Providing Unsurpassed Expertise
Our team of professionals provides unsurpassed expertise and services that your business can depend on. Learn more about our outstanding professionals below.
BRENDA A. BARNES, CPA
Managing Principal
Brenda has over 25 years of law firm management experience handling the day-to-day operations of very small, to the oversight of the administration of very large law firms. She has a unique perspective on running a legal practice – she understands how to run your company like a business.
Brenda earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from University of Texas and has her Certified Public Accountant designation. She also has her Masters of Business Administration with emphasis in Management. Prior to opening up B2 Legal Management in 2008, Brenda was the firm administrator for Hilgers & Watkins, P.C.
Brenda is the past President of Austin-Central Texas Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and past chairman of the Education Committee.
Brenda focuses on implementation of new office set-ups and oversees a staff of accountants who handle the day-to-day accounting & billing functions for numerous B2 clients. Brenda also assists clients with developing business plans as well as financial & profitability analysis.
Brenda is a huge live music fan so when she is not spending time with her family, she can be found listening to her favorite bands.
E-mail: bbarnes@b2legal.com
Phone: 512-563-3183
CAROL G. ARNOLD, CPA
Principal
Carol has over 33 years of management experience. She was Executive Director of Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody for 15 years. Carol’s experience includes management of the operational departments of the law firm, specific focus on financial strategies and analyses, and management of a large tenant finish out project.
Carol graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA degree and is a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to her work at Graves Dougherty she was an entrepreneur operating a commercial construction sub-contracting firm, controller of an oil field supply company and vice president of a savings and loan association.
Carol specializes in managing the operations aspect of a project, including detailed work planning, effective change management , and resource allocation for B2 clients. She can serve as your out-sourced COO in analyzing operational costs and efficiency, creating and planning business development events, creating a new office or moving an existing office.
Carol enjoys running, yoga, baking, and traveling.
E-mail: carnold@b2legal.com
Phone: 512-203-3239
BILL ELKJER
Principal
Bill Elkjer has over 35 years of management experience. He was the Firm Administrator for Hohmann, Taube & Summers, LLP for 12 years and Johnson & Wortley for 10 years. He has also directed the statewide licensing program for the Texas Department of Insurance, and was a Division Director over several divisions at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Bill has proven operation experience and successes in formulating forecasts and budgets, creating personnel evaluation standards and training programs, developing and implementing operational procedures as well as direct supervision of several software time and billing system conversion and upgrades. Bill holds a Master of Public Administration.
He enjoys playing golf, spending time with his grandkids, and relaxing at his mountain cabin in New Mexico.
E-mail: belkjer@b2legal.com
Phone: 512-663-8025
HERB HOLLOWAY JR
Principal
Herb has a broad experience base from auditing, CFO of an international manufacturing firm, and 25 plus years of law firm management and information technology applications. He has designed, planned and built out over 50,000 square feet of law firm office space in four cities in Texas. Herb earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Tech University.
He has enjoyed numerous speaking engagements regarding law firm financial management across the State of Texas. Herb was one of the founding members of the State Bar of Texas Legal Administrators Division where he served as Chair for over 15 years. He served as the President of the Houston Chapter of Legal Administrators and past Chairman of the Education Committee.
Herb’s knowledge of law firm financial applications, reporting and ways to increase the bottom line will assist you in creating a partners compensation strategy that fits your needs.
Herb has a passion for flying and holds a Private Pilots license.
E-mail: hholloway@b2legal.com
Phone: 713-249-2191
ZOE KING
Principal
Zoe joined B2 Legal Management in April 2011, bringing 19 years of office management experience to the company. She brings a wide range of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of office management.
Zoe received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with emphasis on Business and Management from St. Edward’s University. Prior to joining B2 Legal, she was Executive Director of a commercial real estate company, Commercial Texas, for approximately 4 years supporting day-to day operations of the firm including marketing, human resources and general office management. Before joining Commercial Texas, Zoe was Office Manager and Administrator for Thompson & Knight LLP. While at the firm, she was responsible for financial management issues, recruiting, marketing and overseeing support staff. Zoe spent several years as Office Manager for Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP before returning to Thompson & Knight. Zoe was an active member of the Association of Legal Administrators for 8 years and served as Chair of the Salary Survey Committee.
Zoe assists B2 clients in setting up new offices including everything from pencils to personnel. She is adept at contract negotiations and systems analysis.
In her spare time, Zoe enjoys playing tennis, gardening and spending time in the hill country.
E-mail: zking@b2legal.com
Phone: 512-694-5146
CONNIE PARSONS
Principal
Connie Parsons joined B2 Legal Management in 2009, bringing over 18 years of human resources management experience to the team. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and her Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Dallas Baptist University.
A career move took her to Dallas in 1988, where she became an active member of the Dallas Human Resources Management Association and the North Texas Compensation and Benefits Association. Connie then moved upward from compensation and benefits analysis to compensation, benefits and human resources information systems (HRIS) management within various healthcare, non-profits, and government entities. Connie uses her background and experience as a volunteer technical reviewer for WorldatWork publications, a non-profit with global reach focusing on attracting and maintaining a talented workforce.
Connie provides assistance to our B2 clients with employee policy manuals, hiring, termination, evaluation systems and compensation & benefits systems.
In her free time, Connie is a music lover and enjoys many genres. With school-aged children, she is very involved with their activities including sports, theatre, and drama.
E-mail: cparsons@b2legal.com
Phone: 512-484-8473
TERESA TIPTON
Principal
Teresa Tipton brings with her over 20 years of legal industry experience in various capacities. She served the past five years as Office Manager for an international law firm. The scope of her management experience includes human resources, staff training and development, operations and administration. She also had hands on experience as a legal assistant, before transitioning into management.
She is a former member of the national and local chapters of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). She also served on the Membership Committee of the local chapter of ALA.
As an active member of the community, she volunteers for Meals on Wheels and the Capital Area Food Bank.
E-mail: ttipton@b2legal.com
Phone: 512-731-7349
