His talk will include comments about the case against Lance Armstrong. Tygart’s work emphasizes that integrity still matters and that one can still win competing fairly. Professor Kimberly Norwood, from Washington University School of Law, will speak on the very timely topic of “Implicit Bias.” She will identify and discuss factors that we unconsciously consider when interacting with each other. Considerable discussions will occur regarding the issues that face our judiciary. Chief Justice Howard Brill, Judge Dan Kemp, recently elected to become Chief Justice, and former Justice Robert Brown are among the speakers who will address some of these issues. Although the CLE offerings are amazing, the opportunity for lawyers and judges to interact in an informal setting is even more valuable. Social events such as the Presidents’ Reception, the Bar Foundation Dinner and the time-honored Friday Firm Reception in the lobby of the Arlington Hotel are opportunities to renew old friendships, strengthen existing relationships and create new ones. I thank Aaron Squyres for his magnificent work as our annual meeting chair. When you see him, please express your gratitude for a job well done. Finally, please join me in thanking members of the Friday Firm for continuing the decades-old tradition of sponsoring the reception at the Arlington. See you in Hot Springs!
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A View of Ethics, Integrity and the Legal Issues from Inside the U.S. Postal A View of Ethics, Services Pro Cycling Case Integrity and the Legal Issues from Inside the U.S. Postal Plenary Session • Thursday • JuneServices 16 • 12:45 Pro p.m. Cycling Case
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The “win-at-all costs” culture seems to have taken over all levels of competition— athletic and otherwise. Many have lost confidence that integrity still matters and that you can still truly win competing fairly. This talk will explore this cultural shift in sports and provide insight to the work of the independent National Anti-Doping organization, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and its mission to protect the rights of those athletes competing fairly and to ensure a playing field free of performance-enhancing drugs for all competitors.
Travis T. Tygart Travis T. Tygert CEO, US Anti-Doping Agency
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This year there will be three full days of substantive law, in addition to “Business School for Lawyers” on Friday. Experts will present the most current information on a wide range of topics throughout the week.
You will take away tools and skills that can improve your practice. We have a full day of family law “how to” along with the “in and outs” of starting a law practice and the most current reports from the judiciary.
With over 1,200 attorneys and judges in attendance each year, the ArkBar Annual Meeting is the best event to connect with attorneys from across the state in beautiful Hot Springs.
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elcome to the 118th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Bar Association. This year’s theme is Overcoming Obstacles to Success. Those obstacles could include implicit bias, a lack of business knowledge or experience in managing a law practice, or a lack of substantive knowledge of certain areas of the law. This year’s speakers will give you the practical knowledge to overcome all of them. Our keynote speaker is Travis Tygart, the CEO of the U.S. Anti-doping Agency who led the investigation of Lance Armstrong. Professor Kimberly Norwood will discuss implicit bias in jury selection. Paul Unger will present on law office efficiency, law office operations management, and billing. Mac Fulfer will be speaking on the art of face reading applied to client interaction, witness examination, and jury selection. He will also have a booth set up in the Exhibit Hall and will be doing free face
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Association President Eddie H. Walker, Jr. President-Elect Denise Reid Hoggard Board of Governors Chair R. Scott Zuerker Annual Meeting Chair Aaron Squyres
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reading. I have seen Mac in action, and he is truly amazing. There will be a heavy influence of substantive law tailored towards the practitioner who doesn’t handle that type of work. We want to help you add to your “knowledge toolbox” so that you can expand your practice into different areas of the law. The Sol Def Band will be jamming on Thursday night, and our new Wednesday afternoon Welcome Reception will allow first-time attendees to mix and mingle with the veterans. Your participation in the Annual Meeting is the lifeblood of the event, and I hope you take advantage of all that it has to offer.
The registration desk is in Exhibit Halls C & D in the Hot Springs Convention Center. Pre-registered attendees will receive a link to the course materials, including the online evaluation, prior to the meeting. Members can access course materials and event schedule on the ArkBar Events app. There will be a CLE materials dowloading station in the lounge area of the Exhibit Hall. The dress for the meeting is casual.
