Theodore Brothers represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies in mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, and other strategic transactions.
During law school, Theodore worked as a law clerk for a local firm. Prior to law school, he held business operations positions at a number of technology startups, including Bird Rides and KINETIC.
Education & Credentials
- Suffolk University Law School, JD (2024) cum laude; Staff Member, Event Coordinator, Journal of High Technology Law
- Arizona State University, BS (2018) cum laude
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Stephen J. Bell is a Florida-based civil defense attorney who focuses his practice on commercial litigation and general liability matters. He has represented several insurers in state court and has a strong belief that consistency, communication, and organization are the keys to successful and effective representation.
Upon graduating from Florida State University, Stephen attended University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, he served as the Social Chair of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Association, where he organized social events for its members and students interested in intellectual property. He was also a General Editor of the school’s Journal of Technology Law & Policy, where he made frequent contributions to articles that were published in the Journal. He was also a mentor for the Black Law Students Association, where he gave advice to minority students on how to navigate and succeed in law school.
During his time in law school, Stephen served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, where he gained invaluable experience in the federal court system.
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Education
- J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2018
- Awarded Pro Bono Certificate for completing over 105 hours of pro bono work.
- B.S., Criminology and Philosophy, 2015
- Dean’s List, Fall 2014
- W.E.B Du Bois Award for Academic Excellence, Fall 2014
Honors
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in America (2024-2026)
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars (2025)
Mason McMillan began his legal career with Hall Estill after earning his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College Law in 2022. He is a member of the firm's litigation practice where he assists clients in the areas of oil and gas litigation, easement acquisition and eminent domain, and contract disputes.
While in law school, Mason served as the Executive Editor of the Tulsa Law Review and was named to the Order of Barristers for achievements in mock trial competition. He also earned the Oklahoma Bar Association's Litigation Award and the Robert C. Butler, Jr. Award for excellence in legal scholarship and writing.
During his time as an undergraduate, Mason was a member of the Northeastern State University football team. Finally, Mason is active in politics having served as both an intern and staff assistant for the Office of U.S Senator James Lankford; an intern for the Office of U.S. Representative Markwayne Mullin; and a field representative for the Kevin Stitt for Governor campaign.
Further, Mason is a member of Hall Estill's Recruitment & Diversity Committee.
Practice Areas
- Oil & Gas
- Easement Acquisition & Eminent Domain
- Oil & Gas Litigation
Litigation
- Insurance Law & Tort Defense
Education & Admissions
- Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., with highest honors, 2022)
- Northeastern State University (B.A. in Political Science, summa cum laude, 2017)
Admissions
- Oklahoma (2022)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (2022)
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (2023)
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (2024)
Ms. Stephen earned her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School with honors in legal writing. While in law school, Ms. Stephen held a law clerk position in the Hearings Unit of Baltimore’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, completed an externship with Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity, and interned with a plaintiff-side employment law firm in Philadelphia.
During law school, Ms. Stephen was the Community Editor for The Regulatory Review and an Associate Editor for the University Pennsylvania Journal of Law and Social Change. Additionally, Ms. Stephen was also a board member of the Black Law Student Association and the Education and Advocacy Coordinator of If/When/How, a student pro bono organization focused on advancing reproductive rights and justice.
Prior to attending law school, Ms. Stephen was the recipient of a Fulbright Award for which she spent a year as an English Teaching Assistant at a high school in Malaysia.
As an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Stephen won an English departmental prize for her thesis titled Black Travel through Time and Space: Music Videos from Sun Ra to Erykah Badu, in which she explored Afrofuturism in the music space. As a member of the Performing Arts Council Executive Board, she headed up the After School Arts Program, a university-funded arts program for youth in West Philadelphia public schools. Ms. Stephen graduated summa cum laude and was selected to be a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Outside of work, Ms. Stephen is a musician, creative writer, and avid moviegoer.