Devin Bates is a strategic litigator and trusted advisor who successfully represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts across Arkansas. As a trial lawyer, he has extensive experience in complex business disputes with a particular emphasis on unfair competition litigation, including trade secrets, non-compete agreements, trademark, and copyright matters. Devin has a proven track record in litigating high-profile and bet-the-company matters encompassing issues such as breach of duty, defamation, securities fraud, constitutional claims and conflicts involving governmental agencies and administrative proceedings. He represents clients ranging from publicly traded companies to small businesses to individual investors, corporate directors and celebrities. Leveraging his diverse background in litigation, Devin remains at the forefront of emerging technologies in the legal landscape, regularly speaking and writing thought leadership on the ethics, risks and best practices associated with the use of generative AI platforms. Prior to joining the firm, Devin served as a law clerk to Chief U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes, III.