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Ephraim (Fry) Wernick and Chris James, partners in Vinson & Elkins’ Government Investigations practice, reflect on a long-running dispute with the US Department of Justice — and the hard-fought victory they secured for their clients.

David Berkery, Vinson & Elkins partner and co-head of our Aviation Finance practice, talks through the firm’s venture into Ireland and the macrotrends shaping the industry.

In this edition of V&E+, Vinson & Elkins Partners Caitlin Turner and Lucy Jenkins sit down for a conversation on the firm’s thriving Finance practice, the market trends they’re watching, and the career principles they live by.

Two months in court, 1,700 miles from home, $100 million at stake. In this edition of V&E+, Vinson & Elkins partners Jim Thompson, Nick Shum, and Stephanie Noble share their story of a marathon trial — and how they emerged victorious.

In this edition of V&E⁺, Chief Innovation Officer Aubrey Bishai on her approach to work, the invaluable role of people, and thinking about Generative AI — Every. Single. Day.

Chris Popov and Mike Heidler, partners at Vinson & Elkins, talk through a major opinion from the Texas Supreme Court, their role in the case, and what it means for investors in Texas companies.

Vinson & Elkins partner Francisco J. Morales Barrón sits down for a conversation about work, life, and his connection to Latin America.

August 16 marked the Inflation Reduction Act’s one-year anniversary. Vinson & Elkins partners Sean Moran and Lauren Collins, alongside counsels Mary Alexander and Heather Behrend, share their perspective on the law’s whirlwind first year, the state of play today, and the promising road ahead.

Vinson & Elkins stands among the most trusted names in shareholder activism defense. Led by co-heads Lawrence Elbaum and Patrick Gadson, the firm’s Shareholder Activism practice has defended more campaigns than any other firm since 2015 — and earned numerous #1 rankings from The Legal 500 United States, Chambers USA, Bloomberg, and more.

Chris Bacon, counsel in Vinson & Elkins’ Labor & Employment practice, talks with V&E⁺ about his experience as an LGBTQ+ attorney in the 1990s — and the firm’s strong support for the broader LGBTQ+ community.

In May 2023, Vinson & Elkins representation helped two Afghan women win grants of asylum from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Planning to raise a private equity fund with your partners? It may not be your first investment vehicle, but if your new fund is larger than what you’ve worked on in the past — say, $500 million — you may find yourself navigating unfamiliar territory when dealing with institutional investors. See below for answers to what will likely be…