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Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers
Student Chapter · UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law

Supporting the next generation shaping the future of law in Arkansas.

A welcoming community of advocacy, mentorship, and connection for law students at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

Now welcoming new members for the 2026–27 year. Explore what the Bowen Chapter has to offer below.

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Become a voting member and unlock access to the Outline Bank, networking events, and the mentor program.

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Mentor Match

Get paired with a mentor or mentee through our mentor match program, then kick things off together at our Pickle Ball Mixer on August 22 at 7 PM.

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Outline Bank

A members-only library of course outlines — built by Bowen students, for Bowen students.

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Our Mission

To encourage collegiality and mentorship, advance the administration of justice, and welcome and support the next generation of Bowen law students every step of the way.

Why Join

Built for Bowen Students

Three reasons our members say AAWL made the difference in their law school years.

Mentorship

Our mentor program pairs you with a 2L, 3L, or practicing attorney. Kick off at the Pickle Ball Mixer on August 22 at 7 PM, and if you didn't sign up, reach out to Shakyla or Micah to get connected.

Community

There is always something on the calendar — the Student Org Fair, our Symposium, the 1L Survival Guide, Boo at the NICU, and more. Find the events that make law school feel like home.

Professional Growth

From our Student Organization Symposium (earn PDP hours) to judiciary panels and networking, we help put your career on a strong footing from 1L year onward.

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Our Story

About AAWL

The Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers was founded in 1938, under the leadership of its first President, Virginia Darden Moose — establishing a legacy of women advancing the legal profession that continues today. From a handful of pioneering attorneys to a statewide community with a thriving student chapter at Bowen, AAWL has spent nearly a century opening doors and lifting one another up.

Our Purposes

The purposes of the Association, to be exercised in the public interest, are as follows.

To further the interests of women lawyers and their service to the legal profession; to advance the administration of justice according to law; and to aid the courts in carrying on the administration of justice.

To foster public service and high standards of conduct, and to maintain, on the part of those engaged in the practice of law, high standards of integrity, learning and competence.

To encourage collegiality among women lawyers.

To provide a forum for the discussion of subjects pertaining to the practice of law and related subjects.

To improve the judicial and legal process and the science of jurisprudence.

To encourage practices that advance and improve the honor and dignity of the legal profession, and to encourage its members to discharge more effectively their responsibilities in the public interest.

A Note for Bowen Students

Whether you are a 1L walking into Bowen for the first time, a returning member, or a student mentoring the next generation, the Bowen Chapter is your home base for advocacy, mentorship, and community. We are glad you are here.

A 501(c)(3) Organization

AAWL is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more about the statewide association, visit arwomenlawyers.org.

What's Happening

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar. Members attend free, and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend to any event on the list.

Students at the 2025 AAWL Octoberfest
Students at our 2025 Octoberfest
Sep12

1L Survival Guide

Sat · 12:00–2:00 PM · Student Lounge

The honest version of 1L advice from 2Ls, 3Ls, and recent grads who made it through. Outlining, cold calls, and surviving your first legal writing memo. We will have snacks, merch, office supplies, and tote bag vouchers, and you can pay your dues for the year. Bring your questions.

Sep21

AAWL General Meeting

Mon · 12:00–1:00 PM · Room 323

Our first all-members meeting of the year. Come hear what we have planned, share your ideas, and help shape the year ahead. Wear gold in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone is welcome.

Sep28

Boo at the NICU: Costume Build

Mon · Community Service

Join us to build handmade Halloween costumes for babies in the NICU, a heartwarming way to give back to the tiniest members of our community. Watch for our interest poll to sign up.

Contact Us & Share Ideas

Have an idea for an event, a speaker suggestion, a question about membership, or just want to get involved? Send a note to the board — we read every message.

Members Only

Outline Bank

Our chapter Outline Bank lives on Westlaw TWEN. Voting members can browse and download shared course outlines there while we build out our own library.

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Access the Outline Bank on TWEN

Head to our Outline Bank on Westlaw TWEN to browse and download shared outlines. You will need your law school Westlaw login.

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The Gavel & Gazette

Chapter Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter brings you events, member spotlights, birthdays, and back-to-school reminders. Read the latest issue below, or open it full screen.

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Meet the Team

Executive Board · 2026–27

The students leading the Bowen Chapter this year — your first point of contact for events, membership, and getting involved.

Hannah MaloneHM
President
Hannah Malone
Christen JohnsonCJ
Full-Time Vice President
Christen Johnson
Paige MurphyPM
Part-Time Vice President
Paige Murphy
Molly HarrellMH
Secretary
Molly Harrell
Shakyla HillSH
Communications Director
Shakyla Hill
Annie FortuneAF
Treasurer
Annie Fortune
Madeline BannatyneMB
Social Events Coordinator
Madeline Bannatyne
Caroline BryantCB
Parent Chapter Liaison
Caroline Bryant
Mary OwenMO
Community Service Coordinator
Mary Owen
Micah BertucciMB
Public Relations Director
Micah Bertucci