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ATLA names Odom Law Firm paralegal Liz Davis 2026 Outstanding Legal Assistant
May 20, 2026
By AI, Created 3:55 PM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – The Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association honored Fayetteville paralegal Liz Davis with its 2026 Outstanding Legal Assistant award during the group’s annual meeting. The recognition spotlights her role in litigation support, civil case management and trial preparation at Odom Law Firm.
Why it matters: - The award recognizes the legal support staff who help Arkansas trial lawyers manage complex civil cases. - Davis’s work supports personal injury, medical malpractice, truck wreck and wrongful death litigation, where document handling and scheduling can affect case readiness. - Statewide recognition from ATLA puts a spotlight on the behind-the-scenes role paralegals play in civil justice.
What happened: - The Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association named Liz Davis its 2026 Outstanding Legal Assistant during its recent annual meeting. - Davis is a paralegal at Odom Law Firm in Fayetteville. - Davis joined Odom Law Firm in 2019. - Davis has worked in legal administration and litigation support for seven years.
The details: - Davis’s daily work includes organizing medical records, preparing court filings and coordinating deposition schedules. - Davis handles the administrative side of personal injury and medical malpractice cases. - Davis helps attorneys and clients communicate during trial preparation. - Davis manages documentation and data for the firm’s multi-plaintiff litigation and medical malpractice matters. - The ATLA award honors individuals who show commitment to the legal profession and help represent clients across Arkansas. - The selection process includes review by peers within the Arkansas legal community. - The recognition is described as the 2026 Outstanding Paralegal Award in the release.
Between the lines: - The award reflects the growing importance of litigation support in cases that move quickly and involve heavy documentation. - Davis’s role frees attorneys to focus on research and courtroom advocacy. - The recognition also reinforces Odom Law Firm’s emphasis on trial support in Northwest Arkansas.
What’s next: - Davis will continue supporting Odom Law Firm’s attorneys in discovery, scheduling and case preparation. - The firm will keep handling civil claims involving truck wrecks, wrongful death, pharmaceutical litigation and medical malpractice.
The bottom line: - ATLA’s honor recognizes Davis as a key part of the litigation machine behind Odom Law Firm’s trial work.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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