معرفی
Professor Annie B Smith is a legal scholar and practitioner at the University of Arkansas School of Law, where she directs both the Civil Litigation & Advocacy Clinic and the Human Trafficking Clinic. She focuses on labor exploitation and human trafficking, representing clients in forced labor, unpaid wage, and trafficking cases. Her work bridges academic research with practical legal solutions.
- Director, Civil Litigation & Advocacy Clinic
- Director, Human Trafficking Clinic
- Professor of Law, University of Arkansas
Research Interests:
Smith specializes in labor exploitation and human trafficking, with particular emphasis on legal enforcement mechanisms, arbitration practices, and wage theft prevention. Her scholarship explores systemic barriers to justice for vulnerable workers and advocates for stronger protections through both litigation and policy reform.
Scientific Awards:
Recipient of the Arkansas Bar Foundation's Equal Justice Distinguished Service Award and Best Legal Writing Award. Twice honored with the Law School's Dean's Circle Faculty Award for Service and recognized as Outstanding Faculty Mentor by the University's Office of the Provost.
Advising & Service:
She regularly trains law enforcement agencies like the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy and chairs the Legal Aid of Arkansas board of directors. As a media commentator (including the Washington Post), she elevates public discourse on trafficking issues.
Labs & Teams:
Leads two Arkansas School of Law clinics: Civil Litigation & Advocacy Clinic and Human Trafficking Clinic, integrating student training with real-world case representation.
