Lawdragon profiled Houston office head Noelle Reed and litigation partners Abby Davis and Michelle Scheffler as part of its “Lawyer Limelights” series. The article explored Skadden’s decades-long presence in Houston and recent office expansion, as well as the breadth of the firm’s Houston litigation practice, its trial experience and its work on bet-the-company matters.
“We excel at handling true bet-the-company cases. …” said Ms. Scheffler. “When you’re a trial lawyer, not only is that really, really exciting, but it’s also really challenging, and it’s what sets us apart as a practice group and as a firm.”
“All three of us approach our cases with trial in mind,” Ms. Reed said, explaining that the team prepares each matter for how it will ultimately look “live in front of a jury or a judge.”
Ms. Reed, Ms. Davis and Ms. Scheffler also discussed the unique qualities of a Skadden lawyer, including grit and a can-do attitude.
“Having that kind of can-do, proactive attitude, that willingness to do what’s necessary to give the best client service is the hallmark of a Skadden lawyer.” said Ms. Davis.
Read the article: “From Deep Roots to Litigation Powerhouse: Skadden's Decades-Long Rise in Houston,” June 29, 2026.