Danielle Whitehouse Owens

I am a partner at Gill Ragon Owen, P.A., a full-service law firm that provides valued counsel to a wide variety of industries. I joined GRO after graduating from law school 10 years ago. Since then, I have developed an active litigation practice with a focus on corporate contract disputes, consumer litigation defense and labor and employment litigation. I represent clients nationally in both state and federal courts and counsel clients daily on a variety of legal issues affecting their businesses.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

Best career moment so far:

Making partner at age 31 was certainly a big accomplishment for me, personally. Briefing a case up to the Supreme Court of Arkansas and obtaining a favorable ruling for our client was also a rewarding moment.

Best advice I've ever received:

Both of my parents encouraged me to be independent and self-sufficient. Getting to that place in life before “settling down” has made me better and stronger personally and professionally.

Biggest challenges in my career:

Disconnecting from work and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is an ongoing challenge. The demands, expectations and stakes are high, so stepping away from work and giving my full attention to other things can be difficult.

I wish I knew how to:

Dance like Beyoncé, but I’d settle for knowing how to play tennis. It’s a sport for all ages and I like the social aspect of the local tennis leagues.

A nonprofit I wish more people knew about:

Miracle League of Arkansas is an organization that makes it possible for kids with disabilities to play a team sport, something a lot of us take for granted.

How I knew this was my passion:

I have always enjoyed writing and been an analytical thinker, two traits that tie in nicely with litigation. Drafting legal arguments is one of the things I love most about my practice.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day:

Being dependable and accountable to clients and co-workers. We are always moving the ball forward.

What makes Little Rock feel like home:

Little Rock has a small town sense of community but also a lot to offer in terms of arts, culture, food and entertainment. It has been exciting to witness the revitalization of SoMa and development of the East Village.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

PRESSING QUESTIONS

Best career moment so far:

Best advice I've ever received:

Biggest challenges in my career:

I wish I knew how to:

A nonprofit I wish more people knew about:

How I knew this was my passion:

What keeps me coming back to my job every day:

What makes Little Rock feel like home:

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Conway

First thing I do at the office

Drink a Diet Coke

Best coffee in town

Panera Bread

Binge watch

"Billions"

Last good read

"Life Will Be the Death of Me" by Chelsea Handler

Podcast recommendation

"Ron Burgundy"

Best recent local discovery

Clique Cycle

Latest splurge

Getting my dog professionally trained

Hobbies

Working out, anything outdoors with my husband and our dogs

Dream vacation

Santorini

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