Bennett Waddell
Associate Litigation
Overview
Bennett Waddell is a litigation associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Experience
Clerk & Government Experience
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