William J. Ogles is an associate attorney with Wright Lindsey Jennings with a litigation-oriented practice. He has demonstrated a history of helping families and businesses alike, preserving and protecting their rights and interests. Prior to joining WLJ, William worked as a trial lawyer at Dover Dixon Horne, before DDH merged with WLJ in 2022.

William graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of law in 2018 where he frequently scored top paper honors. During his law school tenure, William held clerkships at various Little Rock law firms and gained valuable experience as a Rule XV certified law clerk at the Pulaski County Public Defender’s Office. In that role, William zealously represented indigent clients from Pulaski and Perry Counties. Client advocacy and a passion for the rule of law are two of the traits William brings to his practice.

Prior to law school, William graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2015 where he held various campus leadership roles and was an active member in Sigma Chi Fraternity.

William is a member of the Arkansas and Pulaski County Bar Associations, and served as Chair (2022-23) of the Arkansas Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. He is also a member of the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, Arkansas Association Criminal Defense Lawyers and was selected to the Public Service Academy sponsored by the Arkansas Bar Association and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.

Within the Central Arkansas community, William is actively involved with Rotary International Club, Chapter 2519; Catholic High School for Boys Young Alumni Board; Arkansas Alumni Association, Capital City Chapter; Sigma Chi Alumni Association; Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Twin City Chapter; and The Hat Club of Little Rock.

Outside of his legal career, William enjoys following the Arkansas Razorbacks, golfing and spending time on Lake Hamilton with his friends and family. William lives in Little Rock with his beloved Boykin Spaniel, Louis (pronounced Lou-ee).