Overview

Tessa’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

  • The University of Texas Law School, J.D. with honors, 2021 (Order of the Coif; Staff Editor, Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal)
  • The University of London Courtauld Institute of Art, M.A., History of Art, 2015
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., History of Art with high honors, 2013

Admissions

  • Texas
News & Achievements

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Represents Albioma on Investment in Altamaha Green Energy, LLC

Vinson & Elkins represented Albioma US Holdings LLC (“Albioma”), a portfolio company of KKR Infrastructure, in its acquisition of a …

September 30, 2026

September 30, 2026 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises Fervo Energy Company on $462 Million Series E Financing

Vinson & Elkins represented Fervo Energy Company (“Fervo”) in its $462 million Series E financing. Fervo provides 24/7 carbon-free energy …

December 10, 2025

December 10, 2025 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises Securonix on Acquisition of ThreatQuotient

Vinson & Elkins represented Securonix, Inc. (“Securonix”), a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners, in its acquisition of ThreatQuotient, Inc. (“ThreatQuotient”).

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Fervo Energy Secures Additional $255 Million Funding to Meet Unprecedented Energy Demand

Vinson & Elkins represented Fervo Energy Company (“Fervo”) in its $135 million corporate equity financing.

December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

EnCap Investments Closes Fund XII at $5.25 Billion

Vinson & Elkins advised EnCap Investments L.P. in the successful formation of EnCap Energy Capital Fund XII with total commitments of $5.25 billion.

October 21, 2024

October 21, 2024 • 1-minute read