Michael Maier
About Michael Maier
Michael Maier is the Sr. Corporate and Intellectual Property Counsel at Chevron in Ames, Iowa, with extensive experience in intellectual property and corporate law.
Title
Michael Maier has the title of Senior Corporate and Intellectual Property Counsel. He is currently working at Chevron in Ames, Iowa, United States.
Current Role at Chevron
In his current role at Chevron, Michael Maier serves as the Senior Corporate and Intellectual Property Counsel. He has been involved in significant corporate transactions such as the acquisitions of Amber Resources and Dawson Oil Co., and the acquisition of Renewable Energy Group by Chevron. Maier has contributed to strategic investments in Booster Fuels, Inc. and novel feedstock opportunities. He has also been a key player in Chevron's industry-first Green Bond offering, common stock and follow-on offering, and subsequent redemption.
Previous Experience
Before joining Chevron, Michael Maier held several key positions in different companies. He worked at Avery Dennison as Senior Group IP and Senior Commercial Counsel for North America from 2005 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as General Counsel at Ward/Kraft Inc. from 2003 to 2005. From 2001 to 2003, he was a Senior Patent Counsel at General Mills. He also worked at Moore Business Forms (acquired by R.R. Donnelley & Sons) as Chief IP Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary from 1992 to 2001. Maier started his career at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. as an Agent/Search Department Manager from 1985 to 1992.
Education and Expertise
Michael Maier earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology, General and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History, both from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His expertise includes intellectual property management and corporate counsel roles, with a strong background in biology and history.
Notable Achievements
Michael Maier has generated revenue and cost savings exceeding $10 million through the implementation of intellectual capital management programs at various companies. He has provided legal support for acquisitions and divestitures ranging from small business lines to multi-billion dollar acquisitions. He has also worked extensively with RFID technologies, helping to establish a profitable business in this area. Maier successfully led litigation cases involving anti-trust, intellectual property, commercial disputes, and labor-related issues. At Chevron Renewable Energy Group, he implemented helpline, financial reporting, and tracking software, among other process improvements.