CLE CREDIT To meet the Supreme Court’s requirements for 2015 - 2016, you must attend 12 hours by June 30, 2016, including 1 hour of ethics. 46.75 CLE credits, which includes 13 ethics hours and 7 ad litem hours have been approved for this year’s Annual Meeting. You can earn up to 21.75 hours including ethics.
SPECIAL NEEDS If you will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, or if you have a question, please contact Crystal Newton at (501) 375-4606 or cnewton@arkbar.com.
Aaron Squyres 2016 Annual Meeting Chair, Wilson & Associates, PLLC, Little Rock
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WEDNESDAY WELCOME RECEPTION
Wednesday, June 15 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall C & D
Join us for a welcome reception immediately following Wednesday’s CLE in the Exhibit Hall. First-time attendees receive a gift from ArkBar and have a chance to interact with Bar leaders.
CONGRATULATIONS 50-YEAR MEMBERS The following 50-year members will be honored with a reception and luncheon at the Arlington Hotel on Thursday.
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Make reservations with the hotel of your choice. Ask for the Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting Group Rate. The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa (501) 609-2533 Comfort Suites (501) 624-3800 Courtyard by Marriott in Hot Springs (888) 236-2427 or (501) 651-4366 Embassy Suites (501) 624-9200 Hampton Inn (501) 525-7000 Holiday Inn Express (501) 463-5600 The Hotel Hot Springs & Spa (formerly The Austin) (501) 623-6600 Staybridge Suites (501) 525-6500
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Hot Springs Convention Center 2,000 free parking spaces will be available in a lot across from the Embassy Suites just East of Convention Blvd. and Laurel Street. Parking is also located on the back side of the Convention Center off Church Street.
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USE OF PERSONAL WIFI HOT SPOTS WILL CAUSE INTERFERENCE WITH THE CONVENTION CENTER’S WIFI SYSTEM. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING YOURS DURING THE MEETING SO THAT ALL REGISTRANTS WILL HAVE WIFI ACCESS.
Arlington Hotel Parking Free parking is available at the Arlington public deck and Old Majestic Hotel. (Arlington provides shuttle from Majestic Hotel to Arlington.) There is a paid public parking lot across the street from the Arlington.
SHUTTLES Free shuttle service is available between the Hot Springs Convention Center, Arlington Hotel and Embassy Suites. The service is sponsored by the Hot Springs Convention Center. Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 a.m. - Midnight
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday No Shuttle Service
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The face is the most sophisticated low-tech biometric known to man. Our face records our personal history, personality profile, preferences and decision making style. This session will explain the scientific validation for face reading and demonstrate with volunteers the type of information that can be seen on a face. The discussion will include the neuroscience breakthroughs of mirror neurons, pattern recognition, reality perceptions, zombie programs, genetic programming and epigenetic alterations, as well as the communication breakthroughs that are possible with face reading. This presentation will introduce participants to a new and faster way to accurately evaluate potential jurors using physiognomy.
Competing Fairly and Winning: A View of Ethics, Integrity and the Legal Issues from Inside the U.S. Postal Services Pro Cycling Case 12:45 - 2:45 p.m., Thursday, June 16
Travis T. Tygart, CEO, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
>> PLENARY SPEAKER
Charting a New Course to Preserve the Integrity of Tomorrow’s Justice System 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 17 A panel discussion with Justin T. Allen, John Brummett, Judge Dan Kemp, Marie-Bernarde Miller, David J. Sachar and Scott C. Trotter will review proposed changes to the Canons of Judicial Conduct, Rule 2.11 Disqualification; Rule 3.13 Acceptance and Reporting of Gifts; and Rule 4.1 and 4.2 Political and Campaign Activities of Judges and Judicial Candidates.
>>DARK MONEY MAINTAINING A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL JUDICIARY
Panel discussion with retired Arkansas Associate Justice Robert Brown, Retired Judge David A. Stewart and David Sachar, Executive Director of the JDDC, of the issues surrounding the impact of money in judicial elections since the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC in 2010; the debate of judicial appointments versus judicial elections in light of changes brought on by the impact of dark money and unlimited independent expenditures; and collateral issues.
