Gillian Hobson - Corporate Partner with Vinson & Elkins

Gillian Hobson is a partner at Vinson & Elkins in Houston, Texas. Her practice focuses on corporate finance and securities. Gillian has been recognized as a Minority Corporate Counsel Association “Rainmaker” and has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer several years running. Gillian is not only a leader in her area of practice, she is also a champion of diversity and inclusion efforts at Vinson & Elkins and was the first woman of color elected to the Management Committee. We spoke with Gillian about her 20 year career with Vinson & Elkins and how she navigated growth during that time, her role on V&E’s management committee, and how to create your own doors in your career development.

A special thanks to our sponsor

Vinson & Elkins, a global law firm with 11 offices and more than 700 lawyers, committed to excellence in serving and advising its sophisticated clients in industries such as energy, finance, technology, real estate, media, and beyond. V&E lawyers also are proud to support pro bono clients across their communities. To help clients navigate complex areas of law, V&E hires the best and brightest law students and lawyers, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Visit www.velaw.com to learn more about V&E’s summer associate program and hiring opportunities. Start your success story at Vinson & Elkins

For more on the Houston Law Review, please visit houstonlawreview.org

Twitter | @HoustonLRev

Instagram | @HoustonLRev

Facebook | @HoustonLRev

LinkedIn | The Houston Law Review

Support the show

To get a mailing or electronic subscription to the Houston Law Review click here.
For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!