Mimi Lee
About Mimi Lee
Mimi Lee is the Managing Counsel at Chevron in San Ramon, California, with extensive experience in handling high-profile global legal issues.
Managing Counsel at Chevron
Mimi Lee serves as the Managing Counsel at Chevron in San Ramon, California. In this role, she handles high-profile, multidimensional global legal issues, specializing in areas such as commercial disputes, white collar matters, international arbitration and litigation, employment, and FCPA. Lee engages regularly with senior executives and other stakeholders to align litigation objectives with business goals.
Experience at Thelen Reid & Priest
Before joining Chevron, Mimi Lee was a Partner at Thelen Reid & Priest. She worked in Los Angeles, California from 1998 to 2008, gaining significant experience in commercial law. During her tenure, she specialized in resolving complex legal challenges and dealt with a variety of disputes and litigation matters.
Educational Background
Mimi Lee has an extensive educational background. She earned her Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law. Additionally, she studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French. Lee also attended Universite de Paris Sceaux and the University of Strasbourg. She completed her high school education at North Central High School.
Specialization in Legal Practice
Mimi Lee specializes in commercial disputes, white collar matters, international arbitration and litigation, employment, and FCPA. She is responsible for managing global claims and disputes, particularly from non-U.S. upstream operations. Lee engages early and regularly with business partners to ensure that litigation objectives align with business goals.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
In her role at Chevron, Mimi Lee collaborates effectively within the legal function and with other internal and external stakeholders. She manages a diverse docket of high-profile litigation and international arbitration matters, including pre-dispute matters. Lee provides regular updates and guidance on key legal issues to senior management, ensuring that her communication is succinct and user-friendly.