About Stewart
Stewart Whaley earned a J.D. from the William H. Bowen School of Law in 2009 after studying business and computer information systems at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His academic path combined technical training and legal study, a blend that shaped his early career choices and remains evident in the matters he handles today.
His professional trajectory moves from industry to private practice. In 2014 he joined Phyzit, Inc. as Chief Privacy & Security Officer, responsible for developing privacy practices and overseeing security operations. Two years later he co-founded Open Access Law Office, PLLC, a move that signaled a shift into law firm leadership and client-facing work. In 2018 he began practicing at wh Law, where the firm name appears as a simple tagline: "wh Law | We Help." He has remained there since.
Whaley holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. That certification complements his work on security and privacy matters and informs how he approaches client data and compliance questions. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and in the state courts of Arkansas.
He is an active member of professional groups that reflect his practice areas. He belongs to the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Pulaski County Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Those memberships align with the criminal-defense work he has handled and provide a forum for continuing education and peer exchange.
Colleagues describe Whaley as practical and direct in the courtroom and when advising clients. His background in technology gives him a different perspective on evidence, investigations, and compliance issues. He has combined that perspective with firm-based practice and firm leadership since co-founding a law office in 2016 and joining wh Law in 2018.
Today he maintains a practice that spans criminal defense and privacy-related matters. He represents clients in state and federal matters and advises on privacy and security practices in business settings. He currently practices criminal defense and privacy law at wh Law.
