Lande A. Spottswood, partner, Vinson & Elkins

Experience:

  • Vinson & Elkins, 2008-present

Education:

  • Harvard Law School, 2008
  • Harvard College, 2005

What drew you to a career in law?

I actually majored in biochemistry in college, and was planning on getting an MD/PhD before going on to biomedical research. But it didn't take long working in a lab for me to realize it wasn't for me. Law school was the answer to “What on earth do I do now?” Law school turned out to be a great answer, though.