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Jenny Speck to Speak at Lockton U.S. Energy Risk Summit
Partner Jenny Speck will speak at Lockton’s U.S. Energy Risk Summit on November 12, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The summit …
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
Vinson & Elkins was named to the Vault Law 100, a ranking of the most prestigious law firms in the United States based on feedback from associates nationwide. The firm received the No. 1 ranking as the Best Firm in Texas for the ninth consecutive year and as the Best Law Firm for Energy, Oil & Gas for the 12th consecutive year.
Vinson & Elkins was ranked among the nation’s top five firms for Clean Tech/Renewable Energy category for the sixth year in a row. In addition, four of the firm’s practices were among the Top 25 in the country: Project Finance, Environmental Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate.
Vault likewise recognized Vinson & Elkins as one of the Best “Law Firms to Work For,” based on associate feedback highlighting strengths in key areas such as great compensation, culture, and quality of work.
In survey responses, the firm’s associates shared positive reviews about their experiences at Vinson & Elkins. Below are excerpts of their comments:
On culture:
“V&E has a very collaborative culture, fostering relationships and focusing on attorney well-being. Lawyers often socialize together at institutional events or informal, organic dinners between people on your team. There are frequent mentoring lunches that not only help with bonding but also with career advice generally. Day-to-day is great: People really care about you and your career. It’s honestly the best BigLaw can get.”
“The firm does a great job of sponsoring social functions and also sponsoring events and speakers to encourage professional growth and teach management skills. The lawyers and staff are all friendly and, as a lawyer, I could not be more thankful for our staff – they are truly an invaluable support system at the firm.”
On mentoring and collaboration:
“Associates of all levels have frequent, direct interactions with partners, who are genuinely eager to teach and mentor associates. Associates are kept informed of overall firm finances and have access to a fair amount of data about their individual performance. Reviews are conducted annually and involve self-reflections by associates and written evaluations by partners.”
“We have formal partner and associate mentors who regularly check in on you, and you also form organic relationships over time. We have a lot of CLEs and formal trainings. After a deal closes, partners and associates will schedule a follow-up call, where they will go over in detail why certain provisions and strategies were used. I’ve called a partner late on a Friday night, and he went through what I was drafting with me line by line to help me learn and understand.”
On quality of work and opportunities:
“We get a lot of responsibility very early on, from taking first pen on a draft to running client communications. The partners believe that the best way to learn is by doing and that they can always go back and fix things if we make a mistake. As I am in a transactional group, this can mean that I take full responsibility for all of the ancillary documents and facilitate client communication and communication with opposing counsel.”
“I think that my work is appropriate for my level. I have had the opportunity to interface with clients in trial preparation and have felt valued for my input on larger strategic considerations.”
On wellbeing:
“The firm provides opportunities for counseling and encourages using the firm’s mental health resources. The firm also hosts wellness discussions.”
“The firm offers free counseling sessions each year, partnering with Lyra. The firm also has a wellness program that incentivizes attorneys to complete annual medical exams.”
About Vinson & Elkins
For more than a century, Vinson & Elkins has provided outstanding client service across important industries that drive the global economy. Built on a strong culture of collaboration across 14 offices worldwide, V&E lawyers are committed to excellence, offering clients decades of legal experience in handling transactions, investments, projects and disputes across the globe. Learn more by visiting www.velaw.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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