Jessica Cortez
About Jessica Cortez
Title: General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Jessica Cortez currently holds the position of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's legal matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and advising on corporate governance. Her extensive experience in the legal field equips her with the skills necessary to manage complex legal issues effectively.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Cortez earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from New York Law School. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices. Her expertise is further evidenced by nearly 20 years in the energy commodities sector and commodities finance law, where she has managed high-stakes legal and regulatory challenges.
Professional Background: Experience at Oxy, Reed Smith, and Haynes & Boone
Jessica Cortez served as Senior Counsel to the Marketing and Midstream segment at Oxy, where she handled legal matters related to the company's marketing operations. Prior to this, she worked as Counsel at Reed Smith and Haynes & Boone, two international law firms. Her roles at these firms involved providing legal advice on a wide array of issues, demonstrating her versatility and depth of legal knowledge.
Managing Counsel at BHP and VP Legal at Barclays Bank PLC
Jessica Cortez was the Managing Counsel at BHP, where she was responsible for managing the legal aspects of the company's operations. Before BHP, she served as Vice President (Legal) for the Commodities Department of Barclays Bank PLC. In this role, she provided legal guidance on commodities finance, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Career in Energy Commodities and Finance Law
Jessica Cortez boasts a career spanning almost 20 years in the energy commodities sector and commodities finance law. Her extensive experience includes roles at major corporations and law firms, where she has dealt with numerous legal and regulatory issues in these specialized areas. Her career reflects a strong commitment to excellence in legal practice within the energy and commodities sectors.