(DALLAS and HOUSTON) – Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. (Munsch Hardt) recently announced several leadership position updates, which include expanding the Board of Directors, officially electing a new Chief Operations Officer and appointing leads for the Firm’s lateral and summer recruiting efforts. These announcements coincide with the CEO transition period, during which David Coligado has been working alongside current CEO Phil Appenzeller before officially assuming the role on Jan. 1, 2025. All of the below leadership changes are effective immediately.
“One of Munsch Hardt’s key attributes is the willingness to consistently improve our legal practice and the business of our Firm,” said Coligado. “One of my goals as CEO of Munsch Hardt is to continue working to make it the best mid-sized, full-service Firm in Texas, for attorneys who want to develop and maintain a fulfilling practice. We will get there by remaining focused on exceeding our clients’ expectations and staying true to the Firm’s entrepreneurial spirit, team-oriented approach and open-management culture.”
Board of Directors
Munsch Hardt expanded its Board of Directors by one seat to ensure each of the Firm’s Austin, Dallas and Houston offices are represented. Houston Health Care Shareholder Daniel Sternthal has been elected as the newest member of the Firm’s Board of Directors.
Chief Operating Officer
Dallas Litigation Shareholder Dennis Roossien, who was elected interim Chief Operations Officer (“COO”) earlier this year as stated in a previous release, will officially assume the COO role. In this capacity, Roossien will oversee the day-to-day business functions of the law firm, while also maintaining an active litigation and receivership practice. He will continue providing strategic support and oversight for the Firm’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and accounting team, while also ensuring consistent decision making across all administrative functions.
Recruiting Shareholders
Current CEO and Dallas Litigation Shareholder Phil Appenzeller has been appointed as Lateral Recruiting Shareholder as part of Munsch Hardt’s efforts to continue its growth. During Appenzeller’s time as CEO, Munsch Hardt has grown its headcount by more than 50%, and he looks forward to continuing the Firm’s growth in this new capacity.
Dallas Real Estate Shareholder Julia Beckman assumed the role of Summer Recruiting Shareholder this year. Munsch Hardt’s 8-week Summer Associate Program is designed to provide challenging and realistic work experience, while providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for second-year law students.
These announcements follow the Firm’s recent news of James Ray’s appointment as Managing Shareholder of Munsch Hardt’s Austin office and Will Themer’s new role as Real Estate Section Head.