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Vinson & Elkins Named Finalist in Three American Lawyer Industry Award Categories

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August 18, 2026 • 1-minute read

Vinson & Elkins has been named a finalist in three categories of The American Lawyer’s 2026 Industry Awards, one of the legal industry’s most competitive annual honors. The awards recognize the most impactful work across law firms nationwide, spanning business operations, talent development, and technology innovation.

The firm earned finalist recognition in the following categories:

  • Best Business Team
    • Communications, highlighting the team’s comprehensive work internally and externally for the firm’s redesigned website and Powering Progress campaign.
  • Best Professional Development Initiative
    • BD Lab for Associates, which equips Associates with practical business development skills.
  • Best Use of Technology
    • An AI-powered pitch workflow was created by the Antitrust team to rapidly share strategic and market intel with prospective clients.

These nominations reflect the strength of Vinson & Elkins’ business operations, investment in its people, and commitment to driving innovation across the practice.

Winners will be announced at The American Lawyer Industry Awards Gala on November 12, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

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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