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title: Ryan Smith - Rose Law Firm
description: Ryan focuses his practice on business litigation. Prior to joining Rose Law Firm, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable P.K. Holmes, III, of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. During law school, Ryan served as an Articles Editor on the Arkansas Law Review and Chair of […]
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# Ryan Smith

 Jan 7, 2021

## Bio

Ryan focuses his practice on business litigation. Prior to joining Rose Law Firm, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable P.K. Holmes, III, of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. During law school, Ryan served as an Articles Editor on the Arkansas Law Review and Chair of the Honor Council.

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[Medical Marijuana](https://www.roselawfirm.com/service/regulatory-compliance/medical-marijuana/)

## Education

- University of Arkansas School of Law, Magna Cum Laude
- Articles Editor, Arkansas Law Review
- Leeds Beckett University, Master of Arts, Sports, Law and Society, with merit
- Heidelberg University, Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Cum Laude

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Arkansas

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