Corporate Legal Times: Litigation Firms Hiring In-House Business School Grads

December 31, 1993 — Corporate Legal Times reported that several litigation boutiques, including Bickel & Brewer, have begun hiring top business school graduates to form internal consulting groups aimed at reducing client costs and improving efficiency in complex commercial litigation. The Dallas-based firm formally launched its program in June, creating a team of financial analysts, accountants, and IT specialists to assist in early case analysis.

“By bringing the function in-house, we can save as much as 30 percent to 60 percent per case,” said William A. Brewer III, co-founder of Bickel & Brewer.

According to Brewer and co-founder John W. Bickel II, the initiative reduces reliance on outside accounting firms, shortens preparation time, and provides clients with faster, more cost-effective litigation support. Corporate counsel praised the approach for improving analysis and responsiveness in high-stakes business disputes.