We help our clients navigate the most complex areas of law. That’s why we make it our business to know yours. We’re here to help you build something. And we aim to help you see around corners – today and tomorrow.
Because ultimately, your success is our success.
We help our clients navigate the most complex areas of law. That’s why we make it our business to know yours. We’re here to help you build something. And we aim to help you see around corners – today and tomorrow.
Because ultimately, your success is our success.
Featured Highlights
On April 29, 2022, a team of Vinson & Elkins trial attorneys secured an approximately $94 million jury verdict for Huntsman Corporation, a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals, in connection with the Company’s long-running court battle against Praxair/Linde, one of the industrial gas suppliers to Huntsman’s Geismar, Louisiana methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) manufacturing site.
- Rankings & AwardsMay 4, 2022
- CLE EventWebcastJune 2, 2022
Shareholder Activism Defense

Six consecutive years as the
top-ranked shareholder activism defense firm is a testament to the value of our counsel to our clients, which includes sound, aggressive, and highly focused advice for
boards and companies targeted
by activists.

Patrick Gadson
Partner, Shareholder Activism
- 184Chambers Individual Lawyer Rankings in 2020
- 26K+2020 Pro Bono Hours Across Our Communities
Career Opportunities
We’re a firm that draws in smart, entrepreneurial professionals eager to engage and make an impact. If you’re looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of passionate, high-energy professionals and do rich, meaningful work in a welcoming and diverse environment, we invite you to consider Vinson & Elkins.
- Law StudentsSummer Associate Program & 3L Hiring
- Experienced LawyersLateral Attorney Opportunities
- London Graduate RecruitmentVacation Placement & Trainee Opportunities
- Judicial ClerksRewarding Judicial Clerk Experience
- Business Professionals & ParalegalsOpportunities for Professional Assistants, Support Staff, Paralegals, and More
- Student InternsOpportunities for College Students