February 2, 2010 — Vinson & Elkins has been recognized in the BTI Client Service 30: The Cream of the Crop. V&E was one of the 210 client-nominated law firms, which were chosen from all firms that serve Fortune 1000 clientele. Of these 210, V&E has distinguished itself as one of the top 30. According to BTI, "these 30 firms perform four to 15 times better than everyone else" and have "truly differentiated themselves in the eyes of the client."
 
BTI Consulting Group, Inc., scores law firms based on clients' unprompted feedback, using BTI's client-driven rankings of the importance and influence of 17 identified client service activities. This fact-based, comprehensive analysis draws on more than 2,100 client interviews conducted over nine years. BTI interviewed 240 corporate counsel this year at large and Fortune 1000 companies to probe all aspects of client relationships. BTI is a leading provider of strategic market research and client surveys to law firms and General Counsel.