Parsons Tabbed as Firm Administrator of Conner & Winters
Tulsa, Oklahoma (August 16, 2024) – Conner & Winters, a leading business and litigation law firm headquartered in Tulsa, has selected Darren Parsons for the role of Firm Administrator.
With over 15 years of experience as a senior operations executive, Parsons brings a robust set of financial, technology, and management skills to the role, including technology implementation, project management, data analysis, P&L oversight, and process improvement. As administrator, he will oversee the business functions of the firm’s 6 offices and serve as the senior-most financial officer for the 80+ attorneys in the firm.
“We are thrilled to have Darren join Conner & Winters as our next firm administrator,” said managing partner Kevin Redwine. “Our board of directors was highly impressed with his diverse background and unique skillset. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership in solving problems, overcoming challenges, and producing growth in several industries. We believe his focus on operational efficiency will be a significant asset for our firm’s continued growth.”
Darren is a Tulsa native who holds a B.S. in Accounting and a M.B.A. from Oklahoma State University. He has developed a unique blend of operational execution and business process improvement by working as a senior operations executive in a variety of industries, including fintech, healthcare, manufacturing, and consulting. As the regional economy continues to diversify through significant growth in the technology, healthcare, transportation, energy, and hospitality sectors, his process-driven leadership will enable Conner & Winters to capitalize on new opportunities and advance its position as a premier firm in the region.
“I’m very excited to join the talented team at Conner & Winters, and I am looking forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success,” said Parsons.
Parsons joins at an exciting time for Conner & Winters, which is fresh off celebrating the firm’s 90th Anniversary last year. Several notable hires have joined the firm over the past few months, and the firm continues to expand its corporate, healthcare, employee benefits, banking/finance, commercial litigation, and Native American law practice groups. In 2024, Conner & Winters was recognized by U.S. News & World Report on their list of “Best Companies To Work For: Law Firms”, had 45 practice groups ranked Tier 1 by Best Law Firms (and one practice group ranked nationally), and had three Band 1 practice groups and 1 nationally-ranked practice in the Chambers & Partners USA Guide 2024.
About the Firm: Conner & Winters is a premier business law firm in the South Central region, with over 80 attorneys across 6 offices in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Washington, D.C. Headquartered in Tulsa, the firm serves a broad range of clients spanning a wide variety of industries — from multinational corporations to local businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Founded in 1933, the firm has distinguished itself over 90 years by providing legal service that’s a step above the rest.
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