HireMD/PartnerNovember 6, 2025
Samara Shepherd joins Vinson & Elkins as Partner, Investment Funds
Previously Partner at Kirkland & Ellis
Context
V&E hired investment funds partner Shepherd from Kirkland in Houston, part of V&E's effort to compete with Kirkland in energy-focused fund formation.
Move Details
- Person
- Samara Shepherd
- New Firm
- Vinson & Elkins
- New Title
- Partner, Investment Funds
- Previous Firm
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Previous Title
- Partner
- Announced
- November 6, 2025
- Effective
- November 6, 2025
- Seniority
- MD/Partner
- Move Type
- Hire
Tags
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