Overview

Tate’s principal area of practice is corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate representation.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Texas Law School, J.D., 2022–2024
  • South Texas College of Law Houston, 2021–2022
  • The University of Texas, B.S., Sports Management, 2019

Admissions

  • Texas
News & Achievements

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Represents Tallgrass in $2.5 Billion Sale of Crude Oil Transport Business to Enbridge

Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. represented affiliates of Tallgrass Energy, LP, in connection with the entry into a definitive agreement for …

September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises ProPetro Holding Corp. on Upsized $690 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Vinson & Elkins advised ProPetro Holding Corp. in connection with its upsized private offering of $690 million aggregate principal amount …

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises ProPetro Holding Corp. on $163.3 Million Public Offering

Vinson & Elkins advised ProPetro Holding Corp. (the “Company”) in connection with an underwritten public offering of 17,250,000 shares of …

January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises Vital Energy in $3.1 Billion All-Stock Sale to Crescent Energy

Vinson & Elkins advised Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) (“Vital”) in its entry into a definitive agreement with Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) (“Crescent”) under which Crescent will acquire Vital in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion, inclusive of Vital’s net debt.

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Crescent Energy Announces Pricing of Upsized $600 Million Private Placement of 8.375% Senior Notes Due 2034

Vinson & Elkins served as issuer’s counsel in connection with the private placement of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 8.375% senior notes due 2034 by Crescent Energy Finance LLC (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY).

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025 • 1-minute read