Lewis Rice Welcomes Marlee L. Rowe as Associate

Lewis Rice is pleased to announce that Marlee L. Rowe has joined the Firm as an associate. Marlee is practicing in the Federal Takings & Rails to Trails, Eminent Domain & Land Use, and Commercial Litigation practice groups. Prior to joining Lewis Rice, Marlee served as a law clerk for the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Focused on federal takings and government contract matters, Marlee works closely with people affected by rail-trail conversions, which occur when the federal government converts an abandoned railroad corridor into a public park or trail. She also has experience managing government contractor claims and assists contractors in all aspects of the government procurement process including bid protests, contract claims and disputes, and regulatory compliance.

“Marlee possesses a deep understanding of federal claims processes, which will enable her to serve our clients with informed and effective legal strategies,” said Lewis Rice Chairman Richard B. Walsh, Jr. “We look forward to seeing all the ways she will contribute to the success of our clients.”

Marlee earned her juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2022. As a student, she was an editor of the Arkansas Law Review, served as moot court competition chair for the Arkansas Law Board of Advocates, earned the Best Brief Award for legal research and writing, and was a semifinalist in the William H. Sutton Barrister's Union Trial Competition.