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Misty Wilson Borkowski

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Misty Wilson Borkowski

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Biography

Misty Borkowski is a Partner in our Little Rock office whose practice focuses on immigration matters, assisting both employers and individuals.

Prior to joining HBS, Misty, who is also fluent in Spanish, was a director at a local law firm where she served as the designated attorney to aid in PALE (Program of Legal Assistance to Mexican Nationals through External Legal Advice in the United States of America) alongside the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock. She also functioned as the Liaison to Changchun, Little Rock’s Sister City in China.

Misty was appointed by the Arkansas Supreme Court to serve on the Criminal Practice Committee and selected to serve as a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bowen School of Law where she teaches a course on Immigration Law.

Misty earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, Bowen School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

Credentials

Admitted

State Courts:

  • Arkansas

U.S. District Courts:

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

U.S. Courts of Appeals:

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Education

  • J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
  • B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Memberships

  • Executive Networking Organization:
    • Member, 2015-2023
    • Chairman, 2018-2020
  • Judge William R. Overton Inn of Court:
    • Executive Committee Member, 2010-2023
    • President, 2022-2023
    • Treasurer, 2013-2022
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  • Changchun Liaison (Little Rock’s Sister City in China)
  • Little Rock Sister Cities Commission:
    • Member, 2004-2014
    • Chairman, 2009-2011

Recognition

Presentations

  • H-2A Compliance / Pitfalls and Protocols for H-2A Employers
    American Agricultural Law Association (AALA), Agricultural Law Educational Symposium; November 10, 2023
  • An Afternoon in HR
    HBS Helping Businesses Succeed Series; September 21, 2023

Publications

In the Press

HBS Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers Awards

HBS has been recognized for its outstanding legal work as 10 of its attorneys are selected to the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
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55 Hall Booth Smith Lawyers Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

We're pleased to announce that 55 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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Navigating I-9 Verification & E-Verify in the Construction Industry: A Legal Perspective

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Immigration Practice Appoints Co-Chair at Hall Booth Smith

Hall Booth Smith is proud to appoint experienced immigration attorney, Misty Wilson Borkowski, as Co-Chair of its Immigration practice. Carsten Alting has led this practice group and developed a solid reputation of excellence among clients for over 15 years. Adding Misty’s experience and dedication to client service will only help further solidify that reputation. Misty’s
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