Natalie Guevara

Scheef & Stone, LLP is pleased to recognize Member Mike Schofield for receiving the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) 2025 Patent Pro Bono Certificate in acknowledgment of his commitment to providing pro bono intellectual property legal services.

The certificate recognizes Mike’s volunteer work through Oklahoma City University, where he provided at least 50 hours of legal services to financially under-resourced independent inventors and small businesses seeking patent-related assistance. The certificate was signed on April 24, 2026, by Kimberly C. Kelleher, Deputy General Counsel for Enrollment and Discipline and Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline at the USPTO.

The USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program connects volunteer patent professionals with inventors and small businesses that may not otherwise have access to legal assistance. By helping innovators navigate the patent process, participating attorneys play an important role in supporting entrepreneurship, protecting new ideas, and fostering economic growth within their communities.

Mike’s volunteer service reflects his commitment to both the legal profession and public service. Through his pro bono work, he has helped make intellectual property protections more accessible to individuals and small businesses developing new technologies, products, and innovations. His service exemplifies the meaningful role attorneys can play in expanding access to legal resources that support creativity, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity.

At Scheef & Stone, we are proud to celebrate attorneys whose contributions extend beyond their legal practices and into the communities they serve. Mike’s recognition highlights the meaningful impact pro bono service can have—not only for individual clients, but also for the continued advancement of innovation and opportunity.

Please join us in congratulating Mike Schofield on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his dedication to serving others through the practice of law.

Scheef & Stone recently welcomed attorneys, their families, and the firm’s law clerks to Lost Pines for its annual Attorney and Family Retreat, an opportunity to reconnect, strengthen relationships, and spend time together outside the day-to-day practice of law.

The retreat featured a variety of activities designed to encourage teamwork and build connections across the firm. One of the weekend’s highlights was an Amazing Race-inspired team-building challenge, where participants worked together to complete activities that emphasized communication, collaboration, and problem-solving while enjoying some friendly competition.

While Scheef & Stone’s attorneys collaborate regularly across practice areas and offices, the annual retreat provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the personal relationships that support that collaboration throughout the year. Bringing together attorneys, their families, and the firm’s law clerks reflects the firm’s commitment to cultivating a collegial environment built on mutual respect, teamwork, and shared experiences.

The annual retreat also recognizes the important role that family support plays in the legal profession. By creating opportunities for attorneys and their loved ones to connect outside the office, the firm continues to foster a culture that values both professional excellence and meaningful relationships.

Scheef & Stone appreciates everyone who participated in this year’s retreat and helped make the weekend a success. The firm looks forward to continuing this tradition in the years ahead.

Scheef & Stone, LLP is pleased to welcome Jarred Davis as an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Frisco office, where he will represent clients in a variety of litigation matters throughout Texas.

Jarred brings experience handling complex legal disputes across multiple practice areas, including commercial, construction, eminent domain, family, and civil litigation. His diverse background enables him to approach each matter with a practical understanding of the legal and business considerations involved while advocating for solutions that align with his clients’ objectives.

 Throughout his legal career, Jarred has managed litigation matters from initial filing through trial preparation and resolution. His experience includes conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, appearing at hearings, negotiating settlements, and representing both businesses and individuals in a wide range of disputes.

In his professional experience, Jarred has assisted in obtaining favorable outcomes in complex litigation, including representing landowners in condemnation proceedings, defending high-value commercial claims, securing summary judgment on multiple contractual disputes, and negotiating significant settlements on behalf of clients. His litigation experience spans matters involving business disputes, real estate, construction, and infrastructure projects, providing him with a well-rounded perspective when advising clients through every stage of the legal process.

Jarred earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he was a recipient of the Dean’s Law Scholarship and an active member of the Business Law Society. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in History, from Siena College.

He is licensed to practice law in Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas Business Law, Consumer and Commercial Law, and Litigation Sections, as well as the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.

At Scheef & Stone, Jarred’s practice focuses on litigation matters involving real estate, energy, corporate and business law, and construction disputes. His broad litigation experience and client-focused approach strengthen the firm’s ability to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal disputes across Texas.

Please join us in welcoming Jarred Davis to Scheef & Stone.

Scheef & Stone, LLP is proud to once again sponsor Local Profile’s 25th Annual Women in Business Summit, taking place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Hilton Granite Park Hotel in Plano, Texas.

Presented by Bank of America, the Women in Business Summit has become one of North Texas’ premier leadership events, bringing together approximately 500 executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals for a day of thought-provoking discussions, meaningful networking, and leadership development.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year’s Summit embraces the theme “Dream. Dare. Deliver.”, recognizing the innovation, resilience, and leadership of women making an impact across industries.

As a returning sponsor, Scheef & Stone is honored to support an event that celebrates professional excellence while fostering collaboration and advancing women in business throughout North Texas.

Leading up to the Summit, representatives from Scheef & Stone will also attend the event’s exclusive VIP Pre-Party on Thursday, September 10, hosted by Eddie V’s Plano. The invitation-only reception brings together sponsors, speakers, and VIP guests for an evening of networking and relationship-building ahead of the Summit, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow leaders from across the region.

Scheef & Stone’s sponsorship reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting initiatives that empower women, strengthen leadership, and build meaningful connections within the legal profession and the broader business community.

The firm looks forward to participating in this milestone event, reconnecting with colleagues and community leaders, and celebrating the remarkable women who continue to shape the future of North Texas.