Byron L. Freeland

Member

Bar Admissions: Arkansas

Education

B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1969
J.D., University of Arkansas, 1972
Editorial Board, Arkansas Law Review
Admitted to Practice in Arkansas, 1972
United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, 1972
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1972
Admitted in the United States Supreme Court

Professional Experience

Representation of employers, including the largest hospital system in Arkansas, in Title VII defense. Advising employers on various labor law matters, including wage and hour issues, reductions in force, termination and disciplinary issues and issues involving employee benefits. Litigating and arbitrating construction contract disputes. Complex commercial litigation; representation of the City of Jacksonville before Civil Commission and in Court. Attorney for Arkansas Racing Commission since 1975.

Other Activities

Speaker at state and regional seminars on employment law issues sponsored by Arkansas Institute of Continuing Legal Education; Arkansas Bar Association, Member; Arkansas Hospital Association, Member; American Hospital Association, Member; Chairman Litigation Section, Arkansas Bar Association, 2006; Chambers and Partners USA: Leading Business Lawyers (Labor & Employment).