Vinson & Elkins today announced it is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its New York City office. The firm entered the New York City market in 1998 with 11 lawyers and an ambitious plan to develop a full-service office.
A quarter century later, Vinson & Elkins boasts a thriving office of 145 lawyers, including many who have earned recognition as industry leaders across a broad array of practices.
“I joined the New York office right after law school and have had the good fortune to watch, first hand, as we have achieved critical mass in the world’s most competitive legal market,” said Vinson & Elkins’ Vice Chair Jim Fox. “We have succeeded by following the same blueprint that has propelled this firm for more than 100 years — bedrock commitments to excellence and collegiality, which enable us to attract deeply experienced lawyers who collaborate seamlessly across offices and practices.”
In 2023, the office has attracted Partner Jim McGovern, former Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York; Tax Controversy and Litigation Partners Kathy Pakenham and Adriana Wirtz; and veteran transactional Partner Todd Triller, who returned to the firm from The Carlyle Group, where he was managing director and co-head of energy credit.
