Tim Johnston is a Senior Associate in the Austin office of Vinson & Elkins, where he specializes in strategic and capital-raising corporate transactions, including acquisitions, equity financings, and corporate reorganizations. Tim represents public and private companies, private equity investors and their portfolio companies, and venture capital investors and emerging growth companies, across a broad range of industries. Tim received his BBA in Accounting (with highest honors) and Master in Professional Accounting from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, and his JD from SMU Dedman School of Law, summa cum laude. A native Austinite, Tim and his wife Hallie are passionate about giving back to and serving the local community.