Arkansas Access to Justice Team
Abby Brenneman - Executive Director
Abby Brenneman
Executive Director
Arkansas Access to Justice Commission & Foundation
Hot Springs Community College & Henderson State University
J.D., William H. Bowen School of Law
Phone: 501.492.7174
Abby Brenneman is the Executive Director of the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission and Foundation, providing executive leadership for both organizations, including oversight of the state’s IOLTA program.
Abby grew up in Bonnerdale, AR, in a three-generation household consisting of her maternal grandparents, parents, and 6 siblings.
She is a proud graduate of Hot Springs Community College and Henderson State University. She graduated cum laude from the William H Bowen School of Law in 2019.
She served as Program Coordinator for the Access to Justice Commission from December 2021 to January 2023 and has served as the Executive Director since January 2024. Before joining the Access to Justice Commission, Abby was a staff attorney for the Center for Arkansas Legal Services. In their Hot Springs office, she handled family law, probate, consumer protection, and housing cases for low-income residents of Garland County and surrounding areas.
Abby also serves as a Judge Advocate for the Arkansas Army National Guard. She spent 2023 in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, with the 2-153 Infantry Battalion. She has also served as defense counsel with the 326th Trial Defense Team, where she defended Soldiers facing non-judicial punishment, courts-martial, and other adverse administrative actions. She is currently the Brigade Judge Advocate for the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, staying active, and mixing music on her Pioneer XDJ-XZ.
Megan Douglas - Program Coordinator
Megan Douglas
Program Coordinator
Arkansas Access to Justice Commission & Foundation
M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
J.D. William H. Bowen School of Law
Phone: 501.492.7173
Megan’s connection to the Arkansas legal system began early. With grandparents who ran a local bail bond business and a mother who founded a law firm focused on disability and family law, she grew up with a strong understanding of the legal challenges faced by her community.
Her background includes studies in fine arts, writing, and law, along with experience managing a law firm and working across different fields. This blend of skills has shaped the way she approaches access to justice efforts in Arkansas, always with a focus on practical solutions and community impact.
At Arkansas Access to Justice, Megan works to support and expand initiatives that help make legal resources more accessible to everyone, regardless of income or background.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, and being part of the local art community.
Tameka Parker - IOLTA Program Manager
Tameka Parker
IOLTA Program Manager
Arkansas Access to Justice Commission & Foundation
B.A. Psychology
Phone: 501.492.7188
Tameka joined Arkansas Access to Justice Commission and Foundation staff in August 2019. She has more than 24 years of experience working in State Government, having held positions in health care, education, and human services agencies.
Tameka is a native Arkansan and enjoys reading, long walks and spending time with family.
Edith Chavez De Oseguera - Free Legal Answers Administrator & Language Access Liaison
Edith Chavez De Oseguera
Free Legal Answers Administrator & Language Access Liaison (Contractor)
B.S., International Business, cum laude, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
J.D., William H. Bowen School of Law
Phone: 501.492.7172
Edith started at Access to Justice as the Interim Program Coordinator and served in that role from January 2023 to March 2024. Currently, Edith administers the Free Legal Answers website, spearheads our language access initiative, and assists with outreach, on a contractual basis.
Edith received her Juris Doctorate from the William H. Bowen School of Law, where she presided over the Hispanic Law Students Association. Before joining Access to Justice, Edith worked as a paralegal and interpreter. Edith’s desire to pursue law stems from her grandfather’s influence as an attorney and activist in Nicaragua.
Edith grew up in Cancun, Mexico. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering.
Nicholas Jaeger - Webmaster
Nicholas Jaeger
Webmaster
M.S., Business Information Systems, B.B.A., Business Information Systems
Nicholas Jaeger is an employee of Legal of Arkansas, working full time with the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission team. In this role, he primarily oversees maintenance and upgrades to the statewide free legal resource website, arlawhelp.org. Nicholas is originally from Leslie, Arkansas, a small town in Northwest Arkansas in Searcy County. He attended UA Little Rock where he majored in Business Information Systems to obtain an undergraduate and graduate degree. Nicholas currently attends the William H. Bowen School of Law at UA Little Rock as a part time student while concurrently enrolled in the MBA program. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys traveling, chess, and enjoying the outdoors.
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