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Paula Casey
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| United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas | |
| In office 1993–2000 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Richard M. Pence, Jr. (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Michael D. Johnson (acting) |
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| Born |
Paula Jean Casey
February 16, 1951 Charleston, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Spouses | Gilbert L. Glover, II |
| Education | East Central University (BA) University of Arkansas School of Law (JD) |
Paula Jean Casey (born February 16, 1951) is an American lawyer. She is known for serving as a United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. This means she was a top lawyer for the U.S. government in a specific area of Arkansas. She held this important job from 1993 to 2000.
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Early Life and Education
Paula Casey was born on February 16, 1951. Her hometown is Charleston, Arkansas.
She went to East Central University in Oklahoma. In 1973, she earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree there. This is usually the first college degree someone gets.
Later, she studied law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. This school is in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 1977. A J.D. is the degree needed to become a lawyer.
A Career in Law and Teaching
After finishing law school, Paula Casey became a professor. She taught at the William H. Bowen School of Law. This school is part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She taught there from 1978 to 1993.
From 1986 to 1991, she also served as an associate dean. This is a leadership role within the law school.
Working in Government
Before becoming a U.S. Attorney, Ms. Casey worked for a United States Senator. She was the Chief Counsel and Legislative Assistant for Senator Dale Bumpers. This job involved giving legal advice and helping with new laws. She did this from 1991 to 1993.
In 1993, President Bill Clinton chose her for a big role. She was appointed as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. She worked in this position until 2000. As a U.S. Attorney, she represented the federal government in legal cases.
Back to Teaching
After her time as a U.S. Attorney, Paula Casey returned to teaching. She rejoined the faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law School in 2001.
She taught many different law subjects. These included how lawyers practice, how criminal cases work, and family law. In 2012, the university recognized her for her excellent teaching.
She also received several awards for her work. In 1997, she got the FBI Meritorious Achievement Award. This award is given for outstanding service. She also received awards from other law enforcement groups.
Leadership Roles
On February 21, 2012, the William H. Bowen School of Law made an announcement. Professor Casey would become the interim dean of the law school. She started this role on July 1, 2012. She retired from that position on June 30, 2013.
From 2013 to 2016, she continued in leadership. She served as the interim Vice Provost for Research. She was also the Dean of the Graduate School.
