Hilary Preston Named 2025 Heroes Role Model

The Heroes Women Role Model List celebrates outstanding leaders who are challenging the status quo and shattering barriers for women in the business world, creating more inclusive workplaces and fostering greater representation for women across industries globally.

As Vice Chair of Vinson & Elkins and a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Preston plays a pivotal role in shaping a workplace that provides meaningful, challenging work and opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and advancement for every attorney and business professional. She also co-chairs the firm’s Women’s Initiative, which focuses on advancing the recruitment, retention, development, and promotion of women attorneys at all levels.

With a focus on intellectual property litigation and commercial disputes, Preston has successfully represented clients in both trial and appellate courts nationwide. Her ability to provide practical, creative solutions has earned her recognition from Chambers USA (2016), which highlighted her strong client advisory skills. She is especially noted for her expertise in risk management related to technology development, advising clients in industries such as sports, digital media, mobile content delivery, and e-commerce. Her leadership and expertise have been recognized consistently, with inclusion in Chambers USA since 2014 and New York Super Lawyers since 2013.