Mitchell Hopwood
About Mitchell Hopwood
Mitchell Hopwood serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Ice Miller LLP, a position he has held since 2008. He has extensive experience in financial management, having previously worked in various roles at firms such as HALL Group, Arthur Andersen & Co., and Thompson & Knight LLP.
Current Role at Ice Miller LLP
Mitchell Hopwood serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Ice Miller LLP, a position he has held since 2008. In this role, he oversees the firm's operational functions and contributes to strategic planning and management. His extensive experience in financial and operational roles supports the firm's objectives in delivering legal services efficiently.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Before joining Ice Miller LLP, Mitchell Hopwood held several significant positions in financial leadership. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Thompson & Knight LLP from 1989 to 1997, where he managed financial operations. Prior to that, he served as the Executive Director at Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC from 1997 to 2007, overseeing financial and administrative functions.
Early Career in Accounting
Mitchell Hopwood began his career in accounting at Arthur Andersen & Co., where he worked as a Senior from 1982 to 1985. He then transitioned to HALL Group as the Director of Financial Accounting for a year in 1988-1989. These early roles provided him with a strong foundation in financial management and accounting practices.
Educational Background in Accounting
Mitchell Hopwood studied Accounting at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1977 to 1979, where he completed foundational coursework in the field. He later earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from The University of Texas at Arlington, studying from 1979 to 1981. His educational background supports his extensive career in finance and operations.