2025 Citizen’s Merit Award

Honored by the Arkansas Trial Lawyer’s Association.

This award is annually given to individuals who have made an important contribution to society by fostering greater public understanding of rights and liberties and furthering the public’s knowledge in regard to prevention of injuries.

Ashleigh & William Buckley received this award for their work in combating predatory practices of car wreck solicitations and working with lawmakers and other local community leaders to pass Act 309 which prevents solicitors and scammers from calling, texting, and showing up at the homes of people involved in car wrecks.

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2023 Mary Harriman Award

Honored by the Junior League of Fort Smith.

This award is annually given to a Junior League member in Fort Smith who embodies Mary Harriman's social responsibility and ability to inspire volunteerism, reflecting our mission, vision, and values.

Mary Harriman Rumsey (November 17, 1881 – December 18, 1934) founded The Junior League, later known as the Junior League of the City of New York, fostering social activism and community service.

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National Trial Advocacy Academy

Ashleigh was selected as one of one of thirty state prosecutors in the entire nation selected by application to attend the National Trial Advocacy Academy with the National District Attorneys’ Association in 2014.