David M. Olive

Background

Olive, David M. was born on April 9, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Beecher and Geraldine Olive.

Education

Bachelor, Samford U., 1972; Juris Doctor, Samford U., 1975.

Career

Law clerk to judge, United States District Court Alabama, Birmingham, 1975-1976; associate, McMillan & Spratling, Birmingham, 1976-1979; partner, McMillan & Spratling, Birmingham, 1980-1983; assistant general counsel, Donrey Media Group, Fort Smith, Arkansas, since 1984. General counsel Alabama Press Association, 1978-1983. Assistant professor of University Alabama, Birmingham, 1975-1984.

Achievements

• David M. Olive has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Boy's Shelter, Fort Smith, Arkansas, since 1985. Director Fort Smith Rotary Club, Fort Smith Art Center. Director executive county Westark Area Boy Scouts American.

Ex-offico director Leadership Fort Smith. Secretary Sebastian County Solid Waste Management Board. Vice chairman Fort Smith Solid Waste Task Force.

Member American Newspaper Publications Association Legal Affairs Committee, National Broadcasters Association First Amendment Advisory Committee. Member American Bar Association (member governing board communications law forum 1983-1989), Arkansas Bar Association (vice-chairman public information committee), Alabama Bar Association.

Connections

Married Sheila Swafford, August 19, 1984.

Father:

Beecher Olive

Mother:

Geraldine Olive

Spouse:

Sheila Swafford