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Cody Markel's journey from the football fields of Vanderbilt University to the halls of Duke University School of Law is a testament to his dedication. ▶️Immerse yourself in his journey as he launches his legal career in our Dallas office, joining top #lawyers and standout #summerassociates from across the country. With a background dedicated to helping others, Cody finds a natural fit in V&E’s collaborative team environment, where his passion for service truly thrives. #WeAreVE #VEsummer24

Patrick Gadson explains shift toward operations-based activism, fueled by rising interest rates rather than political factors. As higher rates make financing acquisitions pricier, activists focus more on improving operating margins than on growing gross margins. #VEexplains Press ▶️ learn more about ESG trends and hear how the upcoming federal election could impact both M&A and operational activism. Listen 🎧 to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eiCBMuaT

Just as the skyscrapers define the NYC skyline, our Summer Associates carved out their places in the world of #biglaw. V&E's New York Summer Associate Program offered an unforgettable experience to learn from the finest lawyers across the world, while supporting top clients in a variety of practice areas, such as aviation finance, private equity, real estate, capital markets and cybersecurity. Along the way, new friendships were made and careers took flight. ▶️ WATCH our incredible New York summer associates in action. #WeAreVE #VEsummer24

Chambers and Partners Latin America 2025 recognizes Vinson & Elkins’ International Arbitration practice. The guide ranks the firm as a leader and highlights Camilo Cardozo and Jose F. Sanchez as top practitioners. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMdMVr3a #ChambersLatinAmerica #LatinAmerica #VEproud

A Texas federal court has blocked the FTC's proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements nationwide, pausing the effort to limit these contracts, which many say restrict competition and worker mobility. The ruling highlights the tension between federal regulation and states' rights in business practices. As the FTC may appeal, businesses need to stay informed on the evolving legal landscape surrounding non-competes. #FTC #noncompete #competition Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnebQqni

Explore our latest deals and transactions, highlighting key moments and strategic moves that shape the energy industry. #VEproud 💰 Permian Resources Announces Pricing of Upsized $1,000.0 Million Private Placement of 6.25% Senior Notes Due 2033 🔋 OCI Global Announces Agreement for the Sale of its Clean Ammonia Project in Beaumont to Woodside Energy 🌐 Trace Midstream Enters the Northern Delaware Basin with the Acquisition of LM Energy Partners’ Natural Gas Gathering and Transportation Infrastructure 📈 Targa Resources Prices $1.0 Billion Offering of Senior Notes 💼 Energy Transfer Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of Common Units 💸 EnLink Midstream Announces Pricing of $500 million of Senior Notes Due 2034 🛢️ Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of $750.0 Million Offering of Senior Notes 🏦 Vinson & Elkins Represents CrownRock in $1.72 Billion Secondary Stock Offering Learn more: https://www.velaw.com/news

Every season is activist season. Patrick Gadson joins Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman to break down why #shareholderactivism is no longer just seasonal and how big names are becoming prime targets. "Activists know that if they do attach themselves to a powerful brand, a lot of the scaling of the PR that happens in campaigns goes a lot further at a lot lower cost for them." WATCH: https://lnkd.in/g7EQDStD

From Amelia Earhart's solo Atlantic flight to today's global transportation network, aviation has always been about reaching new heights. Today, as the industry strides toward a sustainable future, Vinson & Elkins is at the forefront of helping clients navigate the legal complexities of sustainable aviation fuel. Learn more about our services: https://lnkd.in/gHK3zE_R #NationalAviationDay #SustainableAviation #SAF ✈️ (Attorney Advertising)

August 16 marks the second anniversary of the #InflationReductionAct's passage into law. Energy innovators and tax lawyers alike have seen a whirlwind of opportunities, and just as many questions and complexities related to taking advantage of the Act's incentives. So, are the provisions working? Let us know in the poll below. Our latest edition of Vantage Point covers three areas for companies to consider as they work to develop #cleanenergy projects and capitalize on the landmark law: https://lnkd.in/gePgUUDU

Energy-transition innovators — what’s your intellectual-property gameplan? Companies are investing extraordinary amounts of time, effort, and capital to develop breakthrough clean-energy technologies. But some of these companies have yet to build a strategy to protect their valuable intellectual property. Vinson & Elkins Partners Hilary Preston and Eric Klein explain how it’s done. https://lnkd.in/gp7UvefH #CleanPower #EnergyTransition