Background
Howard, George was born on May 13, 1924 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States.
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George Howard
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Student, Lincoln U., 1951; Bachelor of Science, University Arkansas Juris Doctor, U. Arkansas, 1954; Doctor of Laws, 1976.
Career
Private practice law, Pine Bluff, 1953-1977; special associate justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1976; associate justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1977; justice, United States Court Appeals, Arkansas, 1979-1980; United States district judge, Eastern district, Little Rock, since 1980. Member Arkansas Claims Commission, 1969-1977. Chairman Arkansas advising committee Civil Rights Commission.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Jefferson County Bar Association (president).
Awards
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Recipient citation in recognition of faithful and distinguished service as member Supreme Court Committee of Professional Conduct, 1980, distinguished jurist award Judicial Council National Bar Association, 1980, Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium award, 1990. Voted outstanding trial judge 1984-1985 Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Inducted Arkansas's Black Hall of Fame, 1994. Recipient keepers of the spirit award University Arkansas, Pine Bluff, 1995, quality service award Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus, 1995.Recipient citation in recognition of faithful and distinguished service as member Supreme Court Committee of Professional Conduct, 1980, distinguished jurist award Judicial Council National Bar Association, 1980, Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium award, 1990. Voted outstanding trial judge 1984-1985 Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Inducted Arkansas's Black Hall of Fame, 1994.
Recipient keepers of the spirit award University Arkansas, Pine Bluff, 1995, quality service award Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus, 1995.