Jodie Keener
Hot Springs,Arkansas
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, oral and written communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Attorney General
Attorney General of Arkansas
04.2023 - Current
- Conducts complex legal research and drafts formal legal opinions and memoranda for the Attorney General's review.
- Cultivates strong relationships with members of other divisions through cross-team working groups and informal meetings to collaborate.
- Handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality as required by law and agency policy.
Attorney/Owner
Jodie Keener Law, PLLC
08.2009 - 04.2023
- Managed complicated litigation involving contracts, real property, decedent’s estates (with mining and mineral law, secured transactions, lending, trusts, foreclosure, and bankruptcy) from intake until conclusion by settlement or trial.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in trusts and taxation law to maintain expertise and provide the best advice to estate planning clients.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject-matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments for pleadings and oral arguments.
- Wrote and timely filed motions and legal briefs for each case.
- Presented key evidence and made oral arguments during hearings and trials.
- Prepared reports for clients evaluating likely outcomes of cases based on legal precedent, potential risks, and costs for each course of action.
- Administered client funds to comply with legal and ethical standards.
City Attorney
Town of Fountain Lake, Arkansas
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for the town council and mayor related to annexation, municipal law, budgets and state audits, and inter-local agreements.
- Drafted all ordinances and resolutions of the town.
- Collaborated with other municipalities on regional initiatives, leveraging shared resources for mutual benefit.
- Coordinated grants to develop parks, walking and biking trails, and community center near town hall.
Associate Attorney
Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins, LLP
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Assisted a team of lawyers by drafting and filing pleadings and other court documents related to contracts, insurance, construction, personal injury defense, and workers’ compensation.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject-matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments for pleadings and oral arguments.
- Presented key evidence and made oral arguments during hearings and trials.
- Prepared reports for clients evaluating likely outcomes of cases based on legal precedent, potential risks, and costs for each course of action.
Education
William H. Bowen School of Law -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2004
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Excellent legal research skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Public speaking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship building
- Creative and critical thinking
- Reliability
Timeline
Assistant Attorney General
Attorney General of Arkansas
04.2023 - Current
City Attorney
Town of Fountain Lake, Arkansas
08.2019 - 04.2023
Attorney/Owner
Jodie Keener Law, PLLC
08.2009 - 04.2023
Associate Attorney
Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins, LLP
08.2007 - 08.2009
William H. Bowen School of Law -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Published Works & Presentations
A Twilight Zone No More: The Arkansas Supreme Court Provides Tort Reform Drafting Tips While Distancing Itself from Deference to the General Assembly in Johnson v. Rockwell Automation, Inc., 32 U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev. 155 (2010).
"Five Legal Challenges Faced by the Construction Industry," at 2010 Arkansas Bar Association Convention.
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