Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 2
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+1 713 758 2222About
Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
V&E’s Employment, Labor & OSHA practice includes a mix of litigation, advising, and transactional work. Lawyers are counselors and trial lawyers who provide guidance with respect to some of our clients’ most sensitive matters, lead internal investigations, and litigate employment-related matters that include complex class and collective actions, unfair competition disputes (including those related to non-competition, employee raiding, and misappropriation of confidential information), discrimination and harassment claims, whistleblower actions, employee benefit-related litigation, labor grievances, and matters arising from health and safety issues and workplace accidents. Our lawyers also are members of our corporate deal teams, and play lead roles with respect to employment-related due diligence, drafting executive employment agreements, structuring non-competition arrangements, and drafting and negotiating the employment aspects of transaction agreements.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.velaw.com/series/managing-the-modern-workplace/
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP has a strong employment practice providing advice and counsel across a range of matters including internal investigations and complex class and collective actions. The firm draws on its strong client base in the energy and natural resources industry, offering particular experience in MSHA and OSHA compliance and investigations. It is also noted for its handling of the employment law implications of corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP advised Baytex Energy on all labor and employment elements of its entry into a merger agreement to acquire Ranger Oil Corporation for $2.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkins handle all kinds of employment matters with expertise and practical guidance."
"They are very knowledgeable on the law and are really good at managing larger cases."
"The firm possess very reputable employment lawyers."
"Vinson & Elkins handle all kinds of employment matters with expertise and practical guidance."
"They are very knowledgeable on the law and are really good at managing larger cases."
"The firm possess very reputable employment lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Bacon's wide-ranging labor and employment experience includes OSHA investigations and discrimination and whistle-blower disputes.
"Christopher is extremely bright, engaging, knowledgeable and versatile."
"He is an excellent lawyer and well respected."
Sean Becker frequently assists clients with noncompetition issues, particularly in the context of corporate transactions.
"Sean combines great expertise with practical, common sense and creative problem-solving."
"Sean provides thoughtful, balanced and practical solutions."
Becky Baker frequently handles the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions, as well as representing employers in litigation and enforcement proceedings.
"Becky is a very smart and capable lawyer."
"Becky does a great job of giving you the lay of the land. If you know where you want to end up, she will help you get there."
"She delivers a high level of competency in a time-sensitive and cost-effective manner, providing surgical use of resources."
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