The ‘win-at-all costs’ culture seems to have taken over all levels of competition—athletic and otherwise. Given sports’ influence on society, this reality has caused athletes and non-athletes alike to cast aside the rules, ethics, and integrity and compete instead by the ‘stop at nothing’ rule regardless of the consequences to others. Many have lost confidence that integrity still matters and that you can still truly win competing fairly. This talk will explore this cultural shift in sports and provide insight to the work of the independent National Anti-Doping Organization, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and its mission to protect the rights of those athletes competing fairly and to ensure a playing field free of performance-enhancing drugs for all competitors. This talk will provide an inside view of USADA’s investigation into professional cycling and the legal case against Lance Armstrong and other professional cycling athletes; it will also show how this effort confirms that competing fairly with integrity in sports or business still matters and is the only way to truly win.
WEDNESDAY AttPro RISK MANAGEMENT: A RISK MANAGEMENT PRIMER > 1:45 - 4:00 P.M.
This presentation will briefly explore implicit biases in American society, in the daily lives of the attendees, and will ultimately turn to implicit bias as it manifests in the legal profession. This will include information about how lawyers are hired, paid, mentored, evaluated and promoted, how judges are evaluated, and how jurors are selected. The presentation will suggest that unchecked implicit bias may be cause for ethical concern among the profession.
WEDNESDAY FAMILY LAW • How to Settle a Case • How to Prepare Your Case for an Attorney Ad Litem • A “How to” on Child Support and Alimony • How to Read a Tax Return • How to Handle an Appeal • How to Try a Hague Convention Case • Domestic Relations Case Law Update • How to Avoid Ethical Pitfalls
The panel will discuss an overview of Citizens United v. FEC, 558 U.S. 310 (2010), as it relates to judicial elections and the impact of Williams-Yulee v. Florida State Bar, 135 S. Ct. 1656 (2015), on judicial elections.
Present Day Judicial Issues 12:45 - 1:45 p.m., Friday, June 17
Billing and Law Office Efficiency 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., Friday, June 17
In this session, learn about two major areas of law office efficiency: First, getting paid—and winning time billing and accounting strategies; second, paper reduction (or paperless) and document management. Whether starting out or revamping, these are two critical technologies and processes that every firm MUST master.
Implicit Bias in Life and in the Legal Profession 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16
Kimberly J. Norwood, Washington University School of Law
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FRIDAY Unmasking the Jury: How to Make Instant Connections 9:00 - 11:15 a.m., Thursday, June 16
Mac Fulfer, Amazing Face Reading
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Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting Group
>> PART OF BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR ATTORNEYS TRACK
Operations Management for Lawyers in 60 Minutes 1:45 - 2:45 p.m., Friday, June 17
New firm launch? Overhauling an existing firm? In this fast-paced 60-minute session, learn practical and major strategies and tips, focusing on the technology and management pillars of law practice management: What technology do you need? Cloud or traditional? Finally, the presentation will cover effective firm management and personal time management.
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• The Sultana Tragedy • Ethical Use of Social Media • Wealth Wars • Adoption Challenges • Real Estate • Starting a Law Practice • Trust Accounting • Tips for Court Practice
• Construction Law • State of the Judiciary • Addiction & Recovery • Model Rules & Do Right Rules • Human Resources for Lawyers • Debtor-Creditor Toolbox • Objective Unreasonableness • Criminal Law-DWI
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SATURDAY • Changing Rules for Changing Times • Mediation 101 • Women in the Profession
> 9:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
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WEDNESDAY CLE SCHEDULE HALL B—FAMILY LAW 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE) Ad Litem
How to Settle a Case Mr. Kevin O’Dwyer, Hope, Trice, O’Dwyer, P.A. Ms. Michelle M. Strause, Legacy Law Group
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. (0.5 CLE) Ad Litem
How to Prepare Your Case for an Attorney Ad Litem Mr. Andrew S. Bailey, Andrew S. Bailey, P.A.
