As a proud member of Mackrell International, we are excited to announce that Chamber & Partners has ranked the Mackrell network as a Global Leading Law Firm Network for 2016. Chambers & Partners has been a worldwide network since 1990, and currently covers 185 jurisdictions.
Dallas, TX, United States — Thursday, October 8, 2015 – The Texas Rangers clinched the American League West title last week and are now in the AL Division Playoffs. The first team the Rangers face on their path to the Pennant are the Toronto Blue Jays. Dallas area law firm, Scheef & Stone, L.L.P., will be hosting the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas for a watch party over a traditional baseball-themed lunch. Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. is excited to invite our office building “neighbours” to enjoy the friendly rivalry between the U.S. and Canadian teams.
“Both the Rangers and Blue Jays had very exciting comeback seasons,” the firm’s Administrator, Brenda Conine, said. “But I know the Rangers will make us proud. At the very least we get to meet our ‘northern’ (two floors up) neighbors from Canada.”
The Consulate General of Canada in Dallas represents Canada in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. It is one of 13 Canadian diplomatic offices across the United States supporting Canada/U.S. relations in areas such as security and defense, energy, trade and investment, environment and the border. The Dallas Consulate General also provides assistance to Canadians living or traveling in these states.Founding Partner, Bill Stone, confirms everyone in the firm is excited to network with the local Consulate General at the upcoming watch party.
“Visiting with the Consulate will be an excellent opportunity for us to gain additional international perspective on issues facing Canadian businesses and Americans doing business in Canada,” said Stone. “We also look forward to providing insight on the various domestic industries and commercial legal matters we counsel our clients on daily, all over some hot dogs, apple pie, and baseball, of course.”
Scheef & Stone is honored and thrilled to be featured as the Mackrell International Firm of the Month for June. Read the firm’s story any time during the month of June here.
On May 15-19, John Scheef traveled to Tokyo, Japan for the Mackrell International Annual General Meeting. The meeting was hosted by the Mackrell International Japanese member firm, Kojima Law Offices at the Hotel New Otani. He made great new contacts through the prestigious Mackrell International network and looks forward to the meeting next year!