Arkansas Bar Association

Little Rock, AR ยท Founded 1898

Voluntary professional association serving Arkansas attorneys through education and ethical standards

Primary audience
Students
Work area
Education
Topic
Educational Equity
Contact
Karen Hutchins

About Organization

Arkansas Bar Association advances the administration of justice, fosters high ideals of integrity and competence among attorneys, provides continuing legal education, and improves the judicial and legal process. Founded in 1898 and based in Little Rock, AR, the organization operates with $2.0 million in annual revenue and 9 employees, supported by 179 volunteers serving Arkansas legal professionals.

What They Focus On

Education Access

Supports educational opportunities and removes barriers to learning for underserved populations.

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$2.0M

+9.9% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$2.0M

+15.8% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$1.6M

+1% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

9

+0% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $1,978,329 $1,987,181 $1,621,823 9
2020 $1,800,449 $1,715,458 $1,606,534 9
2019 $1,727,945 $1,856,142 $1,288,613 9
2018 $1,959,890 $2,086,383 $1,440,570 12
2017 $2,088,400 $2,020,336 $1,597,536 13

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Arkansas Bar Association

Member Services

Delivers benefits, resources, and support services exclusively designed for organizational members and stakeholders.

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Capacity Building

Strengthens organizational effectiveness through infrastructure development, training, and strategic partnerships.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Arkansas Bar Association.

KH

Karen Hutchins

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $187,500
BE

Bob Estes

President
1 hrs/week
JK

Joe Kolb

President Elect
1 hrs/week
AF

Amy Freedman

Delegate
1 hrs/week
AL

Anton Leo Janik

Delegate
1 hrs/week
BE

Bob Edwards

Delegate
1 hrs/week
BE

Brent Eubanks

Parliamentarian
1 hrs/week
BC

Brian C Hogue

Delegate
1 hrs/week
BB

Brinkley Beecher Cook-Campbell

Delegate
1 hrs/week
BC

Bryce Cook

Delegate
1 hrs/week
CC

Carol C Dalby

Delegate
1 hrs/week
CC

Carter C Stein

Delegate
1 hrs/week
CL

Craig L Cook

Delegate
1 hrs/week
CH

Curtis Hogue

Delegate
1 hrs/week
DJ

Danyelle J Walker

Delegate
1 hrs/week
DS

David Stockley Mitchell

Delegate
1 hrs/week
DR

Denise Reid Hoggard

Delegate
1 hrs/week
DS

Dusti Standridge

Delegate
1 hrs/week
EM

Emily Moss Runyon

Delegate
1 hrs/week
EE

Evelyn E Brooks

Delegate
1 hrs/week
GH

Geoff Hamby

Delegate
1 hrs/week
GM

George M Rozzell

Delegate
1 hrs/week
GR

George R Wise

Delegate
1 hrs/week
GJ

Gregory J Northen

Association's Delegate To
1 hrs/week
JH

Jamie Huffman Jones

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JB

Jason B Hendren

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JM

Jason M Hatfield

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JC

Jerald Cliff McKinney

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JM

Jeremy M McNabb

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JV

Jessica Virden Mallett

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JJ

Jessie J Gibson

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JA

Joe Aaron Denton

Delegate
1 hrs/week
JO

John Ogles

Delegate
1 hrs/week
KB

Kandice Bell

Delegate
1 hrs/week
KM

Kathleen Marie McDonald

Delegate
1 hrs/week
KK

Kelsey Kaylyn Bardwell

Delegate
1 hrs/week
KZ

Kesha Zaffino Chiappinelli

Delegate
1 hrs/week
KL

Kristin L Pawlik

Delegate
1 hrs/week
LB

Laurie Bridewell Steele

Delegate
1 hrs/week
LC

Leslie Copeland

Delegate
1 hrs/week
MD

Margaret Dobson

Delegate
1 hrs/week
MC

Mary Catherine McNulty

Delegate
1 hrs/week
MA

Melanie Ann Beltran

Delegate
1 hrs/week
MS

Meredith Strong Moore

Delegate
1 hrs/week
MM

Michael McCarty Harrison

Delegate
1 hrs/week
MS

Michael Stephen Bingham

Delegate
1 hrs/week
PD

Patrick D Wilson

Delegate
1 hrs/week
PD

Paul D Waddle

Delegate
1 hrs/week
PN

Paul Nathaniel Ford

Delegate
1 hrs/week
RH

Rachel Hildebrand-Kane

Delegate
1 hrs/week
RL

Randall L Bynum

Delegate
1 hrs/week
RB

Russel B Winburn

Delegate
1 hrs/week
SC

Sarah Coppola Jewell

Delegate
1 hrs/week
SM

Skye Martin

Delegate
1 hrs/week
SM

Stefan McBride

Delegate
1 hrs/week
ST

Sterling Taylor Chaney

Delegate
1 hrs/week
SP

Steven P Harrelson

Delegate
1 hrs/week
TA

Taylor Andrew King

Delegate
1 hrs/week
TM

Thomas M Carpenter

Delegate
1 hrs/week
TJ

Tim J Cullen

Delegate
1 hrs/week
TR

Timothy Ryan Scott

Delegate
1 hrs/week
TC

Todd Cooper Watson

Delegate
1 hrs/week
VL

Victoria Leigh

Delegate
1 hrs/week
WB

William Blake Montgomery

Delegate
1 hrs/week
WC

William C Mann

Delegate
1 hrs/week
WZ

William Zac White

Delegate
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2026

Program Expansion

2026

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BP
Brant Perkins Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
GH
Glen Hoggard Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
PB
Peyton Bentley Yls Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$206K

Highest Paid

$206K

Karen Hutchins

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Karen Hutchins Executive Director $187,500 $18,750 $206,250 50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with Arkansas Bar Association

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2224 Cottondale Lane Little Rock, AR 72202