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ArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 9: Rule 702 Updates: Insights with John WilkersonHost 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 Post - Roll
2026-01-1419 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicBonus Content: Body Scan Meditation for Lawyers with Claire ParsonsNeed 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 you step-by-step through noticing physical sensations from head to toe—releasing tension in common stress-holding areas like the jaw, shoulders, chest, and belly. The practice is gentle and flexible: you’re encouraged to move past any ar...
2025-12-1812 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 8: Mindfulness for Lawyers: Claire Parsons on Meditation, Burnout, and Building a Practice That LastsArkansas 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 an intense litigation schedule—and how a simple “one minute a day” start helped her build resilience, self-compassion, and focus over time.Together, they break down what mindfulness is (and isn’t), why meditation doesn’t require “shutting your mind off,” and how stress man...
2025-12-1829 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 7: Inside Arkansas JLAP and the Proposed Wellness CLE HourArkansas 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, and crisis situations).Jennifer breaks down what JLAP is (a confidential program of the Arkansas Supreme Court), what happens when someone reaches out, and how lawyers, judges, and law students can access support—including clinical serv...
2025-12-1848 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 6: The Big Beautiful BillIn 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 labor law, employment, or business, this is the tax update you didn’t know you needed.
2025-11-1345 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 5: AI Playbook with Frank RamosIn 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 conversation offers valuable insights for lawyers seeking to navigate the evolving intersection of law and innovation. Frank RamosPodcast Pre-Roll Post - Roll
2025-10-1756 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicBONUS CONTENT: Access to Justice CommissionIn 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 to learn how the Commission is making a meaningful impact in communities statewide.Guest Name: Abby Brenneman – Executive Director of Arkansas Access to Justice CommissionPodcast Pre-Roll Post...
2025-09-2322 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 4: Act 28 Strategy on Both SidesHost 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 unpack how Act 28 reshapes pleadings, discovery, settlement leverage, and trial strategy on both sides of the “v.” Practical, balanced, and Arkansas-focused.Guest Name: Jessica Virden Mallett (Managing Partner, Miller & Mallett)Brian Broo...
2025-09-1652 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicBONUS CONTENT: Raising the Bar | Supporting the Next Generation Through Mock TrialIn 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 involved. Podcast Pre-Roll Post - Roll
2025-08-1913 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 3: Inside the 95th General Assembly: A Legislative Recap with Glen Hoggard & Rep. Carol DalbyIn 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 conversation highlights the Arkansas Bar’s advocacy efforts, successful bill sponsorships, and the collaborative process between lawmakers and legal professionals. Whether you're a practicing attorney or simply interested in how legislation shapes the practice of law in Arkansas, this episode offers valuable insi...
2025-08-1446 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp. 2: The Legal Era: How Taylor Swift Is Changing the LawEp2 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), https://hls.harvard.edu/today/how-taylor-swift-changed-the-copyright-game-by-remaking-her-own-music/. Amanda Butler Schley, Taylor Swift’s Brilliant Legal Maneuver, Business Law Group (Oct. 24, 2024), https://www.lawgroup.biz/taylor-swift-s-brilliant-legal-maneuver. Taylor Swift, https://www.taylorswift.com.Frank Pallotta, Taylor Swift: Ticketmaster fiasco ‘excruciating for me,’ CNN Busi...
2025-07-1743 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicPreview: Episode 1 of ArkBarOnAir – The President’s MicPreview the newly released podcast ArkBarOnAir: The President's Mic here.
2025-06-1101 minArkBarOnAir: President's MicEp.1: AI Trends, Tools, and the Task ForceIn 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 Arkansas lawyers stay informed, compliant, and empowered.Podcast Pre-Roll Post - Roll
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