The U of A School of Law will host a Celebration of Life to honor the life and legacy of Emeritus Professor Robert (Bob) Laurence, who passed away on June 21, 2024. A reception will follow the celebration. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to share their favorite, funny “Laurenceisms” during open mic time.  Please RSVP to law@uark.edu if you plan to come and let us know if you would like to speak. The celebration will also be livestreamed.  Family, friends, colleagues and former students are also encouraged to send photos or a video tribute to law@uark.edu.

Laurence joined the School of Law faculty in 1981 where he was later named the Robert A. Leflar Professor of Law. In 2002, he was appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor. He retired from the law school in 2007 but continued to teach equine law in the U of A Department of Animal Science. He was widely published in both scholarly journals as well as popular outlets.