2026 Hall of Fame Class Announced at Annual Meeting
Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Committee Co-Chairs and Past Presidents Brian Rosenthal and Suzanne Clark announced the 2026 Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame Class during the Arkansas Bar Association's Annual Meeting in Hot Springs.
• Judge Rita Gruber
• Judge Lavenski R. Smith
• Carolyn Witherspoon
• Wiley A. Branton Sr.*
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
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2022 Inaugural Class
The inaugural class was inducted on September 12, 2022. The Arkansas Bar Association could not be more proud of the inaugural class and looks forward to honoring future classes so that we continue to share and preserve the significant contributions those in the legal community have made to enhance the lives of Arkansas citizens.
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2022 Inaugural Class Video
2022 Inaugural Class – Sponsors & Thanks
We thank the Rose Law Firm for its support as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural class. Its sponsorship includes funds for a kiosk that will preserve our story and videos for the future. Gill Ragon Owen also contributed funds for the kiosk as the 2022 Education Sponsor.
We also thank Arkansas Business for assisting and sharing their expertise to create a “gold standard” event for our inaugural class and future classes.
About the Legal Hall of Fame
Learn more about the Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame and its purpose, history, and impact.