Bob is a member of V&E’s Office of the General Counsel, and is a leading authority on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and risk management for law firms.
Prior to joining V&E, Bob spent 16 years at the Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society (ALAS), the premier malpractice carrier for large law firms, including seven years as the head of ALAS’ industry-leading Loss Prevention group. He is well-versed in the key risk management issues that law firms encounter, and helps the firm and its lawyers navigate those issues. He is an accomplished speaker, and is also nationally recognized as an expert in attorney well-being. Beyond his loss prevention skills, Bob is an experienced trial lawyer and litigation manager.
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Client Alerts
As we previously discussed and in alignment with the U.S. Treasury Department’s previous announcement, on March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule that dramatically narrows the reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).
March 27, 2025 • V&E CTA Update
March 27, 2025 • 2-minute read
Client Alerts
On February 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced a suspension of enforcement actions related to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).
March 6, 2025 • V&E CTA Update
March 6, 2025 • 2-minute read
Client Alerts
Corporate Transparency Act: Once Again Enforceable – New Compliance Dates Apply
As we previously discussed, on January 7, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction delaying the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (“CTA”) reporting requirements (Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury).
February 21, 2025 • V&E CTA Update
February 21, 2025 • 2-minute read
Client Alerts
On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction that was issued by a Texas federal judge in the case Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry.
January 28, 2025 • V&E CTA Update
January 28, 2025 • 2-minute read
Client Alerts
As we previously discussed, on December 5, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), representing the Department of the Treasury, submitted a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, challenging a memorandum opinion and order issued by Judge Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
December 30, 2024 • V&E CTA Update
December 30, 2024 • 2-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America (BL Rankings, LLC) has named 125 Vinson & Elkins lawyers in its “Best Lawyers” category in the 2026 edition. Additionally, 76 Vinson & Elkins attorneys have been named in the “Ones to Watch” category, which recognizes lawyers with 5–10 years’ experience. Some individuals are listed in more than one practice area, giving the firm a total of 305 rankings.
August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025 • 3-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America has named 124 Vinson & Elkins lawyers in its “Best Lawyers” category in the 2024 edition. Additionally, 87 Vinson & Elkins attorneys have been named in the Ones to Watch category, which recognizes lawyers with 5-10 years’ experience. Some individuals are listed in more than one practice area, giving the firm a total of 308 rankings.
August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023 • 2-minute read
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