Bennett Waddell

Associate Litigation

New York +1 646 444 9192

Bennett Waddell

Overview

Bennett Waddell is a litigation associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Law Clerk Honorable Bobby E. ShepherdUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Author, “Is ‘Touch and Concern’ Dead in Arkansas?: A Recent Case and Its Implications for Real Covenants,” Arkansas Law Review, vol. 75, 2022

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2025New York
  • 2023Arkansas

Education

  • University of Arkansas School of LawJ.D.summa cum laude2023

    Executive Editor, Arkansas Law Review

    Teaching Assistant, Legal Research & Writing I & 2

    Semi-Finalist, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition

    Grand Champion and Best Team Advocate, Federal Trial Advocacy Course

    James H. McKenzie Graduation Award for Professional Responsibility and Ethics

  • University of ArkansasB.A., Political Sciencesumma cum laude2020

    Phi Beta Kappa Society

    Chancellor’s List

    Associated Student Government Judiciary