Planner: Tasha Taylor, Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
6.0 CLE Hours
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Sponsored by the ArkBar Appellate Law Section
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mandatory & Discretionary Jurisdiction in the Arkansas Court of Appeals and Arkansas Supreme Court
Tim Cullen, Cullen & Co., PLLC
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Topics Pertaining to Practice in Front of the Court of Appeals
Judge Brandon J. Harrison, Arkansas Court of Appeals
Judge Kenneth Hixson, Arkansas Court of Appeals
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Understanding How the Court of Appeals Operates: From Case Submission to Final Decision
You will learn how the Arkansas Court of Appeals operates, with a focus on the case-submission process, timing of submissions, and other general administrative insights into the court’s functions.
Judge Brandon J. Harrison, Arkansas Court of Appeals
Anne Solomon, Chief Staff Attorney, Arkansas Court of Appeals
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch - Provided
Sponsored by the ArkBar Appellate Law Section
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Annual Appellate Law Section Meeting
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Preserving Issues in Family Law Appeals – Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Tory Hodges Lewis, Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Home Alone – The CLE Sequel
This presentation will cover issues pertaining to final orders and records,
Andy Taylor, Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
United States Supreme Court Mid-Term Review
Brett D. Watson, Attorney at Law
CLE attendees are welcome to join the Arkansas Bar Association Board of Trustees, NW Arkansas attorneys, and University of Arkansas law students for a special reception. Come connect, network, and unwind after a great day of learning!
📅 When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Walker Community Room, Fayetteville Public Library
🍽 Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine
🚗 Parking available in the library’s garage
We look forward to seeing you there!
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