Join us in congratulating Estate Planning Partner Rebekah Brooker for her recent appointment to SMU Law’s inaugural Emerging Leader Board. The Emerging Leader Board will provide law school leadership with valuable feedback on important issues and assist with efforts to increase alumni engagement. The Board consists of 32 members who have graduated from SMU in the past 20 years with a proven track record of success and strong dedication to public service.
Surrounded by his Scheef & Stone family, Litigation and Appellate Partner Jim Pikl signed the application to add his name on the ballot to serve as a Justice on the 5th District Court of Appeals, Place 12. As a constitutional scholar and seasoned trial attorney, Jim is uniquely positioned to serve as an effective and fair judge and we support him all the way! Learn more about Jim’s campaign at jimpikl.org and on Facebook at Jim for Justice, 5th Court of Appeals, Place 12.
Empowering Women as Leaders (EWL), 2017 Launch a Leader Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon kicked off today at Park City Club. Partner Charlene Koonce is a board member of EWL, and we are proud to support her and EWL’s efforts in providing scholarships to deserving non-traditional college women.
Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The client survey covered topics such as experience, responsiveness, the understanding of business needs, integrity, cost-effectiveness, and clients’ willingness to refer.
The 2018 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” national first-tier rankings will be featured in a special legal issue released by the U.S. News World & Report. The national and metropolitan first-tier rankings will be published in the “Best Law Firms” General Counsel publication. Click here to view the list.
Scheef & Stone Partner, Mark L. Hill, Chaired the Collin County Bar Association inaugural Trial Academy – which came to a close this week with a Reception honoring the first class. The Trial Academy brought together Collin County Judges and numerous experienced practitioners from various practice areas, to instruct a class of 15 new attorneys on all facets of trial presentation. Congrats to all and job very well done!
We were excited to volunteer to honor all active and retired public law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics during First Responders Day at the State Fair of Texas. Scheef & Stone thanks our local heroes for their hard work and sacrifice!
In the most recent installment of our Women to Women Business Luncheon Series, Linda Swindling delivered the practical and thought provoking presentation “Ask Outrageously! The Secret to Getting What You Really Want.” The response to the luncheon was tremendous and we reached capacity. Thank you to everyone who attended, and see you at the next Women to Women Business Luncheon!
Linda Swindling delivering the keynote presentation
