Hy Pomerance
The Grace Building
1114 Avenue of the Americas
32nd Floor
New York, New York 10036
Hy joined Vinson & Elkins in November 2021 and oversees the firm’s human resources, reward and benefits, legal recruiting, talent development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion functions. Working closely with firm leadership, Hy is responsible for developing and delivering the firm’s talent and culture strategy. Prior to Vinson & Elkins, he was Chief Talent Officer at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton. Hy brings 25 years of strategic talent and change experience. He was Chief HR Officer for NY Life Insurance Company and Global Managing Director of Talent at UBS. As a clinical psychologist and senior business executive, Hy brings a unique blend of skills and experience to the firm.
Credentials
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
- Member: Society of Psychologists in Leadership
- Member: American Psychological Association
- Hebrew (fluent)
- “Oh Baby! 6 of 7 Newly Minted Partners at Vinson & Elkins Have a Newborn,” Texas Lawyer, March 2024 (quoted)
- “Mind Plus Mindset: Why Young Lawyers Should Invest in Self-Awareness,” LinkedIn, January 2024
- “Prepare, Learn, Connect: How Positive Practices Fuel a Thriving Career,” LinkedIn, September 2023
- “Come As You Are: Being a Present, Open, and Authentic Summer Associate,” LinkedIn, June 2023
- “Law Firms Must Nurture and Support the Next Generation of Lawyers,” Bloomberg Law, March 2023
- “The Optimistic Lawyer: Using Positive Psychology to Give Your Practice a Boost,” LinkedIn, March 2023
- “What’s Your “Why?” The Value of Meaning in Big Law,” LinkedIn, January 2023
- “To Foster Well-Being in Big Law, Focus on Trust,” LinkedIn, November 2022
- “The Mid-Level Mindset: Navigating a Critical Career Transition,” LinkedIn, September 2022
- “Summer is the Season of Powerful Connections,” LinkedIn, June 2022
- “Vinson & Elkins Eyes Bank-Style Talent Development for Big Law,” Bloomberg Law, May 2022
- “Myth-busting What We Know About Mentoring,” LinkedIn, April 2022
- “Law Firm Succeed Because They Focus on Connection,” LinkedIn, February 2022