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. (0.5 CLE)
A “How to” on Child Support and Alimony Ms. Vicki S. Vasser-Jenkins, Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
How to Read a Tax Return Ms. Cheryl F. Shuffield, Frost, PLLC
11:15 - 12:30 p.m. 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall C & D Family Law Section Meeting Hall B
ROOMS 207-209
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. (0.5 CLE)
How to Handle an Appeal Mr. Andrew M. Taylor Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. (1.0 CLE) Ad Litem
The Hague Convention and Your Divorce Case—What You Need to Know Ms. Lucie K. Brackin, The Landers Firm Ms. C. Suzanne Landers, The Landers Firm
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. (0.5 CLE) Ad Litem
Domestic Relations Case Law Update Ms. Natalie J. Dickson, LaCerra, Dickson, Hoover, & Rogers PLLC Ms. Lauren White Hoover, LaCerra, Dickson, Hoover, & Rogers PLLC
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE Ethics) Ad Litem
How to Avoid Ethical Pitfalls Mr. Daniel C. Brock, Millar Jiles, LLP Mr. Eric Andrew Marks, Wright, Berry & White, P.A.
1:15 p.m.
AttPro Registration This seminar is included with meeting registration with separate registration available, and counts towards the four total hours necessary to qualify for a 10% credit on your professional liability insurance through AttPro.
1:45 - 4:00 p.m. (2.0 CLE Ethics) 15-minute break at 2:45 p.m.
AttPro Risk Management: A Risk Management Primer* Ms. Sally Field, Attorney Protective Mr. Patrick W. McAlpine, Stephens Insurance, LLC
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Every firm, regardless of its size, should consider implementing risk management procedures and policies to assist the firm in managing challenges like intake, client screening, conflict checking, ethical compliance, deadlines, client communications, billing, and more. This practical presentation will demonstrate how to conduct an audit of your firm’s risk management procedures and policies and will suggest best practices in risk management. Also learn what caused other attorneys to be sued and how to avoid the “mistakes” they made.
*A repeat of the AttPro Risk Management Session will occur on Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
THURSDAY CLE SCHEDULE HORNER HALL (FEATURE TRACK)
ROOMS 203-204
9:00 - 11:15 a.m. (2.25 CLE)
Unmasking Your Jury: How to Make Instant Connections Mr. Mac Fulfer, J.D., Amazing Face Reading, Fort Worth, TX
11:15 - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
12:45 - 2:45 p.m. (2.0 CLE Ethics)
Plenary: Competing Fairly and Winning: A View of Ethics, Integrity and the Legal Issues from Inside the U.S. Postal Services Pro Cycling Case Mr. Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Colorado Springs, CO
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Mr. Patrick W. McAlpine, Stephens Insurance, LLC
This seminar is a repeat of Wednesday afternoon’s seminar and is included with meeting registration. Separate registration is NOT available. Four
hours of CLE cannot be claimed by attending both presentations.
Implicit Bias in Life and in the Legal Profession Ms. Kimberly J. Norwood, Washington University School of Law, Creve Coeur, MO
HALL A 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
The Story of the Sultana Tragedy- A Trial Lawyer’s Search for the Truth Mr. Jerry Potter, The Hardison Law Firm, P.C., Memphis, TN
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (1.0 CLE Ethics) Ad Litem
9:00 - 11:15 a.m. REPEAT: AttPro Risk (2.0 CLE Ethics) Management: 15-minute break A Risk Management Primer Ms. Sally Field, Attorney Protective at 10:00 a.m.
The Arkansas Lawyer’s Ethical Use of Social Media Ms. Sarah A. Sparkman, City of Springdale
11:15 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall C & D 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. (2.0 CLE Ethics)
Plenary in Horner Hall
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
ArkBar Docs Ms. Cathy Underwood, Pulaski Technical College
HALL B (SUBSTANTIVE LAW TRACK) 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
Wealth Wars: Arkansas Estate, Trust, Probate And Inheritance Litigation Mr. Matthew R. House, James, House & Downing P.A. Mr. Patrick R. James, James, House & Downing P.A.
