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About Us
Champions of Our Clients for a Century and Counting
Vinson & Elkins is a law firm of global distinction, working with leading companies on wide-ranging matters in key industries across the economy.
By The Numbers
For more than 100 years, we’ve built our firm on four strong foundations: delivering excellent work and service, advising on complex matters, succeeding as a team, and caring for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
700+ Lawyers Across the World
242 Chambers Individual Lawyer Rankings in 2026
500+ Charitable and Arts Organizations Supported
20K Pro Bono Hours on Average Per Year
Community
Vinson & Elkins volunteers at a range of community organizations to make a positive impact on those in need.
Culture & Engagement
Vinson & Elkins’ welcoming, collaborative culture creates opportunities for meaningful work, professional development, personal growth, and career advancement.
Pro Bono
Vinson & Elkins lawyers contribute an average of 20,000 hours of pro bono legal services each year, working with both firm colleagues and clients to assist the underserved and improve people’s lives.
Alumni
Vinson & Elkins cultivates lasting relationships with alumni and supports them throughout their career.
Executive Committee
More Than a Century in the Making
In 1917, two enterprising lawyers teamed up in Houston to make a name for themselves in the city’s burgeoning energy industry. The rest is history.
What Connects Us
Life at our firm centers on four strong foundations.
We Commit to
Excellence
Excellence is our foundation, reflected both in the substance of our analysis and advice, and in the intangibles that go into exceptional client service.
We are Comfortable
with Complexity
Clients turn to us with their most important opportunities and challenges, and our deep experience enables us to draw on a host of approaches and strategies and to craft new solutions.
We Succeed
as a Team
Our firm is a team of professionals who enjoy working together, building authentic connections that foster creativity and efficiency to the benefit of our clients.
We Care About the People We Work with and Our Communities
We see our profession as an opportunity to serve, and believe that service begins with caring deeply about our colleagues, clients, and communities.
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CLE Events
Sixth Annual Navigating the Annual Meeting and Reporting Season
Join leading practitioners and industry voices for a timely discussion of the legal, regulatory, and governance developments shaping the next proxy season.
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
David Strong Speaking at PLI Tax Strategies Conference in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles
Partner David Strong will present on “Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)” at PLI’s Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, …
Multiple Dates
Multiple Dates • 1-minute read
Events
Vinson & Elkins Sponsoring and Speaking at TEI Annual Conference
Vinson & Elkins is a platinum sponsor of the 2026 TEI Annual Conference, taking place October 18–21 in Nashville, Tennessee. …
October 18–21, 2026
October 18–21, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
The Nuclear Regulation Bill: a New(clear) Era (Part 3 – Government Objective 2)
On 13 May 2026, it was announced that a Nuclear Regulation Bill would be introduced for discussion in the upcoming …
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
Governance & Sustainability Roundup – October 14, 2026
Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview of what has recently …
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026 • 13-minute read
Events
Jenny Speck to Speak at 18th Annual OPIS RFS, RINs & Biofuels Forum
Partner Jenny Speck will speak on the panel “Credit Where Credit is Due: Finalizing 45Z” at the 18th Annual OPIS …
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ” or the “Department”) new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED” or the …
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
The Nuclear Regulation Bill: a New(clear) Era (Part 2 – Government Objective 1)
On 13 May 2026, it was announced that a Nuclear Regulation Bill would be introduced for discussion in the upcoming …
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026 • 4-minute read
Events
On October 7, Alex Canizares will be speaking on a panel titled “Compliance and the Civil False Claims Act” as …
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Peter Bergan to Moderate Panel at TMT Finance USA 2026
Partner Peter Bergan will moderate a panel at TMT Finance USA 2026 on October 6 titled “How is Datacenter Powered …
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026 • 1-minute read
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