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Vinson & Elkins Donates to Food Banks Nationwide for GivingTuesday

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The firm’s contribution underscores its long-term commitment to supporting reliable food access and strengthening the communities it serves.

In recognition of GivingTuesday, Vinson & Elkins today announced it is donating $50,000 to food banks to meet critical needs in their communities. The contribution will be shared among food banks in the nine U.S. cities where Vinson & Elkins maintains offices:

In announcing the donations, the firm’s Executive Committee —Keith Fullenweider, Chair and Vice Chairs Hilary Preston, Michael Holmes and Jim Fox — said:

“We are grateful for the opportunity to support organizations making a meaningful difference for individuals and families who lack consistent access to food. This commitment to our communities has been at the heart of our firm since its founding.”

At Vinson & Elkins, community engagement is a firmwide commitment. Our lawyers and business professionals contribute time, energy, and resources to support a wide range of causes, including food banks, poverty-reduction events, sponsoring programs that benefit health care research, organizations that expand access to justice, and arts institutions such as Ballet Hispánico and the Houston Grand Opera. The firm also invests in youth and family-focused programs, including mentoring, literacy initiatives, and internships, and we support relief efforts in times of crisis. Together, these efforts reflect our dedication to strengthening communities locally and globally.

The firm’s culture is also reflected in its robust pro bono program, which ensures individuals and organizations without resources receive effective legal representation. Vinson & Elkins lawyers contribute more than 20,000 hours annually to matters including reuniting families, assisting Holocaust victims, and supporting veterans and active-duty military personnel.

About Vinson & Elkins
For more than a century, Vinson & Elkins has provided outstanding client service across important industries that drive the global economy. Built on a strong culture of collaboration across 14 offices worldwide, V&E lawyers are committed to excellence, offering clients decades of legal experience in handling transactions, investments, projects and disputes across the globe. Learn more by visiting www.velaw.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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