Hilary Preston Honored by Austin Business Journal as One of Austin’s Top Business Leaders

Vinson & Elkins Vice Chair Hilary Preston has been recognized as one of the most impactful business executives in Central Texas in the Austin Business Journal’s 2025 Women in Business Awards.

Preston was selected for her successful litigation career, her role helping oversee firmwide strategy, and for her tireless efforts to elevate future leaders, through her mentorship of young attorneys and working parents and her efforts to provide equal access to justice for vulnerable citizens across the state.

Preston focuses on intellectual property litigation and commercial disputes, representing clients in trial and appellate courts nationwide. She is particularly experienced in technology-related risk management in industries such as sports, digital media, and e-commerce.