ArkBarOnAir: President's Mic

In Part II of the Arkansas Bar Association’s discussion of The Anxious Generation , host Jamie Huffman Jones and guests Jennifer Donaldson (Arkansas JLAP), Meredith Lowry (Wright, Lindsey & Jennings), and Duke Law Professor Casey Mock examine the second half of Jonathan Haidt’s bestselling book and its implications for lawyers, parents, educators, policymakers, and communities.  The conversati...

In this episode of Ark Bar On Air: President’s Mic , Arkansas Bar Association President Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Director Marty Sullivan and Court Information Systems Division Director Tim Holthoff for a behind-the-scenes look at the technology, innovation, and leadership shaping Arkansas’s judicial system. The conversation explores the AOC’s r...

This episode will focus on defining CliftonStrengths and the benefits of getting people excited about it for the Arkansas Annual Meeting.  Description : Discover what CliftonStrengths is, why it matters, and how it can immediately improve the way you lead, collaborate, and communicate. In this episode, we break down the basics, how Strengths are defined, what a “Strengths-based” approach really lo...

Podcast Pre-Roll Post - Roll

In this episode of ArkBar OnAir: President’s Mic , Arkansas Bar Association President Jamie Jones Walsworth leads a timely and thought-provoking discussion of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Focusing on the first half of the book, the conversation explores Haidt’s central argument that around 2010, childhood fundamentally shifted, from a play-based experience to a phone-based one. Paneli...

Podcast Pre-Roll Post - Roll

Podcast Pre-Roll Post - Roll

In this opening session of our book club podcast, Bill Waddell leads a thoughtful discussion of The Devil in the Grove, focusing on the book’s historical foundations and its continued relevance today. As the group begins with Chapters 1–6, the conversation explores key themes raised in the book, including the role of lawyers in moments of racial injustice, the moral demands of advocacy, and the so...

Host Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with John Wilkerson, General Counsel and Legislative Director for the Arkansas Municipal League, to unpack the recent amendments to Rule 702. Together, they explore the rule’s implications for Arkansas municipalities, how the changes may affect expert testimony in litigation, and what attorneys need to know to navigate the updated standards.  Podcast Pre-Roll P...

Arkansas Bar Association President Jamie Jones Walsworth welcomes attorney, author, and wellness advocate Claire Parsons—licensed in Ohio and Kentucky—to talk candidly about stress in legal practice and why mindfulness and meditation are practical tools (even for skeptics). Claire shares her personal path into meditation during early motherhood, postpartum depression recovery, and the pressure of...

Need a quick reset between hearings, deadlines, or difficult conversations? In this special standalone bonus episode, attorney and mindfulness teacher Claire Parsons guides listeners through a calming body scan meditation designed to be reused anytime—at your desk, at home, or wherever you can take a few quiet minutes. Claire begins by helping you set up a safe, comfortable environment, then leads...

Arkansas Bar Association President Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with Jennifer Donaldson, Executive Director of the Arkansas Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP), for a practical conversation about lawyer wellness—what it looks like in real life, why it matters to clients and the public, and how JLAP can help at every stage (from stress and burnout to depression, anxiety, substance use,...

In this episode, host Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with tax attorneys Katie Bingham and Marc Martinez break down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and explain what every lawyer, tax or not, should know. From tip income deductions to overtime tax breaks, they unpack the key provisions in plain English and discuss how these changes could impact clients across industries. Whether you practice...

In this episode of ArkBar On Air , host Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with Frank Ramos, nationally recognized attorney, author, and speaker, to discuss the AI Playbook. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession, practical ways attorneys can leverage AI in their practice, and the ethical considerations that come with emerging technology. This conversa...

In this mini episode of the ArkBar Podcast, host Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with Abby Brenneman, Executive Director of the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission, to discuss the Commission’s important work in expanding access to legal resources across the state. Abby shares insights on initiatives like FLA and other projects aimed at connecting Arkansans with the legal help they need. Tune in...

Host Jamie Jones leads a cordial, civil point-counterpoint on Arkansas’s Act 28— the new law that limits recovery of past medical expenses to amounts actually paid or owed. Plaintiff lawyers Jessica Virden Mallett (Managing Partner, Miller & Mallett) and Brian Brooks square up with defense lawyers Jason Hendren (Hall Booth Smith P.C.) and Haley Heath Chaney (Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani) to u...

In this short feature, Associate Professor of Business Law Anthony McMullen from the University of Central Arkansas joins us to highlight the impact of Arkansas’s high school Mock Trial program. He shares why volunteering, whether as a judge, coach, or mentor, is a meaningful way for legal professionals to give back and help shape the future of the profession. Tune in to learn how you can get invo...

In this episode, host Jamie Jones Walsworth is joined by Glen Hoggard, Chair of the Arkansas Bar Association’s Legislative Committee, and Representative Carol Dalby for a timely discussion on the 95th General Assembly. Together, they unpack key legislative developments impacting the legal profession, including updates to the Uniform Commercial Code, trust law, and electronic records. The conversat...

Ep2 explores how Taylor Swift’s career intersects with the law. Rep. Ashley Hudson and law clerk Emilee Webb join Jamie Jones Walsworth to discuss Swift’s influence on copyright law through her album re-recordings, the evolving legal landscape around artist contracts, and the challenges of AI-generated deep fakes.  Brett Milano, Taylor’s Version of copyright , Harvard Law Today (Apr. 3, 2024), htt...

Preview the newly released podcast ArkBarOnAir: The President's Mic here. 

In this inaugural episode, Jamie Jones explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, joined by guests Meredith Lowry of Wright Lindsey Jennings and Devin Bates of Mitchell Williams. The discussion covers national and local trends, the work of the Arkansas Bar Association’s AI Task Force, and what the proposed rule means for everyday legal practice, helping Arka...