LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. has selected Attorney Derrick Smith as the law firm’s Managing Director. Smith will work with Mitchell Williams’ Board of Directors to lead the law firm effective Jan. 1, 2026.  He succeeds Attorney Jeff Thomas who has served as Managing Director since 2020.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Attorney Anton Janik has been elected to the Southwest Association of Bank Counsel Board of Directors. The association’s mission is to educate members who devote a substantial part of their professional time to representing banks and other financial institutions, promote networking among bank lawyers and encourage the exchange of information on transactional techniques and developments in the law.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Attorneys from Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. are included in the 2025 list of Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Super Lawyers.

Mid-South Super Lawyers lists attorneys in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee from over 70 areas of practice, based on peer recognition and professional accomplishment. The selection process involves independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.