Wright Lindsey Jennings (WLJ) has announced Quinten J. Whiteside as its new chief operating officer (COO). An attorney with the firm since 2015, Whiteside succeeds Adrienne Baker who recently relocated to WLJ’s Northwest Arkansas office. “Quinten has a long history of leadership at…
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Arkansas Entrepreneurs Win Funding and Wow Crowds
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas small business owners tonight won a collective $17,000 at the 2022 Pitch ‘N Pint pitch competition, produced by The Venture Center and the Little Rock Regional Chamber. Sara Hurst of Bella’s Kitchen + Wellness, Lauren Anderson of Calm +…
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Bank of America Building Acquired by Local Real Estate Developer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn the heart of the central business district of downtown Little Rock sits the 24-story tower Bank of America Building. The third tallest building hovering above the skyline in Little Rock, the Bank of America Plaza recently acquired a new…
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Venture Center Hosts Pitch Competition for Local Entrepreneurs June 23
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMore than $10,000 is up for grabs at The Venture Center’s 2022 Spring Pitch ‘N Pint event, which will be held June 23 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock. Pitch ‘N Pint is…
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Student Startups to Compete for $110k at 2022 UA Heartland Challenge
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwelve graduate startup teams from across North America will soon compete in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise. The Challenge will be hosted by the University…
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WLJ Sports Law Attorney Earns Certification as NBPA Player Agent
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWright, Lindsey, Jennings partner and sports law attorney Antwan D. Phillips successfully passed the 2022 National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Agent Certification Exam and is now a Certified NBPA Player Agent – one of only two certified agents in the state…
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2022 AMP C-Suite: Adrienne Baker, Wright Lindsey Jennings COO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAdrienne Baker Wright Lindsey Jennings Adrienne Baker is chief operating officer for Wright Lindsey Jennings, one of the largest law firms in Arkansas. Baker also has a commercial litigation practice focused primarily on the banking industry. She regularly defends banks…
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Polar Vortex of ’21 Cost Arkansas State Utility Customers Over $935M: What Happened
Between Feb. 11-20, 2021, Arkansas experienced extreme weather resulting in sub-zero temperatures, the accumulation of ice and record snowfalls across the state. The deep freeze caused by the polar vortex caused a huge disruption in natural gas supplies at the…
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Baptist Health Foundation Welcomes 7 New Board Members
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSeven new board members were recently welcomed to Baptist Health Foundation, an organization that serves as a bridge between philanthropic partners and advocates for Baptist Health. The Foundation annually raises millions of dollars to support programs and life-saving care, helping…
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LR Law Firms Wright Lindsey Jennings, Dover Dixon Horne Combine Forces Under WLJ Brand
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock law firms of Wright Lindsey Jennings and Dover Dixon Horne, PLLC announced in a press release on Tuesday a strategic partnership effective Jan. 1 that will unite the two firms under the WLJ umbrella. The alliance combines…