Smith Hurst, PLC

Attorney

Brandon’s legal journey includes valuable experience as a judicial extern for Judge Cristi Beaumont in addition to the time he spent as a law clerk, where he contributed to both litigation and transactional matters. He also gained valuable experience and insight into state tax law during his externship with Walmart’s State Income Tax Strategy team.

Education

New York University School of Law

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation (2025)

• Gary E. Snyder Scholarship recipient
• Crowe & Dunlevy Graduate Tax Scholarship recipient

University of Arkansas School of Law

Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

• Journal of Food Law and Policy, Articles Editor
• Mary Beth Matthews Business Law Fellow
• Judicial Extern for Judge Cristi Beaumont (Washington County)

University of Arkansas

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, magna cum laude

Brandon served as the Articles Editor for the Journal of Food Law and Policy. He was recognized as a Mary Beth Matthews Business Law Fellow due to his deep interest in business law, significant leadership potential, and extensive research experience in complex business law topics.