Former Beebe Chief Of Staff Morril Harriman Joins Mitchell Williams Law Firm
by March 16, 2015 3:28 pm 515 views
Former Gov. Mike Beebe’s chief of staff has a new job.
Morril Harriman has joined the law firm of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. in the firm’s Little Rock office as counsel, according to a statement from the firm.
“We are proud to have Morril join our regulated business practice,” said Rick Beard, Mitchell Williams managing director. “His extensive knowledge and expertise in governmental affairs will bring significant value to our clients seeking strategic counsel on state and federal regulations, public policy, and internal governmental procedure.”
Harriman served eight years as chief of staff to Gov. Beebe. He also was previously the president of The Poultry Federation, the chief lobbying group for Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri’s poultry industry.
He also has 25 years of private practice law experience and served for 16 years in the Arkansas State Senate.
“It is a privilege to join a firm that has been so highly regarded for serving Arkansas for more than 60 years,” said Harriman. “I am looking forward to working with some of the most experienced attorneys in the state during this next chapter.”
Harriman is currently a board member for the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees.
Harriman has been honored as Legislator of the Year by the Arkansas Association of School Administrators, Arkansas Municipal League, and Arkansas Bankers Association.