Cody Kees

Cody Kees is a trial attorney at Bequette, Billingsley & Kees P.A. in Little Rock, Arkansas. His work includes employment litigation, education law, municipal disputes, business litigation, and personal injury matters. He represents school districts, municipalities, small businesses, and certain private clients. His counsel covers employment practices, contracts, civil rights, special education issues, and disputes involving employers and business owners.

Cody received a B.S. in Public Administration and Accounting from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He later earned his J.D. from the same university. After beginning legal practice in 2012, he worked with a Little Rock civil defense firm before joining BBK in 2016. His education and litigation background inform his handling of workplace policies, public sector responsibilities, and business disputes.

Cody handles administrative hearings involving employment and special education matters. He advises on wage and hour law, disability rights, public board governance, shareholder disagreements, and labor disputes. He has tried jury cases and argued appeals before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. He regularly provides legal training to education groups, including school boards and superintendents, on legal obligations affecting public institutions.

Cody Kees is admitted to Arkansas courts, federal district courts in Arkansas, the Eighth Circuit, and the US Supreme Court. His firm reports that he has served twice as a Special Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. His memberships include the Arkansas Bar Association and Pulaski County Bar Association. He combines courtroom advocacy with preventive guidance and training for employers, businesses, and public institutions. His work includes both advice before litigation and advocacy when disputes reach court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees P.A.
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Pulaski County Bar Association
• Special Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court (2011)
• President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity Alumni Corporation, UA Chapter
• Mayor, City of Cammack Village
• Member, Hat Club of Little Rock

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas (Fayetteville)
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arkansas (Fayetteville)
  B.S. (Public Administration and Accounting)

Awards & Badges