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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds


Vinson & Elkins LLP

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We provide executive compensation and employee benefits counseling, advocacy, analysis, design, drafting, and other selected services for a diverse client base in response to an ever-changing securities, tax, regulatory, and economic environment. Members of the ECB practice have broad experience in all aspects of executive compensation and employee benefits, with particular expertise in tax, ERISA, labor, securities law compliance, stock exchange listing requirements, and the concerns of institutional investors and shareholder advisory firms.

https://www.velaw.com/practices/executive-compensation/
https://www.velaw.com/practices/employee-benefits-plans/

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP is noted for its strength in handling employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising from corporate transactions. The firm frequently advises energy and financial services companies. The team acts on an array of matters including equity compensation plans as well as health and welfare plans.

Work Highlights

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  • Vinson & Elkins LLP advised CrownRock in its sale to Occidental Petroleum Corporation, and the related employee benefits and equity compensation elements.

Strengths

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  • Vinson & Elkins has the technical expertise to effectively handle complex issues. The team is extremely responsive and prompt in providing advice.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David C D'Alessandro
    Band 1David C D'Alessandro

    David C D'Alessandro

    David D'Alessandro has a wealth of expertise in equity compensation arrangements and frequently assists clients with corporate transactions.
    • David is smart, thoughtful and a very deep thinker.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • David has the technical expertise and experience to help craft creative and tailored arrangements, and he is extremely responsive to his clients.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Shane Tucker
    Band 2Shane Tucker

    Shane Tucker

    Shane Tucker is a highly regarded executive compensation specialist based in the firm's Dallas office. He is particularly adept in private equity transactions.
  • Band 3Regina Ibarra
    Band 3Regina Ibarra

    Regina Ibarra

    Regina Ibarra has experience assisting clients on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions.
    • Regina is very experienced. She has good combination of technical expertise and commercial savviness.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Vinson & Elkins LLP (3)

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

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    Shane Tucker

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    David C D'Alessandro

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    Regina Ibarra

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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