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Jenny Speck to Speak at Lockton U.S. Energy Risk Summit
Partner Jenny Speck will speak at Lockton’s U.S. Energy Risk Summit on November 12, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The summit …
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
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March 18, 2025 • 2-minute read
Vinson & Elkins advised E-3 Tech, LLC and its affiliates (“E3T”) in connection with its acquisition of BPCP FMS Holding, Inc. d/b/a Sylvan Inc. and its affiliates (“Sylvan”) from funds affiliated with Blue Point Capital Partners and related syndicated debt and equity financings of E3T.
E3T is a private investment firm bridging venture capital and private equity models focusing on partnering with entrepreneurial management teams to drive growth, innovation, and long-term value creation through deployment of leading-edge technologies accelerated by programmatic M&A. E3T was co-founded by Rudy Adolf and Rajini Kodialam, the co-founders of Focus Financial Partners, in partnership with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a leading venture capital firm. Sylvan is a leading-edge industrial services contractor serving Fortune 100 and government clients throughout North America.
The Vinson & Elkins Corporate team was led by partners Robert Seber and Milam Newby, counsel Sang Lee and senior associate Tim Johnston, with assistance from senior associate Elisie Lee and associates Hannah Thai and Katie Holmes. The Vinson & Elkins Finance team was led by partner David Wicklund and counsel Maya Bobbitt, with assistance from associates Rob Tusch and Megan Hardy. Other key team members included partners David Peck and Wendy Salinas, counsels Allyson Seger and Lauren Meyers, senior associate Lauren Nieman, and associates Maddie Brown and Erin Fant; partner Sean Becker and associate Andrew Cox; partner Joo Lee, counsel Heather Reynolds Johnson and associate Henry Crowell; partner Matthew Dobbins and senior associate Audrey Doane; partner Courtney Hammond, senior associate Mark Kramer and associate Camryn McGinnis; partner Michael Kurzer and senior associate Alexa Chally; partner Sarah Mitchell, senior associate Victoria Bahrami-Negad and associate Leah Powers; partner Jamie Tabb, counsel Elizabeth McIntyre and associate Leslie Edelstein; partner Darren Tucker, counsel Ryan Will and associate Adam Thomas; partner Randall Johnston and associate Claire Connor; associates Farzin Khoshravan and Sergio Tellez Noguez.
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Jenny Speck to Speak at Lockton U.S. Energy Risk Summit
Partner Jenny Speck will speak at Lockton’s U.S. Energy Risk Summit on November 12, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The summit …
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
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 • 2-minute read
Client Alerts
After the Midterms: Preparing for a New Era of Congressional Oversight
Following the November 2026 midterm elections, Democrats will control both the House and the Senate when the 120th Congress convenes …
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026 • 5-minute read
Client Alerts
Texas Business Court Quarterly Update – 2026 Q3 Summaries
In the third quarter of 2026, the Texas Business Court continued its progress on an ever-growing docket, issuing a number …
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026 • 44-minute read
Client Alerts
Fifth Circuit Rejects CFIUS Preemption Challenge to Texas’s Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act
On October 16, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its decision in GH America …
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026 • 9-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Underwriters on Enterprise Products’ $1.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Vinson and Elkins advised the underwriters in connection with Enterprise Products Operating LLC’s (“EPO”) public offering of $1.5 billion aggregate …
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026 • 1-minute read
Media Coverage
Aubrey Bishai Explains Responsible Vibe Coding and AI Innovation in Law.com
Vinson & Elkins Chief Innovation Officer Aubrey Bishai was featured in Law.com’s coverage of LegalTech Connect’s 2026 Knowledge Management & …
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Southern Realty Trust Inc. in Merger with Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.
Vinson & Elkins advised Southern Realty Trust Inc. in connection with its entry into a definitive merger agreement with Sunrise …
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins represented Select Water Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Select Water Solutions, Inc., in connection with a new …
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson and Elkins advised Atlas Energy Solutions ProjectCo, LLC in a $424 million committed senior secured bridge facility with Goldman …
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026 • 1-minute read
Articles
Innovation and Investment: The Next Frontier in Aerospace and Defense
Vinson & Elkins Partners Sebastian Tiller and Ben Heriaud sit down for a conversation on the firm’s Aerospace and Defense …
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026 • 6-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
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