Academic Achievements

Brock Hatfield is currently a law clerk and Juris Doctor candidate at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, anticipated to graduate in May 2026. Excelling academically, Brock ranks in the top 15% of his class with a 3.677 GPA and has consistently earned Dean’s Honors for four semesters. His practical experience matches his dedication to academic excellence in litigation, judicial research, and legal writing.

Editorial and Scholarly Work

Brock serves as an Executive Notes and Comments Editor for the Indiana Law Journal, a prestigious legal publication. His scholarly work includes a forthcoming note titled “The Plight of Workers: ALJ Independence in Arkansas Workers’ Compensation,” showcasing his keen interest in workers’ compensation law. His contributions to the Journal have earned him the Outstanding Associate Award.

Practical Legal Experience

In practice, Brock is gaining valuable experience as a Legal Intern at Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. His responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting discovery responses, preparing pleadings, and creating trial and medical exhibits. He actively participates in depositions, hearings, and mediations, enhancing his skills in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.

Brock also serves as a Legal Intern for the Monroe County Courts under Judge Mary Ellen Diekhoff. Here, he conducts legal research, drafts memoranda and orders, and observes a broad range of criminal proceedings, deepening his understanding of the judicial process.

Educational Background

Before attending law school, Brock graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics from the University of Arkansas’s Walton College of Business, achieving a 3.97 GPA. He also completed a minor in Spanish, which equips him with valuable language skills to effectively serve a diverse client base.

Leadership and Service

Brock’s strong work ethic and leadership abilities have been shaped by roles in retail operations, inventory management, and team training. His commitment to service is evident in his role as a Bible Study Leader with Campus Crusade for Christ and as an Operations Co-Leader for a summer mission in San Diego, where he helped manage logistics and team leadership.

Personal Interests

Fluent in written Spanish and conversational in spoken Spanish, Brock is passionate about engaging with a wide range of clients. Outside his legal pursuits, he enjoys sports, particularly the NFL and the Arkansas Razorbacks, as well as fantasy football, reading, movies, and board games.

Brock Hatfield is poised to make significant contributions to the legal field, driven by his academic rigor, practical experience, and unwavering commitment to service and leadership.