Marisa Secco Giles

About Marisa Secco Giles

Marisa is an experienced lead litigator who represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes trials and arbitrations across the country. Marisa is described by her clients as an ‘assertive, zealous representative’ who ‘is fantastic at producing results,’ ‘a tenacious advocate who is good on her feet,’ and a “tremendous negotiator.” [Chambers USA 2024, 2025 (Client Quotes)]

Experience

1. Partner

   Vinson & Elkins

   Oct 2013 — Present

   Marisa is an experienced lead litigator who represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes disputes. Marisa has handled trials and arbitrations across the country, including contract suits, M&A and securities litigation, construction and real estate litigation, tax controversies, restructuring litigation, and complex indemnity and insurance matters. Marisa has served as a member of V&E\'s Partnership Admissions Committee and Counsel Admissions and Compensation Committee, the Austin office hiring partner, and the lead of the Austin office’s Women’s Initiative.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.A. with high honors, Government

  2000 — 2004

• The University of Texas School of Law

  J.D. with high honors

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Courts
• Dispute Resolution
• Commercial Litigation
• Appeals
• Legal Research
• Business Litigation
• Trade Secrets
• Civil Litigation
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Trials
• Securities Litigation
• Trial Practice
• Tax Law
• Pilates