AAC
STAFF PROFILE Paralegal – Samantha Wren
Family information: I was born and raised in Little Rock. My parents are Dwayne and Blanca Tucker. I have a younger brother, Christopher. I recently married Patrick Wren. I love spending time with our parents and dog.
At the top of my bucket list is to: Keep traveling. I hope to visit each state in the United States, and someday visit Europe. The hardest thing I have ever done is: I am very scared of heights, but Patrick encouraged me to conquer my fears and go cliff jumping with him at Greers Ferry Lake.
My favorite meal: My favorite has to be Pupusas from El Salvador. Pupusas are made with masa that is stuffed with cheese, chicharron, beans or a combination of ingredients. They are served with beans, rice and a traditional slaw. I would definitely recommend this meal to others.
You might be surprised to learn that: I’m a black belt in Taekwondo.
How long have you been at the AAC, and what projects are you working on? I started working at AAC on July 29 as a paralegal in the When I’m not working I’m: I enjoy legal department. I assist our team of attorneys Saman tha Wr spending time with my family and with auto claims, and with litigation of 1983 civil en friends, going to movies, photography, travrights and restitution claims. I also aid RMF Legal ling and relaxing at the lake. Counsel Brandy McAllister on the codification of county ordinances by retrieving updated ordinances The accomplishments of which I am most proud: and summarizing them for publication. My day-to-day Graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I projects change from administrative tasks to assistance love going back to visit the campus and see my name on the with case management to best help our team of attorneys senior walk. complete their tasks efficiently.
Law Clerk – Savannah Johnston Family information: I’m a born and raised Arkansan from Russeville and the youngest of two children. My sister and I are only 15 months apart, so we have been inseparable since we were born. Last year, she moved to Washington D.C., to work for the Jane Goodall Institute, but we don’t let a day go by without talking to each other. I’m also very lucky because I got to marry my high school sweetheart in November. My favorite meal: Thanksgiving dinner, hands down. What’s better than turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and pecan pie?
At the top of my bucket list is to: Before it’s all said and done, I’d like to tag along on a storm chase.
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When I’m not working I’m: Studying. But, if I can manage to sneak away for a while, my husband and I like to host game nights, go bowling, play mini-golf — anything that allows us to be competitive. I also love taking road trips. I always make sure that we stop by a restaurant from “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” when we go somewhere new. 48
The accomplishments of which I am most proud: Education is something that has always meant a lot to me, and I am very proud of my progress so far. I have a bachelor of arts in political science, an associate’s degree in criminal justice, and I am now working on my Juris Doctorate If I could be a degree collector for a living, I totally would.
The hardest thing I have ever done is: Law school is definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s been the most rewarding.
How long have you been at the AAC, and what projects are you working on? I began at AAC in August, and I’ve had the opportunity to do some policy research. I’ll continue to work on projects on the policy side of things during my time here, and I am thankful for the chance to serve my home state. COUNTY LINES, SUMMER 2019
