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Jeremy Hutchinson

111 Bella Rosa Little Rock,AR

Summary

Dynamic attorney and former State Senator with a proven track record in criminal justice reform and community advocacy. As a former attorney and state legislator, I excelled in legal drafting and stakeholder engagement, successfully leading a statewide campaign for a constitutional amendment while providing pro bono services to ensure equitable legal access.


I hope to use my legal experience, legislative experience, and campaign experience to make significant reforms in our criminal justice system and provide individuals impacted by our justice with an opportunity to flourish as leaders in their family, business, and community.


The list of experiences listed on this resume do not include my indictment, pressured guilty plea, two-year incarceration, and an unconditional pardon from President Trump. This latest experience with the criminal justice system has turned the desire I had in the Senate for criminal justice reform into a life-long passion to see our criminal justice system become a restorative system not a retributive system.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney

Steel, Wright, Gray & Hutchinson
01.2011 - 07.2019
  • Managed complex caseloads for commercial clients
  • Drafted a constitutional amendment and led the campaign to pass the proposed amendment in a statewide election.
  • Provided pro bono services to underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring access to quality legal representation for all individuals regardless of income level or background status.

State Senator

Arkansas State Senate
01.2011 - 09.2018


  • As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I worked with criminal justice reform organizations and sponsored and passed monumental criminal justice legislation from 2011-2017.
  • Secured funding for infrastructure improvements, positively impacting transportation efficiency and safety within the state.
  • Promoted increased access to mental health resources and drug rehabilitation facilities contributing to healthier communities and reduced stigma surrounding mental illness and drug addiction.

Attorney

Patton Roberts PLLC
06.2006 - 12.2010
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.

State Representative

Arkansas House of Representatives
03.2000 - 01.2007
  • Reviewed existing statutes and regulations, identifying areas where revisions in state law were needed .
  • Organized townhall meetings to listen to and educate constituents about upcoming issues, available resources, and opportunities within the state government.
  • Built strong coalitions with legislators and other stakeholders to pass legislation.
  • Read and studied bills to determine which bills I should vote for and which bills I should oppose.

Investment Banker

Crews and Associates
05.1997 - 03.2003

I began on the trading floor as a bond trader and then moved into the banking side of the business where I underwrote and structured municipal bond offerings for municipalities, schools, and states. I left this job to attend law school full time.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of Arkansas School of Law
Little Rock, AR
05-2006

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Policy writing
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Public speaking
  • Team leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Community outreach
  • Strategic planning
  • Advocacy skills
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Oral advocacy
  • Legal analysis
  • Legal writing
  • Legal drafting
  • Strategy development
  • Criminal law
  • Oral debate
  • Drafting legislation
  • Legal evaluation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Attorney

Steel, Wright, Gray & Hutchinson
01.2011 - 07.2019

State Senator

Arkansas State Senate
01.2011 - 09.2018

Attorney

Patton Roberts PLLC
06.2006 - 12.2010

State Representative

Arkansas House of Representatives
03.2000 - 01.2007

Investment Banker

Crews and Associates
05.1997 - 03.2003

J.D. - Law

University of Arkansas School of Law