With 2019 winding down, speculation about if and when another economic downturn will hit continues to swirl. In the face of that uncertainty, Texas law firm leaders say they plan to continue building on what they do best.

Texas Lawyer checked in with the leaders of five Texas law firms, asking: Considering the potential for a recession, political turmoil and continuing fluctuation in oil prices—not to mention the number of out-of-state firms that have moved into the Texas market over the last three years—what is your firm’s short-term strategy? Are you considering building any particular practice areas, or scaling any of them back, and why? What is your plan to keep your firm competitive over the next few months?