Bates Graduates Class XXXV
October 15, 2020
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney Devin Bates has successfully completed the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce's annual leadership program, a nine-month course intended for emerging leaders in the state's largest city.
Bates is a graduate of Class XXXV of Leadership Greater Little Rock. Since 1985, the program has selected individuals with leadership potential and has encouraged them to become more knowledgeable about the region and involved in the community. More than 1,700 business leaders have participated in the nine-month course since its inception.
Bates and other members of the Leadership Greater Little Rock class attended monthly in-depth sessions on topics such as the region's economic development, health care, education and criminal justice systems. Over the course of the program, class participants are confronted with the challenges and opportunities facing the region and introduced to local community business leaders who present as panelists and speakers.
Bates is engaged in an active litigation practice with experience in education law, business litigation, products-liability cases and appellate advocacy. Prior to attending law school, Bates taught math at Lakeside High School in Lake Village, Arkansas, where he served as Dean of Students. His experience as a teacher and administrator gives him the unique understanding of schools which enables him to better assist his educational clients' with their needs and goals. His prior experience also includes work in the finance division of a leading pharmaceutical company. He lives in downtown Little Rock where, as an avid cyclist, he enjoys easy access to the Arkansas River Trail System.
About Leadership Greater Little Rock
Leadership Greater Little Rock (LGLR) is a nine-month community leadership program committed to enhancing and connecting leaders from businesses, nonprofits and government. This unique program has empowered participants with a comprehensive understanding of our region's challenges and opportunities. Each month (October – June), the class meets at a different central Arkansas location to explore topics through expert speakers, panelists, tours and group presentations.
About Mitchell Williams
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a full-service corporate law firm that provides strategic, comprehensive legal services to help clients achieve their goals. Established in 1954, the firm has offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas and Austin, Texas. For more information, visit MitchellWilliamsLaw.com.
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