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (1.0 CLE) Ad Litem
Coping with Adoption Challenges Mr. Keith Morrison, Wilson & Associates, PLLC
ROOMS 207-209 (YLS TRACK) 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
Legal Research with Fastcase Ms. Christina Steinbrecker Jack, Fastcase Ms. Cathy Underwood, Pulaski Technical College
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
The Ins and Outs of Starting a Law Practice Mr. Brandon K. Moffitt, Moffitt & Phillips, PLLC
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (1.0 CLE Ethics)
Trust Accounting for Attorneys, with Comments on Difficult Clients and How to Withdraw Mr. Stark Ligon, Arkansas Supreme Court, Office on Professional Conduct
11:15 - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall C & D
12:45 - 2:45 p.m. (2.0 CLE Ethics)
Plenary in Horner Hall
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
11:15 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall C & D
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Top Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Real Estate Mr. J. Cliff McKinney II, Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC
12:45 - 2:45 p.m. (2.0 CLE Ethics)
Plenary in Horner Hall
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Tips & Tricks for Practice in (and the differences between) District Court, Circuit Court, & Federal Court Ms. JaNan Arnold Davis, Rainwater, Holt, & Sexton Mr. Thomas J. Diaz, Rainwater, Holt, & Sexton Ms. Sarah A. Sparkman, City of Springdale
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FRIDAY CLE SCHEDULE HORNER HALL 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
HALL A (BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR LAWYERS)
Charting a New Course to Preserve the Integrity of Tomorrow’s Justice System Mr. Justin T. Allen, Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Mr. John Brummett, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Judge Dan Kemp, Circuit Judge of the 16th Judicial District Ms. Marie-Bernarde Miller, City of North Little Rock Mr. David J. Sachar, Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission Mr. Scott C. Trotter, Trotter Law Firm, PLLC
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
Challenges to a Sustainable Career Professor Donald Judges, University of Arkansas School of Law
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
Billing & Law Office Efficiency Mr. Paul J. Unger, Esq., Affinity Consulting Group, Columbus, OH
11:15 - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch, Swearing-in & Award Ceremonies in the Exhibit Hall
Separation of Powers: A Governor’s Address Governor Asa Hutchinson, Governor’s Office
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. (1.0 CLE Ethics) Ad Litem
Obligations to Clients, Colleagues, the Court and our System of Justice under the Model Rules and the Do Right Rules Mr. H. David Blair, Blair & Stroud Judge Cathleen V. Compton 6th Judicial Circuit, Division 3 Mr. Jim Julian, Chisenhall, Nestrud & Julian, P.A. Ms. Lyn P. Pruitt, Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Updates from the Attorney (1.0 CLE) General’s Office
Attorney General Leslie C. Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General’s Office
11:15 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch, Swearing-in & Award
Ceremonies in the Exhibit Hall
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Present Day Judicial Issues (1.0 CLE) Justice Robert L. Brown,
Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP Mr. David J. Sachar, Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission Judge David A. Stewart, University of Arkansas School of Law 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Forensic Science Issues Still At Large: The West Memphis Three Case Mr. J. Blake Hendrix, Fuqua Campbell, PA
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE Ethics) Ad Litem
Current Developments in Legal Ethics Chief Justice Howard W. Brill, Arkansas Supreme Court
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Operations Management for Lawyers Mr. Paul J. Unger, Esq., Affinity Consulting Group, Columbus, OH
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Human Resources for Lawyers Mr. Michael S. Moore, Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP
HALL B (SUBSTANTIVE LAW TRACK) 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
Arkansas Construction Law Mr. Carl J. Circo, University of Arkansas School of Law Mr. Junius Bracy Cross, Jr., Cross Law Firm Mr. Cyril Hollingsworth, Dover Dixon & Horne PLLC Mr. David L. Jones, Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Mr. J. Don Overton, The Overton Firm, LLC Mr. David M. Powell, Williams & Anderson PC Mr. Dennis Zolper, Dennis Zolper Attorney PA
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Arkansas Construction Law (1.0 CLE) (Continued) 11:15 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch, Swearing-in & Award
Ceremonies in the Exhibit Hall
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Seldom Used, But Useful (1.0 CLE) Tools in the Debtor-Creditor
Attorney’s Toolbox Mr. Charles T. Coleman, Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Ms. Kimberly Wood Tucker, Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Objective Unreasonableness: Excessive Force Cases After Kingsley v. Hendrickson, 135 S. Ct. 2466 (2015); Tasers, Pepper Spray & Other NonDeadly Force Mr. Brent J. Eubanks, Humphries, Odum & Eubanks Mr. David M. Fuqua, Fuqua Campbell, PA Captain Carl Minden, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Mr. Austin Porter, Jr., Porter Law Firm
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Making the Officer Your Witness – DWI Mr. John C. Collins II, Collins, Collins & Ray, P.A.
