Elaine Martin Kneebone, Alpha Gamma, Named General Counsel at Henderson State University:

Indianapolis, IN – ”Arkadelphia attorney Elaine Kneebone, ‘97, recently filled the role of general counsel at Henderson State University where she will advise and represent the president and trustees on all legal matters affecting the university. Regarding Kneebone’s move to Henderson, where she had previously served in the capacity of interim general counsel, Welch said “Elaine not only has a brilliant legal mind, but she also has a strong connection to our university.”

Kneebone earned her B.A. from Henderson in 1997, graduating magna cum laude. She was honored as Student of the Year and Greek Woman of the Year in 1995-96, and she also delivered the student response for the spring 1997 commencement. While at Henderson, Kneebone was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority and Heart and Key.

After graduating from Henderson, Kneebone attended the University of Canterbury School of Law in New Zealand in 1998 as a Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial Scholar. She graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2001 and has worked as an attorney in Arkadelphia for McMillan, McCorkle, Curry & Bennington LLP since 2001. Kneebone also has a strong record of volunteer leadership in the community. She is a Rotarian and has served on the board of the United Way of Clark County, CASA of Clark County and the Volunteer Council of the Arkadelphia Human Development Center.

‘Her family has been a special part of this university for many years, and it is always nice to welcome one of our former students onto our professional staff,’ said Welch. Kneebone was born and raised in Arkadelphia and began her schooling at Henderson’s Child Service Center at the age of three. She is the daughter of former art professor and department chair Edwin Martin, who retired from the university in 2007 after teaching for 39 years. ‘I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as General Counsel for Henderson. I look forward to serving this institution that I hold so dear,’ Kneebone said of her move back to her alma mater.”

Source: The Reddie Report Spring 2010

Elaine is a long time member and volunteer for Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, having served as National Parliamentarian, an advisor for the Alpha Gamma Chapter, and a member of the Constitution Committee.

About Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority was founded November 4, 1899 at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members. The sorority offers membership programming with an emphasis on academic achievement, community service, leadership development, and personal growth opportunities. For more information, visit the Alpha Sigma Tau National Homepage at www.alphasigmatau.org.

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