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08/07/2026

More than a competition, the 2026 brought together athletes of all abilities from around the world through a shared passion for football.

The Vinson & Elkins team volunteered to support the tournament, united by the belief that the strongest communities are built through teamwork when everyone has a place on the field.

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07/28/2026

The 2026 Summer Associate Program has wrapped up but the connections made this summer are still going strong. ☀️

Over 10 weeks our summer associates gained meaningful exposure to client work within a close-knit culture designed to build networks that last. 🤝

Farewell and we hope you enjoyed the summer at V&E!

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07/15/2026

Most business development training begins and ends with a lecture. Vinson & Elkins built something different: BD Lab — a collaborative, practice-focused initiative where associates learn a wide range of business development skills and how to put those skills to use.

In this edition of V&E+, three minds behind BD Lab — Randi Revisore, Lauren Alford, and DeAnna Englezos — reflect on how the initiative came together, the value it brings to associates and the firm, and where it’s headed next.

Read more about BD Lab, straight from the team that built it.

https://www.velaw.com/insights/law-is-a-practice-so-is-business-development/

06/23/2026

Vinson & Elkins welcomes Jason Marty, who will join the firm as Chief Operating Officer on June 29.

Jason brings more than two decades of leadership experience across leading global law firms, including prior COO roles at Baker McKenzie and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. He has a proven record of strengthening operations, profitability, technology adoption, and client-focused business strategy. Most recently, Jason co-founded a company focused on applying to strengthen client relationship management and business development for law firms.

As Chair Keith Fullenweider noted, Jason brings “a rare combination of operational excellence, strategic insight and technological fluency,” along with a clear understanding that strong businesses are built on relationships, trust and client service.

We also recognize current COO Adam Kassoff for his many contributions to the firm the past 15 years and his continued support during this transition.

Read more: https://www.velaw.com/news/vinson-elkins-names-jason-marty-chief-operating-officer/

06/17/2026

A special night at the ballpark became a memory one family will never forget.

In honor of Lou Gehrig Day, V&E Counsel David Latham’s uncle, Chris, who is living with ALS, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a recent Astros game. He was surrounded by family wearing shirts supporting Aggieland Against ALS.

A former Texas A&M football player, Chris and his family helped create the nonprofit foundation to raise awareness and support ALS research.

The evening became even more meaningful when David and his family were unexpectedly invited onto the field to share in the moment together.

05/10/2026

This week, attorneys and business professionals in our Washington office assembled 150 gift bags for mothers at Children’s National Hospital, helping children staying at the hospital choose something special for their moms during the holiday.

For more than eight years, this initiative has brought small moments of comfort and normalcy to families navigating difficult circumstances. As Darcel Jackson, Manager of Patient and Family Centered Care, Patient Experience, and Patient and Family Engagement at Children’s National Hospital shared, holidays in the hospital can feel “lonely,” making these acts of kindness especially meaningful for mothers and families. 🌸

04/23/2026

Vinson & Elkins recently represented Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star on its merger with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, bringing together two leading organizations to expand youth mentoring across the state.

The combined organization is set to serve more than 6,500 children in 2026, strengthening long-term impact on youth development, mentorship, and opportunity.

The V&E team was led by Partners Robert Kimball and Michael Gibson, with additional guidance from Partners Mike Bielby, Paige Anderson, Sang Lee, and Fry Wernick; Counsel Hal Taylor; and Associates Leah Powers, Reese Glusing, and Allyson Grove.

04/22/2026

Administrative Professionals Day at Vinson & Elkins recognizes the people who keep everything running with precision and care.

For some, that commitment spans more than 45 years.

Their work supports every team, every day.

03/31/2026

What does it take to succeed as a mid-level associate in Big Law?

That question, along with our long-term commitment to talent development, inspired our inaugural Mid-Level Associate Summit, bringing lawyers from across the firm together for three days of learning and connection.

In this edition of V&E+, summit organizers Lina Dimachkieh, Lisa Stockton and Madeleine Johnson share the thinking behind the program.

Read this edition:

Vinson & Elkins’ inaugural Mid-Level Associate Summit brought lawyers from across the firm to Houston for three days of learning and connecting. In this

03/23/2026

Vinson & Elkins welcomes Antitrust Partner May Lyn Yuen, who will lead the firm’s new Brussels office, expanding our European presence and global footprint across key regulatory and financial centers.

Qualified in both the EU and England & Wales, May Lyn has more than a decade of experience in Brussels and is a highly regarded by clients for her experience with multi-jurisdictional transactions and complex competition matters. She regularly leads global merger control strategies and advises on cartel and antitrust investigations, as well as EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation matters.

Brussels sits at the center of EU competition enforcement and policy, positioning Vinson & Elkins to advise on competition risk, merger control, and foreign subsidies scrutiny where decisions are shaped and enforced. May Lyn’s joining and the addition of a Brussels office anchors the firm’s competition capability in the EU, enhancing its ability to guide clients through their most consequential global competition matters.

“Competition and regulatory scrutiny are increasingly global and complex, especially for companies operating across multiple jurisdictions. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the firm’s European presence from Brussels in collaboration with Vinson & Elkins’ well-established London office. I look forward to developing a transatlantic antitrust platform that reflects the firm’s excellence and ambition.” – May Lyn Yuen