Dario Mendoza > Vinson & Elkins LLP > Dallas, United States > Lawyer Profile

Vinson & Elkins LLP stands out for its expertise in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, with notable clients like Harold Hamm Family LLC, Earthstone Energy Inc, and Baytex Energy Corp. The firm addresses a wide range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters, such as issues relating to tax, ERISA, securities law compliance, and corporate governance. The team is additionally skilled in representing clients before regulatory bodies such as the IRS, SEC, Department of Labor, and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The practice is spearheaded by David D’Alessandro from Houston, who focuses on the tax and securities issues arising from executive compensation arrangements, and David Peck, based in Dallas. Also in Dallas, Shane Tucker advises on compensatory and benefits packages in M&A, IPOs, and de-SPAC transactions, while Dario Mendoza caters to a diverse clientele, including REITs, private equity firms, and executives. In New York, Patricia Adams and Joo Hyun Lee assist clients with various compensation and benefits arrangements related to corporate transactions.