Celeste Quiralte
About Celeste Quiralte
Celeste Quiralte is a Senior Counsel specializing in Environmental Law at ExxonMobil, with over two decades of experience in the environmental sector.
Title
Celeste Quiralte holds the title of Senior Counsel - Environmental at ExxonMobil. Her current roles at the company include Senior Counsel - Environmental in Spring, Texas, and Counsel - Environmental (Regulatory) in Houston, Texas. She has been working with ExxonMobil in various capacities since 1998.
Education and Expertise
Celeste Quiralte achieved a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center in 2005. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1998. Her educational background combines legal and engineering expertise, which she leverages in her environmental counsel roles.
Career at ExxonMobil
Celeste Quiralte has an extended tenure at ExxonMobil, covering various roles in environmental law and engineering. She transitioned through positions such as Engineer - Remediation, Environmental Claims, Air Permitting (1998-2004), Counsel - Environmental (Regulatory) (2008-2013), Counsel - Environmental Litigation (2014-2017). She currently serves as Senior Counsel - Environmental and Counsel - Environmental (Regulatory).
Early Career
Before her longstanding career at ExxonMobil, Celeste Quiralte worked at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP as an Associate in the Environmental Law Group from 2005 to 2008. This role provided her with foundational experience in environmental law before she returned to ExxonMobil.
Professional Skills
Celeste Quiralte has extensive experience advising clients on regulatory and compliance issues, as well as real estate matters. Her legal expertise is complemented by her engineering background, making her adept at handling multifaceted environmental challenges. In her current role, she supervises a team of paralegal staff, ensuring effective case management and compliance adherence.