Committed to Service

Vinson & Elkins thanks Partner Chris Popov for serving as the 2022-23 President of the Houston Bar Association.

We proudly support our distinguished colleague for his dedication to advancing HBA’s mission to serve the needs of Houston-area lawyers to enhance the legal profession. Thank you for your leadership and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on your community.

PresiDent’s Message

Celebrating a Year of Good Work

By ChristoPher v. PoPov froM the eDitor

The End of the Bar Year

By Brooksie Bonvillain Boutet off the reCorD

Michael McCormick: A Tale of 21 Cocktails

By nikki Morris a Profile in ProfessionalisM

Hon. Lee H. Rosenthal united states District Court for the southern District of texas

Reagan W. Simpson yetter Coleman llP seCtion sPotlight

Corporate Counsel Section: A New Year of Advancing the Field of Corporate Practice

By ChristoPher CentriCh, leana gariPova, and anthony hilBert legal trenDs

An Analysis of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt and the Salary Basis Test—a Test that Provides Benefits to Employers and Employees

By Don J. foty

MeDia revieWs

The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America’s Judicial Hero reviewed by BraDen riley litigation MarketPlaCe

By Christopher V. p opo V Vinson & elkins LLp