EXHIBIT HALL C & D ROOMS 207-209 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE Ethics)
The Bible, The Basketball and the Briefcase: How an Arkansas Lawyer also became an Inner-City Pastor Mr. Harvey “Jay” C. Martin, Jr., Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC
10:15 -11:15 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
From Practice to the Bench: The Path to Judgeship in Arkansas Judge J. Leon Johnson, Pulaski County Circuit Judge
11:30 - 12:00 p.m. (0.5 CLE)
State of the Judiciary Address Chief Justice Howard W. Brill, Arkansas Supreme Court
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Changing Rules for Changing Times: New and Pending Updates to Arkansas Rules Of Ethics Ms. Amy Dunn Johnson, Arkansas Access to Justice Commission
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Mediation 101: Tips for a Successful Mediation Mr. Christopher Gomlicker, Hamlin Dispute Resolution, LLC Mr. James Davies Lawson, Hamlin Dispute Resolution, LLC
Exhibitor Search
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Break
Speaker Directory
11:15 - 12:15 p.m. (1.0 CLE)
Women in the Profession Ms. Stephanie M. Harris, Sweet Candy and Snacks
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE Ethics)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (1.0 CLE)
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NON-CLE EVENTS WEDNESDAY
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
MORNING BREAK Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center
11:15 - 12:30 p.m.
LUNCH Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. FAMILY LAW SECTION MEETING Hall B, Convention Center 12:00 p.m.
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ARKANSAS BAR FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING The Foundation Board of Directors’ Meeting will immediately follow. Rooms 201-202, Convention Center AFTERNOON BREAK Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center WELCOME RECEPTION Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center. All registrants are invited to a fun reception in the exhibit hall for margaritas and chips/salsa. First-time registrants receive a gift.
THURSDAY
THE PRESIDENTS’ RECEPTION Grand Lobby, Convention Center
7:30 p.m.
ARKANSAS BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS’ DINNER Rooms 207-209, Convention Center By Invitation
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
PRESIDENTS’ SUMMIT Room 205, Convention Center. By Invitation
MORNING BREAK Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center
11:15 - 12:30 p.m.
LUNCHEON HONORING PRESIDENT-ELECT DENISE REID HOGGARD, STATE OF THE JUDICIARY (0.5 CLE), SWEARING-IN & AWARDS CEREMONIES Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center
7:00 a.m.
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
MORNING BREAK Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center
11:00 a.m.
RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON HONORING 50-YEAR MEMBERS Crystal Ballroom, Arlington Hotel By Invitation
1:45 - 4:45 p.m.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETING Rooms 207-209, Convention Center
LUNCH & BENEFIT BINGO Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW ALUMNI LUNCH Rooms 104-105, Convention Center. Ticketed event. RSVP to http:// attend.com/HotSprings2016Lunch
GOLDEN TICKET & SCAVENGER HUNT PRIZE DRAWING Exhibit Hall C & D Golden Ticket Drawing at 2:55 p.m. Must be present to win
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
TGIF AFTERNOON RECEPTION, PHOTO BOOTH AND DJ Grand Lobby, Convention Center, Wristband required
11:15 a.m.
