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
Scheef & Stone is honored to announce the firm has been named in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell. The Bar Register includes select law practices that have earned the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and have been designated by their colleagues as preeminent in their field.
Dallas, TX – May 25, 2017 – Scheef & Stone was excited to provide local minority high school students with a glimpse into the field of law through L.G. Pinkston High School’s law practicum program. Scheef & Stone joined forces with Jones Day, Haynes and Boone and the District Attorney’s office over the course of six weeks to provide students with candid, hands-on experience practicing law. The program was designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn more about practicing law, which may encourage them to pursue a career in the legal industry once they graduate.
Over the course of several weeks, the students received presentations from Scheef & Stone attorneys on bankruptcy, receiverships and real estate—just to name a few. The firm also provided students with practical and professional development presentations on dressing for success, business development and social media.
“This program aligns perfectly with our firm’s commitment to diversity,” co-founding partner Kelly Crawford said. “We firmly believe that diversity leads to more effective resolutions of the challenges our clients face daily. The ability to help shape and encourage diversity down the road is paramount.”
Scheef & Stone, LLP provides solid counsel to its valued clients by forging innovative legal solutions to build lasting relationships. From its offices in Dallas and Frisco, members of the law firm hold themselves to the highest standards, and dedicate themselves to going beyond the extra mile for their clients. These standards have led to strategic growth with nearly 60 lawyers practicing in a full-service commercial firm including immigration, corporate, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax, construction law, banking, bankruptcy, intellectual property, healthcare, litigation and employment law.
