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April 13-19, 2026
Weir joins Mitchell Williams as litigation associate
Mitchell, Williams Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. announces the addition of Attorney Andy Weir as a litigation associate. Weir will be based in the Little Rock office, further strengthening the firm’s litigation practice.
Weir provides comprehensive legal counsel to insurers, corporations, and healthcare professionals across a broad spectrum of litigation matters. He represents clients in both complex and commercial litigation, handling cases related to negligence, fraud and premises liability, and adeptly manages sophisticated defense cases and product liability disputes.
Weir holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas Little Rock Williams H. Bowen School of Law and earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colorado State University. He is a member in the Arkansas Bar Association, Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel, Pulaski County Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute.
Clinton School to host Ambassador Puyana for discussion on public service
Dr. David Fernández Puyana, Ambassador and Permanent Observer of the United Nations-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), will join the Clinton School of Public Service on Monday, April 20, at 6 p.m. for a conversation on “The Intersection of Peacebuilding and Public Service.”
The Clinton School, in partnership with the Clinton Foundation, will feature a discussion between Ambassador Fernández Puyana and Clinton School Dean Victoria DeFrancesco Soto. They will explore how the professionalization of public service acts as a fundamental driver of global peace and stability and how international civil servants are an integral part of the multilateral system.
“We are honored to welcome Ambassador Fernández Puyana for this vital conversation,” Dean DeFrancesco Soto said. “At the Clinton School, we focus on the professionalization of public service. Understanding the intersection of peacebuilding and public policy is essential for our students and the community as we work to build the strong, transparent institutions necessary for a peaceful society.”
Ambassador Fernández Puyana comes with a career defined by high-level diplomacy across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Currently representing UPEACE at the United Nations in Geneva and Vienna, as well as to UNESCO in Paris, his expertise is rooted in a deep academic and legal foundation.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please visit the event page to register for the talk.
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Andy Weir