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Testimonial

"Diversity is more than a word, a concept, a goal, or a statistic..."
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Barron F. Wallace
Partner, Diversity Task Force Chair
 

Diversity at Vinson & Elkins

As one of the world’s largest international law firms, Vinson & Elkins has both an extraordinary opportunity and a responsibility to maintain a culture that nurtures the diverse interests, backgrounds and perspectives of its lawyers.  Our people are our principal assets and our success depends on their commitment, ingenuity and ability to anticipate our clients’ needs and challenges.  In order for our lawyers to provide the finest service to our clients, our firm must take a holistic and comprehensive approach toward understanding, appreciating and maintaining a diverse, vibrant workplace. 

V&E is proud of the strides we are making in hiring people of color. The NALP average for diversity in the 2005 summer associate class is 21%. V&E's average for diversity in the 2005 summer associate class is 40%.

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Diversity Task force contact
Barron F. Wallace
Diversity Task Force Chair
bwallace@velaw.com
(713) 758-4810 : ph
(713) 615-5076 : fax


 

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (“The Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the Firm requires that employees and applicants for employment shall be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.