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July 15, 2026 • 1-minute read
Jon Solorzano is joined by Catherine Moyer (Head of Americas Stewardship at Northern Trust), Christine Chow (Special Advisor, Canbury Insights), and Gregory Elders (Director, North America, Canbury Insights). Panelists cover the structural changes in how the SEC handles No-Action requests, escalating debates over the erosion of traditional corporate governance protections, the chilling effect of 13D guidance on institutional engagement, and more.
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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
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Client Alerts
A Blunted Spear: California’s New Single-Firm Conduct Law Falls Short of Its Billing
On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1776, known as the COMPETE Act (the “Act”), into …
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026 • 4-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, …
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Multiple Dates • 1-minute read
Articles
Partner Melissa Raciti-Knapp reflects on how her Dominican heritage and Spanish fluency became a professional strength, shaping her career in …
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026 • 1-minute read
Podcasts
Powering Progress Episode 13 – Power Is the Product: Negotiating Data Center Leases
As demand for data center capacity continues to accelerate, the real estate agreements behind these projects are changing with it. …
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026 • 15-minute read
Media Coverage
Jon Solorzano Discusses Declining Proxy Advisor Influence with FT Agenda
Vinson & Elkins Partner Jon Solorzano spoke with FT Agenda about the declining influence of proxy advisors like ISS and …
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Chambers UK 2027 Recommends Vinson & Elkins in Five Practice Areas, 11 Individual Lawyer Rankings
Chambers UK 2027 has ranked Vinson & Elkins in Construction: Contentious (London Firms); Construction: International Arbitration (UK-wide); Energy & Natural …
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Select Water Solutions on Inaugural $900 Million Senior Notes Offering
Vinson & Elkins advised Select Water Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with its upsized private placement of $900 million …
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Dashboard Vinson & Elkins advised NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NB) on a binding long-term offtake and marketing agreement with Traxys …
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Antitrust Practice Shortlisted for Financial Times Innovation Award
Vinson & Elkins’ Antitrust practice has been shortlisted in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2026 awards in the …
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
Articles
Law Is a Practice. So Is Business Development.
Randi Revisore, Lauren Alford, and DeAnna Englezos reflect on two years of success leading BD Lab — Vinson & Elkins’ …
July 14, 2026 • V&E+ | Values
July 14, 2026 • 7-minute read
Articles
Data Center Dealmakers: A New Era of Power and Compute
Vinson & Elkins Partners Creighton Smith and Milam Newby share the story behind a groundbreaking AI infrastructure transaction — and …
June 15, 2026 • V&E+ Ventures
June 15, 2026 • 5-minute read
Client Alerts
Mid-Level Mindset: Empowering Lawyers Through a Pivotal Career Stage
Vinson & Elkins’ inaugural Mid-Level Associate Summit brought lawyers from across the firm to Houston for three days of learning …
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 • 5-minute read
Client Alerts
Pro Bono at Vinson & Elkins: Lawyers Changing Lives
Pro Bono Counsel Parker Cragg reflects on a life dedicated to service, returning to Vinson & Elkins, and wisdom he has picked up along the way.
October 20, 2025 • V&E+ Values
October 20, 2025 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
The Genuine Cup: Soccer Strengthens Our Communities
Vinson & Elkins Chair Keith Fullenweider and Vice Chair Hilary Preston, alongside partners Creighton Smith and Jenny Speck, sit down for conversation on a global soccer tournament, the firm’s support for it, and their experience as spectators and volunteers.
August 27, 2025 • V&E+ Values
August 27, 2025 • 7-minute read
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