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V&E was ranked in the “20 Best Law Firms for Diversity,” including recognition in “Diversity for Women” and “Diversity for Minorities.” This 2011 ranking marks V&E's first showing on Vault's “Top 20 Best Law Firms for Diversity,” list — the firm also moved up 26 spots on the “Diversity for Women” and 16 spots on the “Diversity for Minorities” lists respectively. Vault's diversity section includes separate categories for diversity as it relates to minorities, women, and LGBT. A formula that weighs the three categories evenly for an overall diversity ranking is used in determining the “Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity.” V&E is one of only two firms named within Texas. 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