THE PRESIDENTS’ RECEPTION
ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY OF ARKANSAS PRAYER BREAKFAST Embassy Suites Hotel; Speaker: Chief Justice Howard Brill
YLS MEETING Rooms 203-204, Convention Center Join the section for their annual meeting. Chair Matthew L. Fryar passes the gavel to incoming Chair Gregory J. Northern. Members will elect new officers and district representatives. Refreshments will be provided.
LEGAL RUNAROUND 5K Meet across the street from the front steps of the Arlington Hotel for a 3.1 mile run or walk for all levels. Registration is included with meeting registration.
11:15 - 12:30 p.m. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
FRIDAY
11:15 a.m.
UALR WILLIAM H. BOWEN SCHOOL OF LAW ALUMNI LUNCH Rooms 102-103, Convention Center. Open to Bowen alumni only. Reservations required by June 10 to cnthornton@ualr.edu.
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON BREAK Exhibit Hall C & D, Convention Center
4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY FIRM AFTERNOON RECEPTION Arlington Hotel Lobby. Sponsored by Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP
June 15 • 6:30 - 7:30 Grand Lobby, Convention Center
7:30 p.m.
PAST PRESIDENTS’ DINNER Rooms 102-103, Convention Center By Invitation
8:00 p.m.
LIVE BAND-THE SOL DEF BAND Arlington Hotel Lobby
FRIDAY LUNCHEON June 17• 11:15 - 12:30 Halls C & D, Convention Center
Brill l to r: Arkansas Bar Association President Eddie H. Walker, Jr., Arkansas Bar Foundation President Judge James O. Cox and Arkansas Judicial Council President Judge Mary Spencer McGowan The presidents will be honored at an evening reception that is open to all registered meeting attendees. Drinks and hors d’oeuvers will be served. The reception is followed by the invitation-only Arkansas Bar Foundation Fellows’ Dinner.
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11:30 - 12:00 p.m. State of the Judiciary by Chief Justice Howard Brill 12:00 - 12:15 p.m. Swearing-in Ceremony of President-Elect Denise Reid Hoggard 12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Awards ceremony for ArkBar award recipients
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EXHIBIT HALL HALLS C & D HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER
REGISTRATION DESK HOURS The registration desk is located in Exhibit Halls C & D for pre-registered and on-site registrations. Registrations not received by June 10, 2016, must register at the door. Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (outside of Rooms 207-209)
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BREAKFAST SERVED DAILY Register to win a YETI Tundra 45
PRIZE DRAWINGS GOLDEN TICKET & SCAVENGER HUNT PRIZE DRAWINGS 2:45 P.M. FRIDAY
Visit the exhibitors and have them mark your visit on the Golden Ticket which is included with your registration. Drop your completed ticket at the registration desk for your chance to win a YETI Tundra 45. You must be present to win and be a paid Annual Meeting registrant to enter. Exhibitors will also draw for prizes at this time so don’t miss out.
DAILY BREAKS
Prizes will be given out during each of the breaks in the Exhibit Hall.
BENEFITS BINGO 11:15 A.M. THURSDAY
Join us for a game of ArkBar Benefits Bingo during lunch in the Exhbit Hall. Learn about ArkBar member benefits and win prizes.
HOT SPOTS BEACONS
Want to win a little extra swag? Be sure to download the ArkBar Event App to be alerted to daily Hot Spot Beacon vendors. Secret hot spot vendors will have special prizes for those that can find them through alerts using the Event app. To participate, all you need is your ArkBar Event app, location services, WiFi, and Bluetooth enabled on your mobile device. Happy Hunting!
SCAVENGER HUNT
Continental breakfast is served in the Exhibit Hall Wednesday through Friday from 7:30 9:00 a.m. Breakfast is served outside of Rooms 207-209 on Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
LUNCHES SERVED WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Lunches are served in the Exhibit Hall Wednesday - Friday. Lunch tickets required. Tickets are included with your registration. Additional lunches can be purchased at the registration desk. See schedule on page 6 for lunch events.
