Marilyn S. Locus IRVING- McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP (MJLM), one of the nation’s largest minority-owned accounting and consulting firms, proudly announces the opening of a new office in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.  The new office provides MJLM with the opportunity to expand capabilities to this rapidly growing geographic market, while better serving existing public and private clients located throughout the State.  Under the leadership of MJLM Partner, Thomas Jones Jr., Marilyn S. Locus, Esq., Practice Growth Director, will be responsible for the new office and the firm’s business development and strategic growth efforts in North Texas. 

With more than 20 years experience in accounting, legal, financial, and business consulting, Locus has an extensive background that also includes working with public and private organizations as well as nonprofit entities. “I am pleased to introduce MJLM’s services to the North Texas business communities,” said MJLM Managing Partner, Wayne McConnell.  “The expansion strengthens MJLM’s presence and provides greater opportunity for our firm to bring innovative solutions to our clients’ most challenging projects.”

Locus, a native of North Texas, has been based in MJLM’s Houston, Texas Headquarters for five years. Her knowledge of the Texas market coupled with a strong technical background will be a valuable asset in building the MJLM brand in Dallas-Fort Worth.  Locus and her team are located in Irving at 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd.  “Providing practical recommendations with local relevance is the goal for our new office,” said MJLM Consulting Partner, Odysseus Lanier. “The opening of our office in the Metroplex is a demonstration of MJLM’s significant and sustained investment in growth—not only for our firm, but for our clients.” For more information, call (972)401-4102.