Scheef & Stone was thrilled to host another Women to Women Business Luncheon today. Award-winning entrepreneur Dr. Cortney Baker presented, “Conquering Confidence for Workplace Success” and provided tools guests could utilize immediately following the luncheon.
Congratulations to our attorneys recognized in the 2018 Texas Super Lawyer Rising Stars list. The Texas Rising Stars list recognizes top Texas attorneys age 40 and younger who have practiced law for no more than 10 years.
We partnered with Hope Supply Company to help give homeless kids a reason to smile this holiday season by participating in their Holiday Hope Toy Drive. Hope Supply Company helps homeless children in the DFW area by providing necessities such as diapers, clothing, school supplies, and programs to enhance their lives. Thank you to everyone who helped make this holiday special for homeless children across North Texas.
Another year, another successful Stuffed Animal Toy Drive! For the past 25 years Real Estate Partner Byron Prescott has collected stuffed animals for Children’s Medical Center. Each stuffed animal is placed in the bed with a child right after surgery. Thank you to everyone at the firm who donated!
Scheef & Stone is a proud premier sponsor of the Collin County Bar Holiday Party December 16th at the John Q. Hammons Marriott Courtyard.
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.