BREAKS SERVED DAILY Light refreshments are served in the Exhibit Hall Wednesday through Friday. Breaks are served outside of Rooms 207-209 on Saturday.
#ARKBARFIT Stretch your legs and keep alert with a few exercise moves during breaks led by #ArkBarFit ArkBar staff in Exhibit Halls C & D.
STOP-N-SHOP BOOTHS Visit the booths in the lounge area for some fun clothing and accessories to take home.
Win a chance for a YETI Hopper 20
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2016 Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting Registration Form Step 1 — Registrant Information
Final Step — Payment
Supreme Court ID: ____________________________________Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City: _____________________ State: ______ Zip:__________
Total Amount Due (add totals from steps 2-3)
Phone: (______) ____________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________________________
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Badge Name (First Name Only) ____________________________________
Ribbons will be available at registration.
Step 2 —Meeting Registration Law Student
Non-Member
Non-Member Registration*
Online Registration until 6/10 $345 www.arkbar.com/annualmeeting
$395
Registrations received on or before June 10 Registrations not received by June 10 must register at the door for $445.
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Member
Mailed/Faxed Registration
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Law Student
$675
* Eligible non-Members may join and save up to $300 on registration. Renew your membership OR to qualify for discounted rates.
Registration
Card No.: _________________________
$65
Registrations not received by June 10 must register at the door.
Exp. Date: ________________________
Signature: ________________________
Registrations not received by June 10 must register at the door.
3 Easy Ways to Register
▲ The above registrations include all CLE Programs (including AttPro Risk Managment Sessions), Electronic Course Materials,
Online: www.arkbar.com/ annualmeeting
Receptions, Hospitality Area, Exhibit Hall, Entertainment, Continental Breakfasts, Breaks, & Lunch. Lunch tickets provided for each registrant & will be collected at the door.
Fax: 501-881-4251
AttPro Risk Management Seminar Included with Registration If you are NOT attending Annual Meeting, but would like to register for the AttPro Risk Management Seminar on Wednesday, June 15 ONLY, visit tinyurl.com/AttProAM2016.
Mail: Arkansas Bar Association 2224 Cottondale Lane, Little Rock, AR 72202 Registrations cannot be accepted by e-mail
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Step 3 — Guest Registration & Additional Lunch Tickets Guest Registration
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Guest Name(s)
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Licensed attorneys cannot attend as guests and must register using the regular meeting registration above. Lunch tickets and reception wristbands are provided for each registered guest. Each guest receives one lunch ticket per day (Wed-Fri). There is no children’s program. If you would like your children to eat lunch, we recommend registering them as guests. Individual lunch tickets and reception wristbands can be purchased onsite.
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CANCELLATIONS: Full refunds, less a $50 administrative charge, will be given to registrants whose cancellation is received at least two weeks before the program begins. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after two weeks prior to program start. If you do not cancel and do not attend, you will receive the electronic course materials only upon request.
Payment Information: Acceptable forms of payment include cash, money orders, checks and credit cards. Cash: Do not mail cash. Cash may be used only for in-person submittals. Checks: Please note that we will not accept checks that do not have an imprinted or preprinted name or address of the account holder on the check. For example, we will not accept temporary checks, such as those from a new account. Credit Cards: May be used for in-person, online or faxed transactions. We accept Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Insufficient Funds: Any check that is returned to us due to Insufficient Funds will be charged a $40 processing Fee. We reserve the right to reject any check due to previous bad checks. Photos: From time to time at ArkBar events, the ArkBar may take photographs of participants, attendees, and guests for use in its marketing or promotional materials, news publications or website. By attending such events, you are consenting to the ArkBar taking and using your, and your guests’, photograph and name without compensation. Any photographs taken will be the sole property of the ArkBar.
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CLE Workers’ Compensation Law Section of ArkBar
PRESIDENT-ELECT ArkBar Patron and Benefactor Members William A. Martin
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