Derrick W. Smith

Member

Bar Admissions: Arkansas, District of Columbia

Education

B.A., with Distinction, Hendrix College, 1997
J.D., with Honors, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
William H. Bowen School of Law, 2000
Admitted to practice in Arkansas, 2000
Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, 2006
Admitted to practice before United States Supreme Court, 2007

Professional Experience

Providing legal and counseling services on insurance issues and regulatory matters in Arkansas and nationwide, including insurance company formations, admissions, product filings, mergers and acquisitions and producer and other insurance-related entity licensing.  Representing insurance companies, trade associations, and other business entities before administrative agencies, the state legislature and in preparing and coordinating legislation. Representing clients before state and federal appellate courts. Prior experience as a law clerk to the Honorable Olly Neal, Arkansas Court of Appeals, 2000-2001.

Other Activities

American Bar Association, Member; National Bar Association, Member; Arkansas Bar Association, Member; Pulaski County Bar Association, Member;  Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, Member; Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Board Member; Hendrix College Alumni Association Board of Governors, President; Youth Home Inc., Board Member; City Year of Little Rock, Board Member; Just Communities of Arkansas, Board Member.