Lawdragon has included 34 attorneys from Vinson & Elkins in its 2026 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. The annual guide highlights lawyers who have demonstrated significant skill in representing clients during major courtroom, investigative, and administrative proceedings.
According to Lawdragon, the honorees are “outstanding advocates” who have “made their mark representing clients in their most important courtroom, investigative and administrative battles.” The organization notes that these individuals have “shaped our nation and the enforcement of its laws” and excel across practice areas such as commercial litigation, product liability, mass torts, securities, white collar matters, antitrust, intellectual property, and appellate and Supreme Court advocacy. Lawdragon selects those recognized through original journalistic research and consultation with leading trial lawyers.
The Vinson & Elkins attorneys named to the list are Dylan Ballard, Sara Brauerman, Michael Charlson, Jeffrey Crough, Michael Dry, George Gerachis, Marisa Giles, Jason Halper, Michael Heidler, Michael Holmes, Adam Hudes, David Johnson, Jeffrey Johnston, Meredith Lyons, James McGovern, Stephen Medlock, Patrick Mizell, Matthew Moran, Stephanie Noble, Chris Popov, Jason Powers, Hilary Preston, Michael Scarborough, Craig Seebald, Nick Shum, Quentin Smith, Matthew Stammel, Zach Terwilliger, James Thompson III, Darren Tucker, Daniel Wallmuth, Hill Wellford, Fry Wernick and Craig Zieminski.
To view the full list of honorees or learn more about the selection process visit Lawdragon’s website.