DALLAS, December 6, 2022 – Winstead PC, a leading business law firm, today announced that Jeff Matthews has been elected as Chairman & CEO of Winstead. Mr. Matthews’ four-year term will commence April 1, 2023.
Originally from Houston, Jeff Matthews is a Dallas based shareholder and Real Estate lawyer who joined the firm in 2003. He became a shareholder in 2011 and has been Chair of the firm’s Business & Transaction Department since 2017.
“Jeff is an outstanding lawyer who is the ideal choice to lead our firm as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary” said David Dawson, Chairman & CEO of Winstead.
“This election really illustrates the kind of firm we are and our strategic focus. Transitions are well‑planned and executed, allowing new leadership across the firm to be prepared. This speaks to the foresight, stability, vision and client-centric nature of our firm,” said Mr. Dawson.
“I am honored to have been elected by my fellow shareholders to take on this leadership role and want to thank them and all members of the firm for the confidence they have placed in me,” said Jeff Matthews, Chairman & CEO-Elect.
“The legal market is evolving rapidly and as a Texas based firm with national practices serving clients across the country, we will continue to grow our platform in a business-like fashion that meets the needs of our clients and firm while reinforcing our core values of service, excellence, teamwork and entrepreneurship, integrity, and giving back to the communities in which we work and live," said Mr. Matthews.
“We know who we are. We understand our clients, what they need and what our niche is in the market. We will remain focused on our core values while minimizing bureaucracy and other constraints that can impair our growth and ability to serve clients,” added Mr. Matthews.
Jeff Matthews succeeds David Dawson, who served two terms as Chairman & CEO, and was first elected in 2014 and became CEO in 2015. Mr. Dawson had decided not to seek a third term and will continue as a shareholder of the firm.
“I want to thank David for his contribution and commitment over the past eight years. I am thrilled he will continue to service his clients as a shareholder in our firm. Under David’s leadership the firm has grown and prospered. We experienced the highest revenue and profits in our history, we implemented our strategic plan, we have added a number of outstanding lawyers and focused our service offerings. Thanks to his efforts the future is very bright for Winstead,” said Mr. Matthews.
A biography of Mr. Matthews can be found here.
For journalists looking to book interviews with Mr. Matthews please contact Stephen Hastings shastings@winstead.com or call +1 (832) 343-4228.
About Winstead
Winstead is a business law firm with more than 300 attorneys who serve as trusted advisors to emerging, mid-market and large companies, both public and private. The Winstead team provides a range of core legal services that are critical to our clients achieving their business goals. Winstead’s business transactions and litigation practices serve key industries including airlines, financial services, higher education, healthcare, investment management & private funds, life sciences, real estate, and sports business & media.