Joseph S Soignet

Joseph S Soignet serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Management at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, teaching MGMT 4243: Ethics and Corporate Responsibility. Concurrently, he maintains an active legal career as Assistant District Attorney for the State of Louisiana since January 2003 and was admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in 2012.

Education:

• JD in Law, Loyola University School of Law (1992)
• Bachelor's Degree, Nicholls State University (1986)

Professional Credentials:

• Certified Corporate and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (March 2015)
• Louisiana State Bar Admission (1992)
• Arkansas State Bar Admission (2012)

Research and Teaching Focus:

Professor Soignet specializes in the practical application of ethical frameworks within corporate environments, leveraging his dual expertise in prosecutorial law and compliance systems. His work bridges legal accountability mechanisms with business decision-making processes, particularly examining regulatory adherence in corporate governance structures and ethical risk mitigation strategies. The intersection of criminal justice procedures and corporate responsibility frameworks forms the core of his academic contributions.

Professional Experience:

• Assistant District Attorney, State of Louisiana (January 2003 - Present)
• Former Adjunct Instructor, Nicholls State University