Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins represented NextEra Energy, Inc in securing a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantee of up to …
September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026 • 1-minute read
Heather Reynolds Johnson
Counsel
Executive Compensation & Benefits
Overview
Heather’s practice focuses on qualified retirement and welfare plans. She has experience in designing and implementing such plans, and in handling tax filings for them, including the submission of determination letters, voluntary compliance, and voluntary fiduciary correction applications.
Spredfast, a leading provider of social media management software and solutions, in the merger with Lithium Technologies via its private equity sponsor, Vista Equity Partners
A publicly traded multinational manufacturer and marketer of chemical products with defined contribution and defined benefit plan issues arising in a spin-off
A publicly traded multinational petroleum and natural gas exploration and production company in all aspects of administration of its defined contribution and defined benefit plans, including fiduciary training
A publicly traded professional investment management and financial planning service company in freezing a defined benefit plan
A publicly traded E&P company in day-to-day counseling related to its 401(k) plan
A publicly traded E&P company with voluntary filings under both the IRS Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System and the DOL Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
Credentials
Education
- Texas Tech School of Law, J.D. magna cum laude, 2003 (Articles Editor, Texas Tech Law Review; Board of Barristers; Phi Alpha Delta)
- The University of Texas at Tyler, B.B.A., Accounting summa cum laude, 1999 (Beta Gamma Sigma; Alpha Chi)
Admissions
- Texas
- New Mexico
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC), “Ones to Watch,” (Dallas): Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2023–2027; Labor and Employment Law–Management, 2023–2027
News & Achievements
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins advised Industrial Development Funding (“IDF”) and its affiliates in connection with a $1.7 billion project investment supporting …
August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026 • 2-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Fermi Inc. on $431.25 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Vinson & Elkins advised Fermi Inc. in connection with its upsized private offering of $375 million aggregate principal amount of …
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins advised Spire Midstream LLC in connection with the sale of Belle Butte LLC for a total consideration …
April 15, 2026
April 15, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Represents Aligned Data Centers in Closing of $2.58 Billion Credit Facility
Vinson & Elkins represented Aligned Data Centers in the closing of a new $2.58 billion credit facility to support the …
March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026 • 1-minute read
