Kudos: Wright Lindsey & Jennings, Electric Cooperatives Hire New Staff
by January 6, 2015 4:49 pm 179 views
Little Rock law firm Wright, Lindsey & Jennings is beefing up its government relations and medical malpractice divisions, while the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives has filled a key economic development post.
WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGS
Jason B. Hendren, former partner at Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP and Erika Gee, Chief Deputy Attorney General, have joined the WLJ law firm.
Hendren will work in the firm’s medical malpractice group out of its Rogers office.
Gee, who will work in the firm’s government relations group, will represent clients in government relations, regulatory and compliance matters, as well as assist clients in resolving regulatory and disciplinary disputes with state government. She will be based in Little Rock.
“We are excited to have two attorneys of Jason’s and Erika’s talents and reputations join our firm,” said Edwin L. Lowther, Jr., managing partner for Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP. “Jason is regarded as one of the top medical malpractice defense attorneys in the state, and from her years with the Attorney General, Erika has a wealth of experience appearing before state agencies which should prove of immense value to our clients in the regulatory arena. Each fits well with the culture of the firm, and are welcomed additions.”
ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
J.D. Lowery of Maumelle is the new manager of community and economic development for the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corp. Lowery most recently served as the director of the Arkansas Energy Office for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
He fills a position that was held by Kirkley Thomas, who was promoted to VP for governmental affairs for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.
“J.D. has a wealth of knowledge and experience involving energy industry issues, including the many opportunities and innovations that are evolving and on the immediate horizon,” said Thomas. “He also understands the community and economic development environment in the state and will work with cooperative members, business leaders and government officials to find solutions to make the quality of life in Arkansas even better.”