Orem, Utah, United States
Oversaw and managed all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution involving all entities in the Aramco enterprise throughout the world.
Designed, implemented, launched, and managed the global, enterprise-wide Ethics & Compliance Program. Oversaw leadership of over 50 compliance professionals, an annual budget of ~$15M, and alignment of all subsidiary and joint venture compliance activities. Played an integral role in preparing the company for its 2019 IPO. and multiple bond offerings. Promoted compliance with international laws in the areas of: -anti-corruption and bribery; -antitrust and competition; -trade compliance and export controls; -data privacy; -capital markets and securities; -environmental standards; -regulatory investigations; and -business ethics. Responsible to oversee the drafting and enactment of the Code of Business Conduct, Conflict of Interest and Business Ethics Policy, and the entire library of compliance-related policies, procedures, and instructions. Developed in-person and electronic training modules. Established and maintained a positive compliance culture, including leadership engagement, risk assessments, open reporting mechanisms, risk-based training, and communications. Achieved favorable results in multiple investigations and cooperative efforts with regulatory agencies.
Provided strategic advice and comprehensive legal counsel to company management of the largest integrated oil, gas, and chemicals enterprise with annual revenues in excess of $350 billion. Issued legal opinions and guidance based upon applicable laws and regulations governing the enterprise and its global operations. Identified and mitigated risk while assisting business units achieve desired operational outcomes across various areas which included: Litigation (2001-2021) – Oversaw all aspects of litigation involving the enterprise throughout the world. Continued oversight of litigation while acting as Chief Compliance Officer. Contracts and Procurement -Supported commercial contracting and purchase activities for the company’s $42 billion annual capital expansion program, reviewed sales agreements for crude oil and petroleum products. Intellectual Property – Developed the Intellectual Assets Management Program. Oversaw all IP activities relating to the protection of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and commercialization and licensure of intellectual property. Human Resource and Labor – Provided advice and counsel in HR and Personnel legal matters including recruiting, hiring, employment terms and conditions, employment and retirement benefits, work rules, and disciplinary actions. Public Relations and Communications – Provided legal support to the Public Relations, Investor Relations, and Government Affairs Departments. IT & Data Security – Provided support to IT Department as part of the IT Data Protection Team; served as legal representative following a state-sponsored cyber-attack. Security & Anti-Terrorism – Member of the Security Assessment Team formed to protect company personnel and facilities during a period of domestic terrorism. Participated on the team which secured the safe return of tanker vessel and crew following seizure by Somali pirates. Advised management following Iranian missile attacks on company facilities.
Formerly known as Administaff, Inc. Advised national $3.7 billion public company on a wide range of legal and business matters, emphasizing employment and labor law, litigation management, contract law, and training of employees on a wide variety of legal issues and policies.
Represented corporate clients in all aspects of labor and employment law before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Practice also included advising corporate management in compliance matters, personnel policies, business transactions, and contract negotiations.
Represented corporate clients in all aspects of labor and employment law. Engaged in a substantial amount of traditional labor law practice representing employers during union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges.