Vinson & Elkins LLP (or V&E) is an international law firm with approximately 700 lawyers worldwide[1] headquartered in Downtown Houston, Texas.

[2][3] The firm has offices in major energy, financial, and political centers worldwide, including Austin, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Dublin, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Richmond, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.

[15] On January 12, 2022, Vinson & Elkins became the founding sponsor of The University of Texas School of Law's new Pipeline Program.

[21] The firm had been made aware of potential accounting fraud in August 2001, but decided that Enron did not need a larger investigation into the issues.

The practice also has a significant presence beyond office locations, with lawyers frequently advising on matters in Australia, India, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

[27] The Legal 500 Latin America guide recognizes Vinson & Elkins in the Compliance and Investigations, Corporate and M&A, International Arbitration, Projects and Energy and City Focus – Houston categories, and recommended 19 individuals within the firm.