Jennifer R. Pierce

Member

Bar Admissions: Arkansas

Education

B.B.A., Accounting, Southern Arkansas University, 1998
J.D., UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, 2001
LL.M in Taxation, New York University School of Law, 2002
Admitted to practice in Arkansas, 2001

Professional Experience

Provide counsel to individuals, business entities and tax-exempt organizations concerning taxation and tax planning, as well as individual estate planning advice.  Also serves as counsel to business entities regarding the formation, restructuring, merger, acquisition and sale of businesses. Experience includes drafting of wills, revocable trusts, charitable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts and organizational documents for family investment entities and private foundations for estate planning purposes. Advises physicians and physician groups regarding internal corporate and tax matters.

Other Activities

American Bar Association, Taxation Section, Member;  Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Member; Arkansas Bar Association, Member, Tax and Probate Sections, Member; Chair, Probate Law Section (2010-12); Vice Chair, Probate Law Section (2008-09); Secretary/Treasurer, Probate Law Section (2006-08); Pulaski County Bar Association, Member;  Junior League of Little Rock, Member; Board of Directors (2006-09); Treasurer-Elect (2006-07); Treasurer (2007-08);  Development Vice President (2008-09); Central Arkansas Estate Council, Member, Board of Directors (2008-11);  VOCALS (Volunteers Organization Center for Arkansas Legal Services), Member;  Centers for Youth and Family Planned Giving Advisory Council; Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Board of Directors (2009-11); Just Communities of Arkansas, Board of Directors (2011); Named one of the top 40 Under 40 Business and Community Leaders in 2011 by Arkansas Business.