Vi T. Tran

Senior Counsel

Vi T. Tran

Senior Counsel

Vi Tran is a business trial lawyer representing clients in high-stakes commercial disputes across Texas and the United States. Her experience extends to a diverse range of issues in the energy and financial industries.

With respect to the energy industry, Vi has represented clients involving disputes related to purchase and sale agreements, class actions, joint operating agreements, royalties, title disputes, and gas sales and transportation agreements. With respect to the financial industry, she has represented clients involving disputes related to Ponzi schemes, mergers and acquisitions, and director and officer liability.

With extensive experience in high-stakes, complex commercial disputes, Vi has a proven track record of taking cases through trial. Her courtroom experience includes handling jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations. Her clients come from various business types, sizes, and industries, including oil and gas, financial institutions, construction companies, and manufacturers.

Beyond her legal practice, Vi is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within her firm and beyond. As the Houston office liaison for Foley’s Racial Justice and Equity Practice Group, she identifies opportunities for attorneys to engage in pro bono work to combat unfair treatment based on race or ethnicity.

Vi’s commitment to pro bono work is evident in her representation of a boy from Honduras, abandoned by his father, in obtaining U.S. citizenship through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Despite the complexities of immigration proceedings, Vi’s tireless efforts secured approval for her client, overcoming policy changes along the way.

Recently, Vi was selected as one of 24 Attorney Fellows by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) for their prestigious 2023 Leadership Advancement Program. Through this program, she will develop essential leadership skills, executive presence, and effective communication while building meaningful relationships with peers in the legal profession.

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Lawyers – “Ones to Watch”
    • Commercial Litigation (2021-2024)
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (2023-2024)
  • Texas Rising Stars, Energy & Natural Resources (2023)
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Leadership Advancement Program (2023)

Affiliations

  • Member of Asian American Bar Association – Houston Chapter
  • Member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
  • Member of the State Bar of Texas
  • Member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association
17 August 2023 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP proudly announced today that 236 of the firm’s attorneys across 20 U.S. offices have received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
09 May 2023 In the News

Vi Tran Selected for National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Leadership Advancement Program

Foley & Lardner LLP Senior Counsel Vi Tran has been selected for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) Leadership Advancement Program.
22 March 2023 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Named to 2023 Texas Rising Stars List

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys from the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to the 2023 Texas Rising Stars list.
18 August 2022 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP proudly announced that 250 of our attorneys across 20 offices have received recognition in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
28 April 2022 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents BB Land and Affiliates in Trial Against Blackrock Enterprises, Obtaining Favorable Final Judgment Order

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today it served as legal advisor for its West Virginia-based clients BB Land, LLC and Randy Broda, president of Jay-Bee Oil & Gas, Inc. (collectively Jay-Bee), in a two-phase jury trial against Blackrock Enterprises, LLC (Blackrock), resulting in a favorable judgment order for Jay-Bee.
08 April 2022 Blogs

“PowerOn!” – Women's Energy Network 2022 Conference

Foley was a Silver Power Sponsor of the WEN 2022 Conference, which was held in person in Fort Worth from April 3-5, 2022.