Vinson & Elkins

Overview

Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vinson & Elkins LLP is an international law firm with a history of handling high-profile, complex legal matters for more than a century. According to the 2025 NLJ 500, V&E has 681 attorneys (ranked 77th in the U.S.), reported $1,049,945,000 gross revenue in 2024, placed 58th on The American Lawyer's 2025 Am Law 200, and ranked 66th on the 2024 Global 200 by gross revenue. The firm specializes in energy law (notably oil and gas), as well as M&A, litigation, and regulatory work, and is known for market-leading representation in complex disputes. V&E emphasizes a lean-team model that provides hands-on training, strong partner mentorship, competitive compensation and a collegial "southern hospitality" culture, with its largest presence in Texas and offices worldwide.