Matthew Dobbins

Matthew Dobbins is a Partner in the Environmental and Natural Resources group at Vinson & Elkins, where a practice focuses on complex regulatory counseling for major industrial and infrastructure projects, site remediation, environmental litigation, and climate change issues. Dobbins frequently advises private equity groups and financial institutions on managing environmental risks associated with transactions. Previous roles include Senior Associate Attorney at Vinson & Elkins, Law Clerk at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Law Clerk at the Environmental Defense Fund. Dobbins holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a BA in History and Political Science from the University of Michigan, with a minor in the Environment.