Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is proud to spotlight the exceptional achievements of attorney Erin Wadley, a first-year Associate whose dedication to public service and legal innovation sets a high standard for early career excellence.
While still in law school, Wadley conducted a deep dive into the intersection of technology and personal privacy, culminating in a published article in Arkansas Law Notes. Her scholarly work not only demonstrates a strong command of legal analysis but has also served as the foundation for meaningful legislative change.
Building on that research, Wadley collaborated closely with Arkansas House Representative Nicole Clowney to craft HB1641, a bill aimed at modernizing the state’s harassment statute to reflect growing concerns over digital privacy. Signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on April 14, 2025, and now known as Act 600, the legislation explicitly criminalizes the non-consensual use of tracking devices. The law expands Arkansas’s harassment statute to include the unauthorized use of electronic tracking devices, offering stronger protections for individuals from modern forms of stalking and surveillance. It defines a “tracking device” and makes it an offense to use such technology without consent, except in cases involving parental or legal guardianship.
Wadley’s instrumental role in shaping this legislation highlights both her exceptional legal acumen and GRSM’s steadfast commitment to supporting attorneys who drive meaningful, lasting change.
Read Wadley’s full article in Arkansas